What a ticket costs in 2026
There is no single price for an Orlando theme park day. Disney and Universal both price by date, and Disney also by park. The numbers below are the starting prices the operators advertised in October 2026, before tax and fees. Your price for a specific day can be higher, so use them to compare, not to budget to the dollar.
This is an independent guide. It has no connection to the park operators and does not sell tickets. Buy from the operator or an authorized seller, and check the final price at checkout.
Orlando ticket prices side by side
One-day adult and child starting prices as advertised in 2026. A dash means no comparable starting price is published for that group.
| Park | Adult | Child | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disney theme parks | from $119 (ages 10+) | – | Ages 3 to 9 are children, under 3 free. Price depends on date and park. |
| Disney water parks | $74 | $68 (ages 3 to 9) | $64 and $58 with blackout days. Check tax on the ticket page. |
| Universal theme parks | – | – | Sold by date and as 3, 4 or 5 day tickets. Check the operator's ticket page. |
| SeaWorld Orlando | from $59.99 (ages 3+) | – | Dated ticket. Taxes, fees and parking extra. |
| Aquatica | from $51.99 | – | Under 3 free. Parking, taxes and fees extra. |
| Kennedy Space Center | $77 (ages 12+) | $67 (ages 3 to 11) | Two days cost $91 and $81. Choose the date before you add to cart. |
Our picks: tickets compared
Tickets for Disney World, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld, each with its own conditions.
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Universal Orlando tickets for 1 to 14 days
Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure with park-to-park access, including the Hogwarts Express. Epic Universe only with the All Parks or the 1-Day Park-to-Park PLUS 1-Day Epic option. The provider says it is not for residents of the UK, USA or Canada.
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Walt Disney World tickets, one park per day
One theme park per day for the number of days you choose, with shows, parades and fireworks where offered. Transport between the parks and selected hotels is included; parking, water parks and a second park on the same day are not.
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SeaWorld Orlando admission by option
Admission with rides and animal presentations, depending on the option. Day tickets are valid only on the date you pick, multi-park and dining options need the matching option, and parking is included only with Unlimited Visits.
Check availability →Orlando park tickets, tours and day trips
Park-day tours, Kennedy Space Center trips and other excursions from Orlando, with live prices and availability.
Walt Disney World tickets
Four theme parks, sold by day, with options to add parks and water parks.
Base ticket
A base ticket lets you enter one theme park per day. The advertised starting price is $119 for ages 10 and up, before tax. Children aged 3 to 9 have a lower category, and children under 3 do not need a ticket.
Park Hopper
A Park Hopper ticket lets you visit more than one theme park on the same day. Park Hopper Plus adds a set number of water park or sports visits. A plain Hopper does not include water parks. The time from which you may hop can change, so check the current rule when you buy.
Park reservations
Dated one-day and multi-day tickets do not need a separate park reservation. Other ticket types, such as annual passes, military or group tickets, can still require one. Check this at purchase.
Lightning Lane
Lightning Lane is a paid line-skipping option. Multi Pass lets you book up to 3 rides in advance. Single Pass covers up to 2 separate rides a day. Premier Pass gives one use of each available Lightning Lane in one park on one day, without picking time windows. Hotel guests can book up to 7 days ahead, other guests up to 3 days. Prices change by park, ride and date.
Walt Disney World →Universal Orlando tickets
For visits in 2026 Universal sells multi-day tickets for 3, 4 or 5 days. They can include Epic Universe, and some include it more than once. The old rule that Epic Universe counts only once on a multi-day ticket does not apply to these products, so read the product name.
A 3-day base ticket lets you visit one park per day. A Park-to-Park ticket lets you visit several parks on the same day, and you need it for the Hogwarts Express between Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure. Volcano Bay is an add-on option and not part of a standard theme park ticket. Universal prices vary by date and ticket type, so look up your own dates on the operator's site.
