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Kyodo News
3 days ago
- Business
- Kyodo News
Tokyo Disney Resort operator may cut ticket prices for theme parks
KYODO NEWS - 2 hours ago - 23:35 | All, Japan, Travel/Tourism The Tokyo Disney Resort operator could lower ticket prices for its theme parks, company President Wataru Takahashi said Friday, as more people cut discretionary spending due to inflation. Oriental Land Co. will likely consider lowering prices or adjusting the price range for Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea. Prices normally fluctuate in response to projected demand. A one-day ticket for either of the parks, located in Urayasu near Tokyo, currently costs between 7,900 yen ($55) and 10,900 yen per adult. Takahashi's remark came as Oriental Land considers a large-scale redevelopment of parts of its parks under the company's long-term business strategy through fiscal 2035. Speaking about the company's cruise ship that is slated to start operating in fiscal 2028, Takahashi, who was appointed president and chief operating officer on April 1, told reporters the company aims to get it "on track." He described the cruise ship as "the integration of a theme park and hotel sailing across the ocean," adding that every passenger will be able to enjoy a show with fewer restrictions like those experienced at theme parks where patrons often must win a seat in a lottery. Related coverage: New Universal Studios Japan chief eyes expansion of park attractions Disney-themed shinkansen bullet train shown ahead of launch Shanghai to open Harry Potter theme park in 2027
Kyodo News
3 days ago
- Business
- Kyodo News
Tokyo Disney Resort operator may cut ticket prices for theme parks
KYODO NEWS - 8 minutes ago - 23:35 | All, Japan, Travel/Tourism The Tokyo Disney Resort operator could lower ticket prices for its theme parks, company President Wataru Takahashi said Friday, as more people cut discretionary spending due to inflation. Oriental Land Co. will likely consider lowering prices or adjusting the price range for Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea. Prices normally fluctuate in response to projected demand. A one-day ticket for either of the parks, located in Urayasu near Tokyo, currently costs between 7,900 yen ($55) and 10,900 yen per adult. Takahashi's remark came as Oriental Land considers a large-scale redevelopment of parts of its parks under the company's long-term business strategy through fiscal 2035. Speaking about the company's cruise ship that is slated to start operating in fiscal 2028, Takahashi, who was appointed president and chief operating officer on April 1, told reporters the company aims to get it "on track." He described the cruise ship as "the integration of a theme park and hotel sailing across the ocean," adding that every passenger will be able to enjoy a show with fewer restrictions like those experienced at theme parks where patrons often must win a seat in a lottery. Related coverage: New Universal Studios Japan chief eyes expansion of park attractions Disney-themed shinkansen bullet train shown ahead of launch Shanghai to open Harry Potter theme park in 2027
Japan Forward
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Japan Forward
Tokyo Disney Plans New Space Mountain, Broader Revamp by 2035
このページを 日本語 で読む Tokyo Disney Resort is operated by the Oriental Land Company under a license from The Walt Disney Company. On April 28, Oriental Land announced that it is considering large-scale developments at the resort. These include a renewal of theme park areas by fiscal year 2035. In an online press conference, President Wataru Takahashi stated that the company's goal is "to provide excitement and wonder that cannot be found anywhere else in the world." A conceptual rendering of the theme park area renewal announced by Oriental Land, the operator of Tokyo Disney Resort. Since the project is still in the conceptual stage, specific details have not yet been revealed. However, to meet strong demand, the company is planning to introduce a second cruise ship and expand its hotel offerings. It also intends to increase investment to enhance the resort's overall appeal, with a goal of surpassing ¥1 trillion JPY (approximately $7 billion USD) in annual sales by fiscal year 2035. According to existing plans, redevelopment will begin in Tokyo Disneyland's Tomorrowland. A complete renewal of Space Mountain and its surrounding area is scheduled for 2027. The company also revealed conceptual images for additional area updates. President Takahashi expressed excitement about the resort's future. He said they will "introduce a variety of new content every year," including new attractions and special events. Author: The Sankei Shimbun このページを 日本語 で読む
28-04-2025
- Business
Tokyo Disney Operator Targets 1-T.-Yen Sales in 10 Years
News from Japan Economy Apr 28, 2025 21:09 (JST) Tokyo, April 28 (Jiji Press)--Oriental Land Co., the operator of Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea, said Monday that it aims to achieve sales of at least 1 trillion yen in fiscal 2035, which ends in March 2036. The company is considering launching a second vessel in the future for its Disney Cruise business expected to start in Japan in fiscal 2028. "We expect cruise operations to be profitable starting in fiscal 2029, aiming to make the business more profitable than our theme park operations a few years after the launch," Wataru Takahashi, president and chief operating officer at Oriental Land, told an online news conference. For the theme park business, the company plans to invest in the redevelopment of the Space Mountain area at Tokyo Disneyland and revamp some other areas. It said specific plans have yet to be determined. Under a variable pricing system, the company is considering changing the ticket price range and other conditions. [Copyright The Jiji Press, Ltd.] Jiji Press
