A Disney Trip is Too Costly and Complicated: Here’s Where Families Are Heading for Summer Vacation Instead

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When Magic Kingdom opened in 1971, a single-day admission ticket was $3.50. Someone earning federal minimum wage in 1971 ($1.60 an hour) only needed to work 2.19 hours to pay for admission.

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Fast forward to today, and prices have skyrocketed. A one-day ticket to a single Disney World park varies from $109 to $159 per day, depending on the day.

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92.6% of surveyed Disney World enthusiasts said they believe the cost of a Disney vacation is now out of reach for average families. And Disney CEO agrees; saying prices have gotten too high

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What used to be regular vacation for middle-class families has evolved into a luxury trip with pricey add-ons everywhere you look.

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68.3% said rampant price increases and nickel and diming have made it feel like Disney World has lost its magic.

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That’s why many are leaving The supposedly Happiest Place on Earth for a more joy-filled, and affordable vacation.

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They want to show their kids the world now that borders have re-opened, to showing them the wonder of mother nature, families are saying bye bye to Mickey and Minnie and hello to these vacation destinations.

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From other amusement parks, to laid back U.S. destinations to European adventures or other international bucket list trips, families are exploring the world, instead of Disney World.

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