Too many unknowns:
- state of the economy at the time
- CAD/USD exchange rate at the time
- overall attendance (probably up, but maybe not as much as everyone assumes)
- impact of the new pricing system
The new pricing is designed to let Disney charge more at peak times without negatively impacting attendance in lower demand seasons. The Canadian Resident discount is similarly a tool that lets them fine-tune prices so that everyone is soaked for as much as possible without driving too many people away. I think it's an acknowledgement that Canadians may be nearer the limit of what they are willing to pay, while other markets might still be more easily absorbing increases. We *might* continue to see a combination of these two approaches, where Canadian Resident discounts are offered in during certain seasons, or possibly even as a means of continuing to encourage Canadian attendance during busier periods that might see a significant price increase. Or maybe not. Who knows, really? Prepare for the worst and hope for the best!
