Disney World Makes Major Change That Leaves Visitors Fuming
It's always disappointing whenever a theme park announces their intention to raise prices. With that being said, eager travelers hoping to book a trip to "The Most Magical Place on Earth" were in for a rude awakening when they checked Walt Disney World's ticket prices for 2026.
With the company recently releasing available dates from January to October of next year, fans may have noticed a sharp hike in pricing for the Orlando-based amusement park. This development comes after Disney World executives faced heavy criticism for raising their park's prices this coming autumn -- not to mention significant price increases at some of the park's most famous restaurants and eateries.
In the case of most Disney parks, tickets will rise an average $10 from 2025 to 2026, although Disney's Hollywood Studios -- best known Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge and Toy Story Land -- will see a slightly higher price increase.
Right now, tickets for the property's flagship park Magic Kingdom can set you back anywhere from $139 to $189, depending on the time you book. Beginning in January, 2026, however, those ticket prices can soar as high as $199.
Similarly, tickets for Animal Kingdom -- estimated at $119 to $169 right now -- will sell for $119 to $179, while Epcot's prices will jump from $129 to $184 this year to $129 to $194 by next year.
The most dramatic change in pricing is rooted around Hollywood Studios, with current ticket prices ranging from $139 to $184. Beginning in 2026, those same tickets will skyrocket as high as $199.
That Hollywood Studios will experience the largest price increase in Disney World is likely due to the attention-grabbing new additions to the park, including such popular attractions as Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway, and Slinky Dog Dash.
The change in pricing is also likely as a result of decreased traffic to Disney's parks, as well as the upcoming debut of Universal's new amusement park, Epic Universe.
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