Does anyone else expect a "rant" in this coming weeks show?

[disneysteve]

What's the source of this data?

Jeff, that graph is from the CDC.
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5916a3.htm

 

[KingLlama]

I have a graph that I would like to share as well:

 

[OKW Lover]

Jeff, that graph is from the CDC.
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5916a3.htm

Ah. I didn't even realize it was showing cigaret sales. I probably should have read the post closer.

 

[disneysteve]

Ah. I didn't even realize it was showing cigaret sales. I probably should have read the post closer.

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.

 

[Princess Jes]

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.

Except the common theme in this thread has been "vote with your wallet"
If people stop going, the price (won't go down) will be steady at the very least.

 

[disneysteve]

If people stop going, the price (won't go down) will be steady at the very least.

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.

 

[*NikkiBell*]

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.

Why? Reconsidering buying additional DVC contracts worth thousands of dollars is reason enough.

 

[SorcererHeidi]

I have a graph that I would like to share as well: View attachment 129095

King Llama - you always crack me UP!

 

[Princess Jes]

Why? Reconsidering buying additional DVC contracts worth thousands of dollars is reason enough.

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.

 

[SorcererHeidi]

I have taken on a new saying in my life, which fits SO well for SO many things, and I'd love to say it to Disney

Just because you CAN, does not mean you SHOULD."

Amen.