Disney announces price increase at theme parks in Florida and California

Disney reported a new increase in entrance fees to its theme parks with immediate effect for some tickets at Disneyland in California and with adjustments scheduled for high-demand dates at Walt Disney World in Florida.

The announcement details that the increases seek to reflect the rise in operating costs and the growing demand during the busiest holidays, such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's.

"Our commitment to creating magical experiences for everyone remains at the heart of what we do, and that will never change," Disney says in the statement.

According to reports, Disneyland will apply its most significant increases on the most requested dates at the end of the year. During Thanksgiving week from November 24th to 29th and the Christmas period between December 20th and January 3rd, the one-day ticket to a single park will increase from $199 to $224. Disneyland has six price levels depending on the number of visitors, and most will increase moderately between three and seven dollars, a smaller increase than in previous years. The cheapest ticket of $104, in the season with the least attendance, will remain unchanged. While in Walt Disney World, Orlando, tickets will not suffer immediate increases, but changes in rates are expected in October of next year, the company announced.

You can also read: Disney reports $3.28 billion in earnings from parks and streaming

The company anticipated that prices for key dates in 2026 will exceed the current maximum of $199, which will represent the first significant modification in more than two years. These changes will be applied dynamically, that is, tickets will be more expensive on holidays or high-demand weekends, while base prices will remain stable in the off-season.

Other services that will increase in price:

Annual passes will also increase, the 'Inspire Key' will increase its price from $1,749 to $1,899 and the 'Believe Key' will go from $1,374 to $1,474. The price change will apply from October 2025. Those who choose to purchase the 'Lightning Lane Multi Pass', which allows them to skip the lines, will find that the pass went up from 32 to 34 dollars. The program is also subject to variable pricing. On high-demand days, the 'Lightning Lane Multi Pass' costs $40 per person. Other services such as parking and lodging at the Mickey Mouse hotels will also see modifications in their rates, the company announced.