food IS a theme park
It’s inevitable — Disney World increases prices on at least something every year.
Disney World Annual Pass
And from 2025 to 2026, we saw quite a few changes when it came to prices. Here are SEVEN things that increased in price this year.
We recently saw TONS of price increases affect restaurant menus throughout the Disney World theme parks and hotels, but one more major change just hit an exclusive experience in Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Hollywood Studios
Fantasmic! is a popular nighttime show in Hollywood Studios, featuring Sorcerer Mickey as he takes on some of Disney’s most infamous villains with the help of all kinds of heroes. You can attend the show for free (with a valid Hollywood Studios park ticket), but you can also choose to purchase a Fantasmic! Dining Package. A word of warning about those dining packages: They just got more expensive!
Everyone you know is going to Disney World, and you’re thinking about planning a trip of your own, but then you start looking at those prices for hotel rooms and, uh, when did flights get SO expensive, and that’s not even budgeting for food yet?
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort
Just how expensive IS Disney World right now?
A Disney World vacation might be one of the most magical experiences of your life…and it’s very likely that it’ll be one of the most expensive experiences, too. You’ll need to budget for a hotel room, park tickets, transportation, dining, and (of course) the all-important souvenirs.
Magic Kingdom
As demand for Disney World vacations has continued to increase, so have the prices. Unfortunately, Disney doesn’t set a cap on their prices — we’ve seen everything from snacks to park tickets to merchandise getting more expensive, and it looks like those increases will p on coming. Here are 6 ways your Disney vacation will cost MORE in 2023, and these changes could add up to THOUSANDS. [Read more…]
Let’s face it — Disney World can be expensive, so we’re regularly on the lookout for ways that you can get the best value for what you’re paying.
Full spread from France at the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival
Whether it’s special discounts, the best items worth your money and EPCOT’s food festivals, or the best souvenirs you can get for the cost, we’ve got your back. Food can be a big part of your budget when you’re at the parks, so we’re going to break down how you can UPGRADE your meal in Disney World for under $5!
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: Disney World can be expensive!
Disney World can be EXPENSIVE!
Not only are we seeing prices increase in the Disney World parks, but the way you get to the parks is getting more expensive also, with gas prices fluctuating and airfare prices surging. We wondered whether Disney World was becoming too expensive for the average family; here’s what YOU had to say.
Are you ready for the spooky season? The way this summer has flown by, it feels like Halloween going to be here in no time. If you were thinking about visiting Disney World for the holiday, you’ll need to get started on planning that trip ASAP. Don’t worry — we’re here to help you out!
Halloween in Disney World | 2021
Disney World is a lot of fun during Halloween, with extra snacks, ride overlays, and a big party in Magic Kingdom. But the exciting additions can also mean increased expenses. To give you a better idea about the cost of a trip this time of year, we’re breaking down the budget to find out how much it would cost a family of 4 to do Halloween at Disney World. [Read more…]
It’s almost time to deck the halls and break out the Christmas tree! Well…sort of. The holiday season might still be a little ways away, but the Disney experts know that when it comes to planning a trip, the earlier you can get started, the better. So we’re here to help you get started on your festive vacation!
Holidays in Magic Kingdom
Traveling during the holiday season can be very expensive in general, so travel to Disney World around the holidays is extra pricey. But exactly how pricey are we talking? We’re breaking down a budget here to find out exactly how much it costs to visit Disney World during the most wonderful time of the year. [Read more…]
A LOT of people are mad at Disney World right now — and for a lot of different reasons.
Main Street, U.S.A.
We wanted to get to the bottom of why Disney guests are so mad at Disney World so, we turned to our readers! We posed the following question to our readers on Facebook: How has Disney World made you MAD this year? Here’s what they said!
Are you debating on where to take your next family vacation?
Where to?
If you’re trying to decide between going to Disney World or visiting somewhere else, we understand the struggle. We’ve also wanted to explore other vacation destinations, but obviously, we’re super hooked on Disney! But, if you’re trying to make your decision based on your budget, we’re here to help. We’re going to compare how much a trip to Disney World costs versus an all-inclusive stay in The Bahamas!
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