For the first time ever, visitors to Disneyland might need to shell out as much as $200 for a single-day ticket. Die-hard annual pass holders aren’t left out of the hike either, with the Magic Key annual passes now costing about $1,750 under specific conditions.
Wednesday saw The Walt Disney Company raise prices across the board for both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure single- and multi-day tickets, in addition to its beloved Magic Key annual passes. The escalation marks a considerable uptick for both casual visitors and annual pass enthusiasts, with single-and multi-day park ticket prices rising as much as 6.5% and annual passes seeing a staggering 20% surge.
The tier-based ticketing system Disneyland employs saw changes in every category except Tier 0, which remains at $104. For instance, Tier 1 tickets rose from $119 to $126, Tier 2 prices jumped from $134 to $142, and Tier 6 tickets escalated from $194 to $206.
Multi-day ticket prices were not spared either. A two-day ticket now costs $330, up from $310, reflecting a 6.5% increase. Likewise, five-day tickets, formerly $480, have risen to $511.
Magic Key Passes—sought after by local and frequent visitors—faced significant price hikes. Imagine Passes skyrocketed by 20% to $599, the Enchant Key jumped nearly 15% to $974, the Believe Key rose 10% to $1,374, and the priciest, the Inspire Pass, went up by 6.1%, now costing $1,749. While Magic Key Passes are not currently on sale, renewals will see these new rates when they resume, according to Disney officials.
The Lightning Lane service, which allows visitors to skip lines, also saw a moderate price boost from $30 to $32.
Interestingly, these price increases coincide with Disneyland’s recent announcement to introduce $50 tickets for children aged 3 to 9 on select days starting January 7, 2025. The park has also rolled out new hotel deals for visitors. “There is nothing like a visit to Disneyland Resort,” stated Disneyland spokesperson Jessica Good. “We always provide a wide variety of ticket, dining, and hotel options, and promotional offers throughout the year, to welcome as many families as possible.”
In 2023, Disneyland attracted over 17.25 million visitors, marking a 2.2% increase from the previous year, while Disney California Adventure saw 10 million visitors, an impressive 11% bump. Disneyland ranked as the second most frequented theme park globally, behind Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, according to the Themed Entertainment Association.
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Source: Joseph Pimentel
