2022 Ticket Price Increases at Disney World
Walt Disney World’s annual ticket price increase has occurred like clockwork, with multi-day prices going up for base and Park Hopper options through December 31, 2022. This comes after increases on hundreds of food items in early 2022 and a few months after the debut of Genie+ and Lightning Lanes. This post has details on the increases along with commentary offering our thoughts.
None of this is all that surprising. Price increases have been commonplace in recent years, predictably happening around the same date in mid-February every year. That’s why we’ve been advising readers to purchase tickets ASAP to lock-in current prices in our 2022 Discount Walt Disney World Ticket Buying Guide, as we’ve been expecting an imminent price increase. The bigger “surprise” is that Walt Disney World didn’t raise ticket prices last September to coincide with the start of the 50th Anniversary festivities.
The good news here is that Undercover Tourist, one of our recommended third party ticket sellers, still has tickets at the “old” prices for a limited time. By buying through them before they sell out of the old tickets, you can save up to $131 per ticket! You’ll need to act fast, as once those are gone–they’re gone.
As a general matter, Walt Disney World’s date-based ticket pricing system makes price increases very difficult to assess. This variable pricing obfuscates increases (which is probably by design), and it’s thus impossible for us to say which dates did or did not increase.
What we do know is that the lower and upper limits on pricing remained changed, but beyond that, we’re unsure of what has changed. It’s also presently unclear how–or if–these increases impact total vacation package pricing. With that said, let’s take a look at what has–and has not–changed as of February 2022…
WDW Single Day Ticket Pricing
The price range for single day tickets has not changed. The single day price still starts at $109, which has been the base price since the introduction of the date-based system back in October 2018. Likewise, the maximum 1-day ticket price is still $159. That’s up by $30 from October 2018, but unchanged since March 2019.
With that said, we have no clue how the distribution of price points has changed during that time. We don’t track the price calendar that closely. It’s entirely possible there’s a shrinking number of cheaper dates and growing number of more expensive dates.
Based on what I’m seeing, there actually has not been a significant reduction of $109 dates. Most weekdays in late August through September 2022 are still priced at $109, which has been the case for a few years. This probably reflects the reality of this being off-season, and Disney’s inability to redistribute attendance to these slower months (thankfully).
Conversely, it appears that there are more tickets at the $149 and $154 price points. There was a time when very few dates eclipsed $139, but that’s no longer true. We’re seeing lots of weekends at $149 or $154 that previously had mid-tier costs. Additionally, March and April 2022, plus weekends in May 2022, also seem to be more expensive.
WDW Base Ticket February 2022 Price Increases
Base tickets offer admission to one theme park at Walt Disney World per day for each day of the ticket. All days in multi-day tickets must be used during the valid ticket dates shown via Disney’s booking calendar.
Along with valid theme park admission, a park reservation at the same park on the same date is required. Reservations can be made using the Disney Park Pass system. (Disney’s booking calendar won’t let you buy on dates that reservations are totally unavailable.)
Here are the before and after prices:
- 1-3 day base tickets: No price increases (to the ranges)
- 4 day base tickets: now $447.70 to $596.74 (before $434.83 to $596.74)
- 5 day base tickets: now $484.52 to $646.87 (before $463.56 to $630.85)
- 6 day base tickets: now $496.43 to $672.25 (before $477.79 to $645.91)
- 7 day base tickets: now $511.10 to $694.46 (before $492.06 to $661.56)
- 8 day base tickets: now $545.19 to $716.20 (before $518.17 to $678.83)
- 9 day base tickets: now $563.46 to $738.66 (before $536 to $691.93)
- 10 day base tickets: now $582.09 to $752.40 (before $553.59 to $703.65)
WDW Park Hopper February 2022 Price Increases
The Park Hopper option allows guests to visit more than one park per day at Walt Disney World. Guests must make a theme park reservation via the Disney Park Pass reservation system for the first park they plan to visit.
After entering that first park (which is required), guests are able to visit the next park starting at 2 pm until each park’s regularly scheduled closure. The ability to visit a park is subject to the park’s capacity limitations, which have only been hit once: briefly at Magic Kingdom on October 1 last year, for the kickoff of the 50th Anniversary. (In other words, don’t expect that to be an issue.)
