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Since the Day It Opened: How Disney World Ticket Prices Climbed Over Time
It starts with the blare of an early-morning alarm and a pair of sneakers that can withstand a day of walking. The agenda then might proceed as follows: a quick whip around Space Mountain to get your sea legs, a hair-raising tour of the Haunted Mansion, an aerial view of London from Peter Pan's perspective and a Mickey Mouse-shaped ice cream pop before the parade.
A staggering 148 million visitors frequented Disney theme parks worldwide in 2014, according to the Orlando Sentinel. Orlando's Disney World, aka the Magic Kingdom, was the most-visited theme park that year, attracting 19 million guests alone.
It isn't called the happiest place on earth for nothing. Due to its unreal demand, the price of an adult-admission Disneyland ticket has skyrocketed 9,400 percent over the last 60 years — from $1 in 1955 to $95 today — according to CNBC. And tickets to Disney World are even more expensive.
In February 2016, Disney World and Disneyland introduced surge pricing to the mix, increasing rates on high-demand days. The price difference between "value" days, or slower days for the park, and peak days shakes out to $17 per ticket at Disney World, with a regular-day ticket coming out to $102 as of publication. For a family of four, the difference in attending the park on a value versus a peak day could be $68, not including food and merchandise purchases within the park's gates.
The team at MooseRoots wanted to take a closer look at Disney World's price progression. To do this, they used data aggregated from the leading Disney forum AllEars to obtain face-value ticket prices since Disney World's opening in 1971. Next, they used data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics to calculate the inflation-adjusted price of a ticket each year in today's dollars.
For each year since Disney World's opening, we've included a notable event that occurred for the Walt Disney Company, Walt Disney Animation or Walt Disney Pictures. Facts about Anaheim's Disneyland, Shanghai Disneyland, Disney's California Adventure, Tokyo Disneyland, Hong Kong Disneyland, Disneyland Paris and the Magic Kingdom were gathered from Mirror, Sacramento State University's timeline of Disney events, D23.com and the DisneyParks Blog. Data on film earnings and accolades comes from PrettyFamous and IMDb.com.
1971
Ticket Price in 1971: $3.50
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $21.34
Of course, our story begins in 1971 with an obvious major event in Disney's history: the opening of the Magic Kingdom. The gates opened on Oct. 1, along with 2 nearby hotels meant to service park goers, according to Mirror.
1972
Ticket Price in 1972: $3.75
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $21.92
Anaheim's Disneyland introduced Bear Country, which would later be known as Critter Country, according to Sacramento State's timeline of Walt Disney Company events. Disneyland also held its inaugural Main Street Electrical Parade, which would reach Orlando's Magic Kingdom several years later. For the first time, the Magic Kingdom outpaced Disneyland in terms of annual visitors.
1973
Ticket Price in 1973: $4.50
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $25.47
Disney released "Robin Hood," which went on to garner an Academy Award nomination in the best song category for "Love”. Pirates of the Caribbean was added to the Magic Kingdom Park's Adventureland that same year.
1974
Ticket Price in 1974: $5.25
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $27.99
A somber time for Disneyland, the California park experienced its first employee death on America Sings (which replaced the Carousel of Progress when it was moved to the Magic Kingdom), according to Sacramento State University's timeline.
1975
Ticket Price in 1975: $6.00
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $28.80
Park attendees were able to delight in Space Mountain for the first time at Orlando's Magic Kingdom Park. The ride opened on Jan. 15.
1976
Ticket Price in 1976: $6.00
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $26.39
By 1976, 150 million people had visited Anaheim's Disneyland, according to Sacramento State University's timeline. Card Walker became the CEO of the Walt Disney Company.
1977
Ticket Price in 1977: $6.00
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $24.96
Disney released "The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh" and "The Rescuers." The studio would go on to release seven more films to the Winnie the Pooh series between 2000 and 2005. The Main Street Electrical Parade debuted that same year on June 11, delighting park guests with its colorful nighttime display.
