Disney's Price Increases are obscene....

[Dorisk3]

You had me until you bragged about your income OP.

 

[Senator Tressel]

Yeah, I forgot about everything you said before the income brag once I read that. For future reference, don't do that. It's obnoxious.

 

[Cheshire Figment]

1. At Universal Florida there is no pricing difference between child and adult on APs.

2. Although Universal raised their one day tickets a week before Disney did, they have now announced a second price increase so their one day tickets are the same as Disney's.

 

[DizDaD7]

Wow....I wasn't sure what to expect when I started to read the original post....After seeing some of the posts on here it's clear that Yes even though the price increase suc*s, we all are still going to enjoy Disney someway or another....Because we're glutons for the best thing on Earth...

Honestly ask yourself this:

Can you actually compare any Disney park to lets say Six Flags, or KingsDominion or Hershey Park., or whatever other local them park there is.....This Answer is a Big NO!!!!!... Disney knows this & so do the majority of people that go here...

You don't get that extra feeling from anywhere else so to this I say I'll pay extra for that Feeling.....Now by me saying this I'm not happy at all that the prices are going up , especially being a new DVC member and all. We were so so excited at getting AP's for years to come ,but unless I can make it there for 2 trips or so, (which probably won't happen ) then it's not worth it for me...I'll just by 10 day MYW .

Also let's not be so hard on the OP... I'm sure they didn't mean it to come out that way that they can afford ( with arrogance ) the price increase..... Can't we all just get along....We will get through thiss..

 

[theaslip]

Yeah, I forgot about everything you said before the income brag once I read that. For future reference, don't do that. It's obnoxious.

Apologies. The point was in no way to brag about income - but looking back I can see how that happened. I'm a modest person, and that came out all wrong.

The point I was trying to make is that, I (probably like many who are able to share a large amount of disposable income with Disney) I have my personal limits. The point being that I could afford the APs, but no longer want to based on the price increase. And if the price increases stay on this trajectory, then their will definitely be a point in the near future where I would not be able to afford them. So again, didn't mean any offense!

 

[Phatoomch]

Apologies. The point was in no way to brag about income - but looking back I can see how that happened. I'm a modest person, and that came out all wrong.

The point I was trying to make is that, I (probably like many who are able to share a large amount of disposable income with Disney) I have my personal limits. The point being that I could afford the APs, but no longer want to based on the price increase. And if the price increases stay on this trajectory, then their will definitely be a point in the near future where I would not be able to afford them. So again, didn't mean any offense!

Its all about 'worth' and like I said in my previous post, compare other days of fun and their prices and I still think Disney is worth it.

No offense taken with me, I got your point

 

[imprimouse]

The value of our dollar is shrinking, Disney is spending $$$ on both coasts to make tremoundous additions and improvements, and some folks are surprised that tickets jumped ~10%.

everyone has a unique budget and value determination. I can't wait to get back.

 

[juliebug1997]

Apologies. The point was in no way to brag about income - but looking back I can see how that happened. I'm a modest person, and that came out all wrong.

The point I was trying to make is that, I (probably like many who are able to share a large amount of disposable income with Disney) I have my personal limits. The point being that I could afford the APs, but no longer want to based on the price increase. And if the price increases stay on this trajectory, then their will definitely be a point in the near future where I would not be able to afford them. So again, didn't mean any offense!

You have your personal limits, does that mean you are going to judge everyone who buys them even though you wouldn't? Not everyone's limits are the same as yours.

They're expensive, yes. My DH asked earlier this year if we were going to renew our passes (or at least one). I thought about it, but we're not planning on being in Orlando as much as last year (conference money for DH's work has dried up), so it doesn't make sense. Plus, we're not taking our main vacation there this year.

Also, there were at least two other threads lamenting the increase and some pointing to Universal as a better option. Again, Universal raised their ticket prices twice in one week, both times to meet Disney. Better value? I thought the food was more expensive and sucked a little at Universal compared to Disney. They do have some other things going for them that are different but not enough for me to choose them over Disney.

 

[larryz]

Yeah, I forgot about everything you said before the income brag once I read that. For future reference, don't do that. It's obnoxious.

I don't think that was the intent. I wouldn't want the poster to get the idea that they're not welcome to frame their arguments in whatever terms they feel can best make their point.

