Disney Parks Slash Prices for High School Students, College Students, and More, Effective January 4
One Disney resort is set to offer discounted entry to students of various ages from early January.Much has been made of Disney’s soaring ticket prices in recent years. In October, Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort announced yet another price increase. The most expensive one-day, one-park ticket now costs $229 in Florida, while several tiers of tickets increased by $5 in California.
Annual passes have also increased in price, with the highest tier at Disney World (the Disney Incredi-Pass, which has zero blockout dates) jumping from $1,629 to $1,749. Even the lowest tier, the Disney Pixie Dust Pass, jumped by $10.
But as any Disney fan will tell you, arguably the only thing more frustrating than paying more for an annual pass is not being able to buy one at all. That’s the case at Tokyo Disney Resort, where annual passes have disappeared since the onset of COVID-19, meaning repeat visitors now need to purchase multiple tickets.
The good news, however, is that the resort will soon offer discounted entry to students of various ages.
Student Tickets Announced for Disney Resort
From January 4, 2027, Tokyo Disney Resort will offer discounted admission to both Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea through its limited-time Campus Day Passport. Available until March 19, the promotion is open to middle school, high school, university, graduate, junior college, and technical school students.
Eligible students can save 1,000 yen ($6.30) on adult tickets or 800 yen ($5) on junior tickets, with prices varying depending on the date of their visit. The discount is also available to international students attending eligible institutions outside Japan, although guests must bring valid student identification.
Tickets went on sale November 4, 2026, through the Tokyo Disney Resort website and app, as well as selected convenience stores. Each passport grants admission to one park for a full day, meaning students must choose between Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea rather than visiting both.
There is no age limit for the Campus Day Passport, provided guests are enrolled at an eligible educational institution, including middle schools, high schools, universities, graduate schools, junior colleges, and technical schools. Students studying outside Japan are also eligible for the discounted tickets.
This isn’t the first time Tokyo Disney Resort has offered discounted student admission. College Passports were available from January 21 to March 14, 2025, and January 13 to March 13, 2026. Another promotion ran from September 1 to 30, 2026, offering eligible college students discounts of 1,500 to 1,900 yen ($9.50 to $12).
During this period, Tokyo DisneySea will celebrate the final stretch of its 25th anniversary with Sparkling Jubilee Celebration Finale, beginning January 13. Guests can also enjoy Disney Story Beyond, which explores the park’s stories in greater depth, and Tower of Terror: Level 13, a more intense version of the popular attraction.
Over at Tokyo Disneyland, Minnie’s Funderland – the last-ever installment of Tokyo’s Disney Pal-Palooza event series – will run from January 13, while both parks will host special New Year’s celebrations from January 1 to 11. However, students taking advantage of the discounted tickets will miss the official opening of the new Wreck-It Ralph attraction, Sugar Rush: Sweet Rescue, scheduled for April 15, 2027.
Tickets at Tokyo Disney Resort are famously cheaper than those in the U.S., ranging from 8,900 yen ($56.20) to 12,400 yen ($78.25). International guests have also praised the level of cleanliness and detailed maintenance across both parks, although they also note that they often feel more crowded (something we’ve experienced for ourselves over the years, with cast members often cutting off the standby lines for popular attractions early on particularly busy days).
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