Disney’s properties in Orlando, Fla., and Anaheim, Calif., are rolling out seasonal prices for single-day tickets, hoping to spread out demand at the often jam-packed theme parks. ADVERTISING Disney’s properties in Orlando, Fla., and Anaheim, Calif., are rolling out seasonal
Disney’s properties in Orlando, Fla., and Anaheim, Calif., are rolling out seasonal prices for single-day tickets, hoping to spread out demand at the often jam-packed theme parks.
Most of the tickets are either staying the same price or increasing. The changes will allow visitors to look at a calendar eight to 11 months from now to see which days are considered “value,” “regular” or “peak.” People will pay more on “peak” days — when busier times are forecast.
The parks have grappled with how to manage throngs of crowds, especially because of the popularity of franchises such as “Frozen” and “Star Wars.” At times during holidays and spring break, Disney has had to stop selling tickets because so many people are in the parks.
“The demand for our theme parks continues to grow, particularly during peak periods,” said Jacquee Wahler, spokeswoman at Walt Disney Parks &Resorts.
“Value” days for the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in Orlando will cost $105 — the same as a current one-day ticket price. “Regular” days will be $5 more and “peak” days will be $124.
In California at Disneyland, the “value” ticket is going down $4 to $95. The “regular” ticket price will be $105 and the “peak” will be $119.
