I think that the objective of any business is to make more money. That's not a complaint or an insult, but my understanding of basic economics.
Le Cellier is always in high demand. As a result, they can make it a signature restaurant, pull in more money, and still keep all their tables full. If their intent is to make money, then why on earth wouldn't they make it a signature restaurant?
From my own standpoint, it's a shame, since we've always loved our meals there. But it simply means that someone who is willing to pay more than we are will have an easier time getting an ADR, and that we'll be nudged into trying someplace else.
Exactly. No business will want to sell a $16 burger that may be split, when they could be selling a $40 entree. FWIW, we often split entrees, so we can order appetizers & desserts. I also like a good deal as much as anyone, so I can understand why people are upset about the price increase & the burger removal. I just don't think it's hard to understand why they did it. Like it or not, Disney doesn't consider any of us indispensable. Now that the change was made, I prefer to think the raised prices will allow them to offer a better experience. If that's the case, it would be a positive change for us. We don't mind to pay for great food. We choose to forgo souvenirs & other extras to have a higher food budget. What I have a problem with is being charged a ridiculous price for mediocre food to make up for the stipend they receive from
DDP. This should no longer be the case at LC.
Question for those of you who are worried about "eating too much at lunch" and therefore now miss the burger. I believe the 8 oz filet is lighter, less calories, and healthier that the 8oz burger - especially if you eat the bun as well. An 8oz filet usually has less than 500 calories. I am guessing their burger had well over 1,000. Am I wrong? If you usually eat a salad for lunch I can see the filet feeling like too much food but if you usually have a 8 or 10 oz burger with a bun then a filet would seem like a lighter meal right?
When I'm on vacation, I don't worry about calories. It's the only time I allow myself to eat anything I want. We like a lighter early lunch, because we always eat TS for dinner also. I don't want to be too full to enjoy our evening meal.
Like you, I don't consider a burger & fries a light meal. A fish or chicken entree would be much lighter for those who want an entree & don't want to stuff themselves early in the day. OTOH, the burger is usually the cheapest entree. If it's a financial decision, it makes sense to order a them.
Thanks. Many posts discuss cost but there are some that just refer to not wanting to eat that much food. You can still split the filet. I know it is more expensive than the burger so I guess LC going to 2 credits have changed the way folks feel about it. I never saw posts about the burger before this...just posts talking about using 1 credit to get a filet for lunch.
I had no idea the burger was so incredibly popular, until it was taken off the menu. You have to wonder if it would still be highly sought after, if they brought it back & doubled the price. For some reason, I suspect most burger lovers here wouldn't be booking an ADR at 180 days to get the much beloved burger.
Naturally, a few would be willing to pay double for a burger they really love. It's sad that they don't have that option. I think they would be very much in the minority, which is probably why the burger was removed instead of raising the price substantially.
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