News Summary
Disneyland and Disney California Adventure are increasing the availability of low-priced tickets at $104 by 60% over the next six months. This change reflects a significant rise in ticket access, with 32 available days compared to 20 last year. Specific dates include various weekends in November, January, February, and early March. The adjustment comes after a previous price hike and aims to facilitate visitor access during off-peak seasons, amid ongoing price changes for other ticket tiers and Magic Key passes.
Anaheim—Disneyland and Disney California Adventure are set to increase the number of days when visitors can purchase low-priced tickets at $104, raising availability by 60% in the upcoming six months. This decision follows a price hike that was announced on October 8, 2025, and aims to enhance ticket access to the popular parks.
In total, Disneyland will offer 32 days at the $104 ticket price within the next 180 days, a significant increase from the 20 days available during the same time frame last year. The specific dates when these tickets will be available include:
- November 3-6
- November 10-13
- January 6-8
- January 12-15
- January 20-22
- January 26-27
- February 3-5
- February 10-12
- February 24-26
- March 3-5
This adjustment follows a trend from 2023, when Disneyland increased low-priced ticket days by about 50%, providing nearly two months of $104 ticket availability. Data from MickeyVisit shows that Disneyland had 38 low-priced $104 days in 2022, 35 in 2024, and 38 days in 2025. Looking ahead to 2026, Disneyland anticipates offering 24 days at the $104 price point during the first four months, compared to only 16 days in 2024 and 15 days in 2025.
Disneyland’s pricing strategy operates under a demand-based pricing system, established in 2016. This system categorizes tickets into different tiers to better manage park attendance. Notably, the $104 ticket price has remained steady since 2019, maintaining stability after a modest $5 increase from the previous $99 price set in 2015.
Disneyland’s off-season, when lower-priced tickets are typically available, is shrinking due to the introduction of more festivals throughout the year, impacting the availability of $104 tickets. Given this context, a strategic price hike allows more visitors to discover favorable times to visit Disneyland.
In conjunction with the ticket changes, the Inspire Magic Key pass price has been raised to $1,899, marking an increase of $150. Meanwhile, the Believe Magic Key pass has increased to $1,474, which is a $100 rise. Other Magic Key passes such as Enchant and Imagine have retained their prices.
As part of the latest ticket modification, prices for five of the seven ticket tiers have increased by up to 3%. The highest-priced single-day ticket now stands at $224 for peak days, reflecting an increase from the previous price of $206. In contrast, ticket prices at Disney World remain stable, with the base price beginning at $119, while certain peak days can exceed $200.
During peak holiday periods, ticket prices at Disneyland have seen increases, such as from $199 to $224 during the Thanksgiving week and the Christmas season. Despite ongoing adjustments and price hikes, the parks continue to maintain their commitment to “creating magical experiences for everyone,” emphasizing their dedication to visitor satisfaction.
Nonetheless, Disneyland’s ticket and annual pass prices have prompted backlash among visitors, with many expressing frustration on social media over the rising costs.
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- Wikipedia: Disneyland
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- LA Times: Disneyland Raises Ticket Prices
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Disney Theme Parks
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