Passes...questions?

[MrsWhiffo]

Hi Guys,

Just a couple of questions for the experts.

The last time I went to WDW was when I was 9 (27 now), so I won't remember these things, sorry if it seems a bit of a newbie question.

In terms of Passes, how do you get in and out of the park? Is it a wristband or a credit card style thing?

We have the 14 day ultimate pass, will this come in a form we can use straight off, or do we have to go to a ticket office to activate it?

Do you use the same kind of ticket from park to park?

Help me WDW experts, your my only hope! (sorry for the nerd quote, couldn't help it) x x

 

[Shere_Khan]

Your passes are on a card that is swiped. You will use the same pass for every park. You do not need to activate it, the first day you use it will activate it.
If you are staying in a Disney resort - it will also be your room key.

 

[MrsWhiffo]

Cool, would every Guest get one each?

 

[Shere_Khan]

Cool, would every Guest get one each?

Yes one per guest
Also - I believe the first day you use the pass, they will scan your finger.
Then for every day you enter the parks you will provide your card pass and scan your finger for entry.
Sometimes (perhaps when it is less busy), I have seen them not ask you to scan your finger, but I think for the most part they do.

 

[MrsWhiffo]

Yes one per guest
Also - I believe the first day you use the pass, they will scan your finger.
Then for every day you enter the parks you will provide your card pass and scan your finger for entry.
Sometimes (perhaps when it is less busy), I have seen them not ask you to scan your finger, but I think for the most part they do.

Thank you so much, thats really helpfull. The fingerprint is great idea, esp if you are the losing kind (like moi).

 

[Shere_Khan]

Thank you so much, thats really helpfull. The fingerprint is great idea, esp if you are the losing kind (like moi).

You will still need your pass in addition to scanning your finger.
I think the point is so that other people could not use your pass if you lost it or if you were not going to use it and gave it to someone else.

I am not sure what would happen if you lost your pass, but I am sure the finger thing helps in getting you a new one.

 

[MrsWhiffo]

You will still need your pass in addition to scanning your finger.
I think the point is so that other people could not use your pass if you lost it or if you were not going to use it and gave it to someone else.

I am not sure what would happen if you lost your pass, but I am sure the finger thing helps in getting you a new one.

I hope I haven't tempted fate

 

[Master Yoda]

Hi Guys,

Just a couple of questions for the experts.

The last time I went to WDW was when I was 9 (27 now), so I won't remember these things, sorry if it seems a bit of a newbie question.

In terms of Passes, how do you get in and out of the park? Is it a wristband or a credit card style thing? You will simply slide your ticket through the reader at each trunstyle, put your finger in the scanner and you will be allowed to enter the park.

We have the 14 day ultimate pass, will this come in a form we can use straight off, or do we have to go to a ticket office to activate it? It all depends on what you receive. If you have plastic tickets with a UPC code on the back then you more than likely have vouchers. You will need to go to guest relations and exchange them for tickets. Regardless of what you recieve a quick stop by guest relations will confirm what you have received and avoid any problems getting into the park.

Do you use the same kind of ticket from park to park? You will have one ticket that will get you into all of the parks.

Help me WDW experts, your my only hope! (sorry for the nerd quote, couldn't help it) x x

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[Rob562]

I believe the UK-Resident tickets (the 14-day and 21-day passes) are always sent as vouchers that have to be redeemed for the actual tickets at a Guest Relations or ticket window.

And as for losing your ticket, they can look your ticket up by your name and address info. It'd also be a good idea to mark down the serial number on the back of the ticket and keep it in a separate place.

-Rob

 

[Shere_Khan]

Ah - didn't realize she was from UK and that the passes are different.
Sorry for the confusion.

 

[sueuk]

It depends where you are getting your Ultimate Tickets from. Some sellers send hard tickets, and some send vouchers which you'll need to activate at the ticket windows on your first visit. If you're staying onsite you'll get a Key to the Kingdom hard plastic ticket that does everything (inc dining if you have it) when you book in to the resort. Tip: When you get them, take a pic on camera or phone in case you lose them.
Our UK tickets are fab value for money, we get into everywhere on site and park hop for 14 days all on one little card :ROFLOL:.

 

[MrsWhiffo]

Thanks guys

Now I know!

 

[CAPTAIN HOOK]

In terms of Passes, how do you get in and out of the park? Is it a wristband or a credit card style thing?

We have the 14 day ultimate pass, will this come in a form we can use straight off, or do we have to go to a ticket office to activate it?

Just to clarify a couple of points -

Your tickets (one per guest) will be credit card sized but will be card not plastic

Point two depends on who you ordered them through. I assume that you've ordered them as part of your holiday through your travel company / agent. The MAJORITY of UK companys will issue your tickets as tickets which can be used straight away. However, one or two issue a voucher which can be exchanged at Guest Relations at your Disney Resort, or if staying off site, at any of the parks ticket booths. It should say in all the small print from your holiday company which type of ticket media you'll receive with the rest of your travel documents

 

[Brommy]

I believe the UK-Resident tickets (the 14-day and 21-day passes) are always sent as vouchers that have to be redeemed for the actual tickets at a Guest Relations or ticket window.

Is correct. The tickets (last year anyway) were similar to a business card with a Disney picture on the front, with a magnetic stripe and signature on the reverse.

 

[Rob562]

Also something (relatively) new, you can now have the front desk encode the 14 and 21-day UK tickets onto your room key (assuming you're staying at a Disney hotel, of course). Then you'd have one less card to worry about.

For the longest time the UK tickets couldn't be put on a room key, and would crash your reservation if an unknowing CM tried to add it...
But apparently they changed their system a year or two ago, and now it's fine.

-Rob