Hi Jill,
Welcome to planDisney and thank you for asking us a question! I’m thrilled to hear that you’ll be including a visit to Walt Disney World Resort during your family’s upcoming visit to Orlando.
Unfortunately, you’re right that UK residents can typically only purchase Theme Park Tickets for fewer than 7 days once they arrive in the United States. That said, it might be worth trying the
European version of the Walt Disney World Resort website to see whether you can purchase 2 Day Theme Park Tickets that way.
If that doesn’t work, your only options would be either to speak to an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner (travel agent) to see whether they can assist you or to purchase your
Theme Park Tickets when you arrive in the United States. If you choose the latter, I would recommend that you purchase your tickets at the
Disney Springs Welcome Center prior to the day on which you plan to visit one of the Theme Parks. That way, you’ll be able to get to the Magic and start your Disney Day with your family more quickly.
Tip: Please consult the
Theme Park Reservation Availability Tool frequently, especially as you get closer to your vacation, to keep an eye on Disney Park Pass availability for your dates. If you plan to visit during a particularly busy time of year (especially during a holiday in the United States or in March/April during Spring Break), then your best bet might be to purchase a
Multi-Day Magic Ticket before leaving home so that you can “lock in” your preferred dates. Theme Park Reservation availability may become quite limited as you get closer to your vacation dates. Even though purchasing a multi-day ticket may be a more expensive option, at least then you’ll have the peace of mind of knowing that the Theme Park that you’d like to visit with your family won't be “sold out” when you arrive. And, who knows? Maybe you’ll want to join your family for even more vacation fun in the Florida sunshine!
Please don’t hesitate to come back and see us if you have any other questions. We’re always happy to help!
Have a Magical Day,
Lynne