LettersDisney’s latest price hike could put theme park out of reach for many Hong Kong families

The latest price hike has made Hong Kong Disneyland the most expensive theme park in Asia. It should introduce special rates for less-privileged local families and students

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Revenue shortfalls at Hong Kong Disneyland led to a 3.2 per cent increase in ticket prices starting April 24. Hong Kong residents get a two-month grace period on annual passes and one-day tickets. Photo: Roy Issa

Published: 1:00pm, 26 Apr 2019Updated: 1:00pm, 26 Apr 2019

I am writing in response to your April 24 report: “Struggling Hong Kong Disneyland raises one-day entrance fees by 3 per cent, the fifth price increase at the park since it opened in 2005”.

Yet another price rise has immediately become the talk of the town, as Disney has now the dubious distinction of selling the most expensive theme park tickets in Asia. It seems the worse Disney does by way of profits, the further entry ticket prices go up. The entrance fee used to be HK$350 for adults on weekends and peak days when the park opened in 2005, but now adults need to pay HK$639 for a day.

There is no denying that these prices may be out of reach for many local families. Disneyland is a place for the amusement of children. Parents who do not want to disappoint their children will strive to buy them a day or two of Disney fun despite the high rates. For a family of four, they would need to fork out more than HK$2,200 for a day out in Disneyland. And that is just for the entry tickets, without factoring in other incidental expenses, such as food and Disney merchandise, inside the costly theme park.

Also, even more expensive tickets may deprive the less-privileged children of a chance to enjoy Disney like their peers, making the difference between them even more stark. In order to provide a better environment for children’s growth, Hong Kong Disneyland should go beyond its two-month grace period and introduce special rates for Hong Kong families and students.

Chammy Chow, Tseung Kwan O

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The latest price hike has made Hong Kong Disneyland the most expensive theme park in Asia. It should introduce special rates for less-privileged local families and students