News Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Ticket Price Increases

[Parteecia]

Fixing them would require money. Would you be willing to pay more to get in if everything worked?

The parks used to be in far better shape at a lower relative ticket price when adjusted for inflation. It's kind of what they were known for.

They could do it if they wanted to. They don't want to.

ETA You make it sound like a hostage situation. "Pay more or the audio-animatron dies!"

 

[PiratesMansion]

If anyone is looking for multiday tickets, you can still find the old ticket prices, for now, at the authorized ticket sellers.

I probably shouldn't be enabling them, but what can I say? I want to see the new shows and go on the new ride. I'm in deep.

And I saved over $100 over what Disney's website is currently advertising.

 

[mightynine]

So whatever it is you’re trying to argue, it won’t work.

Some things never change!

 

[Californian Elitist]

Some things never change!

It’s amazing what excuses people will continuously come up with for Disney. It just doesn’t stop and it’s pretty pathetic.

 

[DLR92]

I’m amazed how much OLC charges in contrast to Disney.

Personably I always felt Disney over inflates their retail value.

 

[Consumer]

Disneyland really just isn’t worth the cost. I could visit Manhattan this weekend and spend less than a trip to Disneyland. It’s ridiculous. There’s so many better things to do and see in life that are more cost effective. Go to the Getty Villa and Getty Center, go to Balboa Park, go to the Huntington Library, go to Sequoia, go to Yosemite, go to the Grand Canyon. All of these are more affordable and are a better use of your money than taking your family to Disneyland.

 

[el_super]

I would have an easier time justifying it.

They’re upping prices and things are still broken. So whatever it is you’re trying to argue, it won’t work.

Nothing really to be argued. They are offering a product people want at a price that people want, and in that regard they are absolutely justified to raise prices. They've been rewarded for those price increases every single time they have done them. Since the prices tend to only go up, remember that this is the cheapest it will be for years to come.

On the bigger scale though, I think the park has been underpriced for a long time. I also think that certain cutbacks that have happened, literally over the course of 20 to 30 years now have mostly been facilitated because the audience has demanded cheaper and cheaper prices for admission. If the audience values money over everything else, they will pay any price for admission and accept any level of quality *just to be there*. I'd like to think that things are going to change over the next few years, as Disney is signaling that they want to elevate their product offerings, but if they don't change, it will be because the audience demanded it.

 

[Californian Elitist]

Nothing really to be argued. They are offering a product people want at a price that people want, and in that regard they are absolutely justified to raise prices. They've been rewarded for those price increases every single time they have done them. Since the prices tend to only go up, remember that this is the cheapest it will be for years to come.

On the bigger scale though, I think the park has been underpriced for a long time. I also think that certain cutbacks that have happened, literally over the course of 20 to 30 years now have mostly been facilitated because the audience has demanded cheaper and cheaper prices for admission. If the audience values money over everything else, they will pay any price for admission and accept any level of quality *just to be there*. I'd like to think that things are going to change over the next few years, as Disney is signaling that they want to elevate their product offerings, but if they don't change, it will be because the audience demanded it.

…

K.

 

[el_super]

Disneyland really just isn’t worth the cost. I could visit Manhattan this weekend and spend less than a trip to Disneyland. It’s ridiculous. There’s so many better things to do and see in life that are more cost effective.

This kind of ignores why a lot of people go to Disneyland. They aren't going because they want to try something new or get their money's worth out of attractions. They go because it is easy. They go because it's a safe space that represents comfort and contentment. Going to the airport, booking hotels and transportation, walking/driving around a foreign city... it can be fun but it's also stressful. Sometimes people just want that escape.

The average person on the street doesn't make a determination to go based on which rides effects are broken, which atmosphere entertainment is still out and/or restaurants have mobile order.

 

[Phroobar]

The only season pass I have is to Knotts. The reason I go is to have dinner, watch a live band and work on my photography skills. I rarely ride anything since I've done that many times before. I would have a Disneyland pass if they had a meal plan, live adult bands and no reservations. Right now they make it such a pain to go that it isn't worth doing and I don't even ride anything. I've done every ride there countless times.

 

[Californian Elitist]

This kind of ignores why a lot of people go to Disneyland. They aren't going because they want to try something new or get their money's worth out of attractions. They go because it is easy. They go because it's a safe space that represents comfort and contentment. Going to the airport, booking hotels and transportation, walking/driving around a foreign city... it can be fun but it's also stressful. Sometimes people just want that escape.

The average person on the street doesn't make a determination to go based on which rides effects are broken, which atmosphere entertainment is still out and/or restaurants have mobile order.

Why did you exclude the places @Consumer mentioned in their post that could very well be escapes for people? Escapism is subjective.

 

[Californian Elitist]

Many people go to Disneyland out of habit and unhealthy addiction. They refuse to expand their horizons, for whatever reason(s).

 

[el_super]

Why did you exclude the places @Consumer mentioned in their post that could very well be escapes for people? Escapism is subjective.

It is subjective, but that's why people still like going to Disneyland and why they will continue to pay the prices they do.

I actually did want to go to the Huntington not too long ago and found out you have to have reservations to go, and never bothered to schedule any.

Many people go to Disneyland out of habit and unhealthy addiction. They refuse to expand their horizons, for whatever reason(s).

This is where I tend to take issue with these posts. Just because someone likes going to Disneyland, and doesn't prioritize the value the same way you do, doesn't mean they are unhealthy or living some sheltered life. People can have professional jobs, travel the world, and still want to spend a weekend day at Disneyland. Nothing unhealthy about it.