Here are the before and after Park Hopper prices:
- 1-2 day Park Hopper tickets: No price increases (to the ranges)
- 3 day Park Hopper tickets: now $416.37 to $555.88 (before $415.77 to $555.88)
- 4 day Park Hopper tickets: now $540.89 to $687.27 (before $525.35 to $687.27)
- 5 day Park Hopper tickets: now $572.47 to $739.92 (before $554.09 to $721.38)
- 6 day Park Hopper tickets: now $586.96 to $762.77 (before $568.32 to $736.44)
- 7 day Park Hopper tickets: now $601.63 to $785.48 (before $582.59 to $752.08)
- 8 day Park Hopper tickets: now $628.04 to $810.55 (before $608.69 to $769.36)
- 9 day Park Hopper tickets: now $649.96 to $827 (before $626.53 to $782.46)
- 10 day Park Hopper tickets: now $671.15 to $841.86 (before $644.22 to $794.17)
Finally, the before and after on Park Hopper Plus prices (as a reminder, this includes water park and other “sports-related fun”):
- 1-2 day Park Hopper Plus tickets: No price increases (to the ranges)
- 3 day Park Hopper Plus tickets: now $437.67 to $577.18 (before $437.07 to $577.18)
- 4 day Park Hopper Plus tickets: now $559.53 to $708.57 (before $546.65 to $708.57)
- 5 day Park Hopper Plus tickets: now $593.53 to $761.22 (before $575.39 to $742.68)
- 6 day Park Hopper Plus tickets: now $612.02 to $784.07 (before $589.62 to $757.74)
- 7 day Park Hopper Plus tickets: now $622.98 to $806.78 (before $603.89 to $773.39)
- 8 day Park Hopper Plus tickets: now $653.57 to $828.03 (before $629.99 to $790.66)
- 9 day Park Hopper Plus tickets: now $678.94 to $844.66 (before $647.83 to $803.76)
- 10 day Park Hopper Plus tickets: now $698.43 to $863.16 (before $665.52 to $815.47)
(Hat tip to Crescent Lake Club Travel for the exact price range changes; we otherwise wouldn’t have had a lot of this data.)
Again, you can still purchase Walt Disney World tickets at the “old” pricing via Undercover Tourist, but only for a limited time. As always, we recommend locking in current pricing as soon as you know you’re going to be visiting Walt Disney World. Buying tickets today is a safeguard against future increases. For the best deals, see our Money-Saving Tips for Walt Disney World Tickets post.
Although tangential to the main point of this post, we highly recommend almost everyone purchase the Park Hopper add-on, even after this price increase. Park Hopper tickets give you more flexibility and the ability to more dynamically plan your day.
This is especially key right now, with limited operating hours, missing entertainment, and Genie+ and Lightning Lanes offering better bang for buck if split across multiple parks. In particular, being able to move between Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Epcot is incredibly valuable–especially until Fantasmic returns (hopefully soon!)
Park Ticket Price Increase Commentary
Frankly, I’ve lost the capacity for surprise when it comes to Walt Disney World price increases. In this case, I’m more surprised at how long the company has gone without increasing prices. This is the most significant change to tickets since February 2020.
At this point, attendance is trending upwards, pent-up demand is still strong, the parks have a devoted and passionate fanbase, the World’s Most Magical Celebration is proving popular, and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and Tron Lightcycle Run are two high-profile additions debut between now and 2023. Why wouldn’t the company increase prices?
On top of that, inflation is running hot around the globe, with the United States hitting a 39-year high of 7% last year. Most of these price increases are in the neighborhood of 4%, or lower than inflation. Many tickets didn’t increase at all. The least expensive single day tickets haven’t gone up since October 2018.
However, it’s also fair to point out that with the end of free FastPass+ and introduction of paid Genie+ and Lightning Lanes, which Walt Disney World has indicated that roughly one-third to half of guests are purchasing, the effective cost of visiting has gone up by more than 4%. In order to have an equivalent experience as before, you’ll need to spend an extra $16 per day, at least. That’s still not exactly apples to apples, but it’s close enough for the sake of our comparison.
