food IS a theme park
Annual Passes are about to see a price increase in Disney World.
Disney World Annual Passholder Popcorn Bucket
Right now, sales of most Annual Passes are paused, but renewals are available. We saw the Annual Pass system updated back in 2021 with some new pass types and pricing. And soon more changes will be on the way.
When it comes to ears, there are PLENTY to choose from!
Magic Kingdom
If you’re a big fan of Disney merchandise, you probably know that Disney is constantly releasing new collections. From the latest Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction collections to the newest Disney x Vans collaboration, there is a lot to buy! Now, we found some new Mickey ears in Magic Kingdom that are fit for royalty.
Are you bummed out about all the Disney World price increases we saw this week?
Ears Are More Expensive Now
Everything from water to food to Genie+ just got more expensive. Not only that, even Minnie Ears now cost $5 more. BUT did you know you can still get Minnie Ears at the previous price of $29.99 online? So now’s a good time to grab those ears BEFORE your next Disney World trip!
What a week it has been.
EPCOT
Hundreds of price increases have impacted all kinds of things at Disney World (and Disneyland), we got a big Fantasmic! update, and we even got some Genie+ news. If you’re going to Disney World soon or just want to stay up on the latest Disney news, these are the 5 news stories you cannot miss from this week.
Thinking about finally planning that Disney World vacation you’ve been dreaming about?
Cinderella Castle
We know the feeling. But, there are a TON of things to consider before you actually get down to the nitty-gritty. Where do you want to stay? What parks do you want to visit? And maybe most importantly — WHEN should you go? If you’ve got Disney World on your brain and can’t decide whether a 2023 or 2024 trip is right for you, we’re laying it all out for you right here!
If you thought Disney World was expensive before, get ready. 💰
Disney World
Price increases on tickets, food items, and more are not unusual at Disney World. Earlier in 2022, we saw HUNDREDS of price increases impact snacks and food items across Disney World restaurants. We’ve also seen sneaky ticket price increases put in place for 2022 and 2023. But October of 2022 brought with it even MORE increases on everything from photo sessions to Mickey’s Premium Ice Cream Bars. So how can you avoid having your budget severely impacted by price increases at the Most Magical Place on Earth? We’ve got some tips.
If you’re hoping to buy and use Disney’s Genie+ service, get ready for some potential price INCREASES.
Disney Genie
Disney has announced that the cost of the “standard” Genie+ service will now vary depending on when you visit (much like how theme park tickets vary depending on the day, based on expected demand). And now it looks like those price increases for Genie+ have arrived.
Disney World has dropped a BUNCH of price increases recently.
Disney World
We noticed that several popular restaurants got price increases (including places like Be Our Guest Restaurant and Chef Mickey’s), and Disney also upped the cost for Droid Depot and Savi’s Workshop. Now, we’ve got another update — in some spots, prices have increased for classic Disney snacks!
In discussing park price increases, Disney CEO Bob Chapek once said, “If demand goes up, then we have the opportunity to do that.” Well, we regret to inform your budgets, but it seems that the time for price increases has arrived.
Hey, Mickey!
We’ve seen price increases implemented for Genie+ at Disneyland, surge pricing introduced for the standard Genie+ service in Disney World, price increases announced for Savi’s Workshop and Droid Depot, and cost increases revealed for more experiences. Earlier in 2022, we also saw hundreds of price increases hit Disney World restaurants, and now it looks like food price increases are happening again.
There’s no denying it — Disney is EXPENSIVE!
Sleeping Beauty Castle
Between booking your hotel stay, choosing where to eat on your trip, and oh yeah — park tickets — there are so many little things that can really add up. And it certainly doesn’t help when Disney decides to raise prices, either. Unfortunately, it looks like today is one of those days because going to Disneyland Resort is now going to cost you MORE!
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