Hi, LeighAnn, and welcome to planDisney! Your Walt Disney World Vacation is coming up, so I'm sure you're super excited to finalize all of your planning!
When you're
purchasing your theme park tickets, you'll see price variations based on the date of the ticket, type of the ticket, and the age of the guest. A ticket purchased for late January will likely not be priced the same a a ticket purchased for New Year's Eve, for example. You're right - a ticket for a guest age three to nine will be priced less than one for a guest age 10 and older. Let's dive into this process!
As you begin to purchase your theme park tickets online, you'll see the pricing for adults - that's ok, because you will be able to change it shortly! On the ticketing page, you'll select "Theme Park Tickets" (it does say ages 10+), then on the next page, click "Continue" to view your options. Then, you'll select the number of days and your vacation start date. This is where you're able to see that there is a variation in pricing depending on the date. Now, you can select your ticket type - you might consider a Park Hopper option if you like to spend time at multiple parks in one day. And finally, here's where you will choose the age range of the person you are purchasing the ticket for: "Ages 3-9." The handy calculator at the bottom of the page will show you the total pricing for your tickets.
LeighAnn, I know I didn't get too detailed about the science behind the price variation by day. Happily, my friend and fellow planDisney panelist Greg did a
deep dive on this very topic recently, so check it out for lots of helpful insights!
You'll be delighted to know that your visit falls during the
EPCOT International Festival of the Arts! My family is also looking forward to experiencing this festival in a few weeks. My children are most excited about the amazing performances and opportunities to become part of the art. I'm thrilled about the unique food and beverage options, and our whole party is looking forward to the showstopping concert series!
LeighAnn, a wintertime trip to the Most Magical Place On Earth will be an experience your family will never forget. If you have any more questions about how to plan for your vacation, please stop back by planDisney any time!
See you real soon!
Jennifer