Let’s face it. Disney World is NOT a cheap vacation, so anytime there’s a discount or deal released, we know Disney fans want to take advantage of it.

However, Disney recently released a deal that has actually proven to be a little controversial. Disney World is now offering a ticket discount for the summer for visitors who visit the theme parks after 2 PM each day. Now, for some, this seemed like a good deal. But other folks think it’s a big joke. Let’s look at the discount and see why folks are or aren’t happy.

So here’s the ticket deal Disney released: you can get a discounted theme park ticket for two or three days for all four parks with admission to one park per day after 2 PM. This ticket is valid from May 26th through July 29th. Pricing for the tickets depends on the start day, but a 2-day ticket runs anywhere from $118 per day to $156 per day, while a 3-day ticket runs from $116 per day to $154 per day.

But some folks are not very happy with this offer. One of our Facebook followers, Andrea, said, “I feel like this is an April fools joke” because the offer was announced on April 1st. Okay, we get that. It’s hard to tell what’s real when things are announced on April Fool’s Day.

Cristie said, “I feel like it’s a lot of money for half a day.” This is a very good point, especially if you’re considering using the ticket for Disney’s Animal Kingdom, which closes considerably earlier than the other theme parks. You’re not even getting a half day there, but more like a quarter of a day.

Londa pointed out, “It’s not a good value and not that much cheaper, especially compared to the current 4 day ticket deal. If you get half the time in the parks, it should be half the cost.” She’s got a point there, and when we looked at ticket prices on the Disney World website, the 4-park magic ticket is actually LESS per day than the 2 PM ticket. Now, most visitors will want to visit all four parks anyway, so, yes, the 2 PM deal isn’t a great one with this Magic Ticket around.

On the other side of things, though, if you’re only visiting the park for two or three days, it could be a good value. A regular 2-day park ticket for July 27th (one of the cheaper times to visit in the summer) is $157 per person.

A regular 3-day park ticket for the same day is $155 per day.

In comparison, the ticket price for a 2-day ticket for visits after 2 PM starting on July 27th is $118 per day.

A 3-day ticket for after 2 PM is $116 per day.

So in the case of a visit of two or three days, you would actually save $30 to $50 per ticket, depending on the day you choose to start your trip. Of course, some folks don’t think it’s enough of a discount, considering you’re getting such a shorter day in the parks. Taryn commented, “The idea is good but the price is laughable.”

Other DFB readers, though, see the value in the new ticket offer, especially as Disney has done something similar before (although previous ticket offers were for 12 PM and after in the parks). For those who don’t want hectic rope drop mornings, it might even make sense. Susan said, “It’s a great idea for those who like to sleep in/get in some pool time.”

Viktoria pointed out how this ticket offer could be good for your arrival day, too, although you’d have to buy a 2-day ticket and visit the parks after 2 PM at least twice: “Perfect for days you can’t get the first early morning flight. You can still head to park at 2 & when magic kingdom is open til 11, you still get 9 hours in the park. Still a full park day!”

Also, this ticket offer could be great for locals who don’t have an Annual Pass, as one of our readers pointed out. Locals might not want to deal with rope drop, but would rather visit the parks later in the day.

Lindsey also made a great point: “I think it works good for Summer! My family can’t handle a full park day when it’s so hot outside.” As previously said, it’s a great way to spend the morning enjoying the pool at the hotel and then heading to the parks later in the day and into the evening when the sun is a little lower in the sky.

So as you can see, the opinions about this discount are all over the place, as to be expected. It really comes down to what works best for your Disney World trip, and if this is something you see the value of, that’s great. Otherwise, there are still other ticket discounts available, including the 4-day Magic Ticket, as well as discounted tickets for those who subscribe to Disney+.

We’ll keep an eye out for more Disney discounts and deals, so stay tuned to DFB for more.

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What do you think? Is this ticket option something you would consider? Share your thoughts in the comments!