Why the New Walt Disney World Ticket Price Hikes Might Not Matter to You

<p><strong>What the New Disney World Ticket Pricing Will Mean for You</strong></p><p><br>Beginning December 8, Walt Disney World will introduce park-specific pricing on 1-day, 1-park tickets. This means you will now have to select a date and theme park <em>before</em> buying your park ticket. When you buy a 1-Day ticket for a specific date and theme park, a theme park reservation will automatically be made for you at the time of purchase. </p><p><br>For Disney travelers who buy multi-day Walt Disney World tickets, nothing will change and you will continue to make theme park reservations<strong>.</strong></p><p>With the new park-specific pricing, Magic Kingdom Park will be priced at the highest level as it still the crown jewel and the most-visited theme park in the world. </p><p><br>One-day Disney World ticket prices will be as follows: </p><p><br></p><ul> <li> <strong>Disney’s Animal Kingdom:</strong> $109-$159 (same range as today)</li> <li> <strong>Disney’s Hollywood Studios:</strong> $124-$179</li> <li> <strong>EPCOT:</strong> $114-$179</li> <li> <strong>Magic Kingdom Park:</strong> $124-$189  (Note: The $189 price for the week of Christmas to New Year’s.)</li> </ul><p><strong><em>Park Hopper Add-on</em></strong> </p><ul><li>On December 8 there will also be new pricing for Park Hopper and Park Hopper Plus add-ons. </li></ul><p><strong><em>Annual Passes </em></strong> </p><ul> <li>On December 8, Annual Pass pricing for the Incredi-, Sorcerer and Pirate Annual Passes will increase between $43-100. The Disney Pixie Dust Pass will remain at its current price.</li> <li>The Disney Pixie Dust Pass remains available for purchase, but the other three Annual Passes are still not for sale. All Annual Passes continue to be available for renewal.</li> </ul><p>--</p><p><strong>Disney Dining: New Same Day Cancellation Policy</strong></p><p><br>You can now cancel dining reservations up to two hours before your meal without being charged a cancellation fee.</p><p>Use the My Disney Experience app or DisneyWorld.com an