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Disney Raises U.S. Park Prices as Peak-Day Tickets, Passes and Parking Climb

Disney cites funding needs for upgrades, including higher cast wages.

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A float with people dressed as characters from the Walt Disney movie "Peter Pan" is seen as people attend the "Festival of Fantasy" parade at the Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom theme park in Orlando, Florida, U.S. July 30, 2022. REUTERS/Octavio Jones
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Austin Curtis tries, but fails, to pull the Sword in the Stone during the 70th anniversary Disneyland on July 17, 2025,  in Anaheim, CA.  (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Overview

  • Price increases took effect October 8 across Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World, covering select single-day tickets, annual passes, Lightning Lane options and parking.
  • At Disneyland, the highest one-day ticket rose to $224 on peak dates, while the $104 lowest tier remains unchanged with more low-price days added in the coming months.
  • Walt Disney World’s busiest days now reach about $209 for a one-day ticket, with annual passes up $20 to $80 and additional adjustments to food, merchandise and extras.
  • Disneyland’s Inspire and Believe Magic Key passes increased to $1,899 and $1,474 respectively, while the Enchant and Imagine tiers did not change.
  • Lightning Lane costs moved higher with Disneyland’s pre-arrival Multi Pass starting at $34 and Disney World’s peak Multi Pass now topping out at $45, and daily parking rose by $5 to $40 at Disneyland and $35 at Disney World; Disneyland also announced a California resident 3‑day Park Hopper offer starting at $249, on sale December 3 for visits January 1–May 21, 2026.