It's time for our yearly blog post outlining the price increases coming to Disney Parks. 

If you've followed us for awhile you'll know that we always like to break down the prices for Disney Parks in the US and also compare them to other theme parks and other things like concerts or ski lift tickets or sporting events. And we'll do that too. 

But this year I just have to ask ... IN THIS ECONOMY!?!?! ​

Seriously Disney. What has been done in your parks to justify this years price increases?

When we were in FL a couple of weeks ago there were at least 10 animatronics broken in the Little Mermaid ride. And apparently they've been broken for a LONG time. 

I see daily updates on the state of Tiana's Bayou Adventure and the broken animatronics there. Your new state of the art attraction that you rushed to get open instead of making sure the animatronics worked, and also apparently didn't spend the time to fix the 35 year old ride system that desperately needed it. 

Don't even get me started on the $40 to park at Disneyland so you can then spend 45 minutes going through security because you're using humans to rummage through everybody's bags. You know better systems exist. You use them at Walt Disney World. You use them at runDisney events in Anaheim. If you were maybe investing that $40 into improving the entry process at your parks then maybe we'd possibly be okay with it. Never mind, parking fees are the biggest scam around. Everywhere. 

And we won't even get started on the new turnstile entry process for the parks in Anaheim. That's a whole other article. 

​Whew, felt good to get that out. Let's dive into the prices. 

Our goal here is to give you all of the information you need in one place and not have separate articles for every increase. Seriously people, do you really need to write a separate article just for the parking increases?

​We see you. 

We're going to start with Disneyland of course. We'll break down the prices and their increase below and I'll share some thoughts once you've had a chance to review them. 

Lightning Lane prices have also gone up at Disneyland $2. Didn't think you needed a table for that. =)

​At the end of the day it's telling that the only ticket/pass type that didn't get an increase are the two lower-tier magic key passes. Remember back before Covid when Disney was desperately trying to get rid of the "undesirable attendance mix". Those lower tier passes are who they were referring to. They had a golden chance to remove those two lower tier passes when the parks reopened, and let's be honest, remove payment plans, but the finance people got involved and here we are. 

The fact that Saturdays during the Summer, Halloween, and the Holidays are now the most lightly attended days at the two Disneyland parks shouldn't be lost on anybody. Finance loves that the parks are full almost every day. They're fine having the lower attendance days full of only the top-tier Magic Key holders who are likely only coming to buy merchandise and sample holiday food and drinks. 

They love that reservations have created a false sense of demand for the parks.

​They love that AP's feel that they need to purchase Lightning Lanes every few visits so they can actually ride the attractions in a timely manner. 

Let's face it, Disney has become a kind of "status symbol" and having access to the parks has become "Disney Adult Chic". Disney knows this. We have Magic Keys too. I'm not saying this as somebody on the outside looking in. All of our algorithms are full of people posting from the parks on Instagram (and I assume Tik Tok).

​We want to be there too. And we're willing to pay through the nose to do it. 

Unlike past years, we have a bit more to say about Walt Disney World tickets. Over the past 18 months we've purchased a Disney Travel package with 7-day park hoppers, upgraded those park hoppers to Annual Passes, used those annual passes for our trip last January and also purchased a special event ticket and 1-day/1-park ticket during our recent trip since we didn't renew our Annual Passes. 

​So I definitely have some thoughts. 

Also note: Unlike Disneyland, Walt Disney World isn't really built for 1-day visits. And they certainly don't want you visiting for only 1-day. There are far too many ticket combination scenarios to outline in this post. But we will outline the One Day Ticket increases as well as Annual Pass, Parking and Lightning Lane increases.

Adding in multiple days, park hopping, waterparks, etc will make your ticket price vary. But your per-day ticket price will come down the more days you add. 

That's how they get you. =) 

The biggest thing here, and as always when it comes to Walt Disney World Annual Passes is the extreme discount provided to Florida Residents. Not only are their Annual Passes much less than their counterparts at Disneyland, but they receive significant discounts for renewing their passes. 

The only WDW AP that is available to non-Florida residents is the Incredi-Pass, which does not have a payment plan option for those without DVC. 

As said at the top, the ticketing options for Walt Disney World are so confusing that you really need to just price it out based on the days you are going, how many days you are going, if you want to park-hop, etc. Couple that with hotel stays and it's just too much to outline here. But there are increases to each of those options. Don't let them fool you. 

And anybody who thought that maybe somebody Lightning Lane would go away, it's not. Disney has found a cash cow that requires very little overhead. 

