Credit: rickpilot_2000, FlickrA lot has changed at Walt Disney World. But what’s next?
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In October, Disney announced a new wave of price hikes for its Florida resort, ranging from bumps in actual theme park admission to increasing the cost of dining and shopping. On its busiest day, a single-day ticket to the Magic Kingdom is $209 per person. The other three parks aren’t far behind, all getting an increase to their most expensive days.
The price of an annual pass also went up, as did the price for theme park parking.
Guests can also expect to pay more for add-ons like Lightning Lane. This paid service allows guests to make reservations for select rides and attractions throughout the parks. Once guests make their selections, they are given a return time for each attraction they choose, allowing them to bypass the regular standby queue.
With the price of the parks getting more expensive, one has to wonder what’s next for “The Most Magical Place on Earth?
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This year has been a big one for Walt Disney World. From ride closures to operational changes, 2025 will go down as one of the most important years Disney World has ever seen. The most significant changes to the resort came this summer when Walt Disney World said goodbye to classic, fan-favorite attractions and locations.
Muppets Courtyard closed permanently at Disney’s Hollywood Studios this summer, marking the end for restaurants like PizzeRizzo and Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano, as well as the iconic theater show, Muppet*Vision 3D.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom said goodbye to half of its DinoLand U.S.A. area of the park back in January, with the rest of the land set to shut down for good in early 2026. This closure marks the extinction of attractions like Dinosaur and TriceraTop Spin, as well as a number of quick-service eateries.
This summer, Magic Kingdom’s Rivers of America closed. This not only meant attractions like Tom Sawyer Island and the Liberty Square Riverboat are now gone, but it also means Magic Kingdom’s artificial waterways are gone too.
Soon, all three of these parks will welcome large-scale additions ranging from Pixar-inspired lands to new attraction hubs. Magic Kingdom is set to get a new area based on the Cars franchise, while Disney’s Hollywood Studios will get one inspired by Monsters Inc.
Guests visiting Disney World over the next few years can expect to see a lot of construction and closures, though they can also expect to find higher prices than before, too.
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