There will always be a contingent that will pay whatever for the “magic” of being on property. But Disney sooner or later will realize they can’t continue stacking fees with increasing prices and still compete With the many amazing resorts that offer more amenities for far less. I don’t get the “I don’t drive on vacation” stance either- do they never go anywhere other than Disney? It’s not as horrible as some want to make it out to be driving to a 1200 sf villa with amazing pools, separate bedrooms, full kitchen (full fridge is nice for beverages and snacks even if you do nothing else in kitchen), no resort or parking fees and far less hectic and crowded than Disney properties- and far far cheaper. Far makes up cost of a rental car. More money for special experiences like fireworks cruise etc. I think this virus may have opened up some people’s eyes to other possibilities as well. Heck we are doing a “road trip” vacation in a couple weeks to South Dakota.
Well said. I hope the competition does become more fierce.
Well right now unless reservation to park is tied to resort Disneynhas zero incentive to stay on property. Really the biggest was fast pass at 60 days. Going to a Maxpass system? Charge for DME? EMH keeps getting cut into? I’ll save my money and pay for an up charge event if I want since those are there anyway. Better accommodations for way less, can use Uber if not want car (like having private transportation) etc.
Yeah, there is alot of uncertainty about value now. We decided to skip 2020 and planned a more extravagant trip Jan 2021 which we're kinda locked into as we rented DVC. It's possible things are generally improved and that Jan trip won't be as impacted as if it were in Aug, but there's no guarantee. Most of the plans we had for that trip are question marks now. Trying to make an itinerary is futile. We'll try to make do and hope that's enough to feel the magic.
Not everyone can drive or, in my case, the confidence to drive in another country, or also in my case, wouldn't find the cost of car hire cost effective. I do tend to stay on Disney property most of the time as I can find plenty to do outside the parks as I have only myself to think about.
No way I could drive in a country that uses the roadways in the opposite direction. Grand Cayman gave us a good taste of that when riding around there.
I liked your post and I'm completely on board with your point.
I’m afraid you are correct- except this is an extraordinary time as many many many of their demographic won’t have the funds to come for even a once in a lifetime budget trip now, and who knows how long it will take to get international travel up again. This could possibly be that s that tipped the camel (ok I hate thinking of a camel with broken back
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