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The Ultimate Guide to Recent Changes & Price Increases at Disney World

Disney World recently announced a whole host of price increases when it comes to ticket prices, and food and beverage options. Hhere’s the ultimate guide to these price changes from Disney Fanatic.

Enjoying a Disney vacation at the Walt Disney World Resort is one of the most magical experiences possible for any Disney fan. However, a Disney World vacation is not cheap, and in recent years, the price of one has shot up significantly. Prices have gotten so high that they can reach $10,000 for an average family.

Recently, despite all the backlash against the ticket price increases, Disney World saw some increases again, here’s your guide to what’s changed.

Fantasyland, Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World
Fantasyland, Magic Kingdom, the Walt Disney World Resort / Credit: Disney

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What Price Increases Are Coming to Disney World?

Off the bat, Disney World announced an increase in the prices of the Annual Passes. Walt Disney World Resort Annual Passes have all increased, with every option going up by around $50 per year.

  • Incredi-Pass: $1449 (was $1399)
  • Sorcerer: $999 (was $969)
  • Pirate: $799 (was $749)
  • Pixie Dust: $439 (was $399)

In addition, almost every restaurant in Walt Disney World has also seen food and beverage prices increase. Here’s the breakdown of some of the most popular spots that have seen increases.

Star Wars Galaxy's Edge Disney World
Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Theme Park, Walt Disney World Resort / Credit: Disney

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Olivia’s Cafe at Disney’s Old Key West Resort, Barefoot Pool Bar, Capt. Cooks, Kona Island, Kona Café, Ohana, and other eateries at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort have all seen increases in both food items and alcoholic beverages. Here are some examples of the price increases at Kona Island and Kona Café at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort:

  • Kona Island at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
    • Cinnamon Roll — $4.49 to $4.79
    • Cinnamon-Sugar Donut — $3.75 to $4
    • Chocolate Dome — $6.29 to $6.79
  • Kona Cafe at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
    • Bacon, Pork, Sausage, Ham, or Spiced Ham — $5 to $5.5
    • Kids Scrambled Eggs — $10 to $10.5
    • Oatmeal With Dried Cranberries — $6 to $6.25
Disney's Typhoon Lagoon water park
Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park / Credit: Disney

Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto and Trader Sam’s Tiki Terrace have seen drink price increases.

Disney’s Pop Century Resort restaurants have seen food and beverage price increases as well. Here’s a taste of some of the increases:

  • Everything Pop Dining at Disney’s Pop Century Resort
    • Steel-Cut Oatmeal — $4.99 to $5.49
    • Potato Barrels — $4.49 to $4.99
    • Bacon — $2.99 to $3.49
  • Petals Pool Bar at Disney’s Pop Century Resort
    • Assorted Chips — $2.99 to $3.29
    • Soft Pretzel — $7.49 to $7.79
Tusker House Animal Kingdom
Tusker House, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park / Credit: Disney

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Eateries and watering holes at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort also saw food and drink price increases.

Restaurants at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort, such as Backstretch Pool Bar, On the Rocks Pool Bar, Paddock Grill and Turf Club Bar and Grill all saw price increases as well.

Tower of Terror at Disney's Hollywood Studios Theme Park
Tower of Terror at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Theme Park, Walt Disney World Resort / Credit: Disney

Along with this, The Crystal Palace, Liberty Tree Tavern, Chef Mickey’s, The Diamond Horseshoe, Hollywood & Vine, Topolino’s Terrace, Akershus Royal Banquet Hall, and Cinderella Royal Table, among other restaurants have seen prix-fixe menu price increases as well.

Priyanka Kumar

Priyanka is a writer, artist, avid reader, and travel enthusiast based in Chicago. In her free time, she is probably walking by the lake, catching up on the latest releases on TV, or spending inordinate amounts of time rewatching Moana, Encanto, and her Disney Channel life-long favorites Zack and Cody wreak havoc on the Tipton.

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