Nearly Half of Parents Borrow Money to Afford Disney Parks — KTLA
According to a recent LendingTree survey, 45% of parents who visit Disney theme parks with their children under the age of 18 have gone into debt at least once because of the trip. This is a significant increase from 2022, when only 18% of Americans surveyed reported going into debt for such trips.
The average amount of Disney-related debt was $1,983. About 65% of respondents attributed this debt to unplanned expenses related to meals, 48% cited transportation costs, and 47% mentioned living expenses.
Despite the financial strain, 90% of parents said that the Disney park trip was a real treat for both them and their children.
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According to a recent LendingTree survey, 45% of parents who visit Disney theme parks with their children under the age of 18 have gone into debt at least once because of the trip. This is a significant increase from 2022, when only 18% of Americans surveyed reported going into debt for such trips.
The average amount of Disney-related debt was $1,983. About 65% of respondents attributed this debt to unplanned expenses related to meals, 48% cited transportation costs, and 47% mentioned living expenses.
Despite the financial strain, 90% of parents said that the Disney park trip was a real treat for both them and their children.
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