Disneyland ticket prices have increased more than 5,000% since 1955 opening, study finds | Orange County Register
Disneyland ticket prices have skyrocketed more than 5,000% since the Anaheim theme park opened in 1955, according to a new study.
A study from the United Kingdom-based Play Like Mum mommy blog looked at the rising costs of admission tickets over the past six decades at Disney theme parks around the world.
Disneyland admission cost $2.50 in 1955 compared to a $129 “regular” park ticket today, an increase of 5,060%, according to the study. Disneyland admission today costs more than 50 times as much as it did on opening day, the study found.
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Disneyland officials said the experience from 64 years ago cannot be compared to today’s resort that includes two theme parks, three hotels and an outdoor shopping mall.“Our pricing reflects a full-day of family entertainment with world-class attractions and experiences,” Disneyland officials said in a prepared statement. “Over time, our pricing model has evolved, providing guests with a variety of ticket offerings to meet their needs, while helping us to spread visitation, better manage demand and deliver a great experience, like our new 14-acre Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.”
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