This is generally the spot where we outline other theme park prices and compare them to Disney. Which we are going to do ... a bit. We've already had extensive updates this year on Six Flags prices. We expect Universal, SeaWorld Parks and others to follow with price increases over the next few weeks. It's just the nature of things. So we'll update this when those prices come out. 

Six Flags

If you think there is a lot of confusion with Disney price increases this year, you haven't tried to figure out what passes and pass types work at Six Flags/Cedar Fair parks this year. It's far too much to outline in this post. 

But you can check it all out here. 

Alright, that's going to wrap it up, for now. We will update this post when we get the expected price increases for the rest of the major theme parks in the weeks to come. 

As always this information is subject to change at any time. 

Let us know your thoughts on these increases below. Do you think they're justified? Even if you don't, is that going to stop you from renewing your pass or taking that next vacation? 

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Yesterday we headed out to Disneyland for a nice family day in the park, so not a whole lot of pictures or anything, but we did check out the newly reopened Enchanted Tiki Room which looks better than ever after it's recent refurbishment. 

The park also unveiled a new window dedicated to Lillian Disney on Main Street to celebrate the 100th Wedding Anniversary of Lillian and Walt. 

Earlier today the Disney Parks Blog shared a long list of food items that will be available during Disneyland's 70th Anniversary Celebration beginning May 16th. 

Lots of food to enjoy at both parks, Downtown Disney and the Disneyland Hotels. Let's check it out! 

For some added (and tasty) fun, you’ll want to check out the various bookable experiences for the celebration. For some sweet selections with a view in Disney California Adventure Park, there’s the World of Color Happiness! Dessert Party or the Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration! Parade Dessert Party. Over at Disneyland Park, the Paint the Night Dining Package at Plaza Inn serves up a delicious lunch and reserved viewing after the sun goes down for “Paint the Night.” 
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I can’t wait to see what’s in store. Be sure to stay tuned on Disney Eats for even more tasty updates coming soon. It’s time to “celebrate happy” with the Foodie Guide to the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration at Disneyland Resort!  

Alien Pizza Planet (Mobile order available)  

• BBQ Chicken & Pineapple Pizza Slice: BBQ-marinated chicken, spiced BBQ sauce, mozzarella, roasted corn, pineapple, and red onions garnished with cilantro​ (New)  
• 70th Celebration Macaroooon filled with birthday cake buttercream and confetti cake center, finished with a chocolate birthday hat (New)  

Bengal Barbecue (Mobile order available) 

•  Grilled Tahitian Ribs served with white rice and pineapple slaw (New) ​

Blue Bayou Restaurant (Reservations recommended)  

• Ribeye Steak and Prawns with western butter, loaded baked potato, and asparagus (New)  
• Vegetable Hearts Salad: Baby greens, artichoke hearts, hearts of palm, heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers, croutons, and lemon herb ranch (New)  
• Chocolate Chip Mousse: Chocolate chip mousse with a cocoa sponge and red glitter glaze covered with vanilla bean pavlova (New)  
• Blueberry Cocktail: Seaborn Blueberry cocktail with popping spheres (New)  
• Karl Strauss Brewing Company 70th Anniversary IPA: A single-hopped American IPA with grapefruit aromas, citrus, and tropical fruit flavors (New)  

Café Daisy (Mobile order available)  

• Chicken Bacon Ranch Flop-Over: Ranch, bacon bits, diced chicken, mozzarella, and provolone (New)  
• The Miss Daisy: Minute Maid Light Lemonade and blue cotton candy syrup topped with blue raspberry gummy rings (Non-alcoholic) (New)  
• Specialty Cold Brrr-ew: Joffrey’s Cold Brew and vanilla crème syrup topped with whipped cream, chocolate medallions, and confetti sprinkles (Non-alcoholic) (New)  

Carnation Café (Reservations recommended) 

• Beef Stroganoff: Braised beef, bacon, onions, and mushrooms over egg noodles (New)  
• Tropical Rum Cocktail: Bacardi Superior Rum, Myers’s Rum Original Dark, pineapple, orange, and lime juices, and grenadine (New)  
• Karl Strauss Brewing Company 70th Anniversary IPA: A single-hopped American IPA with grapefruit aromas, citrus, and tropical fruit flavors (New)  

Churros near Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Haunted Mansion, and Town Square 

• 70th Celebration Churro: Classic churro rolled in ube sugar and topped with marbled blue raspberry icing drizzle and sprinkles (New)  