Moreover, you could argue that an “equivalent experience” is not possible for anyone at any price point. Some shows, nighttime spectaculars, and atmospheric acts still have yet to return. Walt Disney World theme park hours are still reduced. Much is missing from the normal, pre-closure guest experience. This really isn’t even arguable–it’s indisputable that Walt Disney World is offering less and charging more. It’s also indisputable that enough people are having no problem paying.
During Disney’s most recent earnings call in February 2022, CEO Bob Chapek directly addressed price increases. He said that Disney’s theme parks are seeing unprecedented demand, and have pricing power as a result. Chapek also boasted that the company’s “domestic parks and resorts achieved all-time revenue and operating income record despite the Omicron surge.”
Per guest spending at the domestic parks was up more than 40% versus the same quarter in 2019, an absolutely staggering number. This was driven by a more favorable guest and ticket mix (read: fewer Annual Passholders), plus higher food & beverage and merchandise spending, as well as contributions from Genie+ and Lightning Lanes. Revenue and operating income exceeded pre-pandemic levels, and that’s even as Disney continued capping attendance.
It’s hard to make a compelling case that Walt Disney World has any sort of pricing problem, at least for now. Even with all of the recent (non-ticket) price increases, the company is posting unprecedented numbers and demand is off the charts.
At this point, it would seem that price increases will continue unabated until the next economic downturn or there’s a precipitous decline in consumer sentiment (Hmmmm). Given the high number of “Most Expensive Day Ever” and “#BROKE” shirts (among hundreds of other similar Etsy designs) visible in the parks right now, we do think Walt Disney World has a serious pricing reputation and perception problem.
However, as long as consumers keep spending and pent-up demand is strong, people will pay the prices…and then spend even more to wear shirts complaining about said prices. The serious issue will come down the road when people are not feeling so hot about their economic circumstances and future.
At that point, it’s a question of whether discounting will be enough to incentivize guests to return, or if irreparable brand damage will have been done during the last decade or so of increases. We don’t have an answer to that–no one does–but it’s definitely something about which we’re curious.
Ultimately, our expectation is that this will be the only price increase on multi-day base and Park Hopper tickets at Walt Disney World. The company has gotten away from two annual increases (they were happening in February and October for a few years), which is at least one silver lining in all of this.
Beyond that, it’s still our belief that things aren’t too far from normalizing. (You might call it wishful–or delusional–thinking!) At some point, pent-up demand fizzles out, inflation on necessities influences discretionary spending, and the stimulus money plus what people saved during the pandemic is going to be depleted.
When all of some of that happens, consumers will return to being more cost-conscious and price sensitive, and things will normalize to at least some degree. However, there don’t appear to be any signs of those things happening anytime soon. So, get used to high prices, heavy crowds, and nickel & diming at Walt Disney World and Disneyland as this record run of revenue and income continues for the foreseeable future. We’ll be paying careful attention to all of the changes, and will keep you updated as we learn anything new.
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Your Thoughts
What do you think of these Walt Disney World multi-day base ticket and Park Hopper price increases? Will you still be visiting the parks this year, or are you priced out? Do you agree or disagree with our assessment? Any questions we can help you answer? Hearing your feedback–even when you disagree with us–is both interesting to us and helpful to other readers, so please share your thoughts below in the comments!
Hi
I’m from England and my wife and kids are Disney freaks. We have been to Disneyland Paris more times than I can count and have stay in nearly every one of the Disney hotels (Davy Crocketts Ranch being the exception).
I have always wanted to take them to America to WDW etc…
My wife is disabled and my boys are autistic and as such I am needed at home so cannot work anymore and live on benefits. Costing is therefore very important to us. We cannot save more than £6000 before having the benefits stopped and then reevaluated.
We always thought then thing stopping us was the price of the flight, then after a Sylvia gout arthritis an infection attack (I am now 50 and my wife is 52), I decided that if we left it much later then we’d never go. I also (while laid up) learnt about getting the cheaper flights hacks.
So decided to look at making our own packages. Which meant looking at the price brake downs. I was quiet frankly when I discovered that the coat of the tickets was more than the cost of a business flight from Great Britain. The cost of the Milton tickets in the uk (ok not Disney and apart from legoland not really themed, but cover not only the theme parks but every sealift centre the London eye, Tower of London the dungeons, madam Tussauds, Blackpool tower, Warwick castle, and more, annual price for our party (8 of us) is less than a 7 day ticket for one of us for the Disney parks AND we’d still have plenty of change, as such I can’t see us travelling over there at all, so we’ll never see that magic. I wonder if Disney are aware of the number of once in a lifetime tourists are thinking it’s just too much.