1978
Ticket Price in 1978: $6.50
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $25.39
Mickey Mouse celebrated his 50th birthday in 1978. The celebratory day attracted over 90,000 visitors to Anaheim's Disneyland, according to Sacramento State's timeline.
1979
Ticket Price in 1979: $7.00
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $25.40
Anaheim Disneyland's guests road Big Thunder Mountain Railroad for the first time, according to Sacramento State University's timeline of Disneyland events. The ride cost $40 million to build.
1980
Ticket Price in 1980: $8.00
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $26.09
Construction began for Tokyo Disneyland, according to Mirror, and Anaheim's Disneyland park turned 25 years old.
1981
Ticket Price in 1981: $9.50
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $27.29
It's hard to think of Walt Disney Pictures' 1981 release "The Fox and the Hound" without a twinge of sadness. The tale follows two childhood friends who, unbeknownst to them, are destined to become natural enemies. The film earned $23.5 million in U.S. box office revenue.
1982
Ticket Price in 1982: $15.00
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $39.05
The EPCOT Center, a unique cultural experience to the Magic Kingdom, first opened to visitors. Spaceship Earth and Kitchen Kabaret were among initial attractions, according to the DisneyParks Blog. The ticket price jumped by 58 percent that year, as admission to the park now included this attraction.
1983
Ticket Price in 1983: $17.00
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $41.70
Anaheim Disneyland's Fantasyland received a facelift in 1983 to a European village-inspired style. Tokyo Disneyland opened and quickly surpassed the Magic Kingdom in terms of annual attendance, according to Sacramento State University's timeline of events.
1984
Ticket Price in 1984: $18.00
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $42.78
Anaheim Disneyland's ticket prices experienced a big uptick with the introduction of Michael Eisner as CEO. According to Sacramento State University's timeline, Eisner believed Disneyland tickets should be on par with those of Broadway. Prices were increased to $56 to surpass the average Broadway ticket price at the time.
1985
Ticket Price in 1985: $21.50
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $48.99
While Florida's Disney World offered a 365-day operating schedule since its opening, Anaheim's Disneyland routinely closed for offseason days until 1985 when it too adopted a 365-day park schedule.
1986
Ticket Price in 1986: $26.00
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $57.22
Captain EO, the park's inaugural 4D film, opened featuring pop icon Michael Jackson. The film was set in space but incorporated dance and singing elements that Jackson was known for. It was brought back to Anaheim's Disneyland from 2010 through 2014, according to Billboard.
1987
Ticket Price in 1987: $28.00
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $60.47
To mark the 10th anniversary of "Star Wars," Anaheim's Disneyland opened Star Tours, a simulation ride. This would mark the first time a Disney park created an attraction based on a non-Disney film, according to Sacramento State's timeline.
1988
Ticket Price in 1987: $28.00
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $58.33
Mickey Mouse turned 60 in 1988; the Magic Kingdom Park unveiled Birthdayland in his honor.
1989
Ticket Price in 1989: $29.00
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $58.05
The release of "The Little Mermaid" in 1989 ushered in Disney's Renaissance period. The film's rating among critics on Rotten Tomatoes is over 90 percent and it won two Academy Awards for best score and song for "Under the Sea."
1990
Ticket Price in 1990: $31.00
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $59.19
The Walt Disney Company toyed with the idea of expanding its Los Angeles holdings to a suite of resort hotels in Long Beach, California. Though the plan was ultimately scrapped, some elements were later incorporated in Tokyo, according to Sacramento State's timeline of Disney events.
1991
Ticket Price in 1991: $33.00
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $59.78
First up in Disney's suite of classic 1990s releases, "Beauty and the Beast" was released in 1991. The film was nominated for an Oscar in the best picture category, despite being an animated film. It went on to win two Oscars for best song — "Beauty and the Beast" — and score. The Walt Disney Company was added to the Dow Jones Industrial Average that same year, according to Mirror.
