Recap of Walt Disney World Price Increases Starting Fall 2025

Disney World’s Annual Price Increases Hit Tickets, Passes, and More for 2025

October has once again ushered in Walt Disney World Resort‘s yearly price increases, impacting nearly every aspect of the guest experience. This year’s broad updates apply to key components of a vacation, including theme park tickets, dining options, parking fees, merchandise, and various other costs across the resort.

Tickets & Add-Ons: Peak Prices Hit New Highs, and Annual Passes Rise

Single-day admission now hits new extremes, with the highest-priced tickets soaring past the $200 mark on peak days. The new 1-Day ticket price ranges are:

• Magic Kingdom: $159 – $209 (+$10)
• EPCOT: $139 – $199 (+$5)
• Disney’s Hollywood Studios: $149 – $204 (+$5)
• Disney’s Animal Kingdom: $119 – $184 (+$5)

The cost to upgrade to a Park Hopper option also increased, with a 1-Day Park Hopper ticket on the highest-priced days now set at $284 (up from $277 for 2026 dates).

Walt Disney World Annual Pass Pricing (New Purchase)

All four Annual Pass tiers saw an increase between $20 and $80:

• Incredi-Pass: $1,629 (from $1,549)
• Sorcerer Pass: $1,099 (from $1,079)
• Pirate Pass: $869 (from $829)
• Pixie Dust Pass: $489 (from $469)

Annual Passholder perks will also require a higher annual investment. Both the Disney PhotoPass Downloads (unlimited digital photos) and the Water Park and Sports Option have increased by $10, moving from the previous price of $99 to $109 per pass.

Lightning Lane

The maximum cost for the Lightning Lane Multi Pass has been raised from $39 to $45. This new high price applies to Magic Kingdom on peak days, as the cost for the service continues to fluctuate based on the specific park and date.

Tours & Enchanting Extras

Prices for many Tours and Enchanting Extras experiences have risen by $10 to $20, with specific costs varying by date. The new peak pricing for popular offerings includes:

• Disney’s Keys to the Kingdom Tour (Magic Kingdom): $189 (a $20 increase)
• Behind the Seeds Tour (EPCOT): $49 (a $10 increase)
• Savor the Savanna (Animal Kingdom): $209 (a $10 increase)
• Wild Africa Trek (Animal Kingdom): $239 (a $10 increase)

Droid Depot & Savi’s Workshop

The cost for custom experiences in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge has increased. Building a custom droid at Droid Depot now costs $129, up $10 from $119. Meanwhile, creating a handbuilt lightsaber at Savi’s Workshop saw a larger jump of $25, bringing the new price to $274.

Parking

Theme park parking fees have increased across the board. Regular self-parking for a car or motorcycle has risen by $5, from $30 to $35. Similarly, the fee for oversized vehicle parking has also climbed by $5, reaching $40.

Food & Drinks

Prices for food and snacks have climbed across Walt Disney World. While many items saw a moderate increase of around 50 cents, some popular treats and beverages saw specific hikes:

• The Mickey pretzel increased from $7.99 to $8.49.
• A DOLE Whip pineapple cup rose from $5.49 to $5.79.
• A standard souvenir popcorn bucket is now $14.29 (up from $13), and a refill is $2.49 (up from $2.19).
• Bottled soda and Vitaminwater are now $5.50, and Smartwater is $6.25.

Merchandise

The price of various merchandise items at the parks has been raised. Ear headbands saw an increase from $34.99 to $36.99. Additionally, the cost for select Loungefly mini backpacks is now $100.

What do you think of all the price increases at Disney World?