The intent was to say, "this is not an affordability issue -- this is a perceived value issue." As if to say, "even Warren Buffett would not buy APs due to the lack of value."

And you know I'm pro-AP. If I lived close enough to make it worth my while, I'd have 4 of them.

 

[rainynight]

I think Disney is like any other vacation...you can greatly increase or decrease the cost. For instance, I would never stay at more than a value resort onsite. The price for a moderate or Deluxe just seems outrageous to me when you can get a much nicer hotel for a lot less elsewhere. I'm one of those people who thinks just because you can afford something, doesn't mean you should waste money on it.

I also don't buy expensive souvenirs that I can get locally for much cheaper. Let's face it, it all comes from China anyways

I live in Indiana and have only been to Disney World once in 2010, our second trip is coming up in a few months, so I have nothing to compare current Disney with. I hear a lot of people say how Disney has gone downhill since the 90's, but I was never there so I don't know. All I know is that I grew up obsessed with Disney and have wanted to go my whole life, so to me the price to stay onsite at a value resort is worth it. Like the OP, we have a higher than average income and could afford a nicer hotel, but while I have no problem paying the price for park tickets, I refuse to pay their outrageous prices for their other resorts, but do want to stay onsite.

We all have different opinions on what is or is not worth paying for. For instance, I think spending money on a sports game is insane, but I know many people who spends thousands a year for that. I think spending money on alcohol or any drink when water basically free is crazy, but to each their own right?

Disney, and all companies, will raise prices as long as people are willing to pay. And why not? A business's goal is to make money and Disney not only attracts americans, but people from all over the globe. With billions of people in the world and internation travel at an all time high, Disney will never have a hard time finding enough people who are willing to pay their prices. Some regulars will move on to better things...but there will always be newbies to take their spot.

 

[asianway]

Someone mentioned the local zoo not allowing in f&b-if Wdw did this perhaps they could slow the increases and maybe reopen the shuttered locations...

 

[rodkenrich]

I think you also have to blame all of the people who purchased child APs and used them for the perks, solely because a child's pass was so much cheaper.

Between this, and the credit card deposits for meals, and the testing of mug chips, people need to get a clue. Disney is sick of people finding and abusing loopholes in their policies, and are now going to slam a gate down.

I'm sorry a trip to WDW no longer holds any appeal for you. But as another poster pointed out, a trip to Universal is no bargain either.

Folks were using child AP's to enter the parks?

 

[larryz]

Folks were using child AP's to enter the parks?

They were buying one child's AP and using it to get resort discounts, free parking, TiW cards and the like.

And if they had a child 3-9, they were using it to get the kid into the parks too, probably...

 

[mossy1]

Someone mentioned the local zoo not allowing in f&b-if Wdw did this perhaps they could slow the increases and maybe reopen the shuttered locations...

Don't give them any ideas!! Hahaha But seriously it ALWAYS has surprised me they allow this.

 

[3Minnies1Mickey]

1. At Universal Florida there is no pricing difference between child and adult on APs.

Just to add to this: DisneyLAND has never had child pricing for APs.

 

[VickiVM]

Although I've never purchased season passes (because we've never planned more than one trip in 12 consecutive months), I still think it's the best vacation value for my family of 5.

In Aug., 2010, we all enjoyed 9 days (5 of those nights in WDW) of vacation for approx $2200...for everything. This included:

5 6-day Adult YES tickets (basic tix - no p/h or non-expiring)
5 nights @ Wyndham Bonnet Creek 2-bedroom resort
3 nights @ motel on the way to and back (we drove from San Antonio)
All groceries and extra meals
Fuel expenses
Snacks, souvenirs, etc in parks


No way we could get 9 days of a this type of vacation for a family of 5 anywhere else for this cost. If you maximize where and how you spend you vacation $$, WDW is one heck of a bang for your buck!

 

[eliza61]

Somehow though - they have convinced us its a value though Overall I guess it can be.
We have AP's to both Universal and Disney. While there isn't as much at Universal - they defninitely are able to give the nod to onsite guests. We stayed at HRH for less than $200 a night - a much nicer hotel than anything at Disney. Their version of the meal plan is an excellent deal. Their food is far superior, IMHO. FOTL - unbeatable.



For the record - just because I'm more critical of Disney these days doesn't mean I don't still appreciate the magic and greatness of Disney, just that I'm disappointed in the complete and blatant focus on profit. I know its a business, but its a monster these days.

