Disneyland under scrutiny over ‘price discrimination’

British holidaymakers are being charged more to go to Disneyland Paris than their French counterparts, the European Commission has said.

EC sources say complaints against the theme park are just the tip of the iceberg, with claims of discrimination on the basis of nationality also being made against Spanish hotels, Austrian ski lift firms and the city of Venice. Disneyland Paris is facing a pricing probe after it was found that British nationals can be charged up to 15% more than French nationals.

EU rules allow for price differences between member countries but state that all citizens, regardless of nationality, should have the opportunity to purchase the cheaper tickets. A spokeswoman for the EC said consumers were “often prevented from getting the best price” and confirmed the Commission were “scrutinising a number of complaints, including several against Disneyland Paris”.