“Our goal is to put guests at the center of our decision making, and that starts by listening to them,” Disney Experiences Chairman Thomas Mazloum told CNN ahead of Disney’s latest round of price increases. “That matters more now when families are watching every dollar, and we see it in the choices they make every day, in how they plan, in how far ahead.”
Well, those families will have a few new numbers to factor into their Walt Disney World budgets. Disney raised prices across several parts of the resort effective today, October 6, 2026, including Annual Passes, select theme park tickets, Lightning Lane Premier Pass and dining. The increases arrive almost exactly one year after Disney’s October 8, 2025 resort-wide price hikes.
2027 Walt Disney World Tickets Reach $229
Ticket prices through December 31, 2027 are now available, and the most expensive single-day tickets have reached a new high. Disney uses date-based pricing, so these prices apply only to the most expensive dates, not every day of the year. Standard one-day tickets for guests ages 10 and older now top out at:
- Magic Kingdom: $229, up from the previous 2027 high of $219
- EPCOT: $229, up from $214
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios: $214, up from $209
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom: $189, unchanged from its previously released 2027 high
The lowest-priced one-day ticket remains $119.
Looking specifically at the busy Christmas season shows a bigger year-over-year difference. Magic Kingdom peaks at $209 in December 2026 but reaches $229 on December 25 and 31, 2027. EPCOT also jumps from a $209 December 2026 peak to $229 on New Year’s Eve 2027. Hollywood Studios moves from $204 to $214 during the most expensive holiday dates, while Animal Kingdom increases from $184 to $189.
A one-day Park Hopper can now reach $301 on the most expensive 2027 dates.
Annual Pass Prices Increase Again
All four Walt Disney World Annual Passes increased on October 6:
- Pixie Dust Pass: $499, previously $489
- Pirate Pass: $909, previously $869
- Sorcerer Pass: $1,139, previously $1,099
- Incredi-Pass: $1,749, previously $1,629
The Incredi-Pass takes the biggest hit with a $120 increase, or about 7.4%. In October 2024, an Incredi-Pass cost $1,449. It now costs $1,749, a $300 increase in two years.
Florida residents using Disney’s monthly payment program will also see higher payments on newly purchased passes. Base monthly payments now range from approximately $27.21 for the Pixie Dust Pass to $138.15 for the Incredi-Pass, following the required down payment. The optional Water Park & Sports and Disney PhotoPass add-ons also increase the total price of each pass.
Quick-Service Dining Prices Went Up, Too
Quick-service menu prices rose across Walt Disney World, with many items increasing by around 50 cents to $1. Fountain drinks increased from $4.79 to $4.99, while regular coffee jumped from $4.29 to $4.99 at affected locations.
A few examples around the parks include:
- Ronto Wrap at Ronto Roasters: $13.99 to $14.99
- Yorkshire County Fish Shop Fish and Chips: $14.49 to $15.49
- Columbia Harbour House Beer-battered Fish Platter: $13.99 to $14.99
- Sleepy Hollow Sweet-and-Spicy Maple Chicken Waffle: $12.99 to $13.99
- Flame Tree Barbecue 1/2 Chicken: $13.79 to $14.79
- Pizzafari Cheese Pizza: $11.29 to $12.49
- Backlot Express Chicken Strips: $10.99 to $11.99
- Contempo Cafe Roast Beef Sub: $13.99 to $14.99
A dollar here and there may sound small, but it adds up quickly when a family orders several meals, drinks and snacks over a multi-day Walt Disney World vacation.
What Hasn’t Increased?
There is at least some good news in today’s price changes… Disney has not raised standard theme park parking prices, and Lightning Lane Multi Pass prices remain unchanged in this round. Lightning Lane Premier Pass, however, can now reach $499 per person on the most expensive dates, up from its previous $449 ceiling.
These increases also arrive during a period of major construction across Walt Disney World. Magic Kingdom alone has lost the Rivers of America, Tom Sawyer Island and the Liberty Square Riverboat as work continues on its new Cars-themed area. Animal Kingdom lost the entirety of DinoLand U.S.A. for Tropical Americas constriction, while work continues elsewhere around the resort on several projects announced for the coming years. Guests currently have fewer experiences available in the parks while paying higher prices for admission, Annual Passes and food.
Price increases at Walt Disney World aren’t new, but the timing makes this round hard to ignore. Disney has major investments underway for the future, but guests visiting right now are also navigating construction walls, closed attractions and changing park areas while another round of price increases hits their vacation budgets.