1992
Ticket Price in 1992: $34.00
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $59.10
Walt Disney Pictures took us to the Arabian city of Agrabah where the penniless Aladdin had his fortune changed with the help of a magic lamp. PrettyFamous estimates that 44 million people saw "Aladdin" in theaters in the U.S.
1993
Ticket Price in 1993: $35.00
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $59.05
Mickey's Toontown was added to Anaheim's Disneyland. An offshoot of Fantasyland, Toontown lets guests immerse themselves in the neighborhood where Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Minnie Mouse and Goofy all live.
1994
Ticket Price in 1994: $36.00
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $58.99
Audiences couldn't resist seeing "The Lion King" in theaters when it debuted on June 15, 1994. The film earned $422.9 million in U.S. box offices, outpacing the box office earnings of "Forrest Gump," which was released that same year and went on to win the best picture Oscar in 1995. The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror opened at the Magic Kingdom for its first frightful fall on July 22.
1995
Ticket Price in 1995: $37.00
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $59.09
Walt Disney Pictures continued its renaissance period with the release of "Pocahontas." Like many of the studio's releases before it, "Pocahontas" won two Academy Awards for best score and song "Colors of the Wind."
1996
Ticket Price in 1996: $38.50
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $59.81
Quasimodo is nothing short of endearing as the unlikely hero of "The Hunchback of Notre Dame." An animated adaptation of Victor Hugo's "Notre Dame de Paris," the film earned $100 million in U.S. box office revenue. The Magic Kingdom Park turned 25 in 1996, as well. To celebrate the milestone, Cinderella's Castle in the center of the park was temporarily decorated to resemble a 18-story birthday cake.
1997
Ticket Price in 1997: $39.75
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $59.99
Next, Walt Disney Pictures took audiences to ancient Greece, where Hercules fights to regain his immortality. Greek chorus and all, "Hercules" garnered one Oscar nod for the song "Go The Distance" but did not win.
1998
Ticket Price in 1998: $42.00
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $61.95
Mulan's selflessness pulled on audience heartstrings as the young heroine disguised her gender to fight in her father's stead. Theaters around the U.S. are still playing this inspiring film.
1999
Ticket Price in 1999: $44.00
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $63.91
Walt Disney Pictures next took viewers to the jungle where Tarzan is just realizing his humanity. The film went on to win best song awards at the Golden Globes and Academy Awards for Phil Collins' "You'll Be In My Heart," according to IMDb. Anaheim Disneyland park attendees who were tired of long park lines benefitted from the introduction of the FASTPASS to jump the queue.
2000
Ticket Price in 2000: $46.00
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $65.38
Former Walt Disney Company CEO Michael Eisner's Broadway aspirations would reach new heights in the 1990s and 2000s. "Beauty and the Beast" was adapted into a live Broadway stage production in 1994 and would be followed by adaptations of "The Lion King" in 1997 and "Aida" in 2000, according to D23.com.
2001
Ticket Price in 2001: $48.00
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $65.99
The year 2001 was big for the Walt Disney Company as it opened the doors of Disney's California Adventure for the first time on Feb. 8, according to Sacramento State.
2002
Ticket Price in 2002: $50.00
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $66.85
In 2002, the Walt Disney Studios theme park was opened next door to Disneyland Paris. The new addition attracted the fewest guests of any Disney park that year at under 3 million, according to Sacramento State University's timeline of Disney events.
2003
Ticket Price in 2003: $52.00
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $68.43
Walt Disney Pictures released "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" in 2003. The film would receive several award nominations, including a best actor Oscar nomination for Johnny Depp. The film marked the first time Walt Disney Pictures created a film based on a theme park ride (and not the other way around). The film would be followed up by four sequels, the newest of which has an expected release date of May 26, 2017.
2004
Ticket Price in 2004: $54.75
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $70.45
By 2004, Disneyland had attracted 500 million visitors since opening in 1955. Disneyland's neighbor, California Adventure, unveiled The Hollywood Tower of Terror, which failed to attract the same attendance as Florida's more elaborate version of the ride, according to Sacramento State.
