disneysteve
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- Sep 29, 2002
Jeff, that graph is from the CDC.What's the source of this data?
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5916a3.htm
Jeff, that graph is from the CDC.What's the source of this data?
Ah. I didn't even realize it was showing cigaret sales. I probably should have read the post closer.Jeff, that graph is from the CDC.
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5916a3.htm
I think it was addressing Kevin's point earlier that lots of people say they'll quit smoking when the price hits a certain price and then the price goes up but people still smoke. The reality is that the smoking rate fell significantly over the years. To be fair, though, that can't all be attributed to the price. The growing awareness of the health risks and restrictions on marketing had a lot to do with it too. Still, I've had a lot of patients quit smoking and when I ask what finally got them to quit, the most common answer I hear is the price.Ah. I didn't even realize it was showing cigaret sales. I probably should have read the post closer.
Except the common theme in this thread has been "vote with your wallet"I think it was addressing Kevin's point earlier that lots of people say they'll quit smoking when the price hits a certain price and then the price goes up but people still smoke. The reality is that the smoking rate fell significantly over the years. To be fair, though, that can't all be attributed to the price. The growing awareness of the health risks and restrictions on marketing had a lot to do with it too. Still, I've had a lot of patients quit smoking and when I ask what finally got them to quit, the most common answer I hear is the price.
I just hope people don't quit going to Disney in droves because of the price. Quitting smoking is a good thing. Quitting Disney is not.
I agree. Pete kind of suggested that prices would drop if Disney starts to see the tide turn but I agree with you. The best we'd see would be a slow down of the price increases.If people stop going, the price (won't go down) will be steady at the very least.
But since you'll still visit and pay the upcharge why shouldn't there be blackout dates? Disney knows they have you so they'll continue to raise prices. The cigarette analogy is perfect.
I would make a wager that within 5 years that top end pass will be at least 50% higher.
Disney is happy to shed the pass holders that say it is too high. They know either others will be there to pick up the slack or the increased price will make up for the non-renewals. Agree or disagree with them, but Disney really knows how to work their financials to maximize profits.
I have a graph that I would like to share as well: View attachment 129095
The thing is though, again, they'll probably still have others lining up to buy initial contracts, and maybe still others not worried about blackout dates and the price increase willing to buy those points anyway.Why? Reconsidering buying additional DVC contracts worth thousands of dollars is reason enough.