Galactic Grill (Mobile order available)  

•  Space Place Cottage Fries tossed in Parmesan butter and parsley and served with house-made ranch ​(New)  

Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor (Mobile order available)  

•  Banana Split: Vanilla, chocolate and strawberry ice creams topped with strawberries, pineapple, hot fudge, fresh banana, chopped nuts, whipped cream, and a cherry (New)

The Golden Horseshoe (Mobile order available)  

•  Cowboy Fries: Fries, nacho cheese, sautéed ground beef, burger sauce, and butter pickles (New) ​

Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree (Mobile order available)  

• Peach Cobbler Funnel Cake Fries: Cinnamon sugar, peach topping, vanilla ice cream, and streusel (New)  
• Honey Cold Brew: Honey-sweetened cold brew with cream topper, honey drizzle, and honey cereal (Non-alcoholic) (New)  

Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe (Mobile order available)  

• Celebration Matterhorn Macaroon: Coconut macaroon dipped in white chocolate and sprinkles (New)  
• 70th Celebration Macaron: Vanilla bean buttercream, strawberry jam, and fresh strawberry with strawberry whipped topping and strawberry crunch (New)  
•  Mickey Hat Cookie: Cookie dipped in chocolate with a chocolate decoration (New) ​

Red Rose Taverne (Mobile order available)  

• Hook’s Galley Tuna Melt: Fresh tuna salad topped with Muenster and herb-marinated tomatoes served with house chips (New)   
• 70th Stuff: Shortbread cookie with a cookies and cream cake, fresh raspberry, and raspberry jam surrounded with white chocolate mousse and topped with colored sprinkles (New)  
• Sparkling Peach Punch: Sprite and peach syrup with assorted popping spheres (Non-alcoholic) (New) (Also available with a glow cube)  

Refreshment Corner (Mobile order available)  

• Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese in a Bread Bowl: Mac and cheese topped with pineapple-BBQ pulled pork in a sourdough bread bowl (New)  
• Fun Punch: Fanta Orange, pineapple, orange, and lime juices, and grenadine (Non-alcoholic) (New)  

River Belle Terrace (Reservations recommended) 

• Strawberry Pancakes: Strawberry sauce, streusel, and cream cheese chantilly  served with choice of bacon or sausage (Available for breakfast only) (New)  
• Blueberry Pancakes: Blueberry compote, streusel, and vanilla chantilly cream served with choice of bacon or sausage (Available for breakfast only) (New) 
•  Apple Pancake Rolls: Apple pie topping, walnut streusel, and cinnamon chantilly cream served with choice of bacon or sausage (Available for breakfast only) (New) 

Tiana’s Palace (Mobile order available)  

• House-filled Celebration Beignet: Filled with raspberry mousse, buttercream glaze, edible candle, and sprinkles (New)  

The Tropical Hideaway  

• Pineapple Upside Down Sundae: DOLE Whip Pineapple, caramel drizzle, and pineapple upside-down cake topped with a maraschino cherry (New)  

Troubadour Tavern (Mobile order available)  

• W.E.D. Chili Cheese Baked Potato topped with beef and bean chili, cheese, sour cream, diced onions, and cornbread (New)  
• Chicken Pot Pie Baked Potato: Chicken pot pie filling with pie crust crumble (New) 
•  Dancing Shimmering Lights: Sweet berry lemonade with blackberry topper and colorful sanding sugar (Non-alcoholic) (New) 
• Tiramisu Cold Brew: Dark chocolate cold brew with tiramisu topper and ladyfinger cookie (Non-alcoholic) (New) 

Churros near Goofy’s Sky School  

• Banana Split Churro: Classic churro rolled in chocolate sugar with banana sauce and vanilla sauce with a cherry on top (New)  

Corn Dog Castle (Mobile order available)  

•  Chili Cheese Corn Dog: Corn dog topped with chili, shredded cheddar and corn chips (New)  

Hollywood Lounge (Mobile order available)  

• Celebration Cocktail: Tequila, rum, vodka, and glittery blue raspberry lemonade topped with Sprite and garnished with a cherry 

Outdoor Vending Locations  

• Cotton Candy Mango Chile: Orange mango chile cotton candy in a celebration bag (New)  

Schmoozies! (Mobile order available)  

• Mickey-shaped Celebration Waffles with strawberry cream filling and topped with sprinkles and powdered sugar (New)  

Willie’s Churros at Buena Vista Street  

• 70th Celebration Churro: Classic churro rolled in ube sugar and topped with marbled blue raspberry icing drizzle and sprinkles (New)  

Try the Karl Strauss Brewing Company 70th Anniversary IPA 
To create this beverage, the Disneyland Resort team worked directly with Karl Strauss Brewing Company to create an entirely new brew for the celebration!  