2005
Ticket Price in 2005: $59.75
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $74.88
Hong Kong Disneyland opened on the 50th anniversary year of Anaheim's Disneyland, according to Sacramento State University's timeline. Many of the world's Disney theme parks received new rides and updates. Hong Kong Disneyland is modeled heavily off of Anaheim's original park to maintain a distinct feel compared to Tokyo Disneyland, though many nuanced design elements are unique to the Chinese park.
2006
Ticket Price in 2006: $67.00
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $81.21
In response to the success of "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" and plans for subsequent films, both Disneyland and the Magic Kingdom closed the Pirates of the Caribbean ride down to incorporate new Jack Sparrow and Barbossa animatronics, according to the DisneyParks blog. The Walt Disney Company purchased Pixar Animation Studios in 2006 for $7.4 billion.
2007
Ticket Price in 2007: $71.00
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $83.37
A year after purchasing Pixar, Anaheim's Disneyland replaced Submarine Voyage in Tomorrowland with the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage. "Finding Nemo" was released by Pixar before the company merger.
2008
Ticket Price in 2008: $75.00
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $85.63
Pixar Animation Studios released "WALL-E" to fervent acclaim. The film was nominated for five Academy Awards and won best animated feature film. Today, the film about the lonely robot on a post-apocalyptic earth has a 96 percent rating among critics on Rotten Tomatoes and an 89 percent audience score, according to PrettyFamous.
2009
Ticket Price in 2009: $79.00
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $86.86
"The Princess and the Frog" marked a revival of the Disney princess film arch. The twist on the old fairy tale introduced audiences to Disney's first African-American princess and depicted Louisiana's bayous in stunning color. Marvel Entertainment also joined the Disney empire in 2009, bringing the Avengers and company into the fold, according to Mirror.
2010
Ticket Price in 2010: $82.00
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $90.48
In 2010's "Tangled," audience fell in love with Rapunzel's Cinderella-esque story of capture and eventual return to her destined home in the kingdom. The film earned $200 million in U.S. box offices, outpacing the average of $189 million for Walt Disney Animation films.
2011
Ticket Price in 2011: $85.00
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $92.28
After years of planning, the Walt Disney Company grew its park suite by another location: Shanghai. Initial construction of the park began in 2011, according to Mirror. The Magic Kingdom adopted the FASTPASS ticket option in 2011, as well, according to the DisneyParks Blo
2012
Ticket Price in 2012: $89.00
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $93.66
The Walt Disney Company completed a deal to purchase Lucasfilms for $4 billion. The acquisition would further the prevalence of Star Wars characters, merchandise and attractions at Disney parks.
2013
Ticket Price in 2013: $95.00
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $97.95
You'd have to live under a rock to not know the song "Let It Go." "Frozen," Disney's long-shelved adaptation of "The Snow Queen," took childhood delight in Disney animation to new heights. It earned $401 million at U.S. box offices and several awards, including the Academy Award for best animated feature film and best song, according to PrettyFamous.
2014
Ticket Price in 2014: $99.00
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $100.60
The Walt Disney Company's stock price enjoyed a nice, gradual uptick in 2014, according to company research engine FindTheCompany. By July 2014, the per-share price sat at $86.23 — a huge climb from a low point of $15.83 in March 2009. As of May 2016, the price hovered just over $100.
2015
Ticket Price in 2015: $105.00
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $105.00
Walt Disney Studios released its first Star Wars live action film with "Star Wars: The Force Awakens." The film was wildly successful, bringing in $936 million at U.S. box offices and nabbing five Academy Award nominations, according to PrettyFamous.
Walt Disney Studios plans to release at least two sequels to the series and a number of stand-alone origin stories. "Star Wars: Rogue One" is expected to hit theaters on Dec. 16, 2016.
