A big part of why I'm here on this blog and on my website is to share my knowledge and help others save money at Disneyland! One of the things that I am choosing to write about early on is one of the biggest ways people get scammed at Disneyland: fake park tickets!
Over the past several years, Craigslist has become a permanent fixture in our society. Often times, Craigslist is a great source for buying and selling goods, trading services, etc. One area of Craigslist that has caused many problems is their "Tickets" section. Many people are legitimately trying to sell extra tickets to movies, concerts, and even theme parks. For every legitimate seller, there are many scammers who sell expired or fake Disneyland tickets to unsuspecting buyers.
If you purchase fake Disneyland tickets from anyone, even without knowing that they are fake, you will be denied park entry. And, chances are, you won't ever see that money that you spent on them again.
Also, stay far away from "rental" tickets.
Here are some ways to protect yourself and your tickets while in the parks:
Sign the back of your ticket
Always carry identification with you to prove that you are the owner of the ticket. You can be "carded" at any time.
Always get a hand stamp when you exit the park, even if you don't think you'll be coming back in
If you purchase your park tickets through the Disney Travel Company or AAA, you will receive a lanyard with a plastic ticket holder on it. These holders are also available for purchase anywhere that pins are sold. This is a great way to keep your tickets close to you at all times!
I cannot stress this enough: Purchase your tickets directly through Disney or any other authorized sellers, such as AAA, Vons, or Ralph's!!!! And always be sure to get a receipt!
