Big news for Disney World Park Hopper fans! All-day park hopping access is coming back Jan. 9, 2024 — which coincides with the day that theme park reservations will no longer be needed for date-based tickets. Guests with Park Hopper tickets and annual passholders will once again be able to visit another theme park at any time of day (subject to capacity limitations) after visiting their first park. Want to start your day off with a safari ride at Animal Kingdom and then hop over to EPCOT for the latest festival food? You won't have to wait until 2 p.m.! If you're trying to decide whether to hop or not, this change allows for more flexibility when it comes to planning out your day.
"Good-to-go" days will begin sometime in January for annual passholders. These select days will allow annual passholders to visit a theme park without needing a theme park reservation (blockout dates will continue to apply).
Other Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort Updates
Walt Disney World Resort
- Disney World annual passes for all tiers have increased by $30 to $50, depending on the tier level.
- Standard parking at Disney World theme parks has increased from $25 to $30.
- Memory Maker prices have increased — now, advance purchase costs $185, standard purchase costs $210 (if you get Memory Maker during or after your visit), and one-day Memory Maker costs $75.
Disneyland Resort
- Disneyland Resort 1-Day and Multi-Day ticket prices have increased — Undercover Tourist is still holding old ticket prices for a limited time!
- Disney Genie+ service at Disneyland Resort will now be $30 per day when included as a pre-arrival add-on to tickets. Day-of purchases will start at $30 but can vary by demand.
- At Disneyland Park, Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway joins Disney Genie+, starting today, Oct. 11, 2023. It was previously an individual Lightning Lane selection. Later in November, The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel's Undersea Adventure at Disney California Adventure Park will join Disney Genie+.
- Disneyland Magic Key passes for all tiers have increased by $50 to $150, depending on the tier level. New sales are still paused — this new pricing goes into effect for renewals and potential future sales.
- Standard theme park parking has increased from $30 to $35.
That's all the updates for now! Catch the latest Disney theme park news on our blog, social media channels and newsletter.
Keep hopping!
