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1 story · First covered Apr 12, 2026 · Latest 5d ago

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Disney's Summer Discount Blitz Is a Gift to Their Hotels. It's a Problem for Yours.

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5d ago

Disney's Summer Discount Blitz Is a Gift to Their Hotels. It's a Problem for Yours.

Disney just rolled out 30-40% room discounts, free dining plans, and discounted afternoon tickets for summer 2026. If you're running a hotel within ten miles of the parks, the Mouse just changed your pricing ceiling whether you like it or not.

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Mike Storm 3 min read · 5d ago