News Round Up 2016

[jade1]

if youwant to blame anyone for the constant crowds, it's the DVC and they keep building them/

You just made WDW management very happy.

 

[jade1]

Unlikely that this plan will decrease crowds for any week or day. All it will do is slow the increase (at best).

Agreed.

 

[Paigevon]

Shoot. We were planning to upgrade 4 day fl res park hoppers to annual passes in May. I wonder how price increases will effect that. Okay, off to make a post elsewhere, but I would appreciate if anyone here with insight would message me or something. Appreciate all the continuous updates, which I mostly lurk.

 

[LSLS]

families go when they are able and thats usually when school is out.

My guess that is the plan. They are going to make a ton more off tickets at prime times because people can't just up and go a different time. They will try to justify it by saying they tiered it so you can always go different times.

 

[jade1]

My guess that is the plan. They are going to make a ton more off tickets at prime times because people can't just up and go a different time. They will try to justify it by saying they tiered it so you can always go different times.

No doubt some truth to that. Be interesting to see the chart and if there indeed are other times guests (like school age) can visit cheaper.

 

[Ursula's Apprentice]

Unfortunately, there's not much we can do in this situation but hurry up and wait...

 

[rteetz]

News

More on the new rivers of light logo

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...apher-posts-a-first-look-at-the-show-logo.htm

 

[rteetz]

News

Pirates of the Caribbean Tsum Tsums

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...landfall-on-february-26-2016-at-disney-parks/

 

[rteetz]

Breaking News

ABC entertainment shake up

http://www.latimes.com/entertainmen...ee-channing-dungey-disney-20160217-story.html

 

[sachilles]

News

Pirates of the Caribbean Tsum Tsums

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...landfall-on-february-26-2016-at-disney-parks/

Oh the irony. My kidlet loves stuff like that, and our vacation ends on February 25th.

 

[Spacedog1975]

Oh the irony. My kidlet loves stuff like that, and our vacation ends on February 25th.

The Shop Disney Parks app will (probably) have them.

 

[sachilles]

The Shop Disney Parks app will (probably) have them.

Thanks, I'm not that worried about it. He has plenty, and I'm sure some other souvenir will grab his attention.

 

[rteetz]

Thanks, I'm not that worried about it. He has plenty, and I'm sure some other souvenir will grab his attention.

They also had Star Wars ones come out recently. My sister told me the other day that she wants to collect all of those.

 

[sachilles]

They also had Star Wars ones come out recently. My sister told me the other day that she wants to collect all of those.

Considering his obsession with Star Wars....I guessing this issue is thoroughly solved.
Somebody find me a Chewbacca bobblehead on property and I'll truly be impressed.

 

[rteetz]

Considering his obsession with Star Wars....I guessing this issue is thoroughly solved.
Somebody find me a Chewbacca bobblehead on property and I'll truly be impressed.

If that was a thing I probably would already own it.

 

[a4matte]

When I did my survey I told them they didn't charge enough.

To repeat what I posted elsewhere -

We feel it was a bargain at $99 and still probably under priced at $129 for what you get, but in order to book a full room at each seating they need to keep that price attractive.

To compare:

Symphony Sky Dessert Party is $69 for Desserts, Specialty Drinks, Stein and viewing area (equal to a FP+) outside at stand up tables. Fireworks as well but you can see them with equal view for free a few inches away over the rope.

Club Villain was $99 for Champagne outside at stand up tables, move inside to amazing decorations in event venue with assigned seating at tables for delicious Dinner Buffet, Desserts, Specialty Drinks, Beer, Wine, Dance Party, Musical Show and 4 Meet & Greet in highly themed sets with virtually no wait for 4 awesome characters. Room so decorated - there were many photo opportunities. Many more CMs clearing tables, assisting with food etc.

If you add up the items apart; Dinner buffet, Dessert party (since desserts much more than you find on buffets), champagne then free flowing alcohol, beer and wine, basically 4 FP+ to special characters, musical show, dance party with hard to see Dr. Facilier and all the CMs (worthy of a tip) you would be WAY over even the $129 price tag.

Seriously the best event we have ever attended. I'd do again AND pay $129.

Catching up from a few days ago - missed stuff while at WDW. We did Club Villain on Saturday, Feb 13. It was WELL worth the price. We had a great time with everything involved and we'd definitely do it again with the new price.

 

[bbmassey]

I am pretty confident that the answer to this question is a resounding never but I have to ask anyways... Has Disney ever decreased ticket prices? I am curious because I do have to question if they are walking too far out over the financial precipice that we are staring into right now. Today (and I literally mean today) things are not falling apart but there simply is no promise for how tomorrow will go. The markets are overly inflated and this entire thing could come crashing down overnight. The irony is that by seeking to capitalize on the instant cash today, they run a big risk of losing out later. I guess they are assuming they can collect a big enough nut so as to be prepared for the winter ahead..

 

[Spacedog1975]

I am pretty confident that the answer to this question is a resounding never but I have to ask anyways... Has Disney ever decreased ticket prices? I am curious because I do have to question if they are walking too far out over the financial precipice that we are staring into right now. Today (and I literally mean today) things are not falling apart but there simply is no promise for how tomorrow will go. The markets are overly inflated and this entire thing could come crashing down overnight. The irony is that by seeking to capitalize on the instant cash today, they run a big risk of losing out later. I guess they are assuming they can collect a big enough nut so as to be prepared for the winter ahead..

I can't speak to historical ticket pricing. I sort of assume they've never reduced the price.
That said, they have record attendance each year, so increasing the prices has never dramatically impacted their numbers in any negative way.

If there is an economic downturn and they find that guest numbers aren't where they want them to be, they'll leverage resorts and dining promotions to keep their numbers afloat.

 

[dlavender]

I can't speak to historical ticket pricing. I sort of assume they've never reduced the price.
That said, they have record attendance each year, so increasing the prices has never dramatically impacted their numbers in any negative way.

If there is an economic downturn and they find that guest numbers aren't where they want them to be, they'll leverage resorts and dining promotions to keep their numbers afloat.

Or return to their Florida neighbors for a quick fix.... That $99 4 day Discover Disney pass had us packing for a trip in a hurry.

 

[Eoghann]

I am pretty confident that the answer to this question is a resounding never but I have to ask anyways... Has Disney ever decreased ticket prices? I am curious because I do have to question if they are walking too far out over the financial precipice that we are staring into right now. Today (and I literally mean today) things are not falling apart but there simply is no promise for how tomorrow will go. The markets are overly inflated and this entire thing could come crashing down overnight. The irony is that by seeking to capitalize on the instant cash today, they run a big risk of losing out later. I guess they are assuming they can collect a big enough nut so as to be prepared for the winter ahead..

Generally speaking they just issue discounts (like free dining) when attendance slows. While the park tickets are expensive they're really just a fraction of your total trip cost so it's relatively easy to reduce other stuff temporarily instead.