Universal Express is a separate paid option. Universal Express works once per participating ride, and Express Unlimited works repeatedly. You still need park admission. Guests of Loews Royal Pacific, Hard Rock and Loews Portofino Bay get Express Unlimited with their stay. It is valid at Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure, not at Epic Universe or Volcano Bay. See Universal Orlando and Epic Universe for details.
SeaWorld, Discovery Cove and Aquatica
Separate tickets, separate rules.
SeaWorld Orlando
The one-day ticket is advertised from $59.99 for ages 3 and up. It is tied to the day you choose. The offer terms apply to buyers in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada, so check which prices are open to you. Taxes, service fees and parking are extra.
SeaWorld Orlando →Discovery Cove
Discovery Cove sells Day Resort and Dolphin Swim packages. Meals, snacks, selected drinks, towels, lockers, snorkel gear and parking are part of the package. Visits to the sister parks depend on the package you pick. Prices change, so check the current rate before you plan.
Aquatica
Aquatica tickets are for a chosen date and start from $51.99. Children under 3 enter free. Parking, taxes and service fees are extra. Aquatica Quick Queue is offered separately on limited dates.
Water parks →Water parks and Kennedy Space Center
Smaller tickets that are easy to forget when you budget.
Disney water parks
The park pages show $74 for adults and $68 for children aged 3 to 9. A version with blackout days is $64 and $58. A seasonal pass is $89 plus tax and runs until 15 May 2027, with blackout days. Typhoon Lagoon currently shows a refurbishment, so a pass does not guarantee both parks are open.
Volcano Bay
Volcano Bay is planned to close for maintenance from 26 October 2026. Universal pages give two different latest reopening dates, 24 March and 1 April 2027. Check before you buy an add-on.
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
The one-day ticket is $77 for ages 12 and up and $67 for ages 3 to 11. Two days cost $91 and $81. Military prices exist but depend on eligibility. The standard bus tour is part of admission. Tax and service fees come on top.
Kennedy Space Center →Costs that are not in the ticket
Parking and queue passes add up over a week.
| Item | Disney | Universal | Others |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard car parking per day | $35 | $35 | Kennedy Space Center $15 |
| Preferred parking | $50, $55 or $60 | Prime $50 to $60 | Aquatica from $38 |
| Free parking | Standard parking for registered Disney hotel guests | After 6:00 pm, except Halloween Horror Nights evenings and 31 December, and not at Epic Universe | Disney Springs and the Disney water parks |
| Queue passes | Lightning Lane Multi, Single and Premier | Express and Express Unlimited | – |
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Orlando theme park tickets: frequently asked questions
How much is a Disney World ticket in 2026?
Disney advertises a standard theme park ticket from $119 for ages 10 and up, before tax. The price depends on the date and the park, and that figure is a starting price, not the price of every day. Children aged 3 to 9 pay a lower rate, and children under 3 do not need a ticket.
What is the difference between a base ticket and Park Hopper?
A base ticket allows one theme park per day. Park Hopper allows several parks on the same day. Park Hopper Plus also adds a set number of water park or sports visits. The plain Hopper does not include water parks.
Does Epic Universe cost extra?
It depends on the product. Universal's 2026 multi-day tickets for 3, 4 or 5 days can include Epic Universe, and the new products allow repeat visits. A base ticket for one park per day covers one park each day. Check the product name and the parks it lists.
Is parking included in the ticket?
No. Standard parking is $35 per day at Disney and Universal in 2026. Registered guests of Disney resort hotels park at the Disney theme parks at no extra charge. At Universal, parking is free after 6:00 pm with exceptions, and this does not apply at Epic Universe.
Do children need tickets?
The age rules differ. At Disney, children under 3 do not need a ticket and ages 3 to 9 are the child category. SeaWorld counts ages 3 and up. At Kennedy Space Center the child price covers ages 3 to 11. Do not assume the same limit applies everywhere.
Can I buy tickets on this website?
No. This is an independent guide with no connection to the park operators. It does not sell tickets. Buy from the operator or an authorized seller, and check the final price, taxes and fees before you pay.