As part of my predictions for the upcoming Disneyland Abu Dhabi resort announced back in May, I compared the price of tickets across the global Disney resorts and the difference in pricing was quite astounding. I’ve decided to deep dive into this and look at how much each entry to each Disney resort costs, in 2025.
Now, it’s important to note that the majority of Disney Parks employ a dynamic pricing model, meaning ticket prices can fluctuate based on the date of visit, number of days spent at the park, park hopper options, ticket type, add-ons and of course, any additional taxes.
For the purpose of this blog post, I’ve focused on the pricing of an adult, for a single park day ticket (dated) on Wednesday 17th September 2025. From what I could find, there are no specific events or reasons why park tickets on these days should incur any additional costs to standard days, though it’s worth noting that some parks often begin their Halloween celebrations in September, which can influence crowd levels and sometimes pricing.
Note: Shanghai Disneyland only allows you to book tickets 1-month in advance, so I have used the standard 1-day ticket price which appears to be consistent across the next few weeks. Given this coincides with the Chinese summer holidays, the data may be a little skewed.
Here’s the breakdown of park ticket costs, from most expensive to least expensive:
| Theme Park | USD | GBP | EUR |
| Magic Kingdom Park (Florida) | $144 | £107 | €123 |
| Disney’s Hollywood Studios (Florida) | $139 | £103 | €119 |
| EPCOT (Florida) | $129 | £96 | €110 |
| Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park (Florida) | $119 | £88 | €102 |
| Disney California Adventure Park | $104 | £77 | €89 |
| Disneyland Park (California) | $104 | £77 | €89 |
| Shanghai Disneyland | $100 | £74 | €86 |
| Hong Kong Disneyland | $85 | £63 | €73 |
| Disneyland Park (Paris) | $75 | £56 | €63 |
| Walt Disney Studios Park (Paris) | $75 | £56 | €64 |
| Tokyo DisneySea | $63 | £47 | €54 |
| Tokyo Disneyland | $63 | £47 | €54 |
Rather unsurprisingly, the US theme parks lead the way in being the most expensive Disney Parks across the world. Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom is the most expensive Disney park globally at $144 for a single-day ticket, with Hollywood Studios, EPCOT and Animal Kingdom just behind them. Given that Walt Disney World is the most visited vacation resort in the world, as well as being the biggest by size and the most expensive resort to run, it’s not a huge shock these ticket prices are incredibly expensive.
What is perhaps surprising about the American theme parks, is the vast difference in price compared to their global counterparts. The cheapest Disney Park tickets are found in Japan, at Tokyo’s Disneyland and DisneySea, which offer single day tickets at just $63 – more than half the cost of a ticket to three out of the four Florida parks.
Whilst I am yet to personally visit Tokyo Disney Resort (believe me, it’s on my bucket list!), I’ve heard nothing but good things about the theme park; brilliant shows, fantastic rides and amazing merchandise. The fact that the park tickets are the cheapest globally only compounds how much value for money it is.
Given the generally lower costs in Asia, the pricing isn’t too surprising. I was pleasantly surprised to see both of the Paris parks coming in at only $75 for a single day ticket, ranking it as the second cheapest Disney resort (on 17th September 2025).
Shanghai Disneyland ranked as the most expensive theme park outside of the United States. This did surprise me, particularly given how much cheaper Hong Kong and Tokyo compare, however I definitely think it’s worth taking Shanghai Disneyland’s pricing with a pinch of salt. As mentioned above, I wasn’t able to look at booking more than 1 month ahead, so I’ve had to use an average price over the next month. Given this coincides with the Chinese summer holidays, this data is probably a little skewed.
What this does emphasise, however, is how using set pricing for park tickets, allows for accurate planning and budgeting for upcoming trips. Tokyo is the only Disney resort that actually has a tiered pricing system for daily park tickets, published well in advance, offering more predictability (excluding special events which increase ticket prices). All of the other resorts use a dynamic pricing range, where ticket prices fluctuate depending on a number of factors. This does mean, and it’s extremely important to note, that the ranking of the park ticket prices can in fact vary day by day.
Below I’ve listed the range of prices for park tickets at the resorts, taken from my Disney Abu Dhabi predictions post back in May.
Disney Theme Parks – 1-Day Adult Ticket Pricing
| Theme Park | Local Price Range | USD Range | GBP Range | EUR Range |
| Walt Disney World (Florida) | $119–$199 | $119–$199 | £88–£157 | €102–€183 |
| Disneyland Resort (California) | $104–$179 | $104–$179 | £77–£141 | €89–€165 |
| Disneyland Paris | €63–€123 | $68–$134 | £54–£106 | €63–€123 |
| Tokyo Disneyland/DisneySea | ¥7,900–¥10,900 | $58–$80 | £46–£63 | €53–€74 |
| Shanghai Disneyland | ¥475–¥799 | $66–$110 | £52–£87 | €61–€101 |
| Hong Kong Disneyland | HK$639 – HK$939 | $82-$122 | £62-£88 | €73-€103 |
Ultimately, this deep dive into 2025 Disney Park ticket prices reveals a fascinating landscape of value and cost across the globe. While Disney ticket prices in 2025 can fluctuate significantly on a daily basis, my comparison offers a clear guide to where your money goes furthest. Be sure to always check the official park websites for the exact cost on your chosen dates.
Did any of these price differences surprise you? Which park do you think offers the best value for money? Let us know in the comments!
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