Disneyland’s annual ticket price increase went into effect late last night. Last year’s increases were more dramatic in anticipation of the opening of Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge. When those crowds didn’t materialize, Bob Iger blamed higher prices at the resort. This year’s modest increases reflect that philosophy. Last year’s highest single-day ticket prices was $199 for a one-day parkhopper ticket, this year it is $209, a modest $10 increase. However, increases for upper-tier annual passes was much more dramatic as you’ll see below.
Disneyland Resort Annual Passes
All passes have increased in price. The lower tier passes had small increases, while the upper tier passes had larger increases. Of note, the FlexPass had a large $50 jump in price and the Premier pass leaped a whopping $250 (from its January 2019 price). MaxPass is a $125 add-on, it was $100 last year.
Disneyland Resort Single Day Tickets
Day tickets had adjustments for one-day and multi-day tickets as well. For purposes of discussion, let’s look at the single-day tickets. Disneyland has changed their pricing structure from Value, Regular, & Peak pricing to a more fluid scale. We’ve noted a 5-tier pricing structure for this year, but it’s possible that we may see more variability in the months to come. On the low end, the price remains $104, but on the high end, it has increased by $10. MaxPass has gone up by $5, and parking remains the same (for now).
Disney may be trying to correct a pricing imbalance. The cost of an annual pass per day is increasing faster than the cost of a single-day gate admission, especially for upper-tier passes.
What we’ll be keeping our eye on. . . 2019 was a boom and bust year for Disneyland. In recent years, the varied single-day ticket prices and huge number of annual passholders has more or less leveled out the daily attendance. A Wednesday in the middle of winter could be just as busy as a Saturday in the middle of summer. However, once Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opened in the summer of 2019, attendance fell off a cliff and only recovered modestly for the holidays. Attendance still hasn’t fully rebounded. Yet, Disneyland is raising prices again. Will this result in even more attendance irregularity? Is there much more elasticity in what guests are willing to pay for Disneyland, or are the parks at just about the highest point the market can withstand? There are indications that Disneyland is bumping their heads dangerously close to that ceiling now.
OUR TIPS:
Before selecting which pass or day tickets are best for you in 2020, add up all the numbers:
- Figure out how many days you think you would actually visit Disneyland in a single year.
- Add the cost of parking for those days.
- Do you need Maxpass?
Figure the average cost per day for the above and decide if day-tickets might actually be a better idea for you or one of the annual passes. Would it be cheaper for you to buy the Signature pass to save the cost of parking? Or would it actually be cheaper just to buy multi-day tickets for your trips and pay for parking? MANY passholders are overpaying by buying Signature when they don’t visit enough days to justify it. With special ticket offers and multi-day pricing advantages, we encourage you to reexamine how you access Disneyland.
Further, although it went up by $50, we continue to think that the FlexPass is a great value. If you are willing to plan your visit in advance, you can save almost half the price of a Signature Pass by switching to a FlexPass. Let’s hear from those of you who made the switch last year, did it work for you?
Here are some other options to consider. you might want to wait entirely before buying your next annual pass. Purchasing a ticket offer in the short run will give you time to see the resort now and then wait until after the initial Star Wars rush is over before jumping back into a pass (if at all). For many, a small number of visits a year are enough, why break the bank on a pass if you didn’t visit enough times to justify the cost of your pass last year?
Discount tickets – MiceChat’s discount ticket partner regularly runs special prices on tickets to the Disneyland Resort as well as other area attractions and theme parks (there are special 3-day Southern California resident offers and a kids ticket right now). You will also be able to secure the OLD PRICES on Disneyland tickets for the next 10 days with MiceChat and Get Away Today. LOCK IN THE OLD RATE RIGHT NOW: MiceChat’s Get Away Today Ticket Information HERE
2020 Spring Ticket Savings
Kids Spring Sale
For a limited time, Get Away Today is offering savings of up to $86 on 3-Day Disneyland Tickets for kids ages 3 – 9. Valid on travel now through May 21, 2020, this deal is good on all 3-Day tickets, including 1-Park per Day, Park Hopper and tickets with Disney MaxPass. Tickets must be used within 13 days of use or on May 21, 2020, whichever comes first. It is the lowest price you’ll see on child tickets this year!
Best of all, these savings can be combined with other offers! Include a hotel with your vacation package and you can use code MICECHAT for an additional $10 in savings.
Southern California Resident Offer
This Spring, Southern California residents can save up to $106 on adult 3-Day Disneyland tickets for travel now through May 21, 2020. For residents who reside in zip codes 90000-93599, 3-Day Disneyland tickets for both adults and children can be purchased for less than $67 per day – that’s LESS than purchasing directly with Disney and includes downloadable coupons a free Chatbooks photo book. Or, upgrade to Park Hopper tickets with or without MaxPass. Either way you’ll save $106 per adult and $86 per child.
These tickets can be used any time between now and May 21, 2020. Come for Rise of the Resistance and Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival. Consider adding a discounted hotel stay and enjoy a fun-filled and affordable staycation. Get this deal HERE for a limited time.
Let’s Hear From You
What are your thoughts folks? Did Disney get it right? Will you be priced out? Did Disney over-correct before the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge? If so, are these increases too much?
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