In news that should surprise nobody who has been to the parks this year, Disneyland attendance increased for the fiscal year that ended on October 3rd.
From July to September, attendance increased 15% over the same period last year while attendance at Walt Disney World dropped 3%.
However, park spending was down and despite the increase in attendance, park revenue fell 7% over the fiscal year compared to last year.
Wonder why ...
UPDATE: Disney park attendance increases - Around Disney : The Orange County Register
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From July to September, attendance increased 15% over the same period last year while attendance at Walt Disney World dropped 3%.
However, park spending was down and despite the increase in attendance, park revenue fell 7% over the fiscal year compared to last year.
Wonder why ...
UPDATE: Disney park attendance increases - Around Disney : The Orange County Register
Attendance at Disney showed that the two Disneyland Resort parks increased visitation even with the economic downturn. On Thursday afternoon, the company released its figures for the end of the fiscal year, which concluded Oct. 3.
From July through September, Disneyland and brought in 15 percent more visitors than they did during the same period last year, said Thomas StaggsDisney announced new promotions this week. Disneyland, for example, is offering two free hotel nights to visitors who stay three nights and buy five-day park passes in the spring.
Over the past year, Disney has offered several promotions, including free park passes on birthdays and free nights as part of hotel packages. At Disney World, guests also could get free meals.
From July through September, Disneyland and brought in 15 percent more visitors than they did during the same period last year, said Thomas StaggsDisney announced new promotions this week. Disneyland, for example, is offering two free hotel nights to visitors who stay three nights and buy five-day park passes in the spring.
Over the past year, Disney has offered several promotions, including free park passes on birthdays and free nights as part of hotel packages. At Disney World, guests also could get free meals.