Since the Day It Opened: How Disney World Ticket Prices Climbed Over Time
It starts with the blare of an early-morning alarm and a pair of sneakers that can withstand a day of walking. The agenda then might proceed as follows: a quick whip around Space Mountain to get your sea legs, a hair-raising tour of the Haunted Mansion, an aerial view of London from Peter Pan's perspective and a Mickey Mouse-shaped ice cream pop before the parade.
A staggering 148 million visitors frequented Disney theme parks worldwide in 2014, according to the Orlando Sentinel. Orlando's Disney World, aka the Magic Kingdom, was the most-visited theme park that year, attracting 19 million guests alone.
It isn't called the happiest place on earth for nothing. Due to its unreal demand, the price of an adult-admission Disneyland ticket has skyrocketed 9,400 percent over the last 60 years — from $1 in 1955 to $95 today — according to CNBC. And tickets to Disney World are even more expensive.
In February 2016, Disney World and Disneyland introduced surge pricing to the mix, increasing rates on high-demand days. The price difference between "value" days, or slower days for the park, and peak days shakes out to $17 per ticket at Disney World, with a regular-day ticket coming out to $102 as of publication. For a family of four, the difference in attending the park on a value versus a peak day could be $68, not including food and merchandise purchases within the park's gates.
The team at MooseRoots wanted to take a closer look at Disney World's price progression. To do this, they used data aggregated from the leading Disney forum AllEars to obtain face-value ticket prices since Disney World's opening in 1971. Next, they used data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics to calculate the inflation-adjusted price of a ticket each year in today's dollars.
For each year since Disney World's opening, we've included a notable event that occurred for the Walt Disney Company, Walt Disney Animation or Walt Disney Pictures. Facts about Anaheim's Disneyland, Shanghai Disneyland, Disney's California Adventure, Tokyo Disneyland, Hong Kong Disneyland, Disneyland Paris and the Magic Kingdom were gathered from Mirror, Sacramento State University's timeline of Disney events, D23.com and the DisneyParks Blog. Data on film earnings and accolades comes from PrettyFamous and IMDb.com.
1971
Ticket Price in 1971: $3.50
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $21.34
Of course, our story begins in 1971 with an obvious major event in Disney's history: the opening of the Magic Kingdom. The gates opened on Oct. 1, along with 2 nearby hotels meant to service park goers, according to Mirror.
1972
Ticket Price in 1972: $3.75
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $21.92
Anaheim's Disneyland introduced Bear Country, which would later be known as Critter Country, according to Sacramento State's timeline of Walt Disney Company events. Disneyland also held its inaugural Main Street Electrical Parade, which would reach Orlando's Magic Kingdom several years later. For the first time, the Magic Kingdom outpaced Disneyland in terms of annual visitors.
1973
Ticket Price in 1973: $4.50
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $25.47
Disney released "Robin Hood," which went on to garner an Academy Award nomination in the best song category for "Love”. Pirates of the Caribbean was added to the Magic Kingdom Park's Adventureland that same year.
1974
Ticket Price in 1974: $5.25
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $27.99
A somber time for Disneyland, the California park experienced its first employee death on America Sings (which replaced the Carousel of Progress when it was moved to the Magic Kingdom), according to Sacramento State University's timeline.
1975
Ticket Price in 1975: $6.00
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $28.80
Park attendees were able to delight in Space Mountain for the first time at Orlando's Magic Kingdom Park. The ride opened on Jan. 15.
1976
Ticket Price in 1976: $6.00
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $26.39
By 1976, 150 million people had visited Anaheim's Disneyland, according to Sacramento State University's timeline. Card Walker became the CEO of the Walt Disney Company.
1977
Ticket Price in 1977: $6.00
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $24.96
Disney released "The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh" and "The Rescuers." The studio would go on to release seven more films to the Winnie the Pooh series between 2000 and 2005. The Main Street Electrical Parade debuted that same year on June 11, delighting park guests with its colorful nighttime display.
