Using your Disney World hopper at Disneyland -- TROUBLE!

lewisfamilydunn · 05-11-2008

hello friends,
during a recent trip to CA (last week) I thought I would stop by Disneyland! I had a few days left on my park hopper from WDW, so I checked all the websites and I thought "no problem" -- so off I went.

Okay -- EVERYONE from the ticket counter people, gate people, and of course guest services not only hated the idea of me using my hopper from Florida, but refused it. I stood my ground (with the most polite attitude I could muster) and about 45 minutes later, after asking for a supervisor ... they allowed me to use my hopper.

Be warned: tickets from WDW can not be scanned at gate. You must have a supervisor read the ticket in a special hidden area of the park. The 2 parks are not connected electronically except for this one area. A supervisor must use a special scanner to read tickets from Florida.

The day proceeded great, and California Adventure is a pretty cool blend of EPCOT, MGM. Hope this helps anyone who plans to travel out west with WDW tickets.

Cavey · 05-11-2008

Interesting. I never thought about doing this--or it being a problem. Glad you got in!

**cinderbella** · 05-11-2008

Hmm..I never thought about this either. I always figured they were two separate entities.

**DisneyTeacher** · 05-11-2008

I had always heard you coudln't use tickets from WDW at DL, they are two different parks with different tickets. I'm glad it worked for you though.

**WishUponAStar** · 05-11-2008

See, I HAVE read on several different sources that you CAN use you left over WDW park hoppers in Disneyland which makes no sense really b/c they actually operate as two whole seperate entities. But people still report using them. I don't know, it's weird. But I am glad it was able to work for you.

dznygrl · 05-11-2008

It always makes me nervous using passes from one park for another one...I'm glad it worked out for you, even though you had to go through a frustrating process!

We took free CM passes (the kind they give to CMs for Christmas; special events) from DL and used them at WDW, and only encountered a problem once. But even that was enough to make it a nervewracking process, never knowing if they'll let you in!

typesjess · 05-12-2008

i definitely wouldnt have thought DL to WDW would work. The other way around, possibly.

Peppertink · 05-12-2008

Hmm...I didn't realize they would allow this

Apparently they usually don't since it was a bit of a problem getting what you wanted accomplished.

anaheimboy · 05-13-2008

Usually the resorts dont like using other resort tickets to get in, it can be done, but they get all blegh about it. Glad it worked for you!

b1wife · 05-13-2008

I never would have thought about using leftover tickets at another park, but I'm so glad it worked for you! I would love to go to DL again!

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lewisfamilydunn Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: north carolina Posts: 37	Using your Disney World hopper at Disneyland -- TROUBLE! hello friends, during a recent trip to CA (last week) I thought I would stop by Disneyland! I had a few days left on my park hopper from WDW, so I checked all the websites and I thought "no problem" -- so off I went. Okay -- EVERYONE from the ticket counter people, gate people, and of course guest services not only hated the idea of me using my hopper from Florida, but refused it. I stood my ground (with the most polite attitude I could muster) and about 45 minutes later, after asking for a supervisor ... they allowed me to use my hopper. Be warned: tickets from WDW can not be scanned at gate. You must have a supervisor read the ticket in a special hidden area of the park. The 2 parks are not connected electronically except for this one area. A supervisor must use a special scanner to read tickets from Florida. The day proceeded great, and California Adventure is a pretty cool blend of EPCOT, MGM. Hope this helps anyone who plans to travel out west with WDW tickets.

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Cavey MB's Rabble Rouser® Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Carlinville, IL Posts: 6,049	Re: Using your Disney World hopper at Disneyland -- TROUBLE! Interesting. I never thought about doing this--or it being a problem. Glad you got in! __________________ . . Cavey, Tigger, BossMouse, Soundgod Erin, and Lil'pocohantas in association with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and Juicy Juice are proud to present Cavey-Fest III December 13, 2008

