Euro Disney SCA, operator of Disneyland Paris, has reported a 5.9 per cent rise in revenues for the third quarter of the year, due to higher guest spending and volumes in both its theme park and hotels segments.

In the three months to June 30, revenues for Euro Disney totalled €359.1m ($405m), compared to €339.2m ($382m) in the prior-year period. Theme park revenues rose by 6.9 per cent to €209.9m ($237m) and hotel revenues were up 5.6 per cent to €141m ($159m).

The increase in average revenue per guest resulted from higher spending on admissions, food and beverage and merchandise, while the increase in attendance was due to more guests visiting from the UK and France, partly offset by fewer guests visiting from Spain, Euro Disney said.

Commenting on the results, Tom Wolber, president of the group, stated: "We are pleased with the solid revenue performance this quarter driven by higher guest spending, attendance and occupied room nights.

"However, we also continue to incur higher costs reflecting our commitment to invest in the guest experience, which offset the improved resort performance."

Wolber added: "In June, we launched the Frozen Summer Fun celebration and this, along with our hotel and park refurbishment programme, is a continuation of our multi-year strategy to improve the guest experience."