Theme parks are back and hoping to take advantage of renewed interest.
The bad news for visitors planning a 2023 Disney trip: Prices are up across the board, ranging from the admission price to food and merchandise, along with some new rules as to who can access the parks.
Last year, the price for a one-day, one-park ticket was between $109 and $159, depending on demand. But now, Disney is playing with dynamic pricing — most folks know it as surge pricing — and that ticket cost will now also depend on the park you choose to visit. Three out of the four theme parks will be more expensive to visit, with Magic Kingdom and Disney's Hollywood Studios both seeing a more than 12% increase — and annual pass prices are going up about $100.
Disney is also bringing back its fan-favorite nighttime spectacular"Happily Ever After" on April 3. Epcot Forever will also be back — for a third time — in April as well. And the TRON light cycle run will also open on April 4 in Orlando.But as demand picks back up and Disney brings back some fan-favorite rides and attractions, it's getting tougher to reserve spots or rides as well.
Prices continue to climb for food and beverages at the theme parks. It's the same captive audience philosophy that has guided their pricing for years, but in some cases, the prices are actually outpacing inflation. In fact, price increases have hit hundreds of food items across many Disney World restaurants.
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