Disneyland and Disney World price increases
For multi-day tickets, Disneyland is raising prices as follows: $310 for two days, $390 for three days, $445 for four days, and $480 for five days. This will add between $25 to $65 to the cost for these tickets.
Annual passes, which are sold at four levels as “Magic Key” passes, are undergoing a similar price increase. Imagine and Inspire, the lowest and highest tier based on benefits, each cost $50 more now, bringing their prices up to $499 and $1,649, respectively. The middle two tiers, Enchant and Believe, have each jacked their prices up $150, so they now cost $849 and $1,249, respectively. Currently, Disneyland has put sales of new Magic Key passes on pause and is only offering them for renewal to existing passholders.
On the opposite coast, the price of a one-day ticket at Walt Disney World is holding steady at $109. However, annual passes at Disney World are undergoing an increase of $30 to $50. Even a ghost at the Haunted Mansion might bristle at paying $999 dollars for a Sorcerer Pass, available to Florida residents or eligible Disney Vacation Club Members. The Incredi-Pass, which is available to all guests and not subject to any blockout dates, will set you back $1,449. Both Disneyland and Disney World are raising prices for parking, park-hopper add-ons, and the Genie+ line-hopper service between $5 and $10 as well.
A few restored perks
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Disney’s U.S. parks aren’t the only ones to raise ticket prices this year. As of October 2023, peak prices at Tokyo Disney Resort have also now reached a 40-year high. The price adjustment comes at a time when the future of Disney theme parks is already in focus. In September, Disney revealed plans to invest $60 billion dollars in its theme parks and cruises over the coming decade.
There’s a silver lining to the price hikes in that Disney will soon restore a few theme park perks that were absent during the pandemic. Beginning January 9, 2024, Disney World guests will be able to enjoy park-hopper access all day again instead of waiting until 2 p.m. to change parks. On that same date, the resort will reinstitute the Disney Dining Plan and discontinue the need for guests to book separate theme park reservations along with their purchase of date-based tickets.
For its part, Disneyland is adding two new rides to the Genie+ service. Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway has already joined the list of available attractions at Disneyland. The Little Mermaid – Ariel’s Undersea Adventure will reportedly join the list of available attractions at Disney California Adventure in November. The resort has also lengthened the booking window for theme park tickets from 120 to 180 days. This enables you to plan your trip a full six months in advance. Your travel budget just may need to account for the ticket price increase when you do it.
