another ticket price increase? really?

[eeyoresnr]

Really?
Come on peeps, prices go up on everything, Disney is a business not a non profit organization.
Bread goes up, milk goes up, gas goes up, clothing goes up. Most of those are necessities. Vacations (Disney) are for pleasure. So you save up & pay the price or choose a lesser venue.

yes that's true, prices go up on everything... here is an example

1971
Cost of a new home: $28,300.00
Cost of a new car: $
Median Household Income: $9,028.00
Cost of a first-class stamp: $0.06 ($0.08 as of 5/16/71)
Cost of a gallon of regular gas: $0.36
Cost of a dozen eggs: $0.53
Cost of a gallon of Milk: $1.18
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1981
Cost of a new home: $83,000.00
Cost of a new car: $
Median Household Income: $19,074.00
Cost of a first-class stamp: $0.15 ($0.18 as of 3/22/81; $0.20 as of 11/1/81)
Cost of a gallon of regular gas: $1.38
Cost of a dozen eggs: $0.90
Cost of a gallon of Milk: $2.22
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1991
Cost of a new home: $147,200.00
Cost of a new car: $
Median Household Income: $30,126.00
Cost of a first-class stamp: $0.25 ($0.29 as of 2/3/91)
Cost of a gallon of regular gas: $1.14
Cost of a dozen eggs: $1.01
Cost of a gallon of Milk: $2.80
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2012
The average house costs: $218,200
The average car costs: $28,150
The average wage is: $44,670
Cost of a first-class stamp: $0.45
Cost of a gallon of regular gas: $3.97
Cost of a gallon of Milk: $3.65
...................................
1971 WDW

Magic Kingdom Theme Park opened on October 1, 1971.

Adult: $3.50 General Admission
Junior (12-17): $2.50 General Admission
Child (3-11): $1.00 General Admission

Adult: $4.50-$4.75 7 Adventure Book - contained 1 A, 1 B, 1 C, 2 D, 2 E tickets
Junior (12-17): $4.00-$4.25 7 Adventure Book
Child (3-11): $3.50-$3.75 7 Adventure Book

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1980 WDW
Adult: $7.00-$7.50-$8.00 General Admission (Entrance to the MK and all its free shows, exhibits and entertainment)
Junior (12-17): $6.00-$6.50-$7.00 General Admission (Entrance to the MK and all its free shows, exhibits and entertainment)
Child (3-11): $4.00-$4.50-$5.00 General Admission (Entrance to the MK and all its free shows, exhibits and entertainment)
Adult: $7.50 General Admission MKC
Junior (12-17): $6.50 General Admission MKC
Child (3-11): $4.50 General Admission MKC

Adult: $9.00-$9.50 8 Adventure ticket book - included use of Walt Disney World Transportation for one day, Magic Kingdom admission and any 8 attractions in the park.
Junior (12-17): $8.00-$8.50 8 Adventure ticket book - included use of Walt Disney World Transportation for one day, Magic Kingdom admission and any 8 attractions in the park.
Child (3-11): $7.00-$7.50 8 Adventure ticket book - included use of Walt Disney World Transportation for one day, Magic Kingdom admission and any 8 attractions in the park.

Adult: $8.75-$9.25 8 Adventure Magic Key Ticket Book (available to Magic Kingdom Club members only) included use of Walt Disney World Transportation for one day, Magic Kingdom admission and any 8 attractions in the park.
Junior (12-17): $7.75-$8.25 8 Adventure Magic Key Ticket Book (available to Magic Kingdom Club members only) included use of Walt Disney World Transportation for one day, Magic Kingdom admission and any 8 attractions in the park.
Child (3-11): $6.75-$7.25 8 Adventure Magic Key Ticket Book (available to Magic Kingdom Club members only) included use of Walt Disney World Transportation for one day, Magic Kingdom admission and any 8 attractions in the park.

Adult: $11.00-$11.50 10 Adventure ticket book - included use of Walt Disney World Transportation for one day, Magic Kingdom admission and any 10 attractions in the park.
Junior (12-17): $10.00-$10.50 10 Adventure ticket book - included use of Walt Disney World Transportation for one day, Magic Kingdom admission and any 10 attractions in the park.
Child (3-11): $9.00-$9.50 10 Adventure ticket book - included use of Walt Disney World Transportation for one day, Magic Kingdom admission and any 10 attractions in the park.
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1990

Ticket prices were increased on February 11, 1990.

Adult: $29.00-$31.00 One Day Ticket
Child (3-9): $25.00-$25.50 One Day Ticket
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2010

Disney raised ticket prices on August 5, 2010

Adult: $79-$82 1 Day Magic Your Way Base
Child (3-9): $68-$74 1 Day Magic Your Way Base
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2014 (today)
1-Day Magic Kingdom - Adult
$99
1-Day Magic Kingdom - Child
$93
1-Day Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios or Disney's Animal Kingdom - Adult
$94

1-Day Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios or Disney's Animal Kingdom - Child
$88

 

[JanaDee]

Just got back on Tuesday! And we had a great time. Please don't try and use me to prove a point, it isn't working. Face it, not everyone hates FP+. Why can't people understand that?

