Disney theme parks quietly abandon middle-class travelers

For decades, a trip to a Disney theme park was a hallmark of the American dream — accessible to the middle class, and a shared cultural rite that an estimated 70 to 90% of Americans experienced at least once, according to the National Museum of American History.

But a park visit may be increasingly out of reach for the masses. A New York Times writer argued in a recent opinion piece that Disney is quietly abandoning its inclusive ethos and instead shifting toward catering to the wealthy.