Get your wallets ready, because Disney World just got more expensive!

Disney World Theme Park Tickets

Each year around this time, Disney releases thousands of price increases, from food to hotels and even park tickets. It feels a bit inevitable at this point that each year will be slightly more expensive than the last, and next year is no exception. How much more do you have to pay for your Disney World park tickets? Now we know.

Disney World has once again raised prices on park tickets, as part of the annual price increases we typically see around this time each year. The highest-priced day will now hit $229 per ticket. Keep in mind that ticket prices are based on the date and the park — here’s a full breakdown of the new highest-priced ticket per park:

• Animal Kingdom — $189
• Hollywood Studios — $214
• EPCOT — $229
• Magic Kingdom — $229

The lowest-priced 1-day, 1-park ticket has not changed, and that will still cost $119. 

Magic Kingdom

In 2025 and 2026, the prices ranged from $119 to $219. For comparison, here is a breakdown of what a 1-day, 1-park ticket previously ranged from before October 6th, 2026:

• Animal Kingdom — $119-$184
• Hollywood Studios — $139-$209
• EPCOT — $129-$214
• Magic Kingdom — $144-$219

Disney World ticket prices range depending on the date and crowds expected at the theme park. That means if you’re going during the holidays, it’s going to cost you more. It also means that the off-season might not cost you more than it has in the past!

Magic Kingdom Crowds

Over the past few years, Disney also added “park-specific pricing” for 1-day, 1-park tickets, so more popular parks will cost you more. For instance, Magic Kingdom is almost always the most expensive park no matter the date.

Main Street in Disney World

Park Hopper tickets were also included in the changes! In 2026, Park Hopper options reached highs of $284. This addition to your ticket becomes slightly less expensive the more days you add to your ticket. Now, Park Hoppers on the most expensive day can cost you up to $301. It’s worth noting that, like park tickets, the price of Park Hoppers decreases as you purchase additional days.

Hollywood Studios

Price increases aren’t unusual for Disney World. As we’ve mentioned, these increases occur on an annual basis at this point, and it’s traditionally not a massive increase. Those more affordable tickets (or cheapest tickets) can still be found depending on the time of year you go. If you’re looking to take the most affordable trip, you can always plan based on the ticket calendar. Searching for the lowest ticket prices and being flexible is the easiest way to grab those cost-effective tickets.

Animal Kingdom

Ticket changes are also due to all of the new projects coming to the theme parks. In 2027, we know that the Tropical Americas land in Animal Kingdom and Monstropolis in Hollywood Studios are opening, which is expected to draw in some big crowds. Other projects are underway that will impact tickets and crowds, like Disney fixing Expedition Everest’s Yeti, the brand-new Villains Land project, Piston Peak, the Carousel of Progress updates, and much more.

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These upcoming changes come after a year of other changes like the opening of The Walt Disney Studios in Hollywood Studios, the opening of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster starring the Muppets, updates to both Big Thunder Mountain and Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin, and more. It’s safe to say Disney is doing LOTS to justify these price increases. We are currently doing a full breakdown of every price increase across Walt Disney World, so be sure to stay tuned for more.

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