If your top priorities when planning a Disneyland Resort vacation are budget, budget, and budget, we’ve got something important to put on your radar!

Sleeping Beauty Castle

From perks to prices, there are lots of things to consider when determining the value of your vacation, and we know that a trip to Disney is certainly not cheap! With budgeting as such an important factor for many people planning their dream vacation, we’re constantly on the lookout for important pricing updates that could impact future travels. That’s why we’ve got our eye on the discussion of an entertainment tax that could impact Disneyland Resort if implemented.

The city of Anaheim is exploring the idea of a potential entertainment tax on tickets or parking in an effort to offset a $60 million budget deficit. Anaheim Councilmember Natalie Rubalcava has been working with the city attorney and other city staff on the idea and asked for options to be brought back for discussion at a future council meeting. Revenue from such a tax would be used to support community programs, affordable housing, parks, senior services, and first responders.

Disneyland Entrance and Train Station

According to city spokesperson Mike Lyster, the proposal is still in the early stages and far from being finalized. Lyster said, “Now, what something could look like, we don’t know, but it could be a percentage of a ticket to a venue such as a theme park, arena, stadium, or it could also be a percentage of parking that somebody may pay to go to one of those venues. Those are some early ideas that have been tossed around, and then there are still a lot of things to consider.” 

Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway

Lyster also stated that rising costs for residents remain a concern for the city, “I don’t think anyone enters this discussion lightly. We know that for anyone out there today, it is a challenge with high prices for many things. So, I think the proposal and the person proposing it certainly doesn’t take it lightly.”

Disneyland Resort

Proposals still need to be presented and discussed at a future council meeting. If the council does decide to move forward with a proposed entertainment tax, members could vote to place the initiative on the November 2026 ballot. At least five of the seven councilmembers would need to approve to place the initiative on the ballot.

Tiana’s Palace in Disneyland

Alternatively, if council members do not move forward with any proposal, outside groups, like labor unions, could collect thousands of valid signatures from Anaheim voters to qualify a measure for the ballot.

Disney California Adventure

We’ll be on the lookout for more updates on the status of any proposals brought to future council meetings, so stay tuned to DFB for future news about potential Anaheim entertainment taxes.

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Would an entertainment tax impact your future plans to visit Disneyland? Share your thoughts in the comments.