Where To Buy Disney Magic Tickets In The UK?
Have you noticed that when you search for Disney World Tickets in the UK, you are bombarded with ads? Disney Holidays, Virgin, AttractionTickets.com, Floridatix, Orlando Attractions... the list is endless. But when you’re a first time Disney World visitor or you’re wondering if that deal in that ad is a bit too good to be true, what do you do?
Is it safer to book direct? Are the cheaper sites legitimate? Here’s what we’ve found and who we trust. (That’s not to say other places won’t work, these are just the places we’d choose). You’ll also pay for your tickets in GDP and not have to worry about working out the US taxes buying Magic Tickets in the ways explored below.
This guide breaks down exactly where to buy your Magic Tickets to keep your money safe and your cash flow flexible.
Buying Direct From Disney Holidays UK
Buying direct from the official Disney website is the default choice for many people. Disney offer flexibility in moving the date of your tickets, linking tickets to the app is easy, and if you want the free dining offer you usually have to buy the ticket and the hotel together to get it. So, sometimes this is the only ticket option you need.
Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
Simplicity: everything links with ease | Payment Terms: buy a Disney Ticket direct without booking a holiday and you end up paying in full at the time of purchase. |
Peace of mind: You don’t end up questioning whether you have a “real ticket” | |
Good Offers: Disney direct in the UK have some good competitive offers that reduce the base cost of the Magic Ticket. |
You’ll receive your ticket by email.
Buying From Authorized Ticket Brokers
There are UK Third Party vendors who are authorised Disney Magic Ticket partners. This means that they sell genuine Disney World tickets and for Ticket Only bookings they offer some perks you don’t get when booking with Disney directly.
Here are the authorised tickets vendors we recommend:
Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
Low Deposit Schemes: Secure your Disney Magic Ticket at a price and pay only a deposit, with your balance due a set number of weeks before you travel. Deposits are as low as £25-£50 per person. | Customer Service: If you have a problem with your tickets and you didn’t book directly with Disney you will be referred back to your booking agent. |
Peace of mind: You don’t end up questioning whether you have a “real ticket” | Linking Tickets: It can take longer and you might find you get an email with a booking reference followed by an email a day or two later with the Disney Ticket reference needed for the app. |
Discounts and Deals: Competitive deals are regularly offered by third party sellers. This can include freebies like shopping cards and Magic Bands. |
If you’re looking for a ticket only booking, this should be a consideration.
Attraction Tickets is our favourite and they off Blue Light Discount on their Disney Tickets.
Buying Tickets As Part Of A Package Holiday
Another option is to buy your tickets at the same time as you buy your holiday, therefore booking your ticket through a travel agent like:
Virgin Holidays
TUI
Disney Holidays Direct
This way also has pros and cons:
Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
Low Deposit Schemes: You can pay a low deposit for your package and pay the whole holiday off a few weeks before. No juggling payment plans - it’s all in one place. | Customer Service: If you have a problem with your tickets and you didn’t book directly with Disney you will be referred back to your booking agent. |
Peace of mind: You don’t end up questioning whether you have a “real ticket” | Linking Tickets: It can take longer to link tickets as you have to wait to be sent the reference for your tickets. But agents often provide support for linking your tickets if you need it |
Deals: Competitive deals are regularly offered by third party sellers. This can include freebies like shopping cards and Magic Bands. | |
ABTA and ATOL Protection: Your money is protected if for any reason something went wrong, offering more peace of mind. |
Magic Ticket Offers and Deals
Both third party vendors and Disney direct have offers and deals throughout the year that you can take advantage of to get the best price possible for your Magic Tickets. Head over to out Disney Magic Ticket Deals page to find the current deals.
Buying Combo Tickets
There is more to Orlando than Disney and for many UK visitors, heading to other parks, including Universal is a big part of holiday planning. Buying a combo ticket may work out better, if you plan on spending multiple days in several different parks including Disney.
Take a look at our Complete Guide to Universal and Disney Combo Tickets From The UK
Tips for Staying Safe When Buying Tickets
If an offer sounds too good to be true and isn’t from a trusted vendor, trust your instincts. Here are a couple of tips:
Never buy your Magic Tickets part used as tickets are non-transferrable. Disney tickets are digital and linked to fingerprints, so If you buy a partially used ticket, you will be turned away at the gate.
Buying from places like Facebook Marketplace is not something we would advise you do.