Disneyland Resort is raising prices on most of its tickets and annual passes.
The price hikes, though smaller than in recent years, will affect most ticket tiers for regular park admission, including single-day, multi-day and Magic Key annual passes.
The Tier 0 ticket, the resort’s lowest-priced single-day option, will remain at $104, a price point Disney has kept since 2018. The Tier 6 ticket, the resort’s most expensive and valid on most holidays and during the week of Christmas, will increase from $206 to $224 per day, an 8.7% rise.
Last October, when Disneyland announced price increases, only 26 days were listed as Tier 0 on the park’s 1-day ticket calendar. With this year’s update, 46 days will be available at the $104-per-day price point.
Magic Key annual passes are seeing steeper increases at the higher end. The top-tier Inspire Key will increase to $1,899, up $150 from its current price of $1,749. The Believe Key will increase from $1,374 to $1,474. Prices for the two lower-tier passes, the Enchant Key and the Imagine Key, will remain at $974 and $599, respectively.
Prices for multi-day tickets are also rising modestly, between 1% and 2%. A five-day, one-park-per-day ticket will increase from $511 to $520.
Parking rates will also increase, with all parking tiers rising by $5.
Disney officials stated that the pricing changes reflect growing operational costs and increased wages for park employees.
“Disney Parks offer a full day of experiences, with ticket, hotel, and dining options designed to suit a wide range of needs and budgets for all who visit. Our commitment to creating magical experiences for everyone remains at the heart of what we do, and that will never change,” a Disney spokesperson said in an emailed statement.
Disney also stated that over the past seven years, it has maintained its lowest-priced ticket at $104 per day, while increasing wages for many cast members by more than 100%
Recently, an Orange County judge approved a $233 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit that alleged Disneyland cast members didn’t benefit from an Anaheim minimum wage law.
In 2018, Anaheim voters passed a law requiring a $15 minimum wage for companies in Anaheim’s resort area who enjoyed “tax rebate” agreements with the city. The measure, known as Measure L, was placed on a ballot thanks to a petition led by a coalition of Disney unions.
Ahead of the election, Disney asked the city to dissolve a “45-year gate tax shield and a $267-million bed-tax break for a luxury hotel project” that never came to fruition, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Anaheim’s city attorney initially said the law wouldn’t apply to Disney since the agreements were canceled.
However, a class-action lawsuit filed on behalf of cast members in 2019 begged to differ. The lawsuit claimed the company violated the law by failing to pay its workers a living wage.
The settlement will provide back pay with interest to thousands of current and former Disneyland employees. The Walt Disney Co. agreed to the preliminary terms last year.
Under Measure L, Anaheim’s minimum wage has been $20.52 an hour since Jan. 1, 2025. According to Disneyland’s website, starting pay for operations roles ranges from $20.42 to $25 an hour, with some positions exceeding $26.
Although Disneyland is increasing ticket prices, there are still ways for people to save money on a trip.
The resort unveiled the California Resident Park Hopper Ticket Offer, which will go on sale Dec. 3, allowing eligible guests to visit both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure for as little as $83 per day with the purchase of a three-day Park Hopper ticket.
The offer will be valid for visits Jan. 1 through May 21, 2026.
“There are still ways for guests to save money on a Disney vacation,” Gavin Doyle, founder of MickeyVisit.com, said in an emailed statement. “If guests are willing to be flexible with travel dates and visit on weekdays during less busy months, they can find better deals. Nearby Anaheim hotels such as the Castle Inn & Suites, Hilton Anaheim, The Anaheim Hotel, and Cambria Hotel & Suites also offer more affordable lodging options.”
“These price increases come at a time when in-person entertainment is more popular than ever, and demand remains strong,” he added. “There are also other factors, including increased costs tied to higher cast member wages, investments in new attractions at Disneyland and Walt Disney World, and the company’s broader reliance on theme parks to drive profits.”
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