When planning a Walt Disney World vacation, pricing out each component of your trip is critical. The cost of a Disney World vacation can go up quickly if you aren’t aware of how each line item breaks down. Theme park tickets are perhaps the most important purchase you make in the vacation planning process.
That said, as important as Disney World tickets are, you might be unaware of how much they cost. This is, in part, because there are so many different types of tickets to choose from. This article breaks down exactly how much you could be spending on your Disney World tickets on your upcoming vacation.
Types of Disney World tickets
Before we get to the actual cost of Disney World tickets, let’s define all of the major ticket types. There are countless ticket types and various combinations, but for the purposes of this article, we’ll focus on the main ticket types that the majority of guests will purchase.
Base Ticket
At the foundation of most non-Annual Passholder ticket types is your standard Disney World base Theme Park Ticket. These date-based tickets are available in one to 10 day varieties. They are date-based in that you are required to select a start date when purchasing (no additional theme park reservations are required).
With a standard base ticket, you can visit one theme park per day for as many days as are on your ticket. So, a standard four-day base ticket lets you visit one (1) theme park every day for four (4) days. If you want to visit each theme park once, you may do so, or you may visit the same park four days in a row – it’s all up to you.
If you want more flexibility and options during your Walt Disney World vacation, however, there are several add-ons to consider (with added fees):
Park Hopper Option
Arguably the most popular add-on to the base ticket is the Park Hopper option. Upgrading to a Park Hopper ticket allows you to visit more than one theme park on the same day. The ability to visit a park is subject to the park’s capacity limitations.
Water Park and Sports Option
Per Disney, adding the Water Park and Sports Option to your base ticket allows you to visit one theme park per day, plus enjoy a certain number of visits to a water park or other Walt Disney World fun. These credentials are based on the number of days on your base ticket; for example, a 2-day ticket allows two visits, a 3-day ticket allows 3 visits, and a 4-day ticket allows 4 visits. For each visit, you can choose one of the following:
- A Walt Disney World water park (either Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park or Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park—whichever is open)
- ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
- Disney’s Oak Trail Golf Course
- FootGolf at Disney’s Oak Trail
- Disney’s Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf Course (one round; prior to 4:00 PM) Disney’s Winter Summerland Miniature Golf Course (one round; prior to 4:00 PM)
Park Hopper Plus Option
Per Disney, for maximum flexibility and options, there is the Park Hopper Plus Option, essentially a hybrid of the Park Hopper Option and the Water Park and Sports Option. With this ticket add-on, you may visit more than one theme park on the same day, plus enjoy a certain number of visits to a water park or other Walt Disney World fun. Similar to the Water Park and Sports Option, this varies based on the number of days on your ticket: A 2-day ticket allows 2 visits, a 3-day ticket allows 3 visits and a 4-day ticket allows 4 visits. The ability to visit a park is subject to the park’s capacity limitations.
For each visit, you can choose one of the following:
- A Walt Disney World water park (either Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park or Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park—whichever is open)
- ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
- Disney’s Oak Trail Golf Course
- FootGolf at Disney’s Oak Trail
- Disney’s Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf Course (one round; prior to 4:00 PM)
- Disney’s Winter Summerland Miniature Golf Course (one round; prior to 4:00 PM)
Annual Passes
If you are a frequent visitor of Walt Disney World, an Annual Pass may be your best option. Currently, Disney World offers four tiers of Annual Passes with the following credentials:
Disney Incredi-Pass
- Available to all Guests
- Able to hold up to 5 Park Reservations at a time, on a rolling basis
- No blockout dates
Disney Sorcerer Pass
- Available to Florida residents and eligible Disney Vacation Club Members only
- Able to hold up to 5 Park Reservations at a time, on a rolling basis
- Blockout dates on select days during select holiday periods
Disney Pirate Pass
- Available to Florida residents only
- Able to hold up to 4 Park Reservations at a time, on a rolling basis
- Blockout dates during peak and holiday periods
Disney Pixie Pass
- Available to Florida residents only
- Able to hold up to 3 Park Reservations at a time, on a rolling basis
- Blockout dates on weekends (Saturday and Sunday), and during peak and holiday periods
All Annual Passes are able to add on various packages, including:
Water Park and Sports Option
For the duration of your Annual Pass, adding the Water Park and Sports Option includes Passholder admission to select Walt Disney World experiences (with no blockout dates):
- Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park or Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park (check the water park calendar and hours before you visit)
- Disney’s Oak Trail Golf Course
- FootGolf at Disney’s Oak Trail
- Disney’s Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf Course (one round prior to 4:00 PM)
- Disney’s Winter Summerland Miniature Golf Course (one round prior to 4:00 PM)
- ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
Disney PhotoPass Downloads
Get unlimited downloads of photos through Disney’s PhotoPass Service.
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How much do Disney World tickets cost right now?
The following information is based on the latest data from Disney World’s website.
