Walt Disney World Cuts Ticket Prices For Kids This Summer

Taking kids on a summer vacation to Walt Disney World just got cheaper.

The Florida theme park announced this week it is offering half-price tickets for kids ages 3 to 9, plus other family-friendly discounts and entertainment this summer.

Here is what to know about the offerings.

Half-price kids tickets valid through Sept. 20

Half-price kids tickets are now available for purchase.

The 50% discount is valid on three-day tickets or longer and on visits from May 27 through Sept. 20, 2025.

Adult pricing for Disney World tickets begins at age 10. Guests under age 3 may enter for free.

Return of the free dining plan deal

Disney-goers can get a free dining plan with the purchase a non-discounted four-night, four-day (or longer) package that includes a room at select Disney Resort hotels, and a ticket with a Park Hopper option.

The offer is valid for visits on select dates from June 29 through Dec. 22, 2025.

Kid zone experiences at Magic Kingdom, Epcot

From May 27 through Sept. 1, new experiences will open in Magic Kingdom and Epcot designed specifically for kids.

Kid zones at Magic Kingdom in Storybook Circus and Tomorrowland will offer new activities and opportunities to interact with Disney characters.

At Epcot, Goofy will take over CommuniCore Hall, where kids can cool down and have fun in what Disney describes as the "ultimate game party and play space."

New shows and a nighttime parade

A new nighttime parade is coming to Magic Kingdom later this summer, featuring characters from "Peter Pan," "Frozen," "Encanto" and more.

The Disney Starlight parade is the first nighttime parade at Disney World in almost a decade, according to the company.

At Hollywood Studios, two new shows for kids will debut on May 27 -- "The Little Mermaid: A Musical Adventure" and "Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After."

Character visits at select Disney hotels

This summer, select resorts -- Disney's Art of Animation Resort, Disney's Pop Century Resort, Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort and Disney's Wilderness Lodge -- will feature character visits and new Disney-themed activities for families.

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Disney Just Announced A Huge New Perk For Hotel Guests

With Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, the EPCOT transformation, and several hotel renovations being completed in 2024, Disney World is going to feel refreshed and ready to rock in 2025. Packages and ticket bookings for next year are opening soon, but if you’re staying at a Disney World Resort, there’s going to be a BIG new perk.

Disney World has announced that in 2025, those staying at Disney Resorts (including DVC properties) will get a FREE park ticket to the water parks on their arrival day. You’ll be able to use this perk at either Blizzard Beach Water Park or Typhoon Lagoon Water Park and only on your check-in day.

As it currently stands, this benefit is only available for those with check-in dates from January 1st-December 31st, 2025. Usage of the benefit is subject to availability and all visitors hoping to get into the water parks with complimentary admission MUST be listed on the hotel reservation.

Disney also notes that both water parks have annual refurbishments, but they will continue to be staggered. The website says, “Guests should be able to enjoy at least one water park experience year-round.” Since the pandemic, the two water parks haven’t yet been open at the same time, with one closing as soon as the other opens.

This discount DOES apply to Disney Vacation Club hotel stays. Here is a list of the hotels that qualify for this discount:

Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort

Disney’s All-Star Music Resort

Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village

Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

Disney’s Beach Club Resort

Disney’s Beach Club Villas

Disney’s BoardWalk Inn

Disney’s BoardWalk Villas

Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

Disney’s Contemporary Resort

Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Disney’s Old Key West Resort

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows

Disney’s Pop Century Resort

Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter

Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside

Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

Disney’s Yacht Club Resort

Disney’s Riviera Resort

The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort

The Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort

The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

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