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Is Disney Too Expensive Now? Real 2026 Price Breakdown

Is Disney too expensive for the average family now?

Or is the internet exaggerating again?

This week, John, Dayna, and Shawn break down real vacation pricing for summer 2026 and compare:

Disney value, moderate, and deluxe resort costs

Universal Orlando pricing (including Epic Universe)

Dining plans and hidden expenses

Where you actually get the most value

Whether the “Disney is unaffordable” narrative is true

We priced out full family vacations with tickets, hotels, and promotions to see what a middle-class trip really costs — and the results may surprise you.

Plus:

The new Disney CEO…

The skinny

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