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One of the central themes of the report is Disney's "magical math", a term capturing how the company's price hikes seem disconnected from standard inflation. While the national inflation rate averages around 3-4%, Disney’s ticket prices have historically increased by nearly 7% per year. This discrepancy suggests that Disney is not merely following economic trends but actively raising prices beyond typical inflation, possibly in pursuit of higher profits and shareholder satisfaction.