So if you’ve been reading about Disneyland lately, you’ve probably heard that ticket prices changed this weekend. This isn’t a huge surprise, as Disneyland changes it’s prices pretty much every year, but here’s the breakdown of the new costs for a ticket in 2018:
1-DAY 1-PARK TICKETS
Ticket prices vary based on the day of the week and time of year (Value tickets are cheapest because they’re usually for middle-of-the-week days, during low-attendance times. Peak tickets are usually for weekends).
VALUE
| 2017 | 2018 | |
| $97 | $97 | No change! |
REGULAR
| 2017 | 2018 | |
| $110 | $117 | $7 Increase |
PEAK
| 2017 | 2018 | |
| $124 | $135 | $11 Increase |
1-DAY PARKHOPPER TICKETS
VALUE
| 2017 | 2018 | |
| $157 | $147 | $10 Decrease |
REGULAR
| 2017 | 2018 | |
| $165 | $167 | $2 Increase |
PEAK
| 2017 | 2018 | |
| $174 | $185 | $11 Increase |
The two+ day ticket prices have also changed - basically around the same amount as the 1-day tickets. As always, the more days on your ticket, the better a deal it is.
ANNUAL PASSES
All APs have gotten a bit pricier, and the discount for renewing your Annual Pass before it expires has been removed, which is a bummer (and usually saved you about $10-$60), but that means you can feel free to let your pass expire and buy it the next time you visit the park without worrying that you aren’t getting a good discount! Also, the monthly payment plans are still available for California residents.
Select Annual Pass
| 2017 | 2018 | |
| $339 | $369 | $30 Increase |
SoCal Annual Pass
| 2017 | 2018 | |
| $469 | $549 | $80 Increase |
Deluxe Annual Pass
| 2017 | 2018 | |
| $619 | $729 | $110 Increase |
Signature Annual Pass
| 2017 | 2018 | |
| $849 | $999 | $150 Increase |
Signature Plus Annual Pass
| 2017 | 2018 | |
| $1049 | $1149 | $100 Increase |
Disney said that they are probably going to be reworking the Annual Pass program later this year (which will likely include modified blockout day schedules for each Annual Pass) in preparation for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opening in 2019.
Obviously, we're huge fans of the Annual Pass and we're definitely going to renew. If you're on the fence about getting an Annual Pass, especially given the price hike, we've elaborated on the differences between the many choices, and the perks of a pass to make the decision easier!
Did you know there’s a pandemic? Kinda hard to miss these days
I had already planned on writing this but truly right as I began outlining, I checked my phone and Disneyland announced they will be closing starting March 14th until the end of the month. And as more and more reports roll out, it’s been recommended to stay in, and distance yourself from others if possible.
But not to fret! Kat, Stephen, and I have incorporated lots of things into our everyday lives to keep the Disney magic alive and well even if we’re not in the parks and I’m going to share those ideas with you. You won’t even notice the crushing loneliness (JUST JOKING!).