Which Disney park is cheaper?

But if you're purely picking based on price, which is cheaper: Disneyland or Disney World? Disney World tends to be cheaper overall for stays of one night or more, largely due to Florida's lower hotel prices. But for some expenses, like tickets and food, Disneyland is cheaper.



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Ticket prices There are some similarities between Disneyland tickets and Disney World tickets. At both resorts, theme park ticket prices vary based on park and date, but Disneyland's are almost always slightly cheaper. The average price for a one-day Disneyland ticket for entry between April and August 2023 is $154.

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Magic Kingdom is definitely the better park when it comes to food, attractions, character meet and greets and entertainment over Hollywood Studios. Hollywood Studios has become more a half day park, unless you are a major Star Wars fan and want to spend plenty of extra time doing galactic activities.

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In short, Costco tickets are not going to be the lowest prices out there for Disneyland tickets. They used to be a great option for discount tickets, but now that they have stopped these offerings, it is no longer advantageous to purchase through Costco.

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The cheapest time to go to Disney World is during the least desirable times of the year, such as most of January and February. This is normally when Disney's weather is cooler, or there's nothing to draw people to the park (i.e., no holiday festivals).

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December is one of the busiest times of year for Disney World, and, as such, sees the highest average ticket prices. The most expensive day to visit Disney World at the end of the year is, again, not a surprise, the period of time right before Christmas until New Year's Eve.

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AAA offers discounted Disney World tickets. As a AAA member, you can save up to 30% on attraction tickets if you purchase through AAA. Be careful when looking for discounted tickets, though. Only buy through reputable sellers, as many scammers try to take advantage of people purchasing Disney tickets.

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Disney After Hours tickets are around the same price as regular, full-day theme park tickets. Expensive: Since the event is typically 3 hours long, then the cost per hour is much high compared to normal tickets.

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Maybe you have three days to spend at Walt Disney World, but you want to see four parks. In order to see multiple parks worth of stuff in one day, you'll need that Park Hopper. If you want to experience as many parks as possible in a limited amount of time, it's worth it.

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15 Ways to Do Disney on a Budget
  1. Spend some days at the park and some days at the pool. ...
  2. Skip the Park Hopper and visit one park per day. ...
  3. Buy Disney gift cards at a discount. ...
  4. Pay for food as you go—with cash. ...
  5. Bring your own food. ...
  6. Arrive just before the park opens. ...
  7. Use PhotoPass photographers (but don't buy the package).


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This was just such a perfect day, and I already miss it. I highly suggest planning a four parks in one day adventure with people you love. It was such a great experience, and through it all, I felt the Disney magic. It was worth the planning, it was worth the driving around property, and it was worth all the walking.

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But if you're purely picking based on price, which is cheaper: Disneyland or Disney World? Disney World tends to be cheaper overall for stays of one night or more, largely due to Florida's lower hotel prices. But for some expenses, like tickets and food, Disneyland is cheaper.

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2023 Disney vs. And as a general rule of thumb, Universal is cheaper than Disney in almost every category, from tickets to theme park food, and the most noticeable being hotel rooms.

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Each of Disney World's four theme parks now has a different price range. Guests had paid the same price to enter all four parks; one-day one-park tickets started at $109 and topped out at $159, depending on date and demand. One-day one-park tickets now cost as follows: Disney's Animal Kingdom: $109-$159.

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Costco used to sell Disneyland park tickets, but they no longer do. They now sell packages that include a park eticket, but these are not discounted.

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As a AAA member, you can save up to 30% on attraction tickets if you purchase through AAA. Be careful when looking for discounted tickets, though. Only buy through reputable sellers, as many scammers try to take advantage of people purchasing Disney tickets. If you think a deal is too good to be true, it probably is.

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Genie Plus is definitely worth it for Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios, and if you don't like early starts, you might consider it for Epcot and Animal Kingdom. If you are park hopping, Genie+ is even better value as it maximises the number of rides you have access to.

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What is the least busy time of year at Walt Disney World?”
  • The middle of January to the middle of February.
  • The last few days in February and the first week of March.
  • The last week of April.
  • Weekdays in the first half of May.
  • The second half of August.
  • September is pretty great to visit (except avoid Labor Day).


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Off-peak times fall around January, February, September, and early November. Discounts on vacation packages booked directly through Disney (which combine park tickets and hotel stays) can be found year-round, though they're most common at these less-crowded times.

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Flying to Disney World
  1. Look into flights as early as possible.
  2. Consider flying on a weekday.
  3. Don't wait until the last minute to book your trip.
  4. Keep checking prices, especially with budget airlines – a “no frills” flight can offer great savings!


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