New Walt Disney World Annual Pass Price Increase Goes Into Effect

ORLANDO (CBSMiami) – Get ready to dig a little deeper to pay for those Walt Disney World annual passes.  Effective today, prices just increased.

The increase comes ahead of the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge in August.

Here's the breakdown of the new Annual Pass pricing for Florida residents for the upcoming year.

• Epcot After 4: $309 (up from $289)
• Silver Pass: $519 (up from $479)
• Gold Pass: $699 (up from $609)
• Platinum Pass:  $899 (up from $749)
• Platinum Plus Pass: $999 (up from $849)
• Theme Park Select: $439 (no price change)
• Weekday Select: $349 (up from $319)
• Water Parks: $139 (up from $130)
• Water Parks After 2: $89 (up from $79)
• The Disney Premier Passport, which grants guests access to both parks at Disneyland Resort and all parks at Walt Disney World Resort, is now priced at $2,099, up from $1,949.

For Disney Vacation Club members, annual pass prices have increased to the following:

• DVC Platinum Plus Pass: $999.00 (increase of $150)
• DVC Platinum Pass: $899.00 (increase of $150)
• DVC Gold Pass: $699.00 (increase of $90)

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