Ticket price increase tomorrow 2/12/17

[VWL Mom]

It's being reported on several sites that prices will be going up tomorrow.
dates will vary.
From the Orlando Sentinel (http://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/attractions/the-daily-disney/os-bz-disney-world-ticket-prices-increase-20170210-story.html) I've highlighted the changes.

Prices for tickets and annual passes at Walt Disney World will increase Sunday, while the resort will also make changes in policies regarding online purchases and expiration dates.

Disney last year introduced seasonal one-day ticket pricing, with three tiers based on time of year. For most Disney theme parks, mid-tier tickets will cost $107, up from $102. Peak season tickets – generally for spring break, summer and Christmas break - will cost $119, up from $114.

A one-day visit during the least-popular value days will cost $99, up from $97.

The Magic Kingdom has a premium tacked on to its admission. Prices will rise for value and regular seasons, but the peak price will remain unchanged at $124. A mid-tier ticket will rise to $115 from $110.

Prices are for adults and do not include tax. Tickets for children 3 to 9 will also become more expensive.

Annual-pass prices will also increase Sunday. Florida-resident gold passes with blockout dates during Christmas and spring break will cost $559, up from $549. Platinum passes with no blockout dates will cost $679, up from $649.
“Our pricing provides guests a range of options that allow us to better manage demand to maximize the guest experience and is reflective of the distinctly Disney offerings at all of our parks,” the company said in a statement.

Prices for Disney tickets have typically risen each February.

Also starting Sunday: Visitors buying tickets online or on their phones can save $20 on Magic Your Way bundles from three to 10 days. SeaWorld and Universal Orlando also charge less for online purchases.

And all tickets will have expiration dates starting Sunday, not just single-day tickets. The dates will vary.

Disney World visitors typically buy multi-day tickets or passes rather than making single-day visits.

The price increases go into effect a few months before a new land based on “Avatar” will open at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

Overall, attendance declined 1 percent at Disney’s domestic theme parks in fiscal 2016. On Tuesday, the company reported the number of domestic visitors fell 5 percent year over year for the first fiscal quarter. The company blamed the decline on factors including Hurricane Matthew and a Christmas holiday shift. Seasonal pricing could also be encouraging visits during less busy times, executives said.

“However, the fact that Disney was still able to increase its theme-parks segment's revenue by 6 percent and operating profit by 13 percent is exactly why it's going to go through with this month's inevitable hike,” analyst Rick Munarriz wrote Friday on the Motley Fool financial website. “Disney is learning to make more with less, and it won't stop until revenue and earnings suggest otherwise.”

Still, the company could be reaching the point of pricing out potential visitors, said Bob Boyd, an analyst with Pacific Asset Management.

“We believe it’s going to become increasingly difficult for Disney to continue raising theme-park prices,” he said in an email.

The price of preferred parking, an option added last year, will rise to $40 instead of $35. Preferred parking is one of many perks Disney has added to generate more revenue from guests with the means to pay extra for them.

Also, Disney will eliminate the “water park fun and more” standalone option, which had combined admission to Blizzard Beach or Typhoon Lagoon with a golfing outing or a visit to ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Visitors can still get the combo with a park hopper ticket.

[Zippy 1]

Prices go up any more and the average person will be priced right out of going!!

[PopPhan]

So they spelled out (somewhat) the single day, single park and annual pass increases, but what does this mean for the 2 - 10 day pricing? I typically go for 7 - 10 days and would look for that pricing. As a matter of fact, I have been self-pricing a 7 day for this coming November/December, but have held off actually booking anything through Denise at MJ until I am certain of dates.

If the increase for multi-day tickets is $5 per day, that is not THAT big of a deal, especially if you can get a $20 pre-arrival discount.

Does the $20 discount for pre-purchasing tickets apply to packages? Is the $20 discount per ticket purchased, or for the entire purchase? Example: Family of four purchases 5-day MYW tickets online...Do they get an $80 discount or just $20?

What is this about dropping the Water Park Fun & More (WPF) option, but still being able to get it with the Park Hopper? Does that mean the Park Hopper is going to get a lot more expensive? Or will this (WPF) be an additional option only if you get the Park Hopper?

The write up was so vague and incomplete that there are too many questions unanswered prior to this change tomorrow.


Since this is going into effect tomorrow, how long until room prices go up? I can't recall if, or when, the room pricing has changed during a calendar year, but I would not put it past the pencil pushers to try it.

[Figment!]

It's being reported on several sites that prices will be going up tomorrow.




Prices for tickets and annual passes at Walt Disney World will increase Sunday, while the resort will also make changes in policies regarding online purchases and expiration dates.