1978
Ticket Price in 1978: $6.50
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $25.39
Mickey Mouse celebrated his 50th birthday in 1978. The celebratory day attracted over 90,000 visitors to Anaheim's Disneyland, according to Sacramento State's timeline.
1979
Ticket Price in 1979: $7.00
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $25.40
Anaheim Disneyland's guests road Big Thunder Mountain Railroad for the first time, according to Sacramento State University's timeline of Disneyland events. The ride cost $40 million to build.
1980
Ticket Price in 1980: $8.00
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $26.09
Construction began for Tokyo Disneyland, according to Mirror, and Anaheim's Disneyland park turned 25 years old.
1981
Ticket Price in 1981: $9.50
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $27.29
It's hard to think of Walt Disney Pictures' 1981 release "The Fox and the Hound" without a twinge of sadness. The tale follows two childhood friends who, unbeknownst to them, are destined to become natural enemies. The film earned $23.5 million in U.S. box office revenue.
1982
Ticket Price in 1982: $15.00
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $39.05
The EPCOT Center, a unique cultural experience to the Magic Kingdom, first opened to visitors. Spaceship Earth and Kitchen Kabaret were among initial attractions, according to the DisneyParks Blog. The ticket price jumped by 58 percent that year, as admission to the park now included this attraction.
1983
Ticket Price in 1983: $17.00
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $41.70
Anaheim Disneyland's Fantasyland received a facelift in 1983 to a European village-inspired style. Tokyo Disneyland opened and quickly surpassed the Magic Kingdom in terms of annual attendance, according to Sacramento State University's timeline of events.
1984
Ticket Price in 1984: $18.00
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $42.78
Anaheim Disneyland's ticket prices experienced a big uptick with the introduction of Michael Eisner as CEO. According to Sacramento State University's timeline, Eisner believed Disneyland tickets should be on par with those of Broadway. Prices were increased to $56 to surpass the average Broadway ticket price at the time.
1985
Ticket Price in 1985: $21.50
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $48.99
While Florida's Disney World offered a 365-day operating schedule since its opening, Anaheim's Disneyland routinely closed for offseason days until 1985 when it too adopted a 365-day park schedule.
1986
Ticket Price in 1986: $26.00
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $57.22
Captain EO, the park's inaugural 4D film, opened featuring pop icon Michael Jackson. The film was set in space but incorporated dance and singing elements that Jackson was known for. It was brought back to Anaheim's Disneyland from 2010 through 2014, according to Billboard.
1987
Ticket Price in 1987: $28.00
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $60.47
To mark the 10th anniversary of "Star Wars," Anaheim's Disneyland opened Star Tours, a simulation ride. This would mark the first time a Disney park created an attraction based on a non-Disney film, according to Sacramento State's timeline.
1988
Ticket Price in 1987: $28.00
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $58.33
Mickey Mouse turned 60 in 1988; the Magic Kingdom Park unveiled Birthdayland in his honor.
1989
Ticket Price in 1989: $29.00
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $58.05
The release of "The Little Mermaid" in 1989 ushered in Disney's Renaissance period. The film's rating among critics on Rotten Tomatoes is over 90 percent and it won two Academy Awards for best score and song for "Under the Sea."
1990
Ticket Price in 1990: $31.00
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $59.19
The Walt Disney Company toyed with the idea of expanding its Los Angeles holdings to a suite of resort hotels in Long Beach, California. Though the plan was ultimately scrapped, some elements were later incorporated in Tokyo, according to Sacramento State's timeline of Disney events.
1991
Ticket Price in 1991: $33.00
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $59.78
First up in Disney's suite of classic 1990s releases, "Beauty and the Beast" was released in 1991. The film was nominated for an Oscar in the best picture category, despite being an animated film. It went on to win two Oscars for best song — "Beauty and the Beast" — and score. The Walt Disney Company was added to the Dow Jones Industrial Average that same year, according to Mirror.
