If you’re planning a trip to the Happiest Place on Earth this summer, you might need to leave a little extra room in your vacation budget. In a move that is sure to give visitors a case of sticker shock, the Disneyland Resort has quietly implemented a second major wave of food and beverage price increases in just under a month.
Earlier in July 2026, visitors noticed a significant price bump affecting quick-service dining. More than 800 items across the resort—including iconic snacks, sodas, and quick meals—saw an average price hike of roughly 8.1%. While those increases were certainly felt by families grabbing churros and Dole Whips on the go, Disney wasn’t finished.
Now, a late July price wave has officially hit the resort’s sit-down restaurants, lounges, and bars. Here is everything you need to know about the latest dining price increases at Disneyland and how they will impact your next vacation.
Sit-Down Dining Gets More Expensive
According to menu-tracking data collected by Theme Park IQ on July 28, 2026, Disney raised prices on 291 items across 13 table-service locations. These locations are spread throughout Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure, and the various Disneyland Resort hotels.
The average price increase across these sit-down menus is approximately 6.5%, with the median item going up by exactly one dollar. While a dollar may not seem like a massive jump on its own, it can significantly affect the overall cost of dining at the resort.
Of the 291 tracked items, a staggering 288 saw their prices increase. In a rare instance of relief, only three items actually went down in price, and all three reductions occurred at a single restaurant: Wine Country Trattoria in Disney California Adventure.
Where Are Prices Increasing the Most?
While the average increase was 6.5%, the financial impact varies depending on where you choose to dine. Theme Park IQ and the OC Register’s data breaks down the percentage increases across the 13 affected table service locations:
- River Belle Terrace: +9.5%
- Café Orléans: +9.2%
- Caféthstone Lounge: +9.1%
- Blue Bayou Restaurant: +9.0%
- Magic Key Terrace: +7.3%
- Carthay Circle Lounge and Restaurant: +7.3%
- Lamplight Lounge and Boardwalk Dining: +6.6%
- Broken Spell Lounge: +5.5%
- Wine Country Trattoria: +5.3%
- Mendocino Terrace: +5.2%
- GCH Craftsman Bar: +5.1%
- Palm Breeze Bar: +4.9%
- Oga’s Cantina: +4.1%
Cocktails Cross the $20 Threshold
Adult beverages took the biggest hit during this latest round of hikes. The 291 price changes were categorized into 138 cocktails and beers, 73 food items, 43 non-alcoholic drinks, and 37 premium spirit pours.
While most bar drinks only increased by a single dollar, this seemingly small change pushed a massive number of drinks over a significant psychological price barrier. Before this price wave, 77-bar drinks were priced at $20 or more across these locations. Now, a staggering 118 drinks are priced at $ 20 or more.
Forty-one drinks that were previously priced between $18.00 and $19.75 crossed the $20 line in a single day. For example, at Carthay Circle, the Double Pear Martini, Tequila Daisy, and Aviation Cocktail all jumped from $22.25 to $24.00—an increase of nearly 8%.
Character Meals and Dining Packages Feel the Squeeze
It isn’t just regular entrées and cocktails; specialty dining experiences have also seen massive price bumps.
Character dining at Goofy’s Kitchen at the Disneyland Hotel saw significant changes. Brunch increased from $64 to $67 per adult and from $36 to $38 per child. Dinner service saw an even steeper hike, jumping from $69 to $76 per adult and $39 to $43 per child.
Dining packages tied to nighttime spectaculars were not immune, either. The World of Color Dining Package at Storytellers Café rose from $79 to $6 for adults. The child price for this package jumped even faster, moving from $44 to $53—a massive 20.5% increase. For a family of two adults and two children, this dining package now costs $278 before tax and gratuity, representing a $32 increase from earlier this summer.
What This Means for Your Vacation
When you combine the quick-service price hikes from mid-July with this new late-July table service wave, the overall cost of eating at Disneyland has undeniably shifted.
Industry trackers estimate that a single guest ordering an entrée, a cocktail, and a coffee at a sit-down restaurant is now paying roughly $4 to $6 more than they would have in June. If you add a second guest and a shared appetizer, that same meal will cost you an extra $10 before tax and tip are even calculated.
If you already have dining reservations or packages booked for an upcoming trip, be aware that the prices you see on the menu will be higher than they were when you initially made your plans. Guests will need to decide whether to keep their reservations and pay the higher costs or switch to a cheaper meal plan to stay within their vacation budget.