Disney last year introduced seasonal one-day ticket pricing, with three tiers based on time of year. For most Disney theme parks, mid-tier tickets will cost $107, up from $102. Peak season tickets – generally for spring break, summer and Christmas break - will cost $119, up from $114.

A one-day visit during the least-popular value days will cost $99, up from $97.

The Magic Kingdom has a premium tacked on to its admission. Prices will rise for value and regular seasons, but the peak price will remain unchanged at $124. A mid-tier ticket will rise to $115 from $110.

Prices are for adults and do not include tax. Tickets for children 3 to 9 will also become more expensive.

Annual-pass prices will also increase Sunday. Florida-resident gold passes with blockout dates during Christmas and spring break will cost $559, up from $549. Platinum passes with no blockout dates will cost $679, up from $649.
“Our pricing provides guests a range of options that allow us to better manage demand to maximize the guest experience and is reflective of the distinctly Disney offerings at all of our parks,” the company said in a statement.

Prices for Disney tickets have typically risen each February.

Also starting Sunday: Visitors buying tickets online or on their phones can save $20 on Magic Your Way bundles from three to 10 days. SeaWorld and Universal Orlando also charge less for online purchases.

And all tickets will have expiration dates starting Sunday, not just single-day tickets. The dates will vary.

Disney World visitors typically buy multi-day tickets or passes rather than making single-day visits.

The price increases go into effect a few months before a new land based on “Avatar” will open at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

Overall, attendance declined 1 percent at Disney’s domestic theme parks in fiscal 2016. On Tuesday, the company reported the number of domestic visitors fell 5 percent year over year for the first fiscal quarter. The company blamed the decline on factors including Hurricane Matthew and a Christmas holiday shift. Seasonal pricing could also be encouraging visits during less busy times, executives said.

“However, the fact that Disney was still able to increase its theme-parks segment's revenue by 6 percent and operating profit by 13 percent is exactly why it's going to go through with this month's inevitable hike,” analyst Rick Munarriz wrote Friday on the Motley Fool financial website. “Disney is learning to make more with less, and it won't stop until revenue and earnings suggest otherwise.”

Still, the company could be reaching the point of pricing out potential visitors, said Bob Boyd, an analyst with Pacific Asset Management.

“We believe it’s going to become increasingly difficult for Disney to continue raising theme-park prices,” he said in an email.

The price of preferred parking, an option added last year, will rise to $40 instead of $35. Preferred parking is one of many perks Disney has added to generate more revenue from guests with the means to pay extra for them.

Also, Disney will eliminate the “water park fun and more” standalone option, which had combined admission to Blizzard Beach or Typhoon Lagoon with a golfing outing or a visit to ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Visitors can still get the combo with a park hopper ticket.


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[Figment!]

... and as a side note to our INTERCOT Insider Live Listeners, when you hear Carolyn predict a price increase in Episode #95; please be aware we taped it on February 1st. :D

[Euby]

Most approved off-site ticket vendors are stating that they will continue to sell what they have under 2016 prices. At least until they run out of their supply.

[Tink1]

let me see if I can answer a few

WPF and more can only be purchased if you get the Park Hopper as well. Park Hopping increases to $75 then it is another $15 to get Waterparks added on.

The $20 savings is based on purchasing your tickets in advance rather than at the gate. So, yes a package will be an advanced purchase.

Remember, most of the "good" discounts require ticket purchase.

[PopPhan]

Thanks, Nanci. I just came from the WDW Online site and they have not updated pricing yet. Knew I could get answers here!!

[Figment!]

Park Hopper Plus is a new add-on effective 2/12/17 offering admission to the following:



Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park
Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
Disney's Oak Trail Golf Course
Disney’s Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf Course (Before 4:00 PM)
Disney’s Winter Summerland Miniature Golf Course (Before 4:00 PM)
ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
DisneyQuest Indoor Interactive Theme Park (Valid until 7/3/17)


New Pricing for One Day Walt Disney World Tickets Purchased at the Gate:

1-Day Magic Kingdom Value Season Ticket - Ages 10 & Up $107, Ages 3-9 $101
1-Day Epcot or Disney’s Hollywood Studios or Disney’s Animal Kingdom Value Season Ticket- Ages 10 & Up $99, Ages 3-9 $93
1-Day Park Hopper Value Season Ticket- Ages 10 & Up $162, Ages 3-9 $156
1-Day Park Hopper Plus Value Season Ticket- Ages 10 & Up $177, Ages 3-9 $171

1-Day Magic Kingdom Regular Season Ticket- Ages 10 & Up $115, Ages 3-9 $109
1-Day Epcot or Disney’s Hollywood Studios or Disney’s Animal Kingdom Regular Season Ticket- Ages 10 & Up $107, Ages 3-9 $101
1-Day Park Hopper Regular Season Ticket- Ages 10 & Up $170, Ages 3-9 $164
1-Day Park Hopper Plus Regular Season Ticket- Ages 10 & Up $185, Ages 3-9 $179

