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Disneyland quietly hikes ticket prices — see which passes are affected

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Jerkovich, K. (2026, October 6). Disneyland quietly hikes ticket prices — see which passes are affected. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/06/lifestyle/disneyland-quietly-hikes-ticket-prices-for-select-passes-and-add-ons/

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-06 · by Katie Jerkovich

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Disneyland increased prices for several ticket packages effective Tuesday, with the most significant hikes occurring in mid-level tickets like Park Hopper add-ons and Lightning Lane Multi Passes. For example, Park Hopper add-on costs have risen by $5-$10 depending on the day, while the Lightning Lane Multi Pass now costs $38 on the day of use compared to $35 pre-arrival. Notably, single-day entry prices ($104 and $224) and annual Magic Key passes remained unchanged. Disney executives stated they are mindful of families' economic challenges but adjusted pricing based on guest preferences observed in planning behaviors.
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Disneyland quietly raised its ticket prices starting Tuesday, affecting several mid-level packages while leaving single-day entry prices unchanged. The Park Hopper add-ons for single-day tickets will now start at $75 and increase by $5-$10, depending on the day. Multi-day Park Hopper increases range from $5-$15 based on the time of year, with the five-day Park Hopper ticket jumping to $660, making it the most expensive option. However, prices for one-park visits over multiple days remain stable at $335 for a two-day ticket and $520 for a five-day ticket. The cost of the Lightning Lane Multi Pass also increased by $1 to $35 pre-arrival and $38 on the day of, allowing visitors to skip lines. These changes impact Disney's revenue strategy, reflecting an adjustment in pricing for more flexible visit options while keeping basic single-park multi-day tickets unchanged.

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California Disney Disney World Lightning Lane Multi Pass Park Hopper

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Disney ORG · 2× Disney World ORG · 2× CNN ORG · 1× California GPE · 1× Disney Experiences ORG · 1× Disneyland ORG · 1× KTLA ORG · 1× Mickey Visit ORG · 1× Park Hopper ORG · 1× Thomas Mazloum PERSON · 1×

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Meanwhile, tickets for one-park visits over multiple days aren’t increasing, with the cost staying at $335 for a two-day, one-park ticket and $520 for a five-day, one-park ticket, KTLA reported.
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🔮 Park-Hopper add-ons for single-day tickets — which will start at $75 — can go up by $5-$10 depending on the day.
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Some visitors to “the happiest Place on Earth” can expect to pay more for a trip to Disneyland after admission prices went up on Tuesday for several ticket packages. asserted
prices → expect → packages
While the lowest single-day entry price ($104) and the highest-priced single-day price ($224) remain unchanged, the theme park hiked prices on several mid-level tickets. asserted
park → price → tickets
Park Hopper add-on prices have increased, while the park’s skip-the-line Lightning Lane Multi Pass has also gone up in cost. asserted
Pass → increase → cost
Park-Hopper add-ons for single-day tickets — which will start at $75 — can go up by $5-$10 depending on the day. asserted
which → start → day
Multi-day Park Hopper increases went up $5-$15, depending on the time of year. asserted
increases → go → year
The Lighting Lane Multi Pass went up by $1, costing $35 pre-arrival and $38 the day of. asserted
Pass → go → 35
The five-day Park Hopper ticket also jumped in price by $5, making it the most expensive option for those headed to the park at $660, according to Mickey Visit. uncertain
it → jump → Visit
Meanwhile, tickets for one-park visits over multiple days aren’t increasing, with the cost staying at $335 for a two-day, one-park ticket and $520 for a five-day, one-park ticket, KTLA reported. asserted
KTLA → increase → ticket
The annual pass, the Magic Key, also remained unchanged. asserted
pass → remain → ?
Top Disney executives insisted they are aware of the struggles families face in the current economy. asserted
families → insist → economy
“Our goal is to put guests at the center of our decision-making, and that starts by listening to them,” Thomas Mazloum, chairman of Disney Experiences, told CNN. asserted
Mazloum → put → CNN
“That matters more now when families are watching every dollar, and we see it in the choices they make every day — in how they plan, in how far ahead.” asserted
they → matter → choices
Disneyland ticket prices last increased in October 2025. asserted
prices → increase → October
Last year, the company raised prices on its most expensive tickets, to $224 for a single-day, single-park ticket and $314 for a Park Hopper ticket. asserted
company → raise → ticket
Admission prices for fans going to Disney World were also impacted on Tuesday, with the prices of premium tickets nearing a painful $500, though the cheapest tickets remain unchanged. asserted
tickets → go → 500
At Disney World, an annual “Incredi-Pass,” went up $120 to $1,749. asserted
Pass → go → 1,749
A top-tier day pass rose $20 to $229, with access to fast “lightning lanes” going up $50 to $499. asserted
access → rise → 499
The California Post contacted Disney for more information. asserted
Post → contact → information
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