- According to reports, Disneyland ticket prices will rise by 8% in 2021.
- Experts say Disney is being hit by inflation “just like any restaurant on the street.”
- Food and beverage prices at Disneyland have increased 12% over the past two years.
The daily price at Disneyland continues to rise as inflation continues to drive up theme park concession prices.
Increases in ticket, parking and Fast Pass prices are not uncommon at Disneyland in Anaheim, California. According to the Los Angeles Times, parking prices will rise by 20% in 2021, while ticket prices will rise by 8%.
Patrons now have to pay more for food in the park, and are reportedly even treated to smaller portions.
Over the past two years, food and beverage prices at Disneyland have increased 12%, according to the LA Times.
New Orleans Mint Julep at Mint Julep Bar
2020 Price: $4.99 Current Price: $5.49
angus beef burger
2020 Price: $14.49 Current Price: $15.49
Tatooine Sunset from Ronto Roasters (Arnold Palmer non-alcoholic drink with melon/blueberry flavor)
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2020 Price: $5.49 Current Price: $5.99
Theme park fan Hastin Zylstra expressed dissatisfaction with the price change after spending $12 on a sandwich with no side dish, The LA Times reported.
“I’ve definitely noticed that prices are going up, and that the ‘minimum price’ is getting higher and higher for some dishes,” Zylstra said.
Disney officials deny the reduction in portion sizes, but the company is not immune to the inflation felt at many theme parks in the industry.
According to the LA Times, after CFO Christine McCarthy’s 2021 earnings call referred to reducing portion sizes as a potential solution to inflation, park-goers are likely to be at both Disneyland and Disney World. claimed to have noticed the portion cut.
“We can adjust the supplier, we can substitute products, we can even cut portion sizes, which will probably suit some people’s waistlines. If you want, look up the price You can,” McCarthy said.
Disneyland patrons may bring snacks and non-alcoholic beverages into the parks as long as they follow the rules.
“In our industry, food prices are inevitably going up to adjust the cost of food and labor, but honestly, it’s not as easy as it seems on the street,” said Ken Whiting, food consultant and chairman of the theme park industry. It’s no different than any other restaurant in the world,” he said. of the International Association. of amusement parks and attractions, according to the LA Times.
Disney did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