1-Day Magic Kingdom Peak Season Ticket- Ages 10 & Up $124, Ages 3-9 $118
1-Day Epcot or Disney’s Hollywood Studios or Disney’s Animal Kingdom Peak Season Ticket- Ages 10 & Up $119, Ages 3-9 $113
1-Day Park Hopper Peak Season Ticket- Ages 10 & Up $174, Ages 3-9 $168
1-Day Park Hopper Plus Peak Season Ticket- Ages 10 & Up $189, Ages 3-9 $183

New Pricing for Multi-Day Walt Disney World Tickets Purchased at the Gate:

2 Day - Ages 10 & Up $211.94, Ages 3 – 9 $199
2 Day Hopper - Ages 10 & Up $275.84, Ages 3 – 9 $263.06
2 Day with Park Hopper Plus Option - Ages 10 & Up $291.81, Ages 3 – 9 $279.03

3 Day - Ages 10 & Up $329.09, Ages 3 – 9 $309.92
3 Day Hopper - Ages 10 & Up $392.99, Ages 3 – 9 $373.82
3 Day with Park Hopper Plus Option - Ages 10 & Up $408.96, Ages 3 – 9 $389.79

4 Day - Ages 10 & Up $394.05, Ages 3 – 9 $372.75
4 Day Hopper - Ages 10 & Up $473.93, Ages 3 – 9 $452.63
4 Day with Park Hopper Plus - Ages 10 & Up $489.90, Ages 3 – 9 $468.60

5 Day - Ages 10 & Up $415.35, Ages 3 – 9 $394.05
5 Day Hopper - Ages 10 & Up $495.23, Ages 3 – 9 $473.93
5 Day with Park Hopper Plus Option - Ages 10 & Up $511.20, Ages 3 – 9 $489.90

6 Day - Ages 10 & Up $436.65, Ages 3 – 9 $415.35
6 Day Hopper - Ages 10 & Up $516.53, Ages 3 – 9 $495.23
6 Day with Park Hopper Plus Option - Ages 10 & Up $532.50, Ages 3 – 9 $511.20

7 Day - Ages 10 & Up $457.95, Ages 3 – 9 $436.65
7 Day Hopper - Ages 10 & Up $537.83, Ages 3 – 9 $516.53
7 Day with Park Hopper Plus Option - Ages 10 & Up $553.80, Ages 3 – 9 $532.50

8 Day - Ages 10 & Up $468.60, Ages 3 – 9 $447.30
8 Day Hopper - Ages 10 & Up $548.48, Ages 3 – 9 $527.18
8 Day with Park Hopper Plus Option - Ages 10 & Up $564.45, Ages 3 – 9 $543.15

9 Day - Ages 10 & Up $479.25, Ages 3 – 9 $457.95
9 Day Hopper - Ages 10 & Up $559.13, Ages 3 – 9 $537.83
9 Day with Park Hopper Plus Option - Ages 10 & Up $575.10, Ages 3 – 9 $553.80

10 Day - Ages 10 & Up $489.90, Ages 3 – 9 $468.60
10 Day Hopper - Ages 10 & Up $569.78, Ages 3 – 9 $548.48
10 Day with Park Hopper Plus Option - Ages 10 & Up $585.75, Ages 3 – 9 $564.45

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[Yungbuck73]

Seeing the price increase, we decided to become annual passholders for the first time. Being DVC owners we got the Gold pass. Now that means more trips to make it pay for itself. Oh wait, what did we just do.............lol

[PopPhan]

Remember when going longer saved more? Used to be from Day 5 up there was only a $3 - $5 difference, now it is over $20 per day over 4 days....Oh well, guess "inflation" has taken its toll. (Yes, I know this has been going up year-on-year for a while, but I'm feeling nostalgic.)

Priced out a (solo) trip Nov. 29 - Dec. 6 before and after and the difference is $62 w/base MYW 7-day ticket; $68.90 w/PH...Comes out to less than $10/day, so I think I can manage that. If I can get a room discount, this will be a minor inconvenience to the wallet.

[TIGGER17179]

Thanks for the advance notice! I booked my 2017 trip on Saturday just in case. Looks like the website hasn't been updated with the new pricing yet.

[texas211]

Prices go up any more and the average person will be priced right out of going!!

I don't really consider going to WDW an average person's activity. Consider things like Six Flags more in line. Disney is soo expensive in so many ways, its really already an elite activity. It is just getting more elite. But its the cooked from syndrome. Besides, a few dollars here or there, thats the cost of of a mickey bar. Most people will still go, while generating millions more for Disney. Have to cover Shanghai :)