1992
Ticket Price in 1992: $34.00
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $59.10
Walt Disney Pictures took us to the Arabian city of Agrabah where the penniless Aladdin had his fortune changed with the help of a magic lamp. PrettyFamous estimates that 44 million people saw "Aladdin" in theaters in the U.S.
1993
Ticket Price in 1993: $35.00
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $59.05
Mickey's Toontown was added to Anaheim's Disneyland. An offshoot of Fantasyland, Toontown lets guests immerse themselves in the neighborhood where Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Minnie Mouse and Goofy all live.
1994
Ticket Price in 1994: $36.00
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $58.99
Audiences couldn't resist seeing "The Lion King" in theaters when it debuted on June 15, 1994. The film earned $422.9 million in U.S. box offices, outpacing the box office earnings of "Forrest Gump," which was released that same year and went on to win the best picture Oscar in 1995. The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror opened at the Magic Kingdom for its first frightful fall on July 22.
1995
Ticket Price in 1995: $37.00
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $59.09
Walt Disney Pictures continued its renaissance period with the release of "Pocahontas." Like many of the studio's releases before it, "Pocahontas" won two Academy Awards for best score and song "Colors of the Wind."
1996
Ticket Price in 1996: $38.50
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $59.81
Quasimodo is nothing short of endearing as the unlikely hero of "The Hunchback of Notre Dame." An animated adaptation of Victor Hugo's "Notre Dame de Paris," the film earned $100 million in U.S. box office revenue. The Magic Kingdom Park turned 25 in 1996, as well. To celebrate the milestone, Cinderella's Castle in the center of the park was temporarily decorated to resemble a 18-story birthday cake.
1997
Ticket Price in 1997: $39.75
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $59.99
Next, Walt Disney Pictures took audiences to ancient Greece, where Hercules fights to regain his immortality. Greek chorus and all, "Hercules" garnered one Oscar nod for the song "Go The Distance" but did not win.
1998
Ticket Price in 1998: $42.00
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $61.95
Mulan's selflessness pulled on audience heartstrings as the young heroine disguised her gender to fight in her father's stead. Theaters around the U.S. are still playing this inspiring film.
1999
Ticket Price in 1999: $44.00
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $63.91
Walt Disney Pictures next took viewers to the jungle where Tarzan is just realizing his humanity. The film went on to win best song awards at the Golden Globes and Academy Awards for Phil Collins' "You'll Be In My Heart," according to IMDb. Anaheim Disneyland park attendees who were tired of long park lines benefitted from the introduction of the FASTPASS to jump the queue.
2000
Ticket Price in 2000: $46.00
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $65.38
Former Walt Disney Company CEO Michael Eisner's Broadway aspirations would reach new heights in the 1990s and 2000s. "Beauty and the Beast" was adapted into a live Broadway stage production in 1994 and would be followed by adaptations of "The Lion King" in 1997 and "Aida" in 2000, according to D23.com.
2001
Ticket Price in 2001: $48.00
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $65.99
The year 2001 was big for the Walt Disney Company as it opened the doors of Disney's California Adventure for the first time on Feb. 8, according to Sacramento State.
2002
Ticket Price in 2002: $50.00
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $66.85
In 2002, the Walt Disney Studios theme park was opened next door to Disneyland Paris. The new addition attracted the fewest guests of any Disney park that year at under 3 million, according to Sacramento State University's timeline of Disney events.
2003
Ticket Price in 2003: $52.00
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $68.43
Walt Disney Pictures released "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" in 2003. The film would receive several award nominations, including a best actor Oscar nomination for Johnny Depp. The film marked the first time Walt Disney Pictures created a film based on a theme park ride (and not the other way around). The film would be followed up by four sequels, the newest of which has an expected release date of May 26, 2017.
2004
Ticket Price in 2004: $54.75
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $70.45
By 2004, Disneyland had attracted 500 million visitors since opening in 1955. Disneyland's neighbor, California Adventure, unveiled The Hollywood Tower of Terror, which failed to attract the same attendance as Florida's more elaborate version of the ride, according to Sacramento State.
