Disneyland Increases Ticket Prices [2025]
Increasing ticket prices are never something you want to hear. And Disneyland, once again, has increased ticket prices. These ticket increases apply not just to general admission tickets but also to the Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Magic Key prices.
Now, before we start getting upset about the costs going up, let’s take a moment and think about everything that has changed around the Disneyland resort, as well as everything that’s going to change over the next few years.
Over the next few years we are going to see two new lands coming to the Disneyland Resort, as well as new attractions, shows, and parades. Additionally, Disneyland just did a major revamp of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure (formerly Splash Mountain), and Haunted Mansion.
And this doesn’t even cover all of the changes that are happening around the Downtown Disney District! So it’s no wonder that the ticket prices are going to go up to help cover the cost of all of this renovation.
In this post, we will review all ticket increases, from general admission to Magic Keys, and what you need to know if you purchased tickets before the increase.
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Why Does Disneyland Increase Ticket Prices?
Every time there is a Disneyland ticket price increase, everyone asks ‘why.’ Don’t get me wrong, I don’t like them either.
However, I have seen a trend with them announcing a price increase shortly after Disneyland announces some way that they will add to the parks, whether with new attractions, characters, a new themed event, expansions, etc.
This year is no different. At the D23 event, Disney announced that it is going to get at least two new lands and two new attractions to Avengers Campus. This is on top of the 70th Anniversary celebration that will be taking place in 2025.
It is easy to get excited over all of the new things that are in the works for Disneyland but to build all of that; the money has to come from somewhere.
Disneyland Ticket Increases
Again, tickets prices are never something fun to hear. Especially when you’re close to going on a magical vacation!
However, it is important to note that this is becoming an annual announcement that Disneyland makes every October.
Previous year’s ticket increase dates:
– October 25, 2021: 6-8% increase
– October 11, 2022: 5-8% increase
– October 11, 2023: 6-8% increase
Followed by this year’s announcement, October 9, 2024, with a 6% increase.
This means that it is probably safe to say that ticket costs will increase by 6% every year.
If you don’t already know, Disneyland general admission tickets are done on a tiered system. Each tier is set, therefore depending on what day of the week, and what month you go to Disneyland, the ticket cost can be different.
Single-Day Single-Park Tickets
Currently, Disneyland has six different tiers of tickets. Of those six, only five showed a price increase, with the highest ticket increasing 6.5%. Remember, these are for single-day, single-park ticket prices.
The Six Tier Tickets Increase:
Tier 0 – $104
Tier 1 – $126
Tier 2 – $142
Tier 3 – $164
Tier 4 – $180
Tier 5 – $196
Tier 6 – $206
Now, unfortunately you cannot select the tier you pay when you go. The Tier is already pre-set from Disney. The higher tier tickets are typically set for days that Disney thinks is going to be peak days. Peak Days are typically for holidays (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc.), and busy Holiday weekends.
Multi-Day One-Park Tickets
No tickets were excluded from the ticket price increase. Multi-day tickets also saw a price increase. They start at a 2-Day, 1-Park per day and can go up to a 5-Day, 1-Park ticket. Most of these Multi-Day tickets went up 6.5%.
Here are the increases in Multi-Day tickets:
| Multi-Day Tickets | New Ticket Price | Old Ticket Price | Increase $ and % |
| Two-Day Ticket | $330 | $310 | $20 or 6.5% |
| Three-Day Ticket | $415 | $390 | $25 or 6% |
| Four-Day Ticket | $474 | $445 | $29 or 6.5% |
| Five-Day Ticket | $511 | $480 | $31 or 6.5% |
Multiday tickets saw similar hikes. Two-day, one-park tickets rose to $330 (from $310), while three-day tickets now cost $415 for single-park access (up from $390).
Disneyland Park Hopping Ticket Increase
The ticket increases just keep on rolling, even to the Park Hopping Ticket add-on that you can do.
Last year (2023), Disneyland changed how the Park hopper tickets worked. Pre-2023, if you wanted a park hopper ticket, you could just select that type of ticket, and it would be a flat rate of $60 per ticket, per day for park hopping.
Now, Disneyland charges different prices for park hopping, which now depends on the type of ticket that you get. So let’s break down how much it would be to add-on the park hopping option to your ticket.
| Ticket Type | Park Hopper Cost | Old Cost | Increase % |
| 2-Day Ticket | $85 | $65 | $20 or 30.7% |
| 3-Day Ticket | $90 | $70 | $20 or 28.5% |
| 4-Day Ticket | $95 | $90 | $5 or 5.5% |
| 5-Day Ticket | $105 | $75 | $32 or 42.6% |
It is important to note that the prices, are how much it would cost to add-on per ticket. This means that if you are a family of 4 and you are buying four adult tickets and add the park hopping; for 2 days, the tickets will start at $415, per person!
Magic Key Price Increase
That’s right. The cost of the tickets increased, as did the prices of the Magic Keys. And the increased cost of Magic Keys was significantly much more than the increase in ticket prices.
