It is rare to get a significant discount on Disney tickets, but some brokers sell them at a modest savings. This is the best way to purchase your tickets if you are penny pinching and looking for any possible way to save money. The Mousesavers Disney discount site says most legitimate brokers sell tickets at a 5 percent to 8 percent discount. Do not buy tickets at small kiosks on the road. The DIS Disney information site says most of these are selling used tickets and there is no way to tell how many days are left. You could end up buying a worthless ticket, and the theme park guest services agents will not assist you because tickets are not transferable under Disney's rules.
Purchasing tickets directly from Disney, either via its website or at the theme parks, is the most expensive option, but you will know for sure your tickets are genuine. Buy the tickets via Disney's website before your trip and you will lock in the price. You can still use your tickets even if the price goes up before you travel to Disney. You will be charged the full current price if you wait until you arrive and purchase your tickets at the theme parks.
Buying your Disney tickets through a time share can be the best deal if you are willing to trade several hours of your time and sit through a potentially high-pressure presentation. Time-share companies give away free Disney tickets or let you buy them at a steep discount to lure you in to listen to their pitch. This will typically take 90 minutes to three hours, during which you will tour a resort and meet with a salesperson who will try to get you to buy into the time share. Some people hate this, while others find it a great way to save money on their trip in exchange for some time. This method is best for assertive people who can say "no" and stick to it. There are time-share representatives at ticket kiosks and in restaurants all around the Disney area.
