Reduced Discount Info

[CarolA]

This may have been posted before, but....

I actually read the Disney Annual Report yesterday ... (don't ask why, it's a long story)

Anyway, a few things JUMPED out at me.

Occupancy Rates

Fiscal Year 2005 83%
Fiscal Year 2004 77%
Fiscal Year 2003 76%

The 83% is an AMAZINGLY high rate compared to the industry average. One souce I found said the average was 68% Plus overall industry "discounting" appears much higher then Disney.


The other thing that jumped out regarding this was the statement that resort revenues were up due to "less discounting"

If there occuapancy rates are still running high it doesn't look good for "great deals"

 

[Servants of Evan]

Yep. Additionally, the major airlines are reporting that bookings for the summer are up considerably. The economy seems relatively stable, and despite the increase in fuel costs (we seem to be getting used to paying $2.30 a gallon) people are again taking those put-off vacations. Discount hunters, I wouldn't be holding my breath!

 

[PolyHereWeCome]

Tried to find a holding my breath icon (this one will have to do)

I do believe that thanks to a large marketing/advertising budget and good strategic and PR people working at Disney, plus domestic travel being up, WDW is having a banner Happiest Celebration period.

However, I will continue to scope out for the best prices I can get. So here's to everyone continuing to hunt for and post deals.

 

[DisOrBust]

I think you need to consider thoose oc. rates were WITH discounts and eventhe Free dinning that went on. I do think the MYW tcikets and ME have more people staying onsite longer.

 

[PhilliesFan]

Unfortunately this is not a surprise. We stayed at the Polynesian in June 2002 and got a great deal, it was either $189 or $199 for a garden view room. This was post 9/11, so Disney was running a terrific discount. This year I'm paying a lot more for the room. Hopefully discounts for July will be posted soon!