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ANAHEIM, Calif.<\/strong> – <\/span>There\u2019s a chance you could pay a little more for that Disneyland vacation in the future.<\/p>\n Discussions are underway for a new tax for Anaheim\u2019s entertainment venues. The council member proposing the idea says it\u2019s about having enough and proper resources for Anaheim residents.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n On Wednesday, some Disneyland parkgoers say they wouldn\u2019t mind paying a little more to visit the Happiest Place on Earth.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n “We\u2019re going to come anyway,” a Disneyland visitor said. “Those who want to be here are going to do it anyway.”<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Others say they\u2019d rather not dish out more dollars for Disneyland.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n “We really love Disneyland; it\u2019s really hard to come to Disneyland with the prices already,” another Disneyland visitor said.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n “I definitely don\u2019t take a tax or an assessment on business lightly,” said Anaheim Council Member Natalie Rubalcava, who represents District 3.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n She says if prices were to go up just a bit, it\u2019s for a good reason. Rubalcava is proposing a new tax on tickets and parking at entertainment venues in the city. She says the reason behind it is to boost the city\u2019s revenue and fund a growing city.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n “We are $60 million in deficit here in Anaheim, so it is important for me to be proactive as a policy maker to ensure we are able to provide clean parks, safe streets,” Rubalcava said.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n She says the measure could mean a 2 or 3 percent tax on tickets and possibly a 5 percent tax on parking for those heading to a baseball game, theme park, or concert. She says the focus is generating revenue from tourism rather than directly from residents.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n “We\u2019ve looked at a sales tax, which would have a direct negative impact on our residents who are already struggling to put food on the table and gas in their car,” Rubalcava said.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Some families are not a fan of potentially paying more for theme parks.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n “Raising would be a very difficult thing, especially for families, young families,” a woman visiting Disneyland on Wednesday said.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Ultimately, the entertainment tax would be up to Anaheim residents. Rubalcava says she is hoping voters can weigh in on the issue as a ballot initiative in 2026.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n “I\u2019m really hoping they will support this so the voters of Anaheim can weigh in on whether or not they think this is an important thing for our city,” she said.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The tax proposal would not impact public spaces or public parking.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n FOX 11 did reach out to Disney for a comment on this proposal. We are waiting to hear back.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n