Fuming Disney fans hit back at CEO Bob Chapek after more theme park price hikes

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Fuming Disney fans hit back at CEO Bob Chapek after more theme park price hikes
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One user retweeted a thread that superimposed Chapek’s face onto various Hollywood villains, including Kathy Bates’ ax-wielding character in “Misery.”

Disney’s website also revealed that the cost for the new Genie+ service, which allows customers to skip long lines on some of the most popular rides, rose to $25 from $20. Disney World in Orlando, Fla. also increased its Genie+ pass to $22 from $15 but did not change its ticket prices.

“Our tiered ticketing structure offers guests different options to experience that magic throughout the year, including our lowest price point — which hasn’t changed since 2019,” a Disneyland rep said referring to daily ticket prices on “low demand” days, currently at $104. The price hikes come a year after Disneyland raised daily ticket prices as much as 8% and increased daily parking rates by 20%. It also follows a 16% hike in annual passes just two months ago.CEO Chapek has hinted on earnings calls

that if demand continues to surge, price hikes are likely to follow. The news didn’t sit well with cash-strapped fans who took to Twitter to gripe. “We get it Disney! You’re gonna keep raising prices, keeping the regular folks out. Maybe if people just stopped giving in and going, they will lower their prices,” a fan

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