Like I said, it was a sincere question. Sorry you couldn't take it that way.

It was just pointed out to me you are a teenager. Forget my earlier question. I don't expect someone that doesn't pay their own way on vacation to understand why some people are upset.

 

[larryz]

For a reference point, a lift ticket at the ski hill just 20 minutes from where I live (Steamboat Springs), costs $124. Just to get up the mountain.

Yeah, but coming down is free...

 

[Sparkly]

Like I said, it was a sincere question. Sorry you couldn't take it that way. It was just pointed out to me you are a teenager. Forget my earlier question. I don't expect someone that doesn't pay their own way on vacation to understand any of the angst.

One, do NOT patronise me. I am 19 years old, almost 20. That is not a teenager. I am a grown adult not a silly child.

Two, I did contribute, not that it's any of your business and helped plan it. I have a very good understanding of what a WDW vacation costs.

There was absolutely no need for this post at all.

 

[JanaDee]

One, do NOT patronise me. I am 19 years old, almost 20. That is not a teenager. I am a grown adult not a silly child.

Two, I did contribute, not that it's any of your business and helped plan it. I have a very good understanding of what a WDW vacation costs.

There was absolutely no need for this post at all.

Not to split hairs, but yes, 19 is a teenager, which is what I said.

 

[tfc3rid]

My guess is the next price increase will be for 'plusses' to MM+ later this year... Add park hopping for FP+ or add more FPs.

That way, they might avoid being first over the $100 barrier (even though technically they are already)

 

[tazadd0420]

One, do NOT patronise me. I am 19 years old, almost 20. That is not a teenager. I am a grown adult not a silly child.

Two, I did contribute, not that it's any of your business and helped plan it. I have a very good understanding of what a WDW vacation costs.

There was absolutely no need for this post at all.

Agreed. My DD is 18 and paid her own way in January. That was quite a mean post at you. Hopefully you have thick skin.

 

[poppinspenguins]

Agree 100%.

Completely agree that prices go up everywhere. It is the % of the increases and the frequency that stands out. Someone on another thread had a graph showing the increases under different CEOS. The rate under Iger is skyrocketing. I think all those complaining (including me!) would sit much better with an increase once a year at an amount more in line with current inflation.

Im sure some will agree some will disagree. But, for me personally, the rate of p
rice increases does not equal the rate of improvements. And each person will have to make that decision for themselves.

 

[babydoll65]

One, do NOT patronise me. I am 19 years old, almost 20. That is not a teenager. I am a grown adult not a silly child.

Two, I did contribute, not that it's any of your business and helped plan it. I have a very good understanding of what a WDW vacation costs.

There was absolutely no need for this post at all.

Don't worry, a comment like that just proves who's the child and who's the adult.

 

[JanaDee]

Sparkly, if you 100% paid your own way, then I apologize.

 

[carriemd]

what I have is worth alot more than that.

Everyone is impressed. Is that what you wanted to read?

 

[TinkerBelle_325]

Sparkly, if you 100% paid your own way, then I apologize.

And if she didn't pay 100%? Who are you to judge?? She is still an adult regardless of whether she paid her own way 100%. If you are old enough to vote and old enough to serve your country then you are an adult and your opinion should be respected as such!

 

[Imhere]

what I have is worth alot more than that.

Ummmm, great.

 

[Laketravis]

<< Wondering when tickets to watch the DIS fights will no longer be free.

 

[Brian Noble]

Wondering when tickets to watch the DIS fights will no longer be free.

A +1 to you, sir.

 

[Imhere]

<< Wondering when tickets to watch the DIS fights will no longer be free.

Everyone stop it or I'll have my Dad beat up your Dad!!!

 

[smitch425]

<< Wondering when tickets to watch the DIS fights will no longer be free.

No kidding! I've never come across more rude and judgemental people on any other site than those who are here on the Dis (and its not to be named counterpart). I have to believe that they are only that way on the internet, and not in their daily lives. If not, yikes!

 

[babydoll65]

Everyone stop it or I'll have my Dad beat up your Dad!!!

 

[JanaDee]

And if she didn't pay 100%? Who are you to judge?? She is still an adult regardless of whether she paid her own way 100%. If you are old enough to vote and old enough to serve your country then you are an adult and your opinion should be respected as such!

Never mind, not worth it.

Good day to you, TinkerBelle.

 

[Mad Hattered]

The AP rates jumped pretty good, too. Up $25 + tax for the regular non-FL resident AP.

http://www.wdwmagic.com/other/annual-pass/news/23feb2014-walt-disney-world-annual-pass-prices-increases-effective-today.htm