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cinderbella Crackhead Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: south carolina Posts: 5,736	Re: Using your Disney World hopper at Disneyland -- TROUBLE! Hmm..I never thought about this either. I always figured they were two separate entities. __________________ WDW Restaurants and Resorts Moderator Bella I Deltaco. My Disney Countdown Counting down to: California and Disneyland or Germany..we aren't sure which one yet! 335 days, 3 hours, 28 minutes

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DisneyTeacher Moderator/WL Tour Guide Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WDW in my dreams Posts: 14,829	Re: Using your Disney World hopper at Disneyland -- TROUBLE! I had always heard you coudln't use tickets from WDW at DL, they are two different parks with different tickets. I'm glad it worked for you though. __________________ ~Stephanie~ 1993 Caribbean Beach Resort ~ 1996 Caribbean Beach resort ~1997 Caribbean Beach Resort ~2003 Wilderness Lodge ~2004 Beach Club Resort/Shades of Green/Pop Century~ 2005 Wilderness Lodge Resort/Beach Club Villas ~ 2006 Saratoga Springs Resort~2007 Port Orleans French Quarter/Beach Club Villas/Boardwalk Villas ~ 2007 Port Orleans Riverside~ 2008 Wilderness Lodge/Beach Club Villas~2008 Beach Club Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Beach Club here we come!!! 4 days, 3 hours, 28 minutes

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WishUponAStar Always wishin'... Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Jersey Shore Girl Posts: 8,422	Re: Using your Disney World hopper at Disneyland -- TROUBLE! See, I HAVE read on several different sources that you CAN use you left over WDW park hoppers in Disneyland which makes no sense really b/c they actually operate as two whole seperate entities. But people still report using them. I don't know, it's weird. But I am glad it was able to work for you. __________________ Disneyland & College Program Moderator Upcoming Trips "Boo with Mickey & Crew" in WDW: 10/8-10/15 Disney Magic cruise: 7-night Eastern Caribbean 4/11/09 www.myspace.com/WhatJessicaSays My Disney Countdown Counting down to: "BOO" w/the crew in WDW 93 days, 21 hours, 28 minutes

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dznygrl aka dizzygirl Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The Beaver State Posts: 8,401	Re: Using your Disney World hopper at Disneyland -- TROUBLE! It always makes me nervous using passes from one park for another one...I'm glad it worked out for you, even though you had to go through a frustrating process! We took free CM passes (the kind they give to CMs for Christmas; special events) from DL and used them at WDW, and only encountered a problem once. But even that was enough to make it a nervewracking process, never knowing if they'll let you in! __________________ Proud former 2-time Disneyland CM Pass the Tab and Deltaco Dizzygirl & Bella = MB BFF 2000 ~ off-site 2002 ~ Polynesian 2003 ~ All-Star Movies 2008 ~ All-Star Music

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typesjess Mouseketeer Intern Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: *NORCAL** Posts: 8	Re: Using your Disney World hopper at Disneyland -- TROUBLE! i definitely wouldnt have thought DL to WDW would work. The other way around, possibly.

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anaheimboy Your Disneyland Guide Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 2,092	Re: Using your Disney World hopper at Disneyland -- TROUBLE! Usually the resorts dont like using other resort tickets to get in, it can be done, but they get all blegh about it. Glad it worked for you! __________________ Have a question about the Disneyland Resort? Ask Me! I'll gladly help you with all of you're Disneyland Resort needs! WDW may have lots more than Disneyland, but Disneyland has Quality, and Quality triumphs over Quantity. "Critics and People said Disneyland would fail within it first 6 weeks, yet by the first 3 Months Disneyland had welcomed over its One Millionth Guest." Fresno is getting a Theme Park Resort, WOOT! Opening Summer 2008 - The Granite Park Resort, yay!

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b1wife Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 111	Re: Using your Disney World hopper at Disneyland -- TROUBLE! I never would have thought about using leftover tickets at another park, but I'm so glad it worked for you! I would love to go to DL again! __________________ Rebecca in Texas proud wife to Prezcatz Paul www.rebeccajones.myctmh.com 2000 Disneyland 2005 All-Star Music 2006 Shades of Green 2008 Caribbean Beach Resort for Close To My Heart convention 2008 Old Key West 1st DVC trip!!

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