• Karl Strauss Brewing Company 70th Anniversary IPA: A single-hopped American IPA with grapefruit aromas, citrus, and tropical fruit flavors (New)  
  • Carthay Circle Restaurant 
  • Lamplight Lounge 
  • Paradise Garden Grill 
  • Port of San Fransokyo Cervecería 
  • Wine Country Trattoria 
  • Select Outdoor Vending Locations

Disneyland 70th Celebration Light Up Mickey Balloon Bucket (Available starting May 8) (New) 

• Disneyland Park: Select popcorn carts throughout the park 
• Disney California Adventure Park: Select popcorn carts throughout the park 
• Disneyland Hotel: The Coffee House  
• Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa: Grand Californian Great Hall Cart 

Disneyland 70th Celebration Mickey Mouse Bucket 
(Available starting May 16) (New) 

• Disneyland Park: Alien Pizza Planet, Galactic Grill’s Seasonal Novelty Release, Harbour Galley, Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree Seasonal Novelty Release, Refreshment Corner, Troubadour Tavern Seasonal Novelty Store, and select popcorn carts throughout the park 
• Disney California Adventure Park: Hollywood Land Seasonal Novelty Release, Paradise Gardens Park Seasonal Novelty Release, and Popcorn at Grizzly Peak Airfield 
• Disneyland Hotel: The Coffee House 
• Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa: GCH Craftsman Grill and Grand Californian Great Hall Cart 

Disneyland 70th Celebration Abominable Snowman Sipper (Available starting May 16) (New)  

• Disneyland Park: Alien Pizza Planet, Bayou Country Fruit Cart, Churros at small world Promenade, Galactic Grill Seasonal Novelty Release, Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe, Little Red Wagon, Red Rose Taverne, Refreshment Corner, Tomorrowland Fruit Cart, and Troubadour Tavern 

Disneyland 70th Celebration Popcorn Bucket (Available starting May 16) (New) 

• Disneyland Park: Select popcorn carts throughout the park 
• Disney California Adventure Park: Select popcorn carts throughout the park 

Disneyland 70th Celebration Sipper (Available starting May 16) (New) 

• Disneyland Park: Alien Pizza Planet, Bayou Country Fruit Cart, Churros & Lemonade in Bayou Country, Galactic Grill, Harbour Galley, Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree, Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe, Lemonade at small world Promenade, Lemonade near Tomorrowland Expo Center, Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante, Red Rose Taverne, Refreshment Corner, Ship to Shore Marketplace, Stage Door Café, Troubadour Tavern 
• Disney California Adventure Park: Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta, Chiller at Paradise Gardens Park, Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream, Corn Dog Castle, Paradise Garden Grill 

Disneyland 70th Celebration Stainless Steel Tumbler (Available starting May 16) (New) 

• Disneyland Park: Alien Pizza Planet, Galactic Grill’s Seasonal Novelty Release, The Golden Horseshoe, Harbour Galley, Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree, Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe, Lemonade at small world Promenade, Lemonade near Tomorrowland Expo Center, Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante, Red Rose Taverne, Refreshment Corner, Ship to Shore Marketplace, Troubadour Tavern 
• Disney California Adventure Park: Award Wieners, Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta, Chiller at Paradise Gardens Park, Corn Dog Castle, Paradise Garden Grill, Smokejumpers Grill, select outdoor vending locations 
• Disneyland Hotel: The Coffee House 
• Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa: GCH Craftsman Grill  

70th Celebration Disneyland Marquee Bottle Topper (Available starting May 16) (New)  

• Disneyland Park: Alien Pizza Planet, Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor, Little Red Wagon, Ship to Shore Marketplace, Troubadour Tavern, and various Pretzel Carts, Lemonade Carts, Churro Carts, and Fruit Carts throughout the park  
• Disney California Adventure Park: Mortimers Market, Churro Carts, and select outdoor vending carts throughout the park 
• Disneyland Hotel: The Coffee House  

Disneyland 70th Celebration Acrylic Flute (Available starting May 16) (New) 

• Disneyland Park: Carnation Café 
• Disney California Adventure Park: Hollywood Lounge and Outdoor Vending Locations 
• Disneyland Hotel: Goofy’s Kitchen, Palm Breeze Bar 
• Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa: Storytellers Cafe  

