Disneyland raises ticket prices but there are still ways to save
If you went to bed last night dreaming about your next Disneyland vacation, that dream will be a little more expensive.
Early Wednesday morning, Disneyland quietly increased the price of most tickets by up to $12 per day, leaving admission prices unchanged at $104 per day.
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These Disneyland ticket price changes are effective immediately. While this announcement was a surprise, it shouldn’t have been surprising. Almost exactly one year ago, Disneyland price increases from 2022 levelsand 365 days before that, Disneyland increases ticket prices from those set in 2021.
Although unwelcome, the increase in ticket prices at Disneyland was almost as predictable as a fairy tale ending.
“This ticket price increase comes at a time when demand remains strong, which is reflected in Disneyland visitor numbers. The same goes for the entire Walt Disney Company. Invest heavily in amusement park business. Cast members’ salaries are going up, yes Some new lands and attractions to Disney parks globally, including Disneyland,” said Gavin Doyle, founder Visit Mickeya Disney trip planning website, told TPG.
Luckily, there are still ways to save money on your next visit to Disneyland.
New Disneyland ticket prices
Here’s a closer look at previous and current adult ticket prices for Disneyland.
Disneyland organizes its ticket prices into tiers, with Tier 0 being the cheapest and Tier 6 the highest priced. Remember that children 3 to 9 years old get a discount and children under 3 years old go free.
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One day ticket
| Ticket type | Old price | New price | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| One day, one park, Level 0 | $104 | $104 | $0 |
| One day, one park, Level 1 | $119 | $126 | $7 |
| One day, one park, Level 2 | $134 | $142 | $8 |
| One day, one park, Level 3 | $154 | $164 | $10 |
| One day, one park, Level 4 | $169 | $180 | $11 |
| One day, one park, Level 5 | $184 | $196 | $12 |
| One day, one park, 6th floor | $194 | $206 | $12 |
Multi-day tickets
| Ticket type | Old price | New price | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two days, one park | $310 | $330 | $20 |
| Three days, one park | $390 | $415 | $25 |
| Four days, one park | $445 | $474 | $29 |
| Five days, one park | $480 | $511 | $31 |
Park Hopper supplement price
| Ticket type | Old price | New price | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopper Park one day | $65-$75 (based on level) | $65-$75 (based on level) | $0 |
| Park Hopper two days | $65 | $85 | $20 |
| Three-day park hopper | $70 | $90 | $20 |
| Hopper Park four days | $70 | $95 | $25 |
| Five-day park hopper | $75 | $105 | $30 |
Tickets to Disneyland increase in price every year
Disneyland’s Magic Key Pass is also getting more expensive, effective immediately. There are four tiers of annual Disneyland tickets, and each tier currently costs $100 to $125 more than last year. Each tier allows guests to pay one price for multiple visits throughout the year, but lower priced tiers have more down days while higher priced tiers allow for more flexibility.
- Inspiration Magic Key – $1,749 (was $1,649)
- Trusted Magic Key – $1,374 (was $1,249)
- Enchanted Magic Key – $974 (was $849)
- Imagine Magic Key — $599 (was $499)
Disneyland Lightning Lane increases
There is also a nominal increase to Disneyland’s Lightning Lane Extras. With Lightning Lane, Disneyland guests can skip the lines and use shorter lines to get more rides with less wait time.
The Lightning Lane Multi Pass grants guests skip-the-line access to most Disneyland attractions, but there are some high-demand attractions that require the purchase of a separate Lightning Lane Single Pass.
At Disneyland, you can purchase the Lightning Lane Multi Pass as an add-on to your vacation package, or you can purchase it on the day of your visit. You can only purchase the Lightning Lane Single Pass once you are already in the park on the day of your visit.
As of Wednesday, pre-arrival Lightning Lane Multi Pass prices will increase.
