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Walt Disney World Raises Prices: $229 Tickets, Passes, Tours

Cinderella Castle and the Partners statue at Magic Kingdom. Photo: Disney

Cinderella Castle and the Partners statue at Magic Kingdom. Photo: Disney

By Chris
2 min read

Walt Disney World raised prices overnight from Oct. 5 to Oct. 6, 2026. The new prices appeared on Disney’s website and booking systems without an announcement. As of publishing, Disney has not commented on the change.

The increases are concentrated at the top end: the holiday peak for 1-day tickets, all four annual passes, premium tours and adult dessert party tickets. Ticket prices for dates already on sale, parking, Memory Maker and Lightning Lane top prices did not change.

1-Day Tickets: New $229 Holiday Peak

Disney released 1-day ticket prices for November and December 2027 with new highs at all four parks. Magic Kingdom and EPCOT now top out at $229, which is the highest price Walt Disney World has charged for a 1-day, 1-park ticket.

ParkHoliday Peak 2026Holiday Peak 2027Change
Magic Kingdom$209$229 (Dec. 25 and 31)+$20
EPCOT$209$229 (Dec. 31)+$20
Hollywood Studios$204$214+$10
Animal Kingdom$184$189+$5

Last year, the holiday peak went up $10. This year it went up $20 at Magic Kingdom and EPCOT. Disney followed the same pattern last October, when it released November and December 2026 prices alongside that year’s increase.

Dates already on sale did not change. Prices for the rest of 2026 and January through October 2027 match what Disney had already published. Those 2027 prices were set in April 2026:

  • 2027 peak prices (January–October): Magic Kingdom $219, EPCOT $214, Hollywood Studios $209, Animal Kingdom $189
  • 2027 lowest prices: Animal Kingdom $119, EPCOT $129

Annual Passes: All Four Went Up

Every Walt Disney World annual pass went up. The Incredi-Pass, the only pass available to all guests, had the largest increase at $120.

PassBeforeNowChangeLast Year’s Increase
Incredi-Pass (all guests)$1,629$1,749+$120 (+7.4%)+$80
Sorcerer Pass (Florida residents and DVC members)$1,099$1,139+$40 (+3.6%)+$20
Pirate Pass (Florida residents)$869$909+$40 (+4.6%)+$40
Pixie Dust Pass (Florida residents)$489$499+$10 (+2.0%)+$20

Monthly payments for Florida residents went up to match the new prices: $28, $64, $85 and $139 per month. The $205 down payment, reservation limits and blockout dates did not change.

Tours and Dessert Parties: Up $5 to $10

Several premium tours and the Magic Kingdom fireworks dessert parties went up. All prices are per person, plus tax.

ExperienceBeforeNowChange
Keys to the Kingdom Tour$169–$189$179–$199+$10
Wild Africa Trek$229–$239$239–$249+$10
Savor the Savanna$199–$209$209–$219+$10
Colors of Coronado Painting$40$45+$5 (+12.5%)
Magic Kingdom Fireworks Dessert Party: Pre-Party / Post-Party (adult)$99–$109$104–$119+$5 low, +$10 high
Magic Kingdom Fireworks Dessert Party: Seats & Sweets (adult)$124–$134$129–$144+$5 low, +$10 high
Dessert party child tickets$59 / $74$59 / $74No change

What Did Not Change

  • Parking: standard $35; preferred $50, $55 or $60; oversized $40; resort valet $42; Swan and Dolphin self-parking $40
  • Memory Maker: $185 when bought at least three days ahead, otherwise $210. Memory Maker One Day is $85.
  • Lightning Lane: the highest prices seen have not moved: Multi Pass $45 at Magic Kingdom, $39 at Hollywood Studios, $37 at EPCOT and $35 at Animal Kingdom; Premier Pass $449, $349, $249 and $199. Lightning Lane prices change daily.
  • Separately ticketed events: Magic Kingdom After Hours $189–$209; Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party $189–$229
  • Kids’ experiences: Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique from $59.99, $119.99 and $229.99; Savi’s Workshop $274.99; Droid Depot $129.99
  • Recreation: water parks $74 and $68; mini golf $19 and $12

Prices That Changed Earlier This Year

A few prices you may see listed as new went up before Oct. 6:

  • EPCOT and Hollywood Studios After Hours: now $159–$189 and $159–$199. These went up Sept. 10, when 2027 dates went on sale.
  • 2027 Disney Dining Plans: set in April and May. Quick-Service $62.78, Table-Service $99.87 and Deluxe $163.01 per adult, per night.
  • Fantasmic! dining package: went up in June.

More Changes May Be Coming

AllEars and Disney Food Blog expect another round of increases between Oct. 7 and 15, which could include food and drinks, PhotoPass and possibly parking. We will update this post if more prices change.

Prices are per person, before tax, and vary by date. Check Walt Disney World’s website for current pricing.

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