Admission types

Admission Types Explained

When booking certain products, guests may be required to choose a specific day or time for their booking. Depending on the type of admission, the calendar or date-time picker may have different restrictions. Below, we outline the most common types of admission and how each one functions during the booking process.

TIME_PERIOD

With this admission type, customers can arrive anytime between the start and end time of the availability slot. There can be multiple time periods within a single day, so both a date picker and a time picker will be necessary for this selection.

Examples:

• Amusement Park with Multiple Shifts: Guests can choose between a morning shift (e.g., 09:00 - 12:00) or an afternoon shift (e.g., 14:00 - 22:00).

• Afternoon Admission: A ticket valid from 1pm to 9pm at an amusement park.

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TIME_DATE

This is a variation of the TIME_PERIOD type, but in this case, there’s only one period per day. The guest only needs to select a date (no need to choose a time). If the availability spans across midnight (over two days), the start date is used to determine the valid day.

Examples:

• Museum Ticket: Valid for any time during the chosen day.

• Public Transport Ticket: Can be used anytime during the whole day.

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TIME_POINT

For TIME_POINT admission, customers must arrive at the start time of the availability slot but are free to leave whenever they wish. The start time is critical, as it defines the time the customer needs to be present.

Examples:

• Museum Timed Entry: A ticket with a 10am entry time. The guest must arrive by 10am but can leave any time afterward.

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TIME_OPEN

This type of admission allows customers to arrive at any time within a valid period, there are no time restrictions or availability checks.

Examples:

• Museum Entry Voucher: Valid for entry at any time during the year.

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TIME_SLOT

With this type, customers must be present at the start time and are expected to stay until the end time. This is typically used for events or services that have a specific duration, such as a tour, class, or appointment.

Examples:

• Tour Reservation: A tour starting at 9am and ending around 12pm.

• Haircut Appointment: A reserved time at 3pm for a 30-minute session.

• Fitness Class: A class from 6pm to 8pm.