Hiya Deborah!
Welcome to planDisney! It is so exciting to start planning for a trip to Walt Disney World Resort! Even if it has been many years or just a few months, a visit to the Parks is always special and magical.
I'm so sorry to let you know that Walt Disney World Resort has not sold tickets with no expiration dates since 2004. All tickets purchased now have an expiration date that varies based on the kind of ticket you buy. An
Annual Pass is a ticket that can be purchased by guests that lets them enter Walt Disney World Resort throughout the year (but not on any possible blockout dates) with the option to Park Hop along with many other benefits. There is an option to add Water Park and Sports to the pass so that Annual Passholders can enjoy even more fun on vacation!
There are a few options for regular Theme Park Tickets as well. Right now there are some special offers which include a
4-Park Magic Ticket that lets you visit four parks over four days. There is an upgrade option to add the Water Park and Sports Option which allows you to visit 4 water parks or a sports-related area like Disney's Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf Course. There is also a
3-Day 3-Park Ticket which can also be upgraded to include water parks. The 3-Day ticket is like the 4-Day ticket but it excludes Magic Kingdom Park. These tickets are great deals for the summer as they are valid until near the end of September and are priced pretty well! The
standard theme park ticket that has been around for years can be purchased as 1-day to 10-day tickets and can also be upgraded to include water park access. All of these tickets require guests to pick the start date and there is a usage period where they must be used up or they no longer are valid.
Over the years, while the ticket deals have changed, the Parks have had so many new thrills and experiences that make them feel brand new. In fact, in just a few weeks we will see the grand opening of
Tiana's Bayou Adventure! A re-imagining of Splash Mountain that looks so beautiful and festive. I can't wait to get a chance to enjoy it soon!
I hope this was helpful and you find the perfect tickets for your trip!
Happy Planning!
-Nimmy