Disney Raises Ticket Prices on Both Coasts

[DVCNews]

Effective Sunday, February 11, 2018, both Disneyland and Walt Disney World raised prices on most single and multi-day theme park passes.



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[denlo]

I was very interested to see what dates for a single ticket would be labeled as value, regular or peak season. It appears that Saturdays are always peak season. I was really surprised to see that the first two weeks, excluding Saturdays, are considered Regular season. I thought it would be value season.

I have to admit that I was dumbfounded at the price of Annual Passes at Disneyland. When you compare the WDW Platinum Plus price of $829 to the new rate for Disneyland's Signature Plus $1149 less the $20 DVC discount = $1129, thats a $300 difference.

[kazrak]

I have to admit that I was dumbfounded at the price of Annual Passes at Disneyland. When you compare the WDW Platinum Plus price of $829 to the new rate for Disneyland's Signature Plus $1149 less the $20 DVC discount = $1129, thats a $300 difference.

There are a lot more locals near Anaheim than Orlando, and Disneyland isn't as much of a destination as WDW. Disneyland generally has a much higher percentage of locals visiting than WDW does.

So, they're trying to convince the "regulars" not to come on the extremely busy days, leaving it for the tourists.

[KNWVIKING 2.0]

Wonder if I could convince my boss to give me pay raises based on Disney's rate of inflation.

[JaxFLBear]

I was very interested to see what dates for a single ticket would be labeled as value, regular or peak season. It appears that Saturdays are always peak season. I was really surprised to see that the first two weeks, excluding Saturdays, are considered Regular season. I thought it would be value season.

Not all Saturdays are in peak season.

http://disneyticketcalendar.com/

[Bolebrothers]

Wonder if I could convince my boss to give me pay raises based on Disney's rate of inflation.

Ooh what a grand idea... I might just do that .

[Fred M]

There are a lot more locals near Anaheim than Orlando, and Disneyland isn't as much of a destination as WDW. Disneyland generally has a much higher percentage of locals visiting than WDW does.

So, they're trying to convince the "regulars" not to come on the extremely busy days, leaving it for the tourists.

Totally agree. I was in Orange County (CA) from 2000 to 2005 before relocating to Sacramento. I got my first annual pass in 2001 and for the 365-day pass, if I remember correctly, it was $349, and that included free parking at Mickey and Friends. Adjusted for inflation, that’s $486 in today’s dollars. I went all the time. Saturdays with friends in town, a Wednesday evening after work to buy a Christmas gift or check out the decorations, etc..

[Fred M]

I know there are quite a few people upset about the increased prices, but I think going to a Disney property more than once every 5 years or so is a creation of the last 15-20 years, at least for the West Coast. Although I was born in, and have never lived outside of, California, as a kid we lived about a 6 hour drive from Anaheim. Going to Disneyland was a rare treat. I went when I was 7, again when I was 16, and then for Grad Night when I was 18. And I think the ticket prices reflected that level of use.

I’m turning 48 this year and if we don’t go to a Disney park once every 12-18 months, it seems off. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t want to pay more. Even with our DVC discount of the 7-day pass for the price of a 5-day we got in December, our upcoming WDW trip cost a pretty penny just for park tickets. And the more people pay, the better experience people want. I think Disney is looking for that sweet spot where people still come to the parks, just not as much.

[bakerworld]

Here's hoping the DVC discount keeps 'up' with the ticket prices