Magic Keys are not open for sale but only for renewal. In previous years, we will see the reopening of Magic Key sales after the increase in Magic Key prices. I just wanted to let you know that nothing has been announced so far.
| Magic Key Type | New Price | Old Price | Increase $ and % |
| Inspire Key | $1749 | $1649 | $100 or 6% |
| Believe Key | $1374 | $1249 | $125 or 10% |
| Enchant Key | $974 | $849 | $125 or 14.7% |
| Imagine Key | $599 | $499 | $100 or 20% |
Multi-Pass Lightning Lane Price Increase
Along with ticket prices increasing, Disneyland also announced that the base cost of the Multi-Pass Lightning Lane (previously called Genie+) will also be increasing.
Prior to the October 11 announcement, the base cost of Lightning Lane Multi-Pass started at $30, but increased depending upon the day.
For example, during my October trip (just before the price increase), we paid $36 per person per day for Lightning Lane Multi-Pass. During my December trip (a month after the price increase), we paid $36 per person for the Lightning Lane Multi-Pass.
The Lightning Lane Multi-Pass base cost is $32 with the increased prices. That is only a $2 increase in cost, but it can add up quickly. Additionally, that is the base price for the Lightning Lane Multi-Pass, meaning that it will be the cheapest.
For example, a family of four, this can be at least (at the bare minimum) a $8 increase in cost. That is pretty much the cost of 2 churros!! Personally, I’d rather spend the money on churros.
Quick Guide to Disneyland Price Increase
Okay, that was a lot of information, so let’s list it all out in an easy table view.
Disclaimer: Prices vary by day. The prices listed here are set to the base rate for each ticket. When you purchase tickets, they might cost more than the listed prices.
| Ticket Type | Base Ticket | Ticket w/LL | Ticket w/PH | Txt w/PH & LL |
| 2-Day Ticket | $330 | $394 | $415 | $479 |
| 3-Day Ticket | $415 | $479 | $500 | $596 |
| 4-Day Ticket | $474 | $538 | $569 | $697 |
| 5-Day Ticket | $511 | $575 | $616 | $776 |
If you want to make the most of your money and only purchase one-day tickets for your vacation, I recommend reading my 1-day Disneyland Itinerary.
What If I Already Bought Disneyland Tickets?
Now, if you already had a Disney vacation planned prior to the October ticket price increase, you might be wondering what this means for you. The positive is that your vacation that is already booked, will not see the increase in price.
This means you got lucky and locked in the ‘old’ rates for tickets, so your vacation won’t cost you any more then you’ve already paid.
There will be no difference between you being locked in at the cheaper price and those who are paying for the higher-priced tickets.
Disneyland Ticket Increase FAQ
Here are some more common questions about the increase in Disneyland tickets. If you have any further questions about Disneyland Tickets or planning your trip. Do not hesitate to reach out. I will be happy to answer any and all questions.
How much was the Disneyland price increase?
The average Disneyland Ticket price increase was around 6%. The increase affected five out of the seven tiers of tickets, as well as Park Hopper Tickets, Lightning Lane Muli-Pass, and Magic Keys.
How much is a one day ticket to Disneyland?
A one day ticket cost will depend upon the day of the week, and the month that you decide to go on.
The cheapest ticket could be $104 (tier 0), and the most expensive ticket will cost $206 (tier 6). Of course, this is just for a basic one-day, one-park ticket. This doesn’t include the cost of if you get a Park Hopper Ticket, or include the cost of Lightning Lane MultiPass.
What is the cheapest day of the week to go to Disneyland?
It is easy to say that any day other then the weekend is going to be cheaper. But it isn’t quite that simple.
Yes, weekends are going to be more expensive then other days, however Thursdays and Fridays are also some pretty pricey days depending on when it is. For example, if they fall on a holiday weekend, during spring break, or during summer months.
Summer will be more expensive than other times of the year, except for Halloween. Halloween is probably the most expensive time to visit the Disneyland Resort.
Are Disneyland tickets cheaper after a certain time?
One of the cheapest times to go to Disneyland is during the first few months of the new year. The holidays officially end in early January. After that, there isn’t much happening until February/March, when the Food & Wine Festival starts at Disney California Adventure Park.
Additionally, since Disneyland seems to be increasing ticket prices every October, I would highly recommend buying tickets earlier in the year, then in the fall. This will help you lock in the ‘cheaper’ rates, vs paying for tickets shortly after the price increases.
Closing The Gates On: Disneyland Increases Ticket Prices
Disneyland increased prices to a nearly every ticket that they sell, including their Magic Keys (their annual pass program). On average tickets saw a 6% increase in price. This might not sound like a lot, but when you look at the cost for the whole family to go, it is a lot.
Obviously, dealing with increased prices is never something anyone wants. But if something positive can come from this, it is that there will be a lot of new things joining the Disneyland Resort over the next few years.
With many plans for new attractions, lands, hotels, restaurants, and more, Disneyland is going to be putting the money to use.