2005
Ticket Price in 2005: $59.75
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $74.88
Hong Kong Disneyland opened on the 50th anniversary year of Anaheim's Disneyland, according to Sacramento State University's timeline. Many of the world's Disney theme parks received new rides and updates. Hong Kong Disneyland is modeled heavily off of Anaheim's original park to maintain a distinct feel compared to Tokyo Disneyland, though many nuanced design elements are unique to the Chinese park.
2006
Ticket Price in 2006: $67.00
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $81.21
In response to the success of "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" and plans for subsequent films, both Disneyland and the Magic Kingdom closed the Pirates of the Caribbean ride down to incorporate new Jack Sparrow and Barbossa animatronics, according to the DisneyParks blog. The Walt Disney Company purchased Pixar Animation Studios in 2006 for $7.4 billion.
2007
Ticket Price in 2007: $71.00
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $83.37
A year after purchasing Pixar, Anaheim's Disneyland replaced Submarine Voyage in Tomorrowland with the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage. "Finding Nemo" was released by Pixar before the company merger.
2008
Ticket Price in 2008: $75.00
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $85.63
Pixar Animation Studios released "WALL-E" to fervent acclaim. The film was nominated for five Academy Awards and won best animated feature film. Today, the film about the lonely robot on a post-apocalyptic earth has a 96 percent rating among critics on Rotten Tomatoes and an 89 percent audience score, according to PrettyFamous.
2009
Ticket Price in 2009: $79.00
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $86.86
"The Princess and the Frog" marked a revival of the Disney princess film arch. The twist on the old fairy tale introduced audiences to Disney's first African-American princess and depicted Louisiana's bayous in stunning color. Marvel Entertainment also joined the Disney empire in 2009, bringing the Avengers and company into the fold, according to Mirror.
2010
Ticket Price in 2010: $82.00
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $90.48
In 2010's "Tangled," audience fell in love with Rapunzel's Cinderella-esque story of capture and eventual return to her destined home in the kingdom. The film earned $200 million in U.S. box offices, outpacing the average of $189 million for Walt Disney Animation films.
2011
Ticket Price in 2011: $85.00
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $92.28
After years of planning, the Walt Disney Company grew its park suite by another location: Shanghai. Initial construction of the park began in 2011, according to Mirror. The Magic Kingdom adopted the FASTPASS ticket option in 2011, as well, according to the DisneyParks Blo
2012
Ticket Price in 2012: $89.00
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $93.66
The Walt Disney Company completed a deal to purchase Lucasfilms for $4 billion. The acquisition would further the prevalence of Star Wars characters, merchandise and attractions at Disney parks.
2013
Ticket Price in 2013: $95.00
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $97.95
You'd have to live under a rock to not know the song "Let It Go." "Frozen," Disney's long-shelved adaptation of "The Snow Queen," took childhood delight in Disney animation to new heights. It earned $401 million at U.S. box offices and several awards, including the Academy Award for best animated feature film and best song, according to PrettyFamous.
2014
Ticket Price in 2014: $99.00
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $100.60
The Walt Disney Company's stock price enjoyed a nice, gradual uptick in 2014, according to company research engine FindTheCompany. By July 2014, the per-share price sat at $86.23 — a huge climb from a low point of $15.83 in March 2009. As of May 2016, the price hovered just over $100.
2015
Ticket Price in 2015: $105.00
Inflation-Adjusted Price: $105.00
Walt Disney Studios released its first Star Wars live action film with "Star Wars: The Force Awakens." The film was wildly successful, bringing in $936 million at U.S. box offices and nabbing five Academy Award nominations, according to PrettyFamous.
Walt Disney Studios plans to release at least two sequels to the series and a number of stand-alone origin stories. "Star Wars: Rogue One" is expected to hit theaters on Dec. 16, 2016.
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