Disneyland’s Finances
Disneyland makes about $10.4 million daily. In 2019, Disney’s park and resort operating cost was $14 billion. Split evenly per park, the daily operating cost is $5.49 million.
Disneyland was built for $17 million in 1955, which is about $163 million now. Opening day had fewer high-tech, costly rides. Popular, innovative rides came later as the park became profitable.
The Cost of Disney Magic
You can’t buy a night in Cinderella’s castle suite. However, money can buy magical Disney World stays. The costs include:
- Transportation
- Tickets
- Food and hotels
- Shopping
Plan wisely to manage these expenses.
Investing in Disney
To invest in Disney stock, you can use a direct stock purchase plan, which requires a $200 minimum investment to be deducted from your bank account over four months. The forecast for Disney stock price in 2025 varies, with estimates ranging from $92.70 to over $140 per share if a 50% acquisition premium is assumed. However, predicting future stock performance is uncertain.
Selling Walt Disney Company shares is straightforward through an investment app. Simply decide how much to sell, then log in and submit the order. Another option for becoming a Disney shareholder is purchasing stocks through an online brokerage firm, investing in mutual funds and ETFs, or using Disney’s direct stock purchase plan.
Disney’s Streaming Services Pricing
Disney recently raised prices for its streaming services. Disney+ without ads increased by 27% to $10.99 per month. The Disney streaming bundle with Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ now starts at $12.99 per month with ads. The previous Disney+ basic plan was replaced by a new $7.99 per month ad-supported tier. Despite the increase, Disney+ subscriber growth slowed over the past two quarters, leading Disney to lower its 2024 forecast.