From later this year, Tokyo Disney Resort will boost its ticket prices, surpassing the 10,000 yen mark ($70) for the first time in its 40-year history. The cost of a peak-time single-day ticket will climb to 10,900 yen by October, reflecting a 1,500 yen hike. This shift mirrors Japan's inflation trend, with businesses grappling with increased costs for energy, raw materials, and manpower.

Tokyo Disney will also deploy a six-tier pricing structure, adjusting adult ticket prices from 7,900 yen to 10,900 yen based on crowd levels and other considerations. The existing four-tier system ranges from 7,900 yen to 9,400 yen. Similar six-tier pricing will apply to middle and high school students, from 6,600 yen to 9,000 yen, while children's ticket prices remain steady at 4,700 yen to 5,600 yen.

These new prices are nearly triple those at the park's 1983 opening. Other Japanese theme parks, like Universal Studios Japan, are also hiking their prices due to increased costs. Nonetheless, attendance impact is predicted to be minor, as the inflated prices will only be valid during peak periods.