 

[Californian Elitist]

It is subjective, but that's why people still like going to Disneyland and why they will continue to pay the prices they do.

I actually did want to go to the Huntington not too long ago and found out you have to have reservations to go, and never bothered to schedule any.



This is where I tend to take issue with these posts. Just because someone likes going to Disneyland, and doesn't prioritize the value the same way you do, doesn't mean they are unhealthy or living some sheltered life. People can have professional jobs, travel the world, and still want to spend a weekend day at Disneyland. Nothing unhealthy about it.

I’m not talking about people who spend a weekend at Disneyland. I’m talking about the people who go multiple times a week, every single week, and display strange behavior at the parks and freak out when they, for whatever reason, can’t go to the parks.

I used to work at DL and ran into such people many times. Once again, very unhealthy obsession.

But go ahead and keep justifying. That’s what you do, every time.

 

[Consumer]

This kind of ignores why a lot of people go to Disneyland. They aren't going because they want to try something new or get their money's worth out of attractions. They go because it is easy. They go because it's a safe space that represents comfort and contentment. Going to the airport, booking hotels and transportation, walking/driving around a foreign city... it can be fun but it's also stressful. Sometimes people just want that escape.

The average person on the street doesn't make a determination to go based on which rides effects are broken, which atmosphere entertainment is still out and/or restaurants have mobile order.

I was unaware that 100% of Disneyland guests are Anaheim residents. Not a single Disneyland guest flew there or is staying at any of the hotels on or off property? Even just looking at locals, a family of 4 will need to spend over $500 on tickets and food, and that's on a Tier 0 day. Over $800 on a max priced day. Not to mention the additional costs of Genie+, gas to drive to the Resort, parking, or souvenirs.

You say it's less stressful to go to Disneyland, but do you really think nobody at the parks is stressed when there? Have you never seen a father lose his temper or a mother trying to corral her kids? Disneyland is not some truly magical place where problems disappear, despite what the PR team peddles. A day trip down to La Jolla Beach is significantly cheaper and certainly more relaxing.

I actually did want to go to the Huntington not too long ago and found out you have to have reservations to go, and never bothered to schedule any.

Weird response given that Disneyland requires reservation.

 

[el_super]

I used to work at DL and ran into such people many times. Once again, very unhealthy obsession.

For some, probably a very small some, yes. But these aren't the people justifying the price increases are they? There are literally millions of people going to Disneyland each year. Despite all the complaints, there are people here on this board who continue to go once a month or more.

What percentage of Disneyland guests do you really think are mentally ill?

But go ahead and keep justifying. That’s what you do, every time.

What exactly am I justifying here? That people will keep going to the parks, and that the price increases will not stop that? That's just reality there.

 

[el_super]

I was unaware that 100% of Disneyland guests are Anaheim residents. Not a single Disneyland guest flew there or is staying at any of the hotels on or off property? Even just looking at locals, a family of 4 will need to spend over $500 on tickets and food, and that's on a Tier 0 day. Over $800 on a max priced day. Not to mention the additional costs of Genie+, gas to drive to the Resort, parking, or souvenirs.

Yes it's true, some of them are tourists, but isn't it pretty established that the majority of DL guests are locals?

You say it's less stressful to go to Disneyland, but do you really think nobody at the parks is stressed when there? Have you never seen a father lose his temper or a mother trying to corral her kids? Disneyland is not some truly magical place where problems disappear, despite what the PR team peddles. A day trip down to La Jolla Beach is significantly cheaper and certainly more relaxing.

For some people. Not for everyone though.

Weird response given that Disneyland requires reservation.

Not really. Everything is still a value proposition and for some people the value of driving down to the beach and paying for parking, or going to a museum isn't worth it. Even under the best circumstances.

 

[Rich T]

Not really. When I think about it, I would rather have less people in the park than a working boulder on Indy. Individual effects are a rather insignificant part of the overall experience. That's why people keep going year after year.

And Walmart is a successful retail chain. If you want a Walmart Disneyland charging top prices, full of non-functioning effects and half-baked (if that) experiences, we’ll… enjoy.

 

[el_super]

And Walmart is a successful retail chain. If you want a Walmart Disneyland charging top prices, full of non-functioning effects and half-baked (if that) experiences, we’ll… enjoy.

Yeah... I would agree but I generally think the prices are still at Walmart prices. I would be Ok with Disneyland charging a premium price for a premium experience.

 

[Vegas Disney Fan]

Disneyland really just isn’t worth the cost. I could visit Manhattan this weekend and spend less than a trip to Disneyland. It’s ridiculous. There’s so many better things to do and see in life that are more cost effective. Go to the Getty Villa and Getty Center, go to Balboa Park, go to the Huntington Library, go to Sequoia, go to Yosemite, go to the Grand Canyon. All of these are more affordable and are a better use of your money than taking your family to Disneyland.

We said the same thing last night while talking about the price increase, we can still afford it but we can’t justify it anymore when there’s so many other options for the same price.

Our monthly trips will now be a trip or two a year, as much as I despise Chapek he’s managed to do exactly what he wanted to do, turn repeat visitors into yearly visitors that will spend less overall but spend more per trip. We’ll probably spend $10k less at Disney this year but if we’re replaced by others who will spend $15k Disney wins.

Sad to see our Disney era end but excited for the beginning of new adventures.