5 Legitimate Disney World Discount Ticket & Package Companies (That Won’t Scam You!) (2024)

It’s a little scary purchasing Disney discount tickets online. Are the tickets legitimate? Are the discounts really that good? Will they take my money and run away to Canada leaving me with nothing but a pair of Mickey ears and lost hope?

I totally get it. You don’t want to get scammed and there are hundreds of conflicting reviews on every website and Facebook group. This leaves you feeling unsure whether you’re choosing the best company and getting the best deal.

The thing is, Disney vacations will never be “cheap” by most people’s standards, but there are a few ways to shave off a few dollars here and there. And with ticket prices increasing about every few months, every dollar helps when it comes to saving for a theme park vacation.

You can stay at a Disney World Value Resort, keep your snacks under a budget, or purchase tickets through an authorized third party ticket seller.

The good news is, there are a handful of reliable discount ticket companies that many Disney experts will confidently endorse. As someone who plans magical vacations for a living, I’m confident in this selection as well.

This is a curated list of all the legitimate and authorized discount ticket sellers that you can fully trust and won’t scam you.

Rather watch a video about it instead of reading? Check out my YouTube video about my two favorite discount ticket companies below!

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Are discount Disney tickets legitimate?

Yes, they can be, but you have to be careful. There are a ton of companies online and in the Orlando area that claims to have cheap Disney World tickets. Don’t be fooled by the tempting prices! DO NOT buy tickets from anyone on Craigslist, eBay, or anywhere else. You will be scammed. The discount companies I’m listing below are authorized Disney ticket sellers.

What kinds of tickets do wholesale ticket companies sell?

Most companies start at 2 or 3-day discount tickets. It’s rare to find tickets that sell discounted 1-day tickets. From there, most companies will allow you to purchase discount Park Hoppers, MaxPass (Disneyland), and special event passes for the Halloween and Christmas parties. The companies I’m listing below also offer discounted tickets for Universal Studios, Legoland, and other theme parks or attractions.

5 Companies You Can Trust Buying Discount Disney Tickets and Packages

#5 AAA

It was until a few years ago did I realize AAA sold anything other than auto insurance. AAA Travel is an extremely reliable way to get discounts on Disney tickets. They also offer deals on other Disney products like cruises and the Aulani resort in Hawaii. The only problem with AAA is that you need membership in order to enjoy the discounts. This is a great option if you’re already a AAA member or considering becoming one!

Discount Ticket Comparison: AAA vs. Disney World

3-Day Base Ticket for September 2nd, 2019
(Price As of August 2019)

One note about these comparisons: The prices are definitely subject to change from the discount company or Disney. It’s just to give you an approximate savings amount.

#4 Costco

Here’s the thing, Costco used to offer discount tickets, but they’ve transitioned into discount packages. You can no longer buy tickets without a hotel stay. If you want to buy a package that includes a hotel stay, Costco is a good place to search for deals.

The only downside is that their packages are very specific. They might have something like “5 days at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort with Tickets Included.” The dates may have to be between a certain time and you can’t customize the resort.

This doesn’t mean you won’t get a good deal! You just won’t have the same flexibility you have when booking through Disney.

Much like AAA, you need a membership to purchase any products or deals at Costco. Although, it’s more likely that you or someone you know has a Costco membership.

And, since it’s Costco, you can feel confident you won’t be sold fraudulent tickets and packages. Who doesn’t love Costco?

Discount Ticket Comparison: Costco vs. Disney World

5 Night Stay at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort and 3-Day Base Ticket (Price as of August 2019)

#3 Park Savers

Park Savers is a lesser-known discount company and they have glowing reviews from experts like Disney Tourist Blog and Touring Plans.

Some people claim that they run better discounts compared to Undercover Tourist at certain times throughout the year, so be sure to shop around before purchasing!

Two other companies that Disney Tourist Blog and Touring Plans recommend are Official Ticket Center and Maple Leaf Tickets. These two and Park Savers are about equal in savings and reputation. I have no reason to believe that Park Savers, Official Ticket Center, and Maple Leaf Tickets are better or worse than each other.

Discount Ticket Comparison: Park Savers vs. Disney World Website

3-Day Base Ticket for September 2nd, 2019
(Price As of August 2019)

#2 Get Away Today

Get Away Today is my personal favorite if I’m traveling to Disneyland in California. They have fantastic deals on Disneyland Good Neighbor Hotels and great Customer Service. Periodically, they will run crazy good flash sales. (The Black Friday deal in 2018 was unbeatable.)

They do super fun Disneyland live shows on Facebook too!

As for Disney World, they offer great deals on packages (that includes hotel stay) or tickets for 4 days or longer. (They don’t offer Disney World tickets less than 3 days.)

They also have Layaway Plans, which gives you the option to pay off your package throughout the year and Peace of Mind insurance, which allows you to make changes to your purchases.

They don’t stick to just Disney either. They run killer deals on Universal Studios Orlando and Hollywood tickets, Legoland, Southern California attractions, and a plethora of U.S. destinations!

Discount Ticket Comparison: Get Away Today vs. Disney World

4-Day Base Ticket for September 2nd, 2019
(Price as of August 2019)

#1 Undercover Tourist

I like to call Undercover Tourist Ye Olde Standby. The deals are great and their reputation is even better.

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