Is this because of discounts or not?

[pixistix]

I heard on the news today that Walt Disney World reported a 33 percent increase in operating revenue for the first quarter of 2008. They say attendance is up and they're not being affected by the struggling economy.
I wonder if people are going to Disney because they've gotten discounted rates or if everyone thinks like I do: I work hard 51 weeks a year, I'm spending one week playing like a kid and having fun!

 

[RMulieri]

I personally think it is because the dollar is in the toilet and many Europeans are able to better afford trips here, and they are able to stay longer.

 

[collcass]

I personally think it is because the dollar is in the toilet and many Europeans are able to better afford trips here, and they are able to stay longer.

Exactly what i would guess, too

 

[Gina]

That's my guess, as well. When we were on the Magic and at WDW in February, there were *way* more Europeans at both than any other trip I can remember. I spoke with one really nice lady from Spain (if I remember correctly), and that's exactly what she said -- that it was so much cheaper for them to come now because of the dollar.