One day just not worth it

[sheetz]

For the price DLR parks are actually pretty decent value, IMO. It's the WDW parks that are a ripoff.

 

[LizzyS]

Some people pay $300+ for two people to go to a sporting event or a Broadway show. Those events only last a few hours. You would get a WHOLE DAY at Disneyland, that's 16 hours of quality entertainment you can't find anywhere else

Yup, I spent over $600 on Denver Broncos tickets (2) for a game this Fall, but I love my Broncos and I love Denver, so it's worth it to me! I've also done two one day trips to DL only and I don't consider it a waste AT ALL.

 

[LizzyS]

Look, DLR is expensive entertainment. But it is a deal compared to other entertainment options as other have mentioned.

I will add...

Ski pass in Colorado - one day is about $100 for 7 hours of opening time.
Broncos game football tickets - usually at least $200 to get nose bleed seats and $300 for a decent seat - game lasts 3 hours
Broadway show tickets for top shows like Wicked, Jersey Boys, Lion King, usually $200-300 for a decent seat, for a 2-3 hour show

One can continue but premium entertainment like Disney offers costs a lot of money. On a per hour basis it is really a deal compared to other options. But that does not make it cheap.

Finally, what some more "cost effective" parks found out (like Magic Mountain in SoCal) is that if they lower the price too far they can end up with some undesirable guests like gang members which led to guest violence. The higher prices tend to minimize this.

I didn't read your post before I replied to this thread. Are you a Broncos fan?!

 

[HydroGuy]

I didn't read your post before I replied to this thread. Are you a Broncos fan?!

LOL, between Broncos fandom and Disney fandom you get 99% of HydroGuy fandoms!

 

[LizzyS]

LOL, between Broncos fandom and Disney fandom you get 99% of HydroGuy fandoms!

I've always liked you for the great information you supply on this forum, but now I REALLY like you! Go Broncos!

 

[tiffjoy]

My first two visits to DLR were one day only. We just went to Disneyland park, both times. I had a blast! Didn't do nearly everything, but that didn't make it less fun. Entertainment is quite costly these days, all around. I agree with others that the cost of a one day ticket matches up to the cost of tickets to other events, and sometimes, it's an even better offer. You get rides, shows, character M&Gs, parades, fireworks.... so much more than just a one event ticket.

 

[bcwife76]

Some people pay $300+ for two people to go to a sporting event or a Broadway show. Those events only last a few hours. You would get a WHOLE DAY at Disneyland, that's 16 hours of quality entertainment you can't find anywhere else

I agree 100%! Taylor Swift was here this past weekend, I know tons of people who went and paid $200-$300 per person for the concert. Totally not worth it to me. But $300 for an entire day at Disneyland for both of you? PRICELESS!!!

 

[kylie71]

The OP-- never returned after posting this......... lol!
I just looked at his/her profile, last seen on July 23rd....

--Lori

 

[Xenorye]

I've always liked you for the great information you supply on this forum, but now I REALLY like you! Go Broncos!

+1!