Both the above answers are correct but you can get legit discount tickets from authorised dealers. They buy in bulk so can offer savings on the regular gate price. Their prices will only work out slightly cheaper than buying them at the gate but for 5 people you could probably save the price of a couple meals out.Well established tickets sellers are listed below. You can either have tickets mailed to you or pick them up when you get there. DW tickets are good as their offices are right near the main Disney entrance at Lake Buena Vista.For Seaworld and Universal check out their websites also as they sometimes post short term deals there
You have to be really careful with discounted Disney World tickets; if you aren t buying them direct from Disney you need to make sure they are authorized dealers. Steer clear of discount ticket booths in Orlando, as well as timeshares offering free tickets if you sit through one of their presentations. Many area hotels offer discounted Disney World tickets, although they add in their own handling and convenience fees and end up costing MORE than gate price. I always recommend buying them from the Disney World website and having them shipped to you; it s the same as gate price, but you will save a good 30-45 minutes waiting in line at the gate, which is very valuable during a day at Disney World. Plus if you get them from Disney then you KNOW they are good. You can purchase Disney World tickets online here:http://tickets.disney.go.com/buy/TicketT��Sea World offers discounts on e-tickets purchased from their website (e-tickets you print at home). You can buy a one-day pass for adults and children at the child s price and Sea World throws in a second day for free. To redeem your free second day, simply take your e-ticket to Guest Services as soon as you enter the park and they will issue you a second pass that has to be used within seven days of your first visit. You can purchase Sea World tickets online here:http://www.seaworld.com/Tickets/Visitors��Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure offer the best online discounts on their tickets. The best deal is the 7-day unlimited pass for $99.99. It gives you seven consecutive days of unlimited admission to both parks, as well as some venues in Universal CityWalk. It s a $25.00 savings buying it online as opposed to at the gate. They also have smaller (but still awesome) discounts on one-day/one-park passes and two-day/two-park passes. You can purchase Universal Studios/Islands of Adventure tickets online here:http://www.universalorlando.com/Tickets/��
Just a couple of points to help make your research easier. Walt Disney World Resort consists of four major parks--Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney s Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom--and two water parks--Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach. And, of course, all the resorts, plus Downtown Disney, etc. So any admission tickets you purchase for Walt Disney World will give you access to one of the four major parks. If you purchase a park hopper option, which is more expensive, you can move between major parks on the same day. Adding Disney s water parks is another fee. For the major theme parks--Walt Disney World, Universal Studios Orlando, SeaWorld--there aren t steep discounts, but you can buy legitimate discounted tickets from an authorized ticket wholesaler. The discounts will vary, and I d say generally about 4 -8% off. For a family of five, however, that can make a substantial savings. Authorized ticket wholesalers who are reputable include Undercover Tourist, Kissimmee Guest Services, The Official Ticket Center, and Maple Leaf Tickets. Check my second source for information.Also, you might be eligible for discounts if you are a AAA member, work for a corporation with a close relationship with Disney (who sponsors an attraction), a member of the military, etc. I ve included another source for that.In terms of thinking about buying Disney tickets generally, you ll find that the pricing for Magic Your Way tickets offers a sharp decline in cost-per-day as your stay extends. In other words, it becomes cheaper to spend more days at Disney when looking at admission costs alone. That s to keep you on the parks and spending money on food, etc., and away from the competitors.SeaWorld might offer slightly better deals, depending on the season and promotion. I m not as familiar with their current deals, but they, like Disney and Universal, want to encourage guests to spend more than one day at their park.The biggest savings you ll find on your Disney trip are on flexible expenditures like food and accommodations and, to a lesser degree, on travel. I hope this helps you as you begin to plan your trip!