Disneyland fans were greeted with some unwelcome news on Wednesday morning when they discovered a roughly 6% price hike on most park tickets, along with a more significant increase of 6% to 20% on annual passes, also known as Magic Keys, for Disney’s original resort in California.
During peak season, such as the December holidays, a single-day ticket to Disneyland saw an increase from $194 to $206. Additionally, the cost for the park-hopper option, which allows guests to visit both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure in the same day, rose from $65 to $75, depending on the season.
The “Imagine” Magic Key pass, which is the least expensive annual pass, jumped by $100, moving from $499 to $599. Other Magic Key passes experienced similar increases, ranging between $100 and $125, depending on the type of pass. Though these passes are currently not available for sale, Disney has announced they will be available again before the end of 2024.
While these price increases might cause some to wince, Disney has emphasized that the base price for single-park, one-day tickets during “off-peak” seasons has remained fairly steady for several years. A ticket to Disneyland during these slower periods still costs $104, a price that has held for the past six years, as theme park tickets in California are not subject to tax.
Over at Disney World in Florida, the base price has been $116.09 (including tax) for the past few years, but it’s set to increase to $126.74 in 2025, reflecting the broader ticket price hikes that were announced earlier this year in February.
