Both Disneyland and Disneyworld experienced changes in their annual passes this morning. I heard late last night (at like 11pm – changes went into effect at midnight) that this was probably going to happen. If you are wondering about day tickets to the parks, insiders report that the price of one- and multi-day tickets to the resorts are expected to increase in November. *sigh* I wish I could buy our Disneyland tickets for next year ahead! (why do they have to expire? That is the BEST things about Disney World tickets – they don’t expire until you use them!)
Now for Disneyland, this seems to be a once or twice yearly change. We had annual passes a few years ago, and the price of those passes has almost doubled in price from what we paid just 4 years ago (we paid $329 for the Deluxe – I bought it before the price increase that year). However, I see why Disneyland has to make them more expensive. Disneyland seems to experience record attendance levels each year even with the increased prices. Many locals make the parks busy, even during the “low” Seasons.
As for Disney World, there seemed to be mixed reviews about the increase. There was an increase in prices, but they also included photopass pictures and parking, so many don’t seem to mind the increase
Disneyland Changes:
- SoCal Select $329, increased by $30 from $299
- $19.17 per month, $99 Down Payment (California Resident)
- Up to 10% off select dining and merchandise
- Blockout dates apply
- SoCal Passport $439, increased by $50 from $389
- Available for Renewals Only
- Blockout dates apply
- Deluxe $599, increased by $50 from $549
- $41.67 per month, $99 Down Payment (California Resident)
- Up to 10% off select dining and merchandise
- Blockout dates apply
- Premium
- Suspended from Purchase
- Signature $849 (New Tier)
- $62.50 per month, $99 Down Payment (California Resident)
- Includes Disney Photopass Downloads
- Up to 15% off select dining
- Up to 20% off select merchandise
- Blocked out on from December 19th – January 2nd
- Includes Parking
- Premium was previously priced at $779
- Signature Plus $1049 (New Tier)
- $79.17 per month, $99 Down Payment (California Resident)
- Includes Disney Photopass Downloads
- Up to 15% off select dining
- Up to 20% off select merchandise
- Includes Parking
- 365 Day Access to the Disneyland Resort
- Premium was previously priced at $779
- Premier $1439, increased $340 from $1099
- Admission to Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort parks
- Includes Parking
- No Blackout Dates
Disneyworld Annual Pass Changes:
- The Disney Platinum Plus Pass: New Non-Resident: $829 + tax / Florida Residents and DVC Members $729 + tax. Renewal: Non-Resident $705 + tax / Florida Residents and DVC Members $619 + tax. Includes admission and park hopping to all four theme parks: The Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios. Both water parks: Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach. As well as the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex and the Disney’s Oak Trail Golf Course. Provides free PhotoPass downloads and Parking. Has no blackout dates.
- The Disney Platinum Pass: New Non-Resident: $749 + tax / Florida Residents and DVC Members: $649 + tax. Renewal: Non-Resident $635 + tax / Florida Residents and DVC Members $549 + tax. Includes admission and park hopping to all four theme parks: The Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios. Provides free PhotoPass downloads and Parking. Has no blackout dates.
- The Disney Gold Pass: (Florida Resident and DVC Member only pass) New: Florida Residents and DVC Members $549 + tax. Renewal: Florida Residents and DVC Members $466 + tax. Includes admission and park hopping to all four theme parks: The Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios. Provides free PhotoPass downloads and Parking. Blackout Dates: December 17–31, 2015; January 1, 2016; March 19–April 1, 2016; December 16–31, 2016; January 1–2, 2017.
- The Disney Silver Pass: (Florida Resident only) Florida Residents $389 + tax. Renewal: Florida Residents Renewal $330 + tax. Includes admission and park hopping to all four theme parks: The Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios. Provides free Parking. Blackout Dates: December 17–31, 2015; January 1, 2016; March 19–April 1, 2016; December 16–31, 2016; January 1–2, 2017.
- The Disney Weekday Select Pass: (Florida Resident only) Florida Residents New: $259 + tax. (Currently no renewal information is available) Includes admission and park hopping to all four theme parks: The Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios. Provides free Parking. Blackout on all Weekends and December 17–31, 2015; January 1, 2016; March 19–April 1, 2016; December 16–31, 2016; January 1–2, 2017.
- The Disney Epcot After 4 pm Pass: (Florida Resident only) New: Florida Resident $249 + tax. Renewal: Florida Resident $211 + tax. Includes admission to Epcot after 4 PM, Free parking.