- Disney Genie+ pre-launch — $32 (was $30)
- Disney Genie+ dates — subject to change, starting at $32
How to save money on Disneyland tickets
Buy from a trusted third-party ticket broker
You can often save money on Disneyland tickets by buying from legitimate third-party sellers like secret travel. When prices increase, they usually have an allotted amount of tickets that they can sell at the old price until they run out (usually a week or less). You can currently save up to $121 on Disneyland tickets by purchasing them through Undercover Tourist.
Take advantage of Disneyland’s deals on child tickets
Disneyland recently announced one Child ticket agreement Children ages 3 to 9 are allowed to visit for just $50 per day. These specially priced passes will go on sale starting October 22, 2024 and are eligible for tours from January 7 to March 20, 2025.
With price increases and no ticket deals, Disneyland child tickets can cost up to $196 for a one-day, one-park ticket or about $130 per day for a three-day, one-park-per-day ticket.
Compare single-day and multi-day ticket prices
You might think it’s always cheaper to buy a multi-day ticket if you plan to spend more than one day at Disneyland. Well, obviously we’re only making this point because that assumption is incorrect.
If you visit Disneyland during one of the park’s cheaper times when tickets start at $104 per day, you can pay less by buying multiple single-day tickets instead of multi-day tickets. For example, if you visit for two days in early November with a Level 0 ticket, you’ll pay $208 per person. If you buy a two-day ticket for the same day, your cost will go up to 330 USD per person.
The moral of the story here is that you should check the price to determine whether you should buy a single-day or multi-day ticket.
Be flexible with your days off
“There are ways for guests who prioritize budget vacations over vacations to have the most optimal time to save money on Disneyland tickets. If you have the flexibility to travel on weekdays during less popular months more variable during the year or in response to Disney promotions, you’ll be rewarded with lower regional ticket prices and hotel deals,” Doyle said.
“The lowest priced 1-day ticket hasn’t increased in price since 2019. It’s available.” 34 days a year“, he added. If you can time your vacation around these days, you can still save.
Related: This is the best time to visit Disneyland
If you can visit in January, February or early March before spring break begins, you’ll pay less than if you wait for school break. Likewise, if you visit after early August when most schools reopen and before late September when Disneyland’s Halloween festivities begin, you’ll enjoy lower prices and fewer crowds . The same is true in mid-November and early December, as long as you avoid traveling during peak holiday periods.
Use reward points to cover the cost of your ticket
There are a variety of credit cards that can help cover all or part of the cost of your Disneyland tickets.
You can use it every year $300 Chase Sapphire Reserve® travel credit on Disneyland hotels or hotel and ticket packages by booking directly with Disney or through a travel agency, such as TPG Partner Mouse Consulting.
If all you want are tickets to a Disney theme park, you can use your travel credit to make purchases from a travel site like Undercover Tourist instead of buying directly from Disney. This way, your purchase will be coded as travel, activating your Sapphire Reserve travel credit.
You can also exchange Chasing the ultimate reward points for Disneyland tickets at Chase Travel℠ information portal.
If you have one Mastercard® cardyou can buy Disneyland tickets using Bilt Rewards Points in the Bilt Rewards portal under “Activity”. Anyone can join the Bilt Rewards program for free, but having a credit card in your wallet is the fastest way to earn points that you can use to buy Disneyland tickets.
Related: Is the Disney Visa credit card worth it?
With Disney® Premier Visa® Cardyou’ll earn 2% back in Disney Rewards Dollars at US Disney locations. You’ll also earn 5% back in Reward Dollars on purchases at DisneyPlus.com, Hulu.com or ESPNPlus.com; 2% back at gas stations, grocery stores and restaurants; and 1% back on other purchases.
You can redeem your Rewards Dollars for park and resort passes at shops and restaurants on Disney properties. You can also redeem your rewards to offset flights purchased with your Disney Premier Visa. The card has an annual fee of $49.
Bottom line
The cost of visiting Disneyland, like many other things, continues to increase every year. Luckily, there are still ways to save money at Disneyland, including upcoming child ticket discounts and flexibility when you visit. See them all in our full list Disney money saving tips.
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