See this is where they are lousing me. I've seen the prices go up but the value imo has gone down.

1) I don't compare disney to other venues. there are no other venues like disney. I do compare disney now to disney of old. I think that;s my problem, I've been going for almost 15 years straight and the cut backs and drops in quality are really taking a toll.

2) I still appreciate the magic but I've cut way down. Disney is no longer my premier destination. Cruises and all inclusives I see now as a better baragin and I have just as much fun.
Also when I do go to the world, Ive changed touring styles.5 years ago I would have never gone offsite for a meal.I would have cut my foot off before stepping outside of the mouse world. Now, not only are the prices ridiculous, the food is not that good. so it's rare that we eat onsite. and it's not because of the prices really, we are just so tired of being disappointed in our dinners.
Before, any thing under a 7 night stay would be unthinkable. We still go 7 nights but now we spend 3 at universal or sea world.

 

[eliza61]

Although I've never purchased season passes (because we've never planned more than one trip in 12 consecutive months), I still think it's the best vacation value for my family of 5.

In Aug., 2010, we all enjoyed 9 days (5 of those nights in WDW) of vacation for approx $2200...for everything. This included:

5 6-day Adult YES tickets (basic tix - no p/h or non-expiring)
5 nights @ Wyndham Bonnet Creek 2-bedroom resort
3 nights @ motel on the way to and back (we drove from San Antonio)
All groceries and extra meals
Fuel expenses
Snacks, souvenirs, etc in parks


No way we could get 9 days of a this type of vacation for a family of 5 anywhere else for this cost. If you maximize where and how you spend you vacation $$, WDW is one heck of a bang for your buck!

see that's not true. I took my family to Paris, France for 7 days for $3100 including airfare from philly. apartment rental, gourmet dinners and a 3 day paris museum pass.

Now you really didn't stay at disney so you can't compare your spending.
Every part of your trip was a bargain. Your trip was a bargain because you did not pay disney prices. You didn't even pay full price for your park tickets.

Yes passes just now open up to most of the general public and you have to sit through a class to qualify, not exactly how I want to start off a vacation. If you really wanted to save money you could have done an time share presentation and got tickets for free. how many onsite dining did you do? I mean I can find some ridiculous cheap cruises. I found a 7 dayer on carnival for 500 bucks per person, 7 nights all food included and I don't have to cook.

You're result go more to "what's the cheapest way to do disney"

 

[TDC Nala]

maybe it's because I only have to buy one AP, it's not a child's AP, and I get the DVC discount, but I don't find the increase to be all that bad. Or a problem. I don't have a Universal AP because the one I really like is for Florida residents only.

They were buying one child's AP and using it to get resort discounts, free parking, TiW cards and the like.

You're not supposed to be able to use a child's AP to get either resort discounts or TIW cards, if people have been getting those on only a child's AP it's because Disney was dropping its own ball somewhere. They were entitled to the free parking if the child was in the car.

 

[VickiVM]

See this is where they are lousing me. I've seen the prices go up but the value imo has gone down.

1) I don't compare disney to other venues. there are no other venues like disney. I do compare disney now to disney of old. I think that;s my problem, I've been going for almost 15 years straight and the cut backs and drops in quality are really taking a toll.

ITA with this...if you've been to WDW in the 90's, it is hard to continue going and not have the same expectations.

2) I still appreciate the magic but I've cut way down. Disney is no longer my premier destination. Cruises and all inclusives I see now as a better baragin and I have just as much fun.

I have a family of 5 so many other destinations are cost prohibitive for us especially since my kids are teenagers and need more space. But I see the light at the end of the tunnel...son is going off to college, so my daughters and I are scheming about new vacations as a family of 4!! (Sorry, Alex)

Also when I do go to the world, Ive changed touring styles.5 years ago I would have never gone offsite for a meal.I would have cut my foot off before stepping outside of the mouse world. Now, not only are the prices ridiculous, the food is not that good. so it's rare that we eat onsite. and it's not because of the prices really, we are just so tired of being disappointed in our dinners.
Before, any thing under a 7 night stay would be unthinkable. We still go 7 nights but now we spend 3 at universal or sea world.

Comments above...but would like to know besides HP, what other shows/attractions does Univ. excel in. We've never been.