Disneyland Raises Prices Following Disney World’s $120 Annual Pass Increase
Disney fans didn’t have to wait long for another pricing change.
Following a new round of increases at Walt Disney World, Disneyland Resort has now adjusted some of its own prices. The California resort is charging more for several tiers of one-day tickets, while Lightning Lane Multi Pass also received a small increase.
However, Disneyland stopped short of changing one price that frequent visitors were likely watching closely.
Magic Key passes remain unchanged.
That creates an interesting contrast between Disneyland and Walt Disney World, especially after Disney World Annual Passholders were hit with another significant increase.
Some Disneyland Tickets Now Cost $5 More
Disneyland’s new pricing doesn’t affect every admission option.
One-day tickets in Tiers 1 through 4 have increased by $5. Meanwhile, Disneyland kept the cheapest and most expensive one-day prices exactly where they were.
The lowest-priced ticket remains $104, while the highest-priced ticket remains $224. Multi-day ticket prices also haven’t changed.
Disneyland has made another adjustment behind the scenes, though.
The resort shifted more dates into its middle pricing tiers. That means guests searching for cheaper dates may notice fewer opportunities toward the lower end of the pricing structure, even though Disneyland hasn’t changed its $104 starting price.
It’s another reason guests will want to check the ticket calendar carefully before settling on vacation dates.
Lightning Lane Multi Pass Gets More Expensive
The price changes extend beyond admission.
Disneyland increased Lightning Lane Multi Pass by $1.
Guests buying the service before their visit will now pay $35 instead of $34. Those purchasing it on the day of their visit will pay $38 rather than $37.
One dollar isn’t likely to make or break most Disneyland vacations, but it represents another increase families may need to factor into their budgets.
And after seeing what happened at Walt Disney World, Disneyland’s frequent visitors may actually have reason to feel relieved.
Magic Key Prices Stay Put
Disneyland did not raise Magic Key prices during this latest update.
That’s particularly noteworthy because Disney World took a different approach with its Annual Pass program.
At Walt Disney World, the top-tier Disney Incredi-Pass jumped from $1,629 to $1,749. That’s a $120 increase for an Annual Pass that already carried a substantial price tag.
The increase becomes even more dramatic when looking back five years.
Disney launched the Incredi-Pass for $1,299 in 2021. At $1,749 today, its price has climbed $450, or roughly 34%.
Meanwhile, Disneyland Magic Key holders aren’t facing an increase at all in this latest round.
Disney Fans on Each Coast Get Different News
Disneyland visitors certainly aren’t avoiding higher prices completely.
Some one-day tickets cost more, Lightning Lane Multi Pass has increased, and Disney has shifted dates around its ticket tiers.
But Magic Key holders avoided the type of increase that Disney World Annual Passholders just received.
There’s no guarantee that will remain the case forever. Disney could adjust Magic Key prices separately at another time.
For now, though, frequent Disneyland visitors have something Disney World Annual Passholders don’t: a little stability.
Both resorts may be getting more expensive, but Disney’s most loyal visitors on each coast are walking away from these latest changes with very different bills.
