Ticket Price Increase [Merged Threads]

[DisneyAndRedSox]

In 2006 and 2007 the ticket prices went up on the first Sunday in August. Has anyone heard anything yet about any 2008 increase?

PolyGirl 40; UPDATED TO ADD: Ticket prices went up today, Sunday August 3rd. You can check the theme park tab shortly for the changes. This includes Annual Passes.

[scoot241]

Haven't heard anything, but with all the cutbacks they've been announcing, I wonder if they're not going to raise them. Probably just wishful thinking though.

[Daisy'sMom]

Hope not!

[Young@Heart]

I'd be surprised if they didn't go up. Everything is going up, and everything is getting 'cut back'.

[Mousemates]

Not sure, but August (and February sometimes) seem to be months when ticket hikes happen.

[chrisb26]

I really hope they wouldn't do this. But I dont think it would be the smartest thing if they did.

They are cutting back on so much that people love to do and then if they were to raise more prices would it really make people to want to keep going as much?

[tundramom]

hhhmmm.....not taking any chances. We went and got our parkhoppers today at the Disney store for Oct..

[Ed]

Big article in today's Orlando Sentinel about the area's tourism gurus being worried about the possible effects of the economy on local tourism, which, of course, is this area's lifeblood. I suspect WDW will consider long and hard before upping admission prices, although it really won't surprise me if they do.

Some time ago, we had a little extra $$$, so we bought several 10-day Park Hoppers with the no-expiration option. Since we did that, there have been three increases, so we're gradually recouping some of the cost. And so far, we haven't used even one day on them. Kinda like a "savings account"....

[Speedy1998]

Tough call, I am sure Disney is being hurt by fuel cost just like everyone else, but they are also worried about falling attendance.

My guess is that the ticket prices will go up, (if not now, before the end of the year), but that if attendance drops off, the hotel/package rates will go down.

[brad817]

How much have the prices gone up in previous years?

We're planning a long weekend in December, but I haven't booked anything yet.

[Flower]

I just received a newsletter indicating there is a strong rumor that ticket prices ARE going up August 3rd.

[tys_mommy]

I just received a newsletter indicating there is a strong rumor that ticket prices ARE going up August 3rd.

I got the same one.

[Crow]

I got the same one.

so did I
my AP expires in Sept...not really planning on renewing since I might take a WDW break for a bit. I will have a 1 day pass to save, as I had to get 1 for the free dining in Sept. guess I will have to put my Key to the World card somewhere safe when i get back, as the 1 day will be tied in to that.
Maybe all the cutbacks are instead of raising ticket prices.....naw.
Now an interesting study might be to guess what prices may be in future years. Which would affect my decision to return to WDW sometime in the future.

[shadowden]

...my guess is they will raise individual park admission prices, but offset it with reduced or no increases when bought at part of a package deal.

[TheRustyScupper]

1) Room rates have to be out by the 2nd week in August.
2) This is so DRC can start to sell 2009 packages.
. . . room rates
. . . dining plan rates
. . . dining rates for prepaid meals (CRT, etc)
. . . cirque prices
. . . ticket prices
3) Typically ticket increases are also made at that time.
4) However, there is precedent for ticket increase at other times.

[NJGIRL]

I just called my local Disney store and he said that he is pretty sure that they will go up on Sunday. He also said that they usually get about two days notice when this happens so he told me to call back on Friday and that he would know for sure by then.

[RedSoxFan]

I got a newsletter too that prices are going up on August 3rd.

[Dsnygirl]

Does this affect those of us who already booked a package, but may change the package when the specials come out in August?

We are going in December and have a package set, but are hoping for some good specials to drop the rates a bit.

If the new ticket prices go into effect before the specials are announced, could it change things for those of us who are already booked?

[Polynesian Dweller]

Does this affect those of us who already booked a package, but may change the package when the specials come out in August?

We are going in December and have a package set, but are hoping for some good specials to drop the rates a bit.

If the new ticket prices go into effect before the specials are announced, could it change things for those of us who are already booked?

It never affects a currently booked trip. Every year the prices go up after we've booked and we've never been charged extra.

However, it can affect specials. The specials will be based on the new pricing scheme. So the specials will be reductions on the new scheme so may or may not be a deal on your current package. But then, your current package is already a savings on the new prices so you are starting out ahead anyway.

[Tekneek]

Disney is under pressure to keep making bigger profits. Since they usually beat Wall Street expectations, it is now disappointing to some analysts if Disney doesn't beat those profit targets by increasing margins each time. I had hoped that Iger would be about long term vision and less about beancounting and pleasing Wall Street analysts. Ho hum. Same old thing happening at the Disney company, IMO.

I expect rates to increase. I also expect Disney to not admit it will have a negative effect on attendance, even if it clearly appears to.