Disney world tickets

Question

Hey, is there a cheaper option to get into Disney please for 1 adult and a 15 year old. Prices seem sky high.

Answer

Good question. Yes — there are a few legitimate ways to reduce the cost of Walt Disney World tickets, though “really cheap” options are hard when buying for just 1 adult + 15-year-old. Here are smart ways to save, plus warnings on what to avoid.

Ways to save on Disney World tickets

Buy from authorized third-party resellers — Sites like Undercover Tourist and ParkSavers are reputable and regularly offer discounts on multi-day tickets.
- Undercover Tourist is actually a “Disney Parks USA Selected Ticket Seller.”
- Typical savings: a few dollars to maybe $50-plus per ticket depending on how many days you want.
Use gift card or wholesale club discounts — Some people buy discounted Disney or general gift cards (Target, Sam’s Club, Costco), then use them to pay for tickets. This doesn’t discount tickets directly, but effectively reduces the cost.
Look for special deals or promo bundles — Sometimes travel agents, UK-based resellers, or tour operators run Disney ticket + hotel + flight packages with bonuses or cheaper per-day ticket costs. Mickey Visit mentions “Disney-approved ticket resellers” that purchase in bulk to pass savings to customers.
Check for student, military, or membership discounts — In some cases, there may be special offers for students, military members, or members of organizations like AAA, depending on your country. (Though these are less common than they used to be.)

What to avoid or be extra careful with

Scam or “too-good-to-be-true” websites — Avoid deeply discounted single-day tickets or resellers that don’t look legitimate. Sites like Craigslist, eBay, or unknown brokers are risky.
Unauthorized resellers — Only buy from sellers that are authorized or known to be trustworthy; otherwise, Disney may not validate your tickets, or resellers may sell invalid or “too cheap” unused tickets.
Unused or partially used tickets — Very risky. Disney ties tickets to people (and uses a system to check), so partially used tickets are often not valid when scanned.

Realistic expectations

Because Disney tickets are a high-demand product and they control inventory tightly, the deepest “discounts” are usually modest (multi-day authorized reseller deals, small promo codes, or package bundles). Unless you're a Florida resident or qualify for special “insider” discounts, it's unlikely to get tickets for a fraction of gate price.

If I were in your shoes (1 adult + 15-year-old), here is what I’d do to minimize cost:

Decide how many days you really need — fewer days = much lower cost per person.
Buy a multi-day ticket from an authorized reseller like Undercover Tourist.
Use discounted gift cards (Target, Sam’s, etc.) to pay for your tickets to save a percent.
Avoid sketchy “too cheap” sellers — the risk is not worth potentially being turned away at the gate.

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