How far in advance should I buy my tickets?

It depends on what type of ticket you are buying, and when you are visiting.

Disney

If you are planning to visit the Disney parks, we recommend submitting your ticket order about 2 weeks in advance of your trip.  If you will be visiting during a peak period (spring break, summer vacation, Halloween, Christmas), please try to send in your ticket order at least 60 days in advance.

If you're traveling soon, you may still have time to get your tickets before your arrival.  It usually takes us 1-2 days to call you and email your tickets.

Disney requires park reservations in addition to having a valid ticket.  You cannot make park reservations until you have your tickets. If you don't plan ahead, you may find that the reservations are limited or unavailable during the time you plan to visit.

Disney Special Event Tickets

Disney offers special event tickets during certain times of year, notably Halloween and Christmas.

For special event tickets, we recommend making your purchase as soon as the tickets are available.  Some dates will sell out more quickly than others.

Universal

Universal Studios tickets can be bought any time up to and including the day you plan to visit.  Universal does not require park reservations, but they do still manage capacity at their parks.  

During busy times (summer and holidays) it is advisable to arrive at the park close to opening time.  Once the park is full, Universal shuts down the admission line and opens a standby queue.

Legoland

Legoland requires a reservation for the first day that you plan to attend their park.  Legoland reservations will sometimes book up during the summer, so we recommend that you purchase your Legoland tickets at least 30 days in advance if you are planning on visiting during a peak period.

Other Attractions Requiring Reservations

Discovery Cove is very popular during the hot summer months, and we recommend purchasing your tickets at least 60 days in advance.

Medieval Times requires reservations, and it is recommended to buy your tickets at least 30 days in advance, especially if you want to take advantage of the free Royalty Upgrade, which is limited in quantity.

Boggy Creek Airboat Rides longer than 30 minutes require advance reservations and we recommend purchasing your tickets at least two weeks prior to your visit.

Kennedy Space Center tours are limited in quantity and we recommend buying your tickets at least 30 days in advance.