"Disney Theme Park Profits up 17% this Quarter..."

[Kath2003]

...according to a BBC news article.

17% in a quarter? That's shocking. Although with me paying £170 ($300) for a 21-day pass, of which I will only use 6 days (only $20 more for this pass compared to a 5-day pass; and includes unlimited use of all parks, water parks, PI etc.), I'm not exactly surprised.

 

[bicker]

I'd credit the Dining Plan and Magical Express more than anything else. Two brilliant strokes of genius.

 

[dzneelvr]

I'm happy for Disney. Guess that pretty much answers my "question" about where are the summer resort codes for AP holders....WDW doesn't need to offer any ASMo here we come! June 22

 

[boomhauer]

I'd credit the Dining Plan and Magical Express more than anything else. Two brilliant strokes of genius.

Absolutely. Though with gas prices, I could swear by now, we'd see a charge for ME.

 

[Quinn222]

Absolutely. Though with gas prices, I could swear by now, we'd see a charge for ME.

Disney might have bought in for a lot of gas at a guaranteed rate. I just read an article about it last week. Companies (and even individuals) can purchase gas in advance and lock in a low price.

 

[bicker]

The financial advantage to Disney from having folks "stuck" on-property is far greater than the recent increase in the cost of fuel to transport those folks from MCO to WDW and back.

 

[MUFFYCAT]

The financial advantage to Disney from having folks "stuck" on-property is far greater than the recent increase in the cost of fuel to transport those folks from MCO to WDW and back.

you're right
even with the free dining, you'll still have to spend money on grounds
that would have gone to other sources if you stayed off griunds


reason for the profit
i'm going twice this year