DL/CA may be cheaper than WDW 4 parks. Pterhaps you can save in your kids account for the trip, and it won;t be counted twoards you and your wife’s income/savings (or save in a Swiss Bank Account).
I know your occupation is to know all things Disney and to visit and test and observe and record, but with all the changes, crowds, expenses and the like, does there come a time in your life where the magic has worn off and it has become more of a chore than an exciting experience? I know this last trip and the crowds sucked the life out of me and am only going again this summer because as DVC it was already booked and paid for. I hoping by mid August the crowds will be under control and I plan to use my resorts (BC and Poly) to the utmost. Been going since I was 3 y.o. in 1971 and I long for the vintage years when it was way more relaxing and zen-like.
I came across this article and find it interesting. Certainly seems plausible given the quotes on earnings calls, including the one above re: because we can. It won’t last, but that won’t stop them from doing it in the meantime. And they know when it eventually drops off, they have provided themselves plenty of wiggle room that keep things profitable even when they have to offer more discounts.
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We have made many trips to Disney with my brother and his family over the years (we’re from Canada). He was there in January and absolutely hated it. Said he won’t go back. Hated Genie+, mobile ordering, ticket prices, being nickelled and dimed for everything. We have a trip booked for April and I’m almost dreading it. I think we will start branching out. Try some new places. Maybe Disney just isn’t for us anymore.
Mobile ordering was awesome back when it was mostly a secret and I could order a couple beers from Woody’s, then just walk up and grab them at the counter with zero wait. Now it sucks. No, it’s even worse than that…
I just recently went to Epcot, for the first time in many years. I also brought my best friend too, who had never been to Florida or any Disney property. We chose Epcot because the Arts festival was happening and we were hoping for artisans all over the World Showcase. What we did see was the same art form all over, nothing different. The same merchandise everywhere and a large portion blocked off.
We toyed with the idea of going back for a second day at MK, but the cost of the ticket prevented that. Instead we went to USOF and also purchased annual passes for not much more than 2 days worth of tickets at Disney. Unfortunately I do not see me returning to WDW anytime soon. This was a special treat as I just turned 50, my best friend’s first visit to Florida, I won my first pageant for my work in waterways preservation. So we had cancelled the trip 2 other times and finally made it staying in my timeshare exchange instead of onsite like we originally wanted to do. So now I have the AP for Universal, I’m allowed to cosplay there which I can’t at Disney, and the price for the year is $399 and includes my parking as well as discounts around the park.
WDW has priced itself out of the majority of the middle class and people such as myself who are on disability. I did a price comparison between the 2 parks and same style of hotel, tickets and Universal came in $1000 less than WDW.
I don’t mind paying for value, and I understand periodic ticket price increases. I love Disney SO much and am grateful for the memories. It was totally worth it to me to spend my money for a magical Disney vacation, and Disney has been our exclusive vacation destination for the past several years. What bothers me is the reduction in value. Reduction in value is what is driving me to explore other vacation destinations after September. What’s gone? So many entertainment options, like Citizens of Hollywood and the Grand Floridian Society Orchestra. That delightful surprise when you walk around the corner and there’s a charming entertainer. Loved those! Free magic bands with a resort stay, Magical Express, Fast Passes, Memory Maker with annual pass, and Extra Magic Hours. I don’t enjoy frantically trying to make ride reservations at 7 a.m on a park day. Being a slave to my phone is not magical to me. It seemed like the shameless ‘money grabs’ all started when Disney started charging resort guests for parking. I have two more trips booked this year, and after that we shall see. Most likely we will enjoy other vacation destinations and visit Disney much less frequently. I still truly love Disney, and I hope things get better.
