Higher ticket prices didn't deter tourists from taking trips to Disney theme parks during its fourth quarter, but some are still holding off on their visits until Star Wars: Galaxy's second ride is operational.
Higher ticket prices didn't deter tourists from taking trips to Disney theme parks during its fiscal fourth quarter.
"We believe there were some delayed visitation to Galaxy's Edge both at Disney and at Disney World," CEO Bob Iger said during an earnings call Thursday. "...So we sense that there are people that are just waiting for the whole thing to be opened. Which is fine.", said guests spent more on food, drinks and merchandise during their time at the parks in the quarter, boosting revenue 8% to $6.7 billion during the three-month period ended Sept. 28.
Disney is confident that this will turnaround now that both parks will be open at the same time for a full quarter and more guests will flock to the two lands afterThe ride will open in Orlando on Dec. 5 and in Anaheim on Jan. 17.
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