Disney’s U.S. theme park ticket hikes point to continued strong demand and pricing power

Disney’s U.S. theme park ticket hikes point to continued strong demand and pricing power



The adjustments come after Disney CEO Bob Chapek told CNBC in August that the company would raise prices if “consumer demand keeps up.”



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