News, Tips & Bargains : Prices to Drop at Euro Disney

Euro Disney plans to reduce ticket prices for its struggling theme park just outside Paris by up to 22%, starting April 1, 1995.

In a statement, officials said they will cut prices in the high season--April 1-Oct. 1--to $36. The current high season price for an adult is between $41 and $46. Off-peak prices, now ranging from $32 to $41, will drop to $28 on Oct. 2, 1995, according to Reuters.

New Ferry in French Polynesia

A new 450-passenger ferry called the Ono-Ono is providing island shuttle service in the waters of French Polynesia.

The single-hull vessel calls at the islands of Tahiti, Huahine, Raiatea, Tahaa and Bora Bora. Fares range from $6 to $58., depending on the island destination, and specially priced one- and two-week passes are available. Children under 12 are half price. No reservations are needed.

For more information, contact the Tahiti Tourism Board, 300 N. Continental Blvd., Suite 180, El Segundo 90245, tel. (310) 414-8484.

3 Rail Passes to Make Debut

Three new rail passes, offering discounts on travel in the countries of Bulgaria, Romania and Norway, will be available Jan. 1 from Rail Europe.

In Bulgaria, the Flexipass will cover three days of first-class travel during a one-month period for $70.

In Romania, it will cover five days of first-class travel within 15-days for $99.

In Norway, a first-class pass will cost $182 and a second-class pass, $129. Both will buy travelers three days of train travel during a one-month period.

For more information, contact your travel agent or call (800) 4-EURAIL.