How To Get A Replacement For Your Lost Disney World Ticket

The first thing you have to bear in mind: "Disney World is not responsible for misplaced, lost or stolen tickets." This is clearly stated on your Disney ticket. But if your Disney ticket is stolen from you or you happen to lose or misplaced it, there are things you can usually do to get replacement:

• Photocopy. Upon receiving your Disney ticket, the first thing you should do to it is to photocopy the reverse side of it. It is important to have a copy of the magnetic stripe side, where the code which has random letters, numbers, and dates are stated. This code gives you the only chance of having your lost Disney ticket replaced. Disney usually issues a pass for the person who has reported and presented the code of your ticket.
• Keep the Receipt. There are 2 "main" ways to get the Disney ticket: (1) directly from the gate, and (2) from Disney ticket broker. If you buy your Disney ticket at the gate, keep in mind that you need to have the receipt with you at all times. In case you happen to lose your ticket, the information on the receipt would give you the eligibility to have your lost tickets replaced.
• However, if you buy your Disney World ticket from a Disney ticket broker, the issued receipt will not help get a replacement for your lost ticket. So, it still would be better for you to photocopy your ticket before using it.
• Report your lost ticket immediately. From the moment you realize that your ticket is lost, you should approach the nearest Disney help desk. Disney usually gives the reporter a pass if he/she is able to present the code information (mentioned above).

Important Tips:

• The second thing you have to consider: Disney World tickets are non-transferable." This means a ticket, once used by the original purchaser, will never be used by others. Therefore you should never buy partially used tickets at any cost. Believe it or not, there are people who sell their partially used Disney tickets everywhere (many vendors in the Disney area, not to mention places like Ebay). If you happen to buy a Disney ticket from these people, there is little chance that you will actually be able to use them. Why? Because Disney uses a system that determines the measurement of the bones of the finger from the first ticket user. The system automatically records this measurement together with the ticket to avoid reselling. This information is stored on the system that will determine if another person has used the ticket.
• Be conscious of the expiration date. Regular Disney tickets including the Base, Park Hopper, Water Park Fun & More, and Premium tickets have a 14-day expiration from the first day tickets are used. So, you will not be able to use the tickets after the day 14 from your first use. You can, however, get a ticket with no expiration date at an additional cost.
• If you know that you will return to Disney within a year, buy either the Annual Pass or the 10-day Magic Your Way tickets, with no expiration. This is much cheaper than buying regular Disney tickets every time you visit Disney World. For a 10-day Magic Your Way ticket with no expiration, you can use some days on your first visit and the rest, when you decide to go back.
• Disney World ticket prices increase yearly, so it is advisable for frequent visitors to buy an Annual Pass.