Disney Just Raised Theme Park Prices on Both Coasts for October 2026, With Some Tickets Now Topping $200
If you’re planning to visit Disneyland or Disney World soon, be aware that prices are rising. On October 6, Disneyland raised prices for four one-day ticket tiers, with the cheapest ticket costing about $104.
Walt Disney World also raised some prices. Disney released November and December 2027 tickets, and a few holiday dates now cost $229 for a one-day ticket.
Tier 1 through Tier 4 each went up by $5, depending on the ticket and date of your upcoming visit. MickeyVisit said Disney confirmed the changes directly.
Fortunately, some dates already on sale kept the same prices, but the increases will likely affect many upcoming trips.
Disneyland left the cheapest ticket alone
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For example, a Tier 1 ticket went from $129 to $134. Tier 2 is now $154. Tier 3 costs $174, and Tier 4 is $189. Disney did not change Tier 0, Tier 5, or Tier 6. Those are still $104, $199, and $224.
The $104 ticket has been around since 2019. MickeyVisit also reports that this is the first time in roughly 10 years that Disneyland has used tiered pricing and the most expensive tier did not go up during one of these price changes.
Park Hopper prices also went up. A Tier 6 one-day Park Hopper now costs $319. Meanwhile, Lightning Lane Multi Pass starts at $35 when purchased in advance, up from $34.
Christmas week costs more at Disney World
The highest Disney World prices show up at the end of 2027. Magic Kingdom costs $229 on Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve, while EPCOT reaches $229 on New Year’s Eve.
For comparison, the highest Magic Kingdom and EPCOT tickets around Christmas and New Year’s Eve in 2026 are $209. Disney’s Hollywood Studios tops out at $214 during the new November and December dates. Animal Kingdom reaches $189.
Disney still lists lower prices earlier in the year. Its official ticket page says one-day pricing depends on both the date and the park.
Disneyland once charged separately for rides
The way Disney sells tickets has changed quite a bit since Disneyland opened.
According to D23, admission was $1 when Disneyland opened to the public in 1955, with rides costing extra. Disney introduced ticket books that October. An adult book cost $2.50 and included admission plus coupons for eight attractions.
The first books had A, B, and C tickets. D tickets came along in 1956, followed by the famous E ticket in 1959. Disneyland kept using the ticket books until 1982. After that, park admission included unlimited use of the attractions.
