Universal Orlando announces price hike due in part to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Universal Orlando has upped its daily admission rate up to a whopping $75, from $71, due in part to their commitment to the gigantic Wizarding World of Harry Potter and a new roller coaster.
Honestly, I don’t see this as a big deal AT ALL. I am more than willing to pay $75 for the privilege of walking through a real live Hogwarts (not really real, but you know what I mean) and seeing all my Harry Potter imagery come to life. How about you? Do you feel the same way, or do you think they’re just out to gouge people?
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3 opinions for Universal Orlando announces price hike due in part to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Stephi
Aug 6, 2008 at 10:34
Yes, it may be partially due to the Harry Potter theme park, but it’s mostly due to economics. Walt Disney World went from $71 to $75 this week as well. The theory behind these is that, with the economy not being so hot, people aren’t really going to “vacation”, but are going to go to a destination - for example, instead of driving around Florida, they’ll go to a certain spot and stay there for a week. Like Disney, or Universal Orlando.
I also heard that Disney’s theory of price raising is to raise the prices in small increments continually until they have a 10% decrease in admission, but don’t hold me to that.
Yedi Weasley
Aug 6, 2008 at 19:32
well….i am willing to pay 75$ too.
i mean it’s Hogwarts!!! the coolest place ever lol
i would pay anything to go! =]]
Pat
Sep 2, 2008 at 15:00
Economics. In order to bring such a real-life amusement to the public, someone has to foot the bill. It takes many people to run such a resort and you would be surprised how much of that $75 will go to salaries, upkeep, etc. No matter, the purests will come regardless of the price, stay a week or so and drop money all over that side of Florida. Bring it on, we’re ready!
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