Disneyland 70th Celebration Tinker Bell Straw Clip (Available starting May 16) (New) 

• Disneyland Park: Alien Pizza Planet, Churros near Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Churros near Haunted Mansion, Galactic Grill, Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor, The Golden Horseshoe, Harbour Galley, Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe, Lemonade at small world Promenade, Popcorn near Haunted Mansion, Pretzels near Star Tours – The Adventures Continue, Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante, Refreshment Corner, Royal Street Veranda, Stage Door Café, Troubadour Tavern, and Lemonade near Tomorrowland Expo Center 
• Disney California Adventure Park: Chiller at Paradise Gardens Park, Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream, Corn Dog Castle, Mortimers Market, Schmoozies!, Smokejumpers Grill, select outdoor vending locations  
• Disneyland Hotel: Tangaroa Terrace Tropical Island Grill 

Disneyland 70th Celebration D Glow Cube (Available starting May 16) (New) 

• Disneyland Park: Galactic Grill, The Golden Horseshoe, Harbour Galley, Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree, Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe, Little Red Wagon, Mint Julep Bar, Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante, Red Rose Taverne, Refreshment Corner, Stage Door Café, and Troubadour Tavern 
• Disney California Adventure Park: Bayside Brews, Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream, Hollywood Lounge, Paradise Garden Grill, and Smokejumpers Grill 
• Disneyland Hotel: Broken Spell Lounge, Palm Breeze Bar  
• Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa: GCH Craftsman Bar, Hearthstone Lounge 

Disneyland 70th Celebration Travel Tumbler (Available starting May 16) (New) 

• Disneyland Park: Alien Pizza Planet, Galactic Grill, The Golden Horseshoe, Harbour Galley, Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree, Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe, Mint Julep Bar, Plaza Inn, Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante, Red Rose Taverne, Refreshment Corner, Royal Street Veranda, Stage Door Café, and Troubadour Tavern 
• Disney California Adventure Park: Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta, Chiller at Paradise Gardens Park, Corn Dog Castle, Paradise Garden Grill, and Smokejumpers Grill  

Disneyland 70th Celebration Tomorrowland Skyline Terrace Cup (Available starting May 16) (New) 

• Disneyland Park: Tomorrowland Skyline Terrace  

GCH Craftsman Bar and Hearthstone Lounge  

• Honey Gintini: Hendrick’s Gin, pineapple and lemon juices, honey, and orange marmalade (New)  
• 70th Celebration Cocktail: Michter’s American Whiskey, Domaine Canton Ginger Liqueur, lemon juice, honey syrup, ginger ale, and bitters (New)  
• Karl Strauss Brewing Company 70th Anniversary IPA: A single-hopped American IPA with grapefruit aromas, citrus, and tropical fruit flavors (New)  

Grand Californian Great Hall Cart  

• 70th Celebration Sugar Cookie  

Alien Pizza Planet  

• 70th Celebration Macaroooon filled with birthday cake buttercream and confetti cake center, finished with a chocolate birthday hat (New) 

Café Daisy  

• The Miss Daisy: Minute Maid Light Lemonade and blue cotton candy syrup topped with blue raspberry gummy rings (Non-alcoholic) (New) 

The Golden Horseshoe  

• Cowboy Fries: Fries, nacho cheese, sautéed ground beef, burger sauce, and butter pickles (New) 

Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe and Market House  

• Mickey Hat Cookie: Cookie dipped in chocolate with a chocolate decoration (New) 

Tiana’s Palace  

• House-filled Celebration Beignet: Filled with raspberry mousse, buttercream glaze, edible candle, and sprinkles (New) 

To bring home a taste of the celebration, starting May 16, you can purchase the Joffrey’s Disneyland Resort 70th Anniversary Blend made with 100% Arabica beans from select farms in Central and South America. Part of the Disney Specialty Coffee Collection, this dark roast features a comforting and rich aroma with chocolatey notes and a subtle sweet finish. 

You can also gift the celebration with a special Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration Disney Gift Card and eGift, featuring Mickey Mouse and other pals dressed in their best for the special occasion. Available by mail or email, these gift cards will be available to purchase online starting May 16 at DisneyStore.com starting from $25 up to $500.  
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If you’re planning a visit, Disneyland Resort always offers a range of ticket, dining and hotel options, as well as promotional offers throughout the year. As you get ready for your trip during the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration, check out Disneyland.com/offers for a list of available ticket and hotel offers that could help you save money. 

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