Yes, Disney tickets can be changed to another date in most cases. However, there are some restrictions and fees that may apply depending on the type of ticket. Here is an overview of the change policies for different Disney tickets:
Single Day Tickets
Single day tickets, also known as One Day tickets, can be changed to another date as long as the new date is within the valid use period printed on the ticket. There is no fee to change the date on a single day ticket as long as the ticket has not already been used for admission.
The valid use period for a single day ticket varies but is typically several months to a year from the date of purchase. For example, a ticket purchased in January may be valid for use through December of that year. It’s important to check the specific valid use dates printed on your ticket.
To change the date, you can visit any Disney ticket booth or Guest Relations office at any of the Walt Disney World theme parks. You will need to present the unused ticket and ID to the cast member, who can update the date for you on the spot.
Park Hopper Tickets
Park Hopper tickets, which allow you to visit multiple parks in a single day, follow the same change policy as single day tickets. You can change the date to any date within the valid use period printed on the ticket without paying a fee.
Park Hopper Plus tickets that include access to Disney water parks or other attractions also work the same way. As long as the ticket is unused, you can change the date for free up until the expiration date.
Multi-Day Tickets
For multi-day tickets, which allow admission to the parks for a specific number of days such as 3-day tickets or 5-day tickets, the change policy is a bit different.
Unused multi-day tickets can still be changed to new dates for free, but only on the first day the ticket is used. Once you enter your first theme park and use the ticket for the first time, you can no longer change the rest of the ticket dates for free.
For example, if you have a 5-day ticket and use it to enter Magic Kingdom on Monday, you can still change the remaining 4 days to different dates without a fee. But once you use the ticket for a second time on another day, you can no longer change the dates without paying the change fee.
The change fee for modifying the dates on a partially used multi-day ticket is $10 per ticket if done in advance online or by phone. If you wait to modify the dates until you arrive at Walt Disney World, the fee is $15 per ticket.
Annual Passes
Walt Disney World Annual Passes offer flexible admission for a full year. Unfortunately, dates cannot be changed on Annual Passes since they are already valid for 365 days.
However, you can upgrade your Annual Pass to include additional features like park hopping or Disney PhotoPass downloads. These upgrades will apply to the remaining duration of your pass. You can also renew your Annual Pass early to extend your access.
Memory Maker
Disney’s Memory Maker product provides digital downloads of your Disney PhotoPass ride and character photos taken in the parks. The standard Memory Maker is valid for downloads within 30 days of the first photo.
You cannot change the 30 day window of Memory Maker once the first photo is taken. However, you can purchase an extension to get an additional 30 days of downloads.
There is also a One Day Memory Maker option that lets you download same-day photos from a single theme park. This cannot be changed or extended to additional days.
Refunds on Unused Tickets
Instead of changing dates, you can request a refund on completely unused multi-day tickets within the valid use period. However, Disney charges a cancellation fee equal to $50 or 50% of the ticket price, whichever is greater.
Single day tickets are non-refundable, and used tickets are also non-refundable regardless of how many days were actually used.
Last Minute Date Changes
If you realize at the last minute that you need to change your Disney ticket dates, you still have some options:
- Unused tickets can always be changed to new dates within the valid use period, for a $15 fee at Disney World ticket booths.
- Partially used multi-day tickets can have remaining days changed for a $10 online fee or $15 in-person fee.
- Tickets can be upgraded to an Annual Pass, which provides a full year of admission from the first use date.
- Unused ticket value can be applied to the purchase of a new, more expensive ticket by paying the difference.
Using Date-Based Tickets After Expiration
Once a Disney ticket expires and is past the valid use period, it can no longer be used for admission to the theme parks. But that doesn’t mean the ticket is worthless!
Expired Disney tickets, also known as exchanged-not-admitted (ENA) tickets, can be traded in and the full, original value can be applied toward the purchase of a new, more expensive ticket.
For example, if you have a 4-day ticket that expired and originally cost $400, you can use the $400 credit from that old ticket towards a new 5-day ticket costing $500. You would just pay the $100 price difference.
Using an expired ticket credit allows you to take advantage of any price increases or new ticket types after your original ticket was purchased. Just be sure to bring the expired ticket with you when upgrading to maximize the value.
Can Annual Passes Be Changed to Another Date?
Walt Disney World Annual Passes cannot be changed or transferred to a different start date since they provide 365 days of admission from the first day of use.
The only way to get a different Annual Pass start date is to let the current pass expire without renewing it. Then you can purchase a new pass with a new start date when you are ready to visit again.
There are some exceptions for Florida residents buying multi-day tickets. Unused Florida resident tickets can be changed to different dates without fees, even after the first use. And unused days of Florida resident tickets can be converted to a Flexible Date Florida Resident Annual Pass.
Changing Partially Used Tickets
Disney does allow partially used multi-day tickets to be changed to new dates for a fee. Here are some key things to know:
- Only the remaining unused days can be changed, not days that were already used for admission.
- Changes must be made by phone, online, or at Disney World ticket booths before the ticket expires.
- The fee is $10 per ticket if changed in advance online/phone or $15 per ticket if changed on-site.
- Each ticket can only be changed once.
So for example, if you have a 5-day Park Hopper ticket and use 2 days, you could change the remaining 3 days to different dates by paying a $10 fee. Just be sure to modify the dates before that original 5-day ticket expires.
Blockout Dates for Annual Passes
Certain Disney World Annual Pass types have blockout dates that restrict admission on busy days. For example, the Gold Pass has blockout dates during spring break and Christmas week.
Blockout dates cannot be changed or booked with an Annual Pass that has those date restrictions. However, you can purchase a Park Hopper Plus option to gain admission to Blizzard Beach, Typhoon Lagoon, ESPN Wide World of Sports, and Oak Trail Golf Course on blockout dates.
If you are flexible on which theme park you visit, Annual Passes with blockout dates can still offer good value for Florida residents or frequent visitors.
Conclusion
Changing Disney World ticket dates is possible in most cases, with certain restrictions. Single day and multi-day tickets can be changed for free as long as they haven’t been used yet. Partially used multi-day tickets can be changed for a fee per ticket.
Annual Passes always start on the first day of use and dates cannot be changed. But expired tickets can be used for full credit towards an upgrade to a new ticket.
Knowing Disney’s change policies can help you modify your plans while maximizing the value of your theme park admission. With a little flexibility, you can adjust your Disney dates to fit your schedule.