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Spring break is one of the most popular times of year to visit Disney World. The weather is usually mild, and many kids across the country are off school, making it extra convenient.

A visit to the “happiest place on Earth” will soon be more expensive. Walt Disney World recently released ticket availability through Oct. 31, 2025, and the lowest price for a single park, one-day visit, has increased from $109 to $119. (Disney hasn't raised prices at its flagship resort in Orlando, Florida, since December 2022, reported USA Today.) According to Disney’s ticket price calendar, the last day visitors can visit a park for the $109 rate is Sept. 26, 2024. Travel + Leisure spotted some of the highest one-day tickets for the Magic Kingdom at $184 for a visit to 2025 on the Disney calendar. For the «Park Hopper'' ticket, which provides access to multiple parks in one day, the cost is $247. 

Historically, Disney World ticket price increases have been fairly predictable. Whether we wanted it to or not, about once a year, Disney would announce an incremental price increase that typically went into effect soon after the announcement. However, Disney has not raised ticket prices since 2022, when it announced two increases in the same year.

Guests staying at a Disney Resorts Collection property at Walt Disney World Resort will have access to a new perk in 2025: complimentary waterpark admission on check-in day.

I grew up going to Disney almost every year, and now that I am a parent, I've passed that tradition on to my children.

Disney World started taking 2025 reservations on Tuesday and announced a ticket price hike for next year. But park-goers who stay at one of 31 on-site Disney hotels will get a very cool perk: complimentary waterpark admission on check-in day.

Disney World is making a splash in 2025 adding even more magic to those staying at one of its many on-site resorts.

Walt Disney World is making it even more appealing to book a vacation at the Orlando park in 2025.The entertainment giant just announced that Disney Resort hotel guests visiting next year can enjoy free admission to one of its popular water parks – Typhoon Lagoon or Blizzard Beach – on check-in day as part of a stay.The free day at the water parks, which feature lazy rivers, wave pools, and interactive play areas, will only be made available to guests staying at properties within the Disney Resorts Collection.“With this water park benefit, it’s easy to unwind on the day you arrive. Get ready to zip down thrilling water slides, relax on sandy beaches, float along a lazy river... and let your cares drift away,” states the Disney website announcement.Additional details about the new water park benefit will be made available by Disney later this year. Details will also be provided to guests who have booked a stay at a Disney Collection property in advance of arrival at the park.But Disney has confirmed that the water park benefit is exclusive to registered guests staying at a Disney Resort hotel with check-in dates between January 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025.  Additionally, all guests must be on the room reservation.And to be clear, the water park benefit is only available on the day of check-in at a resort property.Walt Disney World resort stays and theme park tickets for 2025 are available for purchase starting tomorrow (February 27, 2024).

Walt Disney World regularly offers discounts to help guests save money on their vacations, but it does not often give things away completely for free. However, for vacations in 2025, Disney is doing just that.

Long before a solid first quarter of earnings, the Walt Disney Company has become emboldened and has talked about a $60 billion expansion of its experiential offerings.

Although we love our Disney trips, my wife and I recently changed things up by heading to Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

If you're in the mood for a Disney vacation, it's natural for your first thought to go to one of the Disney theme parks, such as Disney World or Disneyland. But as someone who loves the Disney parks, I'm here to tell you that's not always the best Disney vacation. In fact, it's entirely possible that for some families — and some trips — the better Disney vacation is the one you'll find at sea on a Disney cruise.

What is likely the most anticipated attraction opening at Disney World in 2024, Tiana's Bayou Adventure, now has an opening date ... and it's sooner than originally announced!

I spent a night in a newly renovated park-view deluxe suite at The Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Disney World.

As an annual passholder and a journalist who covers theme parks, I spend a lot of time at Disney World.

When it comes to making magical memories at Disney World, my family of four has been there, done that, and got the T-shirt … and the collectible popcorn buckets.

As someone who lived in New York City for over 20 years, moving to Florida was a significant change.

When Disney World reopened in July 2020 after a brief closure during the pandemic, the Central Florida resort did so with a lengthy list of procedures intended to control and monitor crowds for health and safety purposes. Most were done away with long ago, like temperature checks at the front gate and six-foot distance markers in ride queues. But a few have stuck around since the park reopened...until now.

As a travel planner at Marvelous Mouse Travels, I try to stay at as many Disney resorts as possible so I can speak to their quality and amenities.

Sure, the concerts and comedy shows still bring in crowds. But I discovered that you can be within miles of downtown Branson and never enter the popular town. That’s because there is so much territory to cover, and so much to do in Southwest Missouri, that you won’t have time. It’s like being in Disney World, but the fun, the adventure, and the discovery emanate from the flora and fauna rather than roller coasters and concession stands.

Walt Disney World is ringing in the new year in a big way offering significant savings to Disney+ subscribers.