Walt Disney World Boosts Ticket Prices Starting October 2026

Walt Disney World has announced a series of price hikes for its theme park admissions, effective October 6, 2026. The changes impact day visitors, annual passholders, and the Lightning Lane add-on options, with the new pricing structure remaining in place through December 31, 2027.

The cost of a base one-day, one-park ticket starts at $119 for the lowest-tier days, which are select weekdays in August and September 2027. The top ticket price has increased to $229 for peak days at the Magic Kingdom and EPCOT, a $10 rise. Disney’s Hollywood Studios tickets now peak at $214, a $5 increase, while Animal Kingdom tickets have also risen by $5 to $189.

Annual Pass prices have also seen increases across all four tiers. The Incredi-Pass now costs $1,749, up from $1,629, with renewals priced at $1,499. The Sorcerer Pass has risen to $1,139, with renewals at $969. The Pirate Pass is now $909, up from $869, with renewals at $789. The Pixie Dust Pass has increased to $499, with renewals at $419.

The Lightning Lane service has also become more expensive, with prices varying by theme park and date. The Lightning Lane Multi Pass upgrades range from $17 for a slow Tuesday at Animal Kingdom to $39 for a Saturday at Magic Kingdom. The top price of the Lightning Lane Premier Pass has increased by $50, topping out at $499.