“Disney introduces seasonal pricing at theme parks”

The "Happiest Place on Earth" now comes with seasonal pricing. Starting Sunday, Disney's Walt Disney World resort in Florida and Disneyland in California will charge different ticket prices for its parks depending on the time of year. The calendar will be divided into Value, Regular and Peak periods. The new pricing plan will apply to one-day tickets. A one- day park ticket at Orlando's Magic Kingdom during a Value period will stay at current levels of $105 for those aged 10 and above. But tickets during Regular season days (most of April, for example) will rise to $110. The price will then shoot up to $124 for Peak days. That includes holidays like the Fourth of July, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Disney said it's trying to find "ways to help spread out visitation." "The demand for Disney Parks continues to grow, particularly during peak periods," the company said. The price change comes at a time where the company is planning major expansions based on popular brands like "Star Wars," "Toy Story" and "Avatar."

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