News Round Up 2017

[lockedoutlogic]

Surprised that no one is talking about what this means in regards to signature dining at WDW?

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2017/08/selec...e-appetizers-valet-parking-florida-residents/

You mean the places that are hardest to fill during the slowest period of the year extended to the demographic they are most likely to ignore whenever it suits them?

And...this can't be overstated...prices that are double in 10 years? If anyone wants to figure out the "problem"...I recommend you start there...

 

[lockedoutlogic]

When did that happen? I'm just a nightowl and lazy, so minibars are actually pretty much a part of every night I'm in a hotel with one

I honesty don't think minibars are really that big of a thing...so in this case it just may be you

 

[preemiemama]

Surprised that no one is talking about what this means in regards to signature dining at WDW?

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2017/08/selec...e-appetizers-valet-parking-florida-residents/

To me- this coupled with the "extra" DVC and AP discounts- means there are bigger problems. I think we are seeing that line @lockedoutlogic refers to getting closer to being hit.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

For someone who is usually very critical, I'm shocked you would call Wildwood the middle ground. I would group that with Atlantic City.

Truthfully...that's where I ranked it...but I wanted to be "kind" to the lower end of the shoebee range...

 

[amberpi]

I honesty don't think minibars are really that big of a thing...so in this case it just may be you

And that's definitely not the first/last time.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

this can't be overstated...prices that are double in 10 years

... ...

I kid because I ...

 

[amberpi]

To me- this coupled with the "extra" DVC and AP discounts- means there are bigger problems. I think we are seeing that line @lockedoutlogic refers to getting closer to being hit.

Exactly what I'm thinking - that the numbers for the summer are going to be worse than the crowds even suggest.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

To me- this coupled with the "extra" DVC and AP discounts- means there are bigger problems. I think we are seeing that line @lockedoutlogic refers to getting closer to being hit.

If I had to guess...I would say they have real data behind the scenes that those that don't use the dining plan - and those percentages are naturally creeping higher as they stop promotions and increased the daily cost - have rejected some of the places a la carte pricing...

...and of course those prices were absolutely jacked under cover of the dining plan being pushed.

You reap what you sow

 

[TwoMisfits]

If I had to guess...I would say they have real data behind the scenes that those that don't use the dining plan - and those percentages are naturally creeping higher as they stop promotions and increased the daily cost - have rejected some of the places a la carte pricing...

...and of course those prices were absolutely jacked under cover of the dining plan being pushed.

You reap what you sow

This is also during most of the Magical Dining Month and Free Dining...so these places didn't get picked by the free diners and pay diners aren't going to be suckered into their "full price" offerings when they were already lower ranked, and there's so many high-end and amazing choices available for $35/head for 3 courses all around Orlando...I mean, they probably end up at $35/head just for 2 courses under this deal, so Disney will still be a tough choice even for a local...if I could pick Deep Blu at $35/ 3 courses or Jiko for $35+/2 courses as a local...I'd take Deep Blu all day...

 

[Roxyfire]

When did that happen? I'm just a nightowl and lazy, so minibars are actually pretty much a part of every night I'm in a hotel with one

In the last few months. Probably completely by June.

 

[FoxC63]

Moana is supposed to be meeting at the Halloween party.

I did see a tweet about this a few pages back but has this been confirmed by Disney or is still still on the rumor wheel? Thanks

 

[rteetz]

I did see a tweet about this a few pages back but has this been confirmed by Disney or is still still on the rumor wheel? Thanks

Not confirmed yet.

 

[Fantasia79]

Surprised that no one is talking about what this means in regards to signature dining at WDW?

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2017/08/selec...e-appetizers-valet-parking-florida-residents/

Wow! So, 30% of and free appetizer?

I mean, they're not spending a lot on that....but I can't remember it ever

 

[beer dave]

For someone who is usually very critical, I'm shocked you would call Wildwood the middle ground. I would group that with Atlantic City.

It depends how far north you go--- at least it used to--- haven't been there since about 04... Gyros, curly's fries, and kohr bros..... and wait--- is snow whites still there?

 

[Bay Max]

Didn't see anyone post this here; so I thought I would.

http://www.wdwmagic.com/other/photo...ter-line-up-for-disney-photopass-day-2017.htm

 

[GimmeMoreMagic]

It depends how far north you go--- at least it used to--- haven't been there since about 04... Gyros, curly's fries, and kohr bros..... and wait--- is snow whites still there?

Snow White is still there.

 

[TwoMisfits]

Wow! So, 30% of and free appetizer?

I mean, they're not spending a lot on that....but I can't remember it ever

I'm betting it's one or the other...that's usually how normal restaurant coupons work - they aren't stacked...

 

[TheMaxRebo]

This probably isn't the right spot for this, but I know we do a lot of talking about how expensive Disney vacations can be. We just got back from a trip to Ocean City, NJ to visit my parents. There are a couple small amusement parks on the boardwalk that are always jammed at night. To give you an idea, a ride on the ferris wheel, $5 per person. A ride on the one drop log flume, $5 per person. A ride on the 2 minute, 100% blacklight and teenager banging on the walls Haunted House, $4 per person. A ride on a kiddie coaster, $4 per person. A ride on a vomit cyclotron (pretty much a no theme Mission Space), $4 per person. A ride on a circle submarine kiddie ride? $3 per person. A small bag of caramel popcorn, $5. A bad hamburger, $7. A large coke, $3.50.

I've complained about Disney being stupidly expensive a time or two in my day. Frankly, I now think it's a bargain...

I always think MK that when a see how much a Broadway show costs or to go to a ballgame or anything - for the amount of hours and variety of entertainment the cost for the parks is still pretty reasonable (now the hotelsmaubr a different story)

 

[TheMaxRebo]

To me- this coupled with the "extra" DVC and AP discounts- means there are bigger problems. I think we are seeing that line @lockedoutlogic refers to getting closer to being hit.

Though it is just for people that already have APs or DVC - so not really attracting "new" people ... I just see as trying to get those people to spend more money on site at restaurants that aren't filling up and/or trying to make gem feel more appreciated by giving them more perks

 

[preemiemama]

Though it is just for people that already have APs or DVC - so not really attracting "new" people ... I just see as trying to get those people to spend more money on site at restaurants that aren't filling up and/or trying to make gem feel more appreciated by giving them more perks

It is the "not filling up part" that makes me think there are issues. Sure, it's a perk, but at restaurants that are some of the most expensive on property. To me that would mean people have drawn a line and decided its not worth the cost and not going there...