We just returned from a family vacation @ WDW worth over $14,000 (at a ‘value’ Disney hotel). So disappointed that Disney has taken away almost all of the benefits, including housekeeping! They wouldn’t even make our beds, just refreshed the towels every other day. Genie+ required us to make a lightning lane reservation at exactly 7 AM. It was for the afternoon if you were lucky enough to get one. We then had to wait until we were off the ride to make the next LL reso, meaning we got two rides per day at best, the rest we had to stand in lines. WDW is back to the former days of standing in hours-long lines in 90-degree heat + humidity. Restaurant reservations made two months in advance, still required us to wait over 30 minutes after our reservation time. We spent from $250 – $500 per meal for most sit-down restaurants (4 adults, one toddler). After decades of Disney vacations, we won’t be returning. Instead, we’ll be going to all-inclusive resorts for a much better value and experience. Disney, you are breaking our hearts.
For $14000.00 I can camp for 1 year at campground or buy a nice car or put down on a house must be nice to be rich
A big change I’m noticing is how so many Disney World fans are openly questioning a visit, not only due to due financial concerns but other factors as well. It’s now a common thread on many Disney-related social media sites – people discussing alternative vacations options other than Disney World. Our last couple of visits consisted of navigating heavy crowds and nonexistent housekeeping. For the price of these two last trips we could have gone other places for half the cost. I am guessing many (myself included) are reaching a “tipping point” in regard to continuing their tradition of DW being their go-to vacation destination.
Everyone should cut Chapek some slack. Disney is struggling to get through the pandemic like everyone else. If you are a Disney addict like me without a lot of money Disney+ is $6 a month. You get the best show on tv “The Mandelorian”, great old classics, and new classics like Zootopia. I can’t afford the new Star Wars hotel but I am going to get my picture taken with Baby Yoda. $6 is cheap. I’ll judge Chapek next year.
People are complaining about the rising prices at Disney Parks and the value they get for their money has dropped. Fireworks were slow to return. Parades are just beginning to come back and it’s been almost 2 years since the shutdown. A lot of shows have still not returned. Not all the restaurants or hotels have reopened. The hours have been limited compared to pre-shutdown. The menus of a lot of restaurants are limited.
Agree with Julia
Just finished another day trip to Epcot with the grandkids. Afraid alot of the
luster is gone from the place. Disney’s charm as being head and shoulders
above other parks but that is clearly gone. The only thing left is the Florida
annual pass is still a good deal but we used to stay at the hotels and won’t anymore.
they have clearly cut their maintenance staff…no more people cleaning constantly and constant
broken down rides. I saw a list of the pay for park employees and it is a wonder they can
get anyone at all. at an average pay of $12/hour and the cost of gas just get a job at mcdonald’s.
the fast pass worked and the genie is a joke. I found this trip that the rowd was just average and for
the first 1/2 day on the low side but the wait times seem out of whack to the crowds. when the grandkids
get a bit older I imagine we will move on to Universal and Seaworld.
Time to vote with your wallet.
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To Whom it may CONCERN, Every few months we hear more and more of many things that we have enjoyed and
have been happy with, be taken away. It’s like taunting, they give you something for a short while, you like it and
they take it away. And the price hikes … YIKES!!! Families will have to take loans for a ONCE in a lifetime trip to
Disney, it will be a ONE and DONE for families in the future at the rate of
added costs and raised prices. It’s upsetting to me someone who has been enjoying many trips to Disney since the
70’s with my children and then with my grandchildren.
With eliminating perks and raising prices for so many things, DVC points, hotels, food, transportation, theme park
tickets, parking, genie+, magic bands…etc… families are just not going to be able to have the Disney experiences
I have and it’s just so VERY DISAPPOINTING.
I would like to share with you just a few of others who are also disappointed and have voiced their opinions on the
subject, I won’t overwhelm you with everyone’s comments. But I will share a few.
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Elaine Vogel
February 18, 2022
Ridiculous hotel rates, increased admission prices,
Genie+, Lightning Lane Add-ons, and let’s not forget food
and beverage costs. New attraction delays, rides
desperately in need of refurbishment, things constantly
being taken away. It is time… Take our vacation dollars
and spend elsewhere.
