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Oct 06, 2026
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Disney World Food Prices Rise 6% on Nearly 5,000 Menu Items
Churros with chocolate dipping sauce. At Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies in Magic Kingdom, a churro now costs $7.49, up from $5.99. Photo: Disney
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Chris
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Walt Disney World raised food and drink prices on October 6, 2026. ThemeParkIQ tracks Disney’s official Walt Disney World menus and logs every price change, and as of October 6 we counted 4,854 menu listings that went up. The average increase was 6.3%, or $0.80 per listing.
Nearly all of the changes landed on October 6. About 45 items changed early, on September 29 and 30. All prices in this post are menu prices before tax.
Key Numbers
- 4,854 menu listings went up in price (5,031 changed in total; 168 went down and 9 ended where they started)
- 1,643 different dishes and drinks went up, counting each one once
- +6.3% average increase, or +$0.80 per listing
- +7.7% at Magic Kingdom, the largest average of the four theme parks
- +10.4% for snacks, the largest average of any category
- 108 alcoholic drinks now cost $20 or more, up from 63
How Big Were the Increases?
Most listings went up between $0.26 and $1.00. Only 158 rose by more than $2.00.
| Size of increase | Menu listings |
|---|---|
| $0.25 or less | 596 |
| $0.26 – $1.00 | 3,770 |
| $1.01 – $2.00 | 330 |
| More than $2.00 | 158 |
How Many Different Dishes and Drinks Went Up?
The 4,854 figure counts menu listings, so a beer sold at 15 pool bars counts 15 times. Counted once per dish or drink, the increase covers 1,643 different dishes and drinks. The typical (median) increase was $0.50.
| Type | Dishes and drinks | Average increase | Typical increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food | 739 | +7.2% | +$1.00 |
| Alcoholic drinks | 767 | +4.9% | +$0.50 |
| Non-alcoholic drinks | 137 | +7.2% | +$0.30 |
| All | 1,643 | +6.1% | +$0.50 |
Allergy-friendly versions are merged with the base dish. “Typical increase” is the median: half of the items went up by less, half by more.
Disney World Raises Menu Prices Every October
This is the fourth year in a row that ThemeParkIQ has recorded a large batch of Walt Disney World menu increases in October.
| October | Menu listings raised | Average increase |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6,820 | +7.6% |
| 2024 | 5,350 | +6.6% |
| 2025 | 7,984 | +7.6% |
| 2026 | 4,856 | +6.3% |
The 2026 count was captured on October 6, the day the increase happened, and may grow as more menus update.
What Fan-Favorite Snacks Cost Now
| Item | Where | Old price | New price | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churro | Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies, Magic Kingdom | $5.99 | $7.49 | +$1.50 |
| Cold Brew Coffee | Le Petit Café, Riviera Resort | $5.29 | $6.29 | +$1.00 |
| Mickey Waffles | Olivia’s Cafe To Go | $9.25 | $9.75 | +$0.50 |
| Popcorn | 4 locations in Magic Kingdom, EPCOT and Animal Kingdom | $5.99 | $6.29 | +$0.30 |
| Popcorn Bucket Refill | 3 locations in EPCOT and Animal Kingdom | $2.49 | $2.79 | +$0.30 |
| Coca-Cola Fountain Drink | 4 locations in Animal Kingdom, EPCOT, BoardWalk and Saratoga Springs | $4.79 | $4.99 | +$0.20 |
| DOLE Whip Pineapple Orange Soda Float | Tamu Tamu Refreshments, Animal Kingdom | $6.79 | $6.99 | +$0.20 |
| DOLE Whip Key Lime and Vanilla Swirl | Good’s Food to Go, Old Key West | $5.79 | $5.99 | +$0.20 |
The churro had the largest increase of these, 25%. One DOLE Whip item went the other way: the DOLE Whip Cup at Warung Outpost in Animal Kingdom is now listed at $5.79, down from $5.99.
Price Increases by Park
Magic Kingdom had the largest average increase of the four theme parks, +7.7%.
| Location | Menu listings raised | Restaurants | Average increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magic Kingdom | 311 | 25 | +7.7% (+$0.76) |
| Disney Springs | 71 | 7 | +6.4% (+$0.73) |
| Animal Kingdom | 343 | 22 | +6.1% (+$0.72) |
| Hollywood Studios | 450 | 25 | +5.8% (+$0.74) |
| EPCOT | 260 | 24 | +5.7% (+$0.83) |
At the resort hotels, average increases ranged from +5.0% at Coronado Springs to +7.6% at Caribbean Beach. Another 505 raised listings have no park or resort on file, mostly mobile-order “To Go” menus, so the per-location counts add up to less than 4,854.