As of this writing (October 2025), a 1-day ticket (Ages 10+) now through December 2026 ranges from $119.00 per day ($119.00 per ticket) to $209 per day ($209 per ticket). As stated above, the exact per-day price is determined by a number of factors, including the date and park you wish to visit. Multi-day tickets, Park Hopper Options, and more also range in price based on the per-day base rate.
The following prices reflect the per-day, per-person cost assuming you’re buying a one-day ticket at each park. Prices vary once you upgrade to a multi-day ticket or add on features like Park Hopper. Here is a month-by-month breakdown of each theme park’s base rate for 2026:
January 2026
- Magic Kingdom: $174 to $199
- EPCOT: $159 to $189
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios: $169 to $194
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom: $149 to $174
February 2026
- Magic Kingdom: $184 to $199
- EPCOT: $174 to $194
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios: $179 to $194
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom: $159 to $179
March 2026
- Magic Kingdom: $174 to $199
- EPCOT: $164 to $184
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios: $169 to $194
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom: $159 to $179
April 2026
- Magic Kingdom: $179 to $199
- EPCOT: $164 to $194
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios: $174 to $194
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom: $154 to $179
May 2026
- Magic Kingdom: $174 to $194
- EPCOT: $159 to $179
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios: $169 to $189
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom: $149 to $174
June 2026
- Magic Kingdom: $184 to $194
- EPCOT: $169 to $184
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios: $179 to $189
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom: $159 to $169
July 2026
- Magic Kingdom: $169 to $189
- EPCOT: $159 to $174
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios: $164 to $184
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom: $149 to $164
August 2026
- Magic Kingdom: $144 to $179
- EPCOT: $129 to $174
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios: $139 to $174
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom: $119 to $159
September 2026
- Magic Kingdom: $149 to $179
- EPCOT: $134 to $164
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios: $149 to $174
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom: $119 to $154
October 2026
- Magic Kingdom: $179 to $199
- EPCOT: $164 to $189
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios: $179 to $199
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom: $159 to $179
November 2026
- Magic Kingdom: $189 to $209
- EPCOT: $174 to $199
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios: $184 to $204
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom: $164 to $184
December 2026
- Magic Kingdom: $194 to $209
- EPCOT: $189 to $209
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios: $194 to $204
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom: $174 to $184
Interested in buying an Annual Pass? Here are the current prices as of October 2025:
Disney Incredi-Pass
- $1,629 + tax
- For Florida residents after $205 down payment: $128 per month with 12 monthly payments and 0% APR
- Non-Florida residents must pay the full amount at the time of purchase with no monthly payment plan available
Disney Sorcerer Pass
- $1,099 + tax
- For Florida residents after $205 down payment: $81 per month with 12 monthly payments and 0% APR
Disney Pirate Pass
- $869 + tax
- For Florida residents after $205 down payment: $61 per month with 12 monthly payments and 0% APR
Disney Pixie Pass
- $489 + tax
- For Florida residents after $205 down payment: $27 per month with 12 monthly payments and 0% APR
READ MORE: WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT 2026 WALT DISNEY WORLD VACATIONS
Discounts and ways to save on Disney World tickets
Looking to spend less on Disney World theme park admission than the rack rates listed above? Here are some tried and true methods to actually save money on Disney World tickets:
Buy an Annual Pass
I know, I know! How is buying an Annual Pass – something that costs north of $1,600 if you live outside the state of Florida – a money-saving method? Well, it all comes down to how often you visit Disney World. Frequent Disney World visitors can actually save quite a bit of money by investing in an Annual Pass. The math differs slightly based on how long your vacations are typically and what time of year you visit, but in general, you need to visit a Disney World park on at least 10 to 12 separate dates in a 12 month period to break even on an Annual Pass.
For example, let’s say you know you have two separate one week vacations to Disney World in a 12 month period coming up. If you know you’ll be in the parks for at least five or six of those days on each visit, then an Annual Pass might be a better value.
Look for long-standing discounts, like Florida Resident and Military
Specific guest groups are more likely to find regular discounts available to them when buying Disney World tickets. In general, Florida residents and military are the two groups that typically have active or more evergreen discount options for theme park admission.
Research hacks like Target Red Card discounts and Costco gift card promotions
There are some clever ways to bring the overall cost of Disney World tickets down if you know where to shop. If you shop at Target, you can use your Red Card discount on Disney gift cards that you can then use on purchasing theme park tickets. This gives you a roundabout way to give yourself a little discount on admission. Occasionally, warehouse chains like Costco and Sam’s Club run special deals on Disney gift cards which can also be used on theme park admission.
Look for the latest discounts on Disney World tickets
Even if you aren’t in the Florida resident or military groups or have an Annual Pass, there are usually other ways to save on theme park admission. Be on the lookout for discounts directly from Disney, as they tend to happen at least a couple times each year. These could look like a lower-price multi-day ticket during shoulder or off seasons, discounts on kids’ tickets, and more.
READ MORE: WAYS TO SAVE ON A DISNEY WORLD VACATION
How Much Do Disney World Tickets Cost in 2026? was originally published on The World of Spark.
