Visitors to Disney theme parks in the United States are seeing fewer crowds this summer.Â
Data from a travel company that tracks wait times at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, shows that the Independence Day weekend was one of the slowest in nearly a decade.
Travel advisers and industry analysts say the slowdown is likely due to a combination of factors, including recent price hikes, changes to park operations, and the anticipation of new attractions at other theme parks in the area.
Disney has raised ticket prices in recent years, and it has also made changes to park operations, such as limiting the number of people who can enter each park on a given day. These changes have made the parks less affordable and more crowded, which has led some people to choose other vacation destinations.
In addition, some people are waiting to visit Disney World until after a new theme park opens at Universal Orlando Resort in 2025. This new park is expected to have a number of popular attractions, which could draw visitors away from Disney World.
Disney has responded to the slowdown in attendance by offering promotions, such as discounts for return visits and savings on hotel rooms. However, it remains to be seen whether these promotions will be enough to attract more visitors.
The slowdown in attendance at Disney theme parks is a sign that the company is facing some challenges. However, the company is responding to these challenges by offering promotions and making changes to park operations. It remains to be seen whether these efforts will be successful.