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Lower priced tickets can help build loyal visitors while premium add-ons drive more spending at the parks.
Disney’s latest round of price hikes targets premium add-ons while keeping lower-tier tickets stable, part of Disney’s bet that budget-conscious first-timers will become bigger spenders down the line.
At a Goldman Sachs conference last month, Chief Financial Officer Hugh Johnston said pricing is something the company is “acutely sensitive to,” especially since it wants to build an on-ramp for young families who will continue to visit as their wealth builds.
The highest-priced one-day Disneyland tickets have increased nearly 90% over the past decade from $119 to $224, according to analysis from Disney news site Mickey Visit. But Disney is also pushing more affordable options. Disneyland’s lowest-tier prices have remained stable at $104 since 2019, and parks have rolled out various discount programs including tickets targeting local residents and evening-only guests.
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