Walt Disney World jumped the gun a bit as they raised their ticket prices back in late March, and now Disneyland has done the same. Not only has Disneyland raised their ticket prices as of May 18, 2014, and gotten rid of the very popular SoCal Annual Pass.
The cost of a one-day, one-park Disneyland ticket for adults (ages 10 and up) has gone up $4 to $96.
“Like any business, we periodically evaluate our pricing and make adjustments based on a variety of factors,” said Suzi Brown, a Disneyland Resort spokeswoman, in a statement.
“A ticket to our theme parks represents a great value, particularly when you look at the breadth and quality of attractions and entertainment we offer and the special moments guests experience with our cast.”
Yes, Disneyland is causing a huge stir by suspending new sales of the SoCal Annual Passport which allowed 215 days (including Sundays) to visit Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. There were blackout dates during the summer months and around holidays, but it was priced very reasonably at $379.
Those that already have a Disneyland SoCal AP are grandfathered in, and they will be allowed to renew those passes. For those that have let those passes expire, they have at least 90 days to renew them.
There is still the Disneyland Southern California Select AP for $289, but weekends are blocked out entirely.
Disneyland will still have the Deluxe Annual Pass for $519, and it has some Saturday and peak-holiday-period blackouts. Disneyland also has the Premium Annual Pass for $699, and it has no blackout dates.
Strangely enough, there are some rumors flying that those could also see new sales suspended soon too.
“Due to the popularity of our annual pass program – and to preserve the guest experience for our annual passholders and all guests – future sales of all annual passes will be subject to availability,” Brown said in the statement. “We continue to offer a variety of other annual passes so that our guests can choose a pass that’s right for them.”
Now, any suspended Disneyland APs could end up being sold again when “renewal rates return to an appropriate level that preserves the guest experience.”
Disney does not often suspend the sale of its annual passes. The last time it was done was back in 2001 when Disney California Adventure opened.
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