Price Increases by Category
Snacks had the largest average percentage increase, +10.4%. Entrées had the most listings raised, 1,771.
| Category | Menu listings raised | Average increase | Average price before | Average price after |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snacks | 106 | +10.4% | $5.71 | $6.15 |
| Sides | 45 | +8.7% | $6.82 | $7.33 |
| Appetizers | 164 | +8.6% | $14.46 | $15.59 |
| Desserts | 109 | +8.4% | $10.24 | $11.03 |
| Entrées | 1,771 | +6.6% | $16.83 | $17.89 |
| Kids’ meals | 879 | +6.2% | $10.80 | $11.43 |
| Non-alcoholic drinks | 511 | +5.3% | $5.28 | $5.55 |
| Alcoholic drinks | 1,293 | +4.8% | $16.45 | $17.18 |
108 Alcoholic Drinks Now Cost $20 or More
Alcoholic drinks had the smallest average percentage increase of any category, and 461 of the 767 alcoholic drinks that went up rose exactly $0.50. Even so, 45 of them crossed the $20 mark.
- $20 or more: 108 alcoholic drinks, up from 63
- $18 or more: 395 alcoholic drinks, up from 241
Each drink is counted once, at its highest listed price. The counts include cocktails, beer, wine and spirits.
The Largest Dollar Increases
The Steakhouse 71 sign above a hallway lined with framed black-and-white photosSteakhouse 71 at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Its mobile-order menu, Steakhouse 71 To Go, had 154 listings go up. Photo: Disney
Steakhouse 71 at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Its mobile-order menu, Steakhouse 71 To Go, had 154 listings go up. Photo: Disney
| Item | Restaurant | Old price | New price | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Cellier Ice Wine Flight | Le Cellier Steakhouse, EPCOT | $25.00 | $38.00 | +$13.00 |
| Pancho’s Margarita Royale | Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar, Disney Springs | $18.50 | $28.00 | +$9.50 |
| Steak Frites | Steakhouse 71 To Go | $28.00 | $37.00 | +$9.00 |
| Steak and Eggs | Steakhouse 71 To Go | $21.00 | $28.00 | +$7.00 |
| Polynesian Egg Platter | Kona Café To Go | $18.00 | $24.00 | +$6.00 |
| White or Dark Chocolate Celebration Cake | Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory, Port Orleans French Quarter | $39.00 | $45.00 | +$6.00 |
| 6-oz Filet Mignon | Steakhouse 71 To Go | $41.00 | $46.00 | +$5.00 |
| 12-oz New York Strip | Steakhouse 71 To Go | $36.00 | $41.00 | +$5.00 |
| 7-oz Center Cut Filet | Steakhouse 71 To Go | $48.00 | $53.00 | +$5.00 |
Steakhouse 71 To Go had the most increases of any large menu: 154 listings, an average of +$1.79 each.
Restaurants With the Largest Average Increases
Among restaurants with at least 10 listings raised, these five had the highest average percentage increase.
| Restaurant | Location | Listings raised | Average increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centertown Market Grab & Go | Caribbean Beach Resort | 15 | +11.6% |
| Ale & Compass Lounge | Yacht Club Resort | 28 | +10.8% |
| Harambe Market | Animal Kingdom | 44 | +9.4% |
| Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar | Disney Springs | 23 | +9.4% |
| Roaring Fork | Wilderness Lodge | 63 | +9.0% |
Search Every Price Increase
The table below lists every Walt Disney World dish and drink that went up, with the restaurant, location, old price and new price. It has one row per dish per restaurant (3,233 rows), so you can search for a restaurant or a dish.
About This Data
- Source: ThemeParkIQ’s tracking of Disney’s official Walt Disney World menus, queried October 6, 2026. Walt Disney World only.
- All prices are menu prices before tax. Sales tax is added at the register.
- Counts of 4,854 and the park and category tables are menu listings. The same dish on several menus, or at several restaurants, counts more than once.
- The 2026 figures were captured the day the increase happened. More menus may still update.
- Three entries that appear to be data errors (two Be Our Guest drinks and one water park juice) are excluded from every figure.
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