Credit: DisneyEveryone knows that Disney monetizes everything in their Parks. Want to skip the line? No problem, as long as you’re willing to pay for Lightning Lane for your entire party.
Don’t want to be restricted by times with your Lightning Lane plans? No problem. Pay significantly more, and you can get a Lightning Lane Premiere pass and hit every ride in the park whenever you want.
Every time you turn around, Disney World and Disneyland are raising prices on everything from tickets to hotel rooms to food and merchandise. So, it makes you wonder what else can Disney monetize within its parks.
One social media user came up with an idea, but another user decided that this would just be another chance for Disney to make money off its parks while you are sitting in your home.
As we wait to ring in the New Year, Disney World and Disneyland have big plans for guests who are lucky enough to visit the parks. But what about the rest of us who aren’t in Central Florida or Southern California and want to ring in the New Year with Disney?
But what if Disney found a way to allow guests to ring in the New Year from their couches but still feel like they’re a part of the Disney experience? What if Disney created a special pay-per-view experience on Disney+ that would let fans ring in the New Year with the Disney Parks?
Think about it: Disney could charge people all over the world to watch as Disney World rings in the New Year and then quickly jump to Disneyland for a second celebration. Disney fans would be willing to shell out an additional $19.99 to see what it’s like to be in the parks on New Year’s Eve.
It’s the perfect win-win for Disney. The only cost would be broadcasting the fireworks and shows at Midnight, and like Disney’s Christmas Day parade, the remainder of the time can be used as a giant infomercial for the parks, Disney movies, and Disney cruises.
But why stop with New Year’s Eve? Disney could also broadcast the Candlelight Processional at Disneyland and Disney World to fans on select nights in December. If these Disney parks pay-per-views are successful, Disney could create new events throughout the year to bring the magic home to its fans.
Disney should live stream the Candlelight Processional on Disney+ on Christmas Eve. Would probably do a good number and it would promote one of the best events at @DisneyParks. 🎄
— Marcus Leshock (@marcusleshock) December 25, 2024
Every Disney fan knows that when your trip ends, you immediately start planning the next trip. These pay-per-view events would inspire fans to return to Disney World and Disneyland to share the magic again.
With Disney trying to extract every penny from its fans, it seems logical that this would be the next move. You get the Disney experience in your living room, and Disney gets another payday from you without bringing you to the parks.