Legal Opinion
Simon v. Walt Disney World Co.
California Court of Appeal
Decided January 8, 2004No. F040732, F040879PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion
WISEMAN, J.
As we celebrate Mickey Mouse’s 75th birthday, we are called upon to address the legal status of Disneyland in the context of its Resident Salute program, a marketing concept that offers nearby residents a discount as an incentive to visit during the slow season. Essentially, during certain times of the year, if Mickey lives in Los Angeles, he pays $8 to $10 less per ticket than his girlfriend, Minnie, assuming she lives in some far-off land such as Oz or Fresno.
Recognizing there is no such thing as a “free ride,” Disney fans fork out lots of money to buy a ticket to enter…
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