July is truly summer hitting its stride, which means a lot of people are about to go on vacation or are already happily lazing on a beach.
For some, summer means a trip to a Disney park, something many look forward to all year long. With kids out of school for the season, it's a no-brainer to plan a family trip to the resort at this time.
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Everyone has their favorite annual Disney events. Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party rank high on guests' lists when it comes to popularity.
Another favorite attraction is Epcot's annual events, which include the International Food & Wine Festival, the International Festival of the Arts, and the International Flower & Garden Festival.
The International Food & Wine Festival is an especially beloved events for foodies, who tend to flock there to try new sips and eats as well as capture them to show off on social media.
But if you're planning on heading out to this year when it kicks off on August 28, you may want to be aware of a few changes Disney is making to the popular event.
Disney World makes a quiet change
A few events at the Food & Wine Festival this year will cost a bit more than they did the year prior, per new reporting from Disney blog AllEars.
The first event is Remy's Hide & Squeak Scavenger Hunt, which challenges participants to find statuettes of “Ratatouille” star Remy all around the park.
To participate, you'll need to purchase a scavenger hunt map and stickers at specific park shops like Disney Traders, Creations Shop, or festival markets. It can be returned to those same locations at the end of the day for a special prize, even if participants can't find all of Remy's hiding spots.
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Joining the event used to cost $9.99, but this year it gets a $2 increase, going up to $11.99.
It's not the only event to get a price hike at the festival this year. Pluto's Pumpkin Pursuit, which is also a scavenger hunt and works exactly like Remy's Hide & Squeak, is getting the same increase in price, so you can expect to pay $11.99 when it kicks off on September 2 this year.
Disney prices are going up
The Food & Wine Festival scavenger hunts are not the only thing that will see a price hike.
Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party ticket prices have typically ranged between $119-$199 depending on the date you chose to go.
But this year, that range has increased, going from $119-$229. The increase is mostly on the more in-demand dates.
While pricing ranges for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party have not been released yet, it would not be a surprise if the ranges on these tickets also increase this year.
Earlier this year, some noticed that Disney World ticket prices for 2026 had gone up by $10. Booking in 2025 involves a range of $139-$189 per ticket, but that range goes up to $139-$199 starting in January 2026.
Epcot, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios tickets will also increase in price. Epcot and Animal Kingdom's price range also goes up by $10, while Hollywood Studios gets the biggest hike with a $15 increase.
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