Disney Parks Are Getting Pricier
Style Magazine Newswire | 2/13/2017, 1:45 p.m.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- "The Happiest Place on Earth" is getting a bit pricier.
Starting Sunday, tickets into any of Disney's U.S. parks will be more expensive, the company confirmed Saturday.
Single-day tickets to the Magic Kingdom will set you back $107, $115 or $124 -- depending on the season -- up from $105, $110 or $124. Disney implemented a three tiered pricing system last year in order to control overcrowding during the parks' busiest times.
For Disneyland in Anaheim, California, single-day tickets will run $97, $110 or $124, which is up from $95, $105 or $119.
The Deluxe annual pass for the California Disneyland will also experience a price bump. It's going from $599 to $619. The price of the Premier, Signature Plus and Signature annual passes will stay the same.
Annual passes for Walt Disney World in Florida are also getting a price hike. The Platinum Pass will now be $779, marking a $30 increase. The Platinum Plus pass -- which grants pass holders access to Disney World's water parks in addition to its four theme parks -- will be $869, up $40.
The Premier Passport, which gets pass holders into Disney World and Disneyland all year, will stay the same price at $1,439.
Premium parking is also getting a price hike. Getting into the lot nearest to the park will now cost $40, up from $35, at Walt Disney World.
Disney said in an emailed statement that it changes prices in order to "better manage demand" and "is reflective of the distinctly Disney offerings at all of our parks."
"If you compare our pricing to other forms of family entertainment - from football games to golf events to ski passes, major concerts - we offer a great value for the money. Guests can enjoy a full day of entertainment (up to 16 hours) when at Disney Parks," a company spokesperson said.
A spokesperson added that guests can save $20 on three- to ten-day passes for Walt Disney World by ordering them online or by phone before getting to the gates.
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