We all tend to put Disney on a pedestal just a little bit (Sorry, we can’t overlook the delicious food and all the great rides!), but we can also admit when Disney makes some questionable choices.
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Folks, questionable choices were made this week. Well, the choices were probably made a long time ago, because that’s how showbiz works, but we found out about it this week, so it still counts. Disney dropped so much news this week that our team was a buzz of energy trying to keep up and make sense of all the changes! Mostly, these news drops were price increase after price increase, and we’re here to talk about it.
So, without further ado, here are three of the most questionable price increases and changes that Disney announced this week.
Annual Pass Price Increases
If you’re an Annual Passholder or considering purchasing an Annual Pass, then this news probably came as a bit of an annoyance. On average, each of the Annual Passes, as well as the Magic Key Pass at Disneyland, saw an increase of about $30 to $50.
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While to some, this increase might seem nominal, a lot of Passholders feel that this price increase was the one that did them in and allowed them to make the decision NOT to renew when their renewal date comes around.
Price Increases Across Disney World As A Whole
Y’all, we don’t think a single menu at Disney World went untouched with these price increases. Some restaurant price increases were as little as a few cents while some things increased by over a dollar.
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Yep, we’re talking hotel restaurants, park restaurants, quick service, pool bars, character dining — all of the above.
Ticket Price Increases at Disneyland
Over on the west coast, Disneyland wasn’t safe from price increases, either. Ticket prices were increased by an average of about 7%. You can see the increases for 1-Day tickets here:
- Tier 1 — $119 (previously $114)
- Tier 2 — $134 (previously $129)
- Tier 3 — $154 (previously $144)
- Tier 4 — $169 (previously $159)
- Tier 5 — $184 (previously $169)
- Tier 6 — $194 (previously $179)
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You can find multi-day base ticket prices here:
- 2-day base tickets are now $310 (previously $285)
- 3-day base tickets are now $390 (previously $360)
- 4-day base tickets are now $445 (previously $395)
- 5-day base tickets are now $480 (previously $415)
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I’m sure earlier this year Mr. Eisner said that the price increases they had taken may have been to much, it gives a bad impression to raise them even higher. Right now I can buy a bottle of good liquor for what Disney is charging for two drinks. Prices for food do not reflect actual inflation and prices for parks and hotels should be reduced not raised due to less service.
I have been to WDW 15 times, twice in the last 15 months, and was planning a 2024 visit but the price increases are making the total cost of a 6 night package and all other cost, travel to and from airport, food and drink, etc.
Very difficult. Hopefully Disney will offer some discounts that will make a trip more tenable.
I will keep coming to WDW as long as I can, but I do worry that the company is slowly pricing trips out of the reach of the American middle class.
We are AP and DVC. Just canceled December trip. Prices high with diminished services. I know Disney needs park money to cover box office problems, but with declining park attendance, this is not a good idea. Looking to sell off a few DVC contracts and attend less. Too bad the grandkids were just coming to park age. We will take them in March but not sure when we will come back. Photos of Splash Mountain remake taken from thunder mountain looked bad. Might stay at Poly and go to Universal
We are AP and DVC. Just canceled December trip. Prices high with diminished services. I know Disney needs park money to cover box office problems, but with declining park attendance, this is not a good idea. Looking to sell off a few DVC contracts and attend less. Too bad the grandkids were just coming to park age. We will take them in March but not sure when we will come back.
What is happening here? We have been to Disney World many times, but have no intention of ever going back. They really don’t know when to quit.
It’s unfortunate that D expects us Park goers to pay the bills for their own mistakes. ESPN failure and their streaming platforms! D is biting the hand that feeds them. Unfortunately I took all our grandkids from 4 to 13 and we just can’t afford it anymore. We are a family of 9. Used to be DVC members and sold that. Fees and taxes ruined that . Aloha D . Word of warning 🛑 stop
How much is enough. It seems like every business is trying to make up all the money that was lost because of the pandemic. Then they have to beat last year’s numbers to please their investors. I had hoped to take at least one more trip with my grandkids, but I no longer have the desire to go. They have priced.me out. With all the things they have taken away like Fast Pass to be replaced by genie+, it’s all about taking more money from us!
I thought Disney was getting out of hand with their price increases a few years ago but these latest price increases are going too far for many guests. We are DVC owners and AP holders and it’s definitely getting to the tipping point that we will have to cut back on the number of trips we would normally take in a year. The parks are still insanely crowded it seems so I guess until that changes and enough guests say enough is enough then they will continue to raise prices at the parks. It’s sad that Bob Igor seems to be squeezing the park fans for his mistakes (i.e., Disney+ streaming, ESPN, ABC and staying out of the political arena). Shame on you Bob.
I just got back from a six night stay in a two bedroom suite at The Grand Californian. The concierge service, Veranda Lounge was memorable. This six night, seven day stay for my family of six cost around $20,000.00.
We used to go yearly but not anymore. Maybe in about 5 years I can justify a return. Too bad, that even the loyalist are over it. Not enough value for the money.
I just received a email from Disney+ that my annual subscription @ $79.99 is now $139.99, what does this include? Not HULU. To add Hulu to Disney+ would be $14.99 a month, $180.00 a year. Streaming prices are out of control, how can retired people afford it on a fixed income?
I just got an email saying that my Disney+ yearly subscription will now be $139.99 for the year, as opposed to $79.99 for the year. I find that increase OUTRAGEOUS! Sure, I’ll still pay it cause I love having Disney+ but still, that price is just about the same amount I pay for my AP monthly payment!
All these price increases are a blatant gouge before the Holiday season. Disney is very disrespectful towards its customers if they think we can’t see right through this. What possible justification is there for increases above inflation, especially when so many of the services and benefits of past years are long gone. Walt would not approve!!
Disney recognizes that families save up for years to visit Disneyland and Disneyworld. For many it’s a once in a lifetime experience. They (Disney) also realizes that this a good business model, more money from fewer guests. Fewer guest require less maintenance, a reduction in castmembers and overall operating expenses. Soon, AI may reduce the employee numbers by half. The oil companies began using this formula years ago. Would your rather sell a 100 gallons of gas for a $1 or one gallon for $100? We may be our own worst enemy by going along with everything the commercial business spoon feed us.
Looking into the price of Disney+ going up to $140.00 a year, can add Hulu WITH commercials for $9.99 a month. $120.00 for the year, I would rather pay an annual fee than monthly. Do companies still pay to have their commercials televised? Is Disney double dipping???