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Disney's theme parks and experiences bucked the downward trend, showing a 6% increase in operating income, with a 13% rise in revenues. Despite this, much of the gains were driven by sustained price hikes across tickets, food, merchandise, and Lightning Lane offerings—highlighting a strategy to offset declining visitor volumes with higher prices.
International parks, notably Disneyland Paris, experienced a 10% growth, thanks to new attractions and upgrades. However, marketing chief Josh D'Amaro indicated that this uptick doesn't necessarily translate to increased activity at U.S.-based parks, which face softer demand due to rising costs.