Disney Drops Magic Kingdom Premier Lightning Lane to $299 for Two August Dates

The price cut applies to Mickey’s Not‑So‑Scary Halloween Party nights, signaling how date‑based fares are being used to respond to softer late‑August demand.

Overview

Multiple outlets reported Tuesday that Magic Kingdom’s one‑day Lightning Lane Premier Pass will be offered at $299 for August 23 and August 25, 2026.
The $299 price is a new all‑time low for Magic Kingdom and undercuts the prior floor of $329 set in October 2024.
Both reduced‑price dates fall on Mickey’s Not‑So‑Scary Halloween Party nights when Magic Kingdom closes to regular day guests at 6:00 p.m., shortening the day for non‑party visitors.
Other Walt Disney World parks are showing similar lows with Hollywood Studios at $249, EPCOT at $149, and Animal Kingdom at $119 on select dates.
Reporters link the cuts to historically light late‑August crowds and The Walt Disney Company’s continued focus on paid add‑ons after earnings showed lower attendance but higher revenue, which could reduce the immediate need for buyers to purchase skip‑the‑line access on those dates.