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Stanley pattillo
February 18, 2022
After 88 visit in the last 27 years in a row I couldn’t
agree more sorry mickey and minne found a better
friend Shamu here I come
Mary Anne Paoletti
February 18, 2022
I can’t take the greed. Chapek basically said we are raising
prices not out of need but because we can. I will not fight
the crowds. Disney is a prime example of a company that
took advantage of the Covid situation for a reset
eliminating every stay at a Disney resort perk and charging
more for less. Hoping for a more normal 2023 but
definitely will not be an annual or even every couple of
years event as it was pre-covid. Only want to go for the
grandkids.
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Tom, Just an FYI. Every now and then after reading your blog of informing us of the disappointing takeaways and higher prices at Disney. I send a message (as above) to member relations to vent, I do end up getting a call in return, I’m sure to passiffy me, telling me my opinion matters and will be heard by higher ups and to hang in there the magic will return. Which is so very doubtful. But I send them anyway, it makes me feel good in hopes that by a slim chance someone someday may hear read my messages.
Huh. I thought at this point APs would definitely be back with higher prices. I thought for sure they would be listed at the latest with the February price increase.
Well…it’s unnerving they didn’t do that. I hope we aren’t entering a time when APs are only sold for a short window and if you miss it then it’s over.
That is exactly what they are doing. No new AP, only renewals for loyal AP. They prefer regular ticket customers.
Ridiculous hotel rates, increased admission prices, Genie+, Lightning Lane Add-ons, and let’s not forget food and beverage costs. New attraction delays, rides desperately in need of refurbishment, things constantly being taken away. It is time… Take our vacation dollars and spend elsewhere.
After 88 visit in the last 27 years in a row I couldn’t agree more sorry mickey and minne found a better friend Shamu here I come
I can’t take the greed. Chapek basically said we are raising prices not out of need but because we can. I will not fight the crowds. Disney is a prime example of a company that took advantage of the Covid situation for a reset eliminating every stay at a Disney resort perk and charging more for less. Hoping for a more normal 2023 but definitely will not be an annual or even every couple of years event as it was pre-covid. Only want to go for the grandkids.
Skimpflation = pay more for less
Tom, I did not read anything about future AP’s, any information on them?
Bottom line. Disney is just not fun anymore, crowds, prices, lack of services. Time to move on, I will rent my DVC points out and call it a day.
I do not understand the thought process of these minimal increases. We all know the parks are overcrowded year round and inflation is running over 7%. Why are you keeping the prices flat to a 4% increase? You should be increasing the ticket prices above the current inflation rate. Come on Disney management you have a fiduciary responsibility to your shareholders. Last I checked you are a “for profit” company.
Eww.
Last year’s inflation figure was only 7%, we’re well past there now! But I do not own enough Disney stock to offset the price increases with dividends, and likely never will…
Disney has really disappointed us the last few years. We went 8 years in a row with our kids up until 2018. We didn’t mind paying a premium for the “Magic”, but it seems that magic is disappearing. I liked booking a DVC property (we did Bay Lake the last 3 trips) and being able to book fast passes in advance. I could pre-plan just a little bit and then we could just….HAVE FUN when we got there. Disney+ seems ridiculous. The crowds seem just crazy. We’ve had numerous Family go and said it’s a disaster. This past October we did Universal with the kids for 4 days. Stayed in a gorgeous 2 bedroom suite at Sapphire Falls. We didn’t have the skip the line pass or anything….just winged it and had an absolute blast. That trip was about HALF the cost of a Disney trip. My kids are not tiny anymore, so Universal worked for us. I don’t think we’ll be going back to Disney until they’ve sorted all of this out. It seems they’ve made it not fun. I don’t want to be scavenging for ride reservations on my phone call day and then paying extra out of desperation.
Simple economics 101. High demand, limited supply, high prices. It’s affecting every aspect of consumer purchases played on by the costs of raw materials, freight, wages, etc. This will not go away and for those of us who own DVC and annual passes, we need to dig deeper. Has Disney ever reduced prices directly or just through feel good discounts?
Pre WDW 50th sometimes they offered hotel/ticket/meal package discounts. Perhaps after WDW 50th they may bring back dining plan (but I feel the dining plan it what got so many guests used to eating so many sit down meals (especially character ones). They have always had price per day goes down, the more days you go to parks. We also like Disney Park Hopper Plus which almost doubles theme park days with waterpark(s) and mini golf (since Disney knows you will spend more based on number of days especially if you are on property).