DEBATE: Back in 1972...

[hopemax]

Mr. Kidds. Or Hopemax (And all researchers in general) Could you please explore a subject for the group? I was wondering what the normal cost of a Holiday Inn was back in 1972.

I've looked for this before, and haven't had much luck. Someone has to have a few AAA books from the 70's packed in a box in the attic or basement.

 

[Bob O]

dscoop- Its hard to give a exact yearm but to me the best were in the early 1980's from around 1982-1986, the parks were open late, all attractions ra from open to close and the magic was everywhere!!

 

[DisneyKidds]

Originally posted by airlarry!
Baron, I think this was a double entendre. I think he was picking on your refrain of back in the day, Disney's philosophy was value so every season was a value season....

I think...

Ahh, Larry............

I'm sure Baron got it, he is just ignoring my tongue in cheek jabs .

 

[DisneyKidds]

Originally posted by Bob O
dscoop- Its hard to give a exact yearm but to me the best were in the early 1980's from around 1982-1986, the parks were open late, all attractions ra from open to close and the magic was everywhere!!

Yu bust me up, Mr. Bob. Keeping your criteria above, there were late hours with all attractions open to close right thru the early and into the mid 90's, at least. One of our crack hours researchers can dig the details out for you I'm sure.

 

[montessori]

Hi Everyone!

Happy Friday!

I haven't read this entire thread yet but it's interesting!

On the subject of how much things cost, like tickets to the Daytona 500 and other "amusements".

How about the cost of going to the local carnival when it comes to town? It's been a while since I've had the pleasure but I remember taking my daughter and a friend to a church carnival 10 years ago and spending over $50 for the day!!


The toothless drug addict alcoholic ride operator almost got his butt beaten by a group of irate parents when he made the Matahorn ride go faster and faster as kids were screaming to stop, one little girl even passed out!

It may cost $50 for a day at Disney, but it's $50 well spent, in my opinion.
And, with annual passes it has cost us as little as $10 - $15 per day.

 

[Bob O]

DisneyKidds-I tried to anwser it at the top of my head without any research and those years bring back great memories!!!!

 

[DisneyKidds]

Originally posted by Bob O
DisneyKidds-I tried to anwser it at the top of my head without any research and those years bring back great memories!!!!

No Problem Bob O. However, I do think that a lot of people simply forget that it wasn't that long ago that we had most of the things people lament losing. To some 4 years is a long time, but in the big picture - not so long. Even from then it was a gradual decline that didn't scream doom and gloom until the last 2 years, IMHO. Not that it is ok that things got bad. I also realize that prior to the manifestation of outward symptoms there were philosophical issues. It is not like we have to recreate 1982 before Disney can be glorious again in 99.99% of people's eyes. Any guesses who that .01% is?

 

[Bob O]

Disneykids i do relaize that time goes by and it wasnt that long ago things were alot better than they are today. And of course family memories will cloud our experiences/judgement over which year/time was best.