As a savvy park-goer, you might want to hold onto those special keepsakes for more than just the memories! Four decades ago, Scott King won a free Disneyland Passport during the park’s 30th anniversary celebration. This golden ticket, won by simply walking through the turnstiles back in 1985, ended up nestled in a scrapbook and forgotten as ticket prices climbed from $16.50 to today’s much steeper rates.
Fast forward nearly 40 years, Scott’s daughter, Sabrina, was about to graduate high school as her class valedictorian. Scott, always looking for a special way to celebrate, handed her the long-forgotten passport. Sabrina, understandably skeptical, decided to take a chance on this vintage treasure. Against all odds, “the crazy idea” paid off, and the old ticket was honored for a day at Disneyland!
This isn’t an isolated event; it’s become increasingly apparent that Disneyland and Walt Disney World will honor these golden tickets from the past. If you have an old ticket lying around, it may still provide entrance to the magical kingdom. Funny enough, this pass-turned-graduation-gift meant Sabrina had extra cash to indulge in Disneyland’s culinary delights or opt for those game-changing Lightning Lanes, enhancing her day even further.
Though modern Disneyland tickets come with expiration dates, older tickets like Scott’s from Disneyland’s 30th anniversary do not. As Disney aficionados know, Disneyland and Disney World will still honor them as long as they don’t have a documented expiration date.
Curious about the value of these memorabilia? Using the ticket meant losing an intriguing memento potentially worth a pretty penny among Disney collectors. This story could spark a trend of cashing in on old tickets – either for the park experience or potential auction block.
So, what are your thoughts on this story? Have you ever tried to use old Disney park tickets, or do you have any cherished souvenirs tucked away? Let us know in the comments below!
Source: Dirk Libbey
