magical express ?

[crazyaboutdisney]

has magical express been extended into 2007 ?

 

[cantondisneyfamily]

Yes M.E. was extended for 5 more years, as of now it will still be free. This service is great we'll be using it for second time for our June trip.

 

[mitros]

Yes M.E. was extended for 5 more years, as of now it will still be free. This service is great we'll be using it for second time for our June trip.

Which makes me wonder, this has got to be a big expense for the WDW resorts. Wonder where they are hiding the cost for this service, other then the obvious, increased park ticket prices.

 

[Horace Horsecollar]

Which makes me wonder, this has got to be a big expense for the WDW resorts. Wonder where they are hiding the cost for this service, other then the obvious, increased park ticket prices.

• Higher REVPAR (Revenue Per Available Room) at Disney resorts, due to higher occupancy levels and less discounting of rooms.
• Higher perceived value of on-site lodging, allowing room rates to increase over time.
• Higher perceived value of WDW vacations, leading to more guests each year.
• More on-site spending for attractions, restaurants, and shopping, because guests without rental cars are a captive audience.
• Less opportunity for guests in accommodations with kitchens to shop at off-site grocery stores, leading to more business at Disney restaurants.

The first three bullets primarily apply to regular Disney resorts, not DVC resorts. The fourth bullet is a major point, and it applies to all guests — nightly guests and DVC members. The fifth bullet applies mainly to guests staying at DVC resorts.