With rising theme park ticket prices, increasingly expensive nightly hotel rates, plus the addition of pricey add-ons like Genie+, Disney Parks have been criticized by many as becoming too expensive for the average consumer.

Though Disney has introduced plenty of deals and discounts over the past few weeks to lure guests into a summer visit, it looks like the resort is also quietly raising prices in some key areas, including upcharges, dining, Genie+ and more. If you're planning on heading to Walt Disney World in the near future, here are some of the new upcharges you should know about when planning your budget: 

1. The Magic Kingdom Ferrytale Fireworks Cruise returns from refurbishment at a much higher price point

The Ferrytale Fireworks Dessert Cruise closed for refurbishment earlier this year on March 30, and while it wasn't able to reopen for the return of Happily Ever After, Disney has announced that this upcharge experience will resume sailings once more starting July 12. However, those who want to see Happily Ever After from this unique vantage point will, unfortunately, have to pay a lot more, as Disney has raised the price of this experience substantially. The new pricing is $130 for adults and $100 for ages 3 - 9, way up from the previous $99 and $69 price point.

According to Disney's website, the experience during this returning dessert party will be essentially the same as it was before the refurbishment. The event begins 75 minutes prior to the start of Happily Ever After fireworks, and lasts for 90 minutes. Before the fireworks start guests can dine on small plates, including an international selection of cheeses, and kids can partake in a scavenger hunt aboard the boat. While viewing fireworks, guests can dine on cupcakes, pies, tarts, mousse, and more. Specialty drinks—with or without alcohol—are also available. Reservations are available now for this returning experience at the Magic Kingdom and can be made here. 

2. Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party ticket prices are up on several nights from last year

It may be the beginning of July, but guests can book their tickets for the 2023 edition of Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party beginning in just a few days on July 6. This year's event runs select nights from November 9 - December 22 and ticket prices range from $159-$199 per person, which is an increase of $10 for the cheapest ticket compared to 2022, with many nights seeing larger increases from last year. Disney Vacation Club Members and Annual Passholders will still get a $10 discount on select party nights, but will still end up paying more than they did last year for tickets to this popular upcharge event. 

Though the general on-sale for tickets to Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party happens later this week, guests of select Walt Disney World Resort hotels can learn more about this year's event and book tickets now on the Walt Disney World website.