Disneyland price increase effective 5/20/12

[Carolc]

So I heard rumors that DL would probably raise rates, but I'm shocked to see by how much. Really, Disney? There is a recession... at least for some of us.

1 day ticket increases from $80 to $87

1 day Hopper increases from $105 to $125

So Cal Select AP increases from $199 to $269

So Cal AP increases from $269 to $329

Deluxe AP increase from $379 to $469

Premium AP increases from $499 to $649

Premier AP increases from $749 to $849

parking increases from $99 to $129

If you were thinking of going soon, I'd suggest buying your tickets online before 5/20

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blo...-price-update/

[jr4mni]

AGGHHH.... any rumors about WDW tickets going up? I know they've been going up each year and we've got to get our tickets. man.

[meejay]

WOW. That's a really big jump.

[WDW Scrap Princess]

Wow that is a lot!
But really Disneyland was cheaper than Disneyworld i wonder if they are just matching the prices

[Fran98765]

WDW typically has their price increases in August.

[QuiltyMom]

That's why I'm buying my tickets today!

[Carolc]

Originally Posted by WDW Scrap Princess

Wow that is a lot!
But really Disneyland was cheaper than Disneyworld i wonder if they are just matching the prices

I doubt it. I think they are, for one thing, trying to reduce the number of annual pass holders. October crowds are horrible, as are events like 'Leap Day'. So if they raise their prices a lot, it will weed out a lot of us common folk and thin out the crowds a little. Plus, I think they are taking advantage of all the new things that will be opening in June... Cars Land, Buena Vista Street, the Matterhorn... Disney can/will do it because people will still pay for it. It's just sad because Walt was not a person to take advantage of people and their money. He kept the initial entrance price relatively low just to allow people to come into the park.. and it was up to them how many attraction tickets they wanted to buy. But I guess that model just won't work these days. I suspect a one-day ticket to WDW will always be a little more than DL, though it doesn't seem quite fair (since it's not for a lack of attractions at DL.. quite the contrary!) - but people travel to FL for vacations and they will pay what Disney asks

[QuiltyMom]

You can thank Michael Eisner for all this. He was the one who started it all, especially in the gift shops. There's no more little trinkets that kiddos can purchase for a few bucks either. That was the first thing we saw go, and it was sad.

All the more reason to vacation elsewhere. DH wants to go to Europe in a summer or two, so maybe that's what we'll be doing instead of Disney. Sad, but true.

[Carolc]

This was from the MouseSavers newsletter last night

Walt Disney World Ticket Prices Expected to Go Up Soon

There is no official word yet on Walt Disney World ticket increases, but I expect them soon!

Last year Walt Disney World ticket prices went up on the second Sunday in June. While Disney isn't completely consistent about when it raises admission prices -- prior to last year, it had been in August for several years -- one thing is almost certain: ticket prices will go up this summer. Now is the time to purchase tickets for upcoming trips!
Usually I am able to find out exactly when the prices will be going up, but only slightly in advance: generally I get the news on the Friday afternoon prior to a Sunday morning increase, so it's only about 36 hours' notice. Assuming I find out in advance again this year, I will send out an update announcing the imminent increase to all MouseSavers Hot Deals email subscribers. If you'd like to join that list, go here for directions.

If you'd like to avoid the price increase, bear in mind that regular Walt Disney World Magic Your Way tickets won't expire until 14 days after you start using them, so you can buy them years in advance if you wish. For great prices on multi-day Disney World tickets, check out the MouseSavers Newsletter exclusive prices at Undercover Tourist.

Annual Pass prices usually go up on the same day as all the other tickets, so if you are within 30 days of your renewal date, I recommend renewing early if necessary, before prices go up. If you were planning to buy an Annual Pass for a future trip, you may want to buy a voucher soon, to avoid the price increase. (Annual Pass vouchers can be redeemed for up to 12 months. For more about vouchers, click here. The only discounts on Walt Disney World Annual and Seasonal Passes are for Florida Residents, members of Auto Club South and Disney Vacation Club members.

[meagan43]

I guess that we are glad that we just bought our Premium passes in April and didn't wait!
$150 is a HUGE jump in price!
At least we are good until next April, but I don't see us renewing at that price!