Why is there no Disney All-Inclusive?

[JLong06]

My family is planning an all-inclusive trip for next year. We are a little overwhelmed with the amount of options we see in the Dominican Republic and Jamaica (any suggestions for a trip with two kids, ages 10 and 5??).

It got me wondering though - I'm surprised Disney has not invested in an All-Inclusive resort. Does anyone know or can speculate why? For me personally, I'm not sure I would be debating which resort to stay at if Disney were an option.

 

[CaptainAmerica]

Disney Cruise Line is pretty close.

 

[bcla]

My family is planning an all-inclusive trip for next year. We are a little overwhelmed with the amount of options we see in the Dominican Republic and Jamaica (any suggestions for a trip with two kids, ages 10 and 5??).

It got me wondering though - I'm surprised Disney has not invested in an All-Inclusive resort. Does anyone know or can speculate why? For me personally, I'm not sure I would be debating which resort to stay at if Disney were an option.

Disney Cruise Line. That's about Disney's only all inclusive experience, and I doubt they could do anything else since that's pretty standard in the cruise industry.

 

[mjkacmom]

I can’t even imagine how expensive a Disney all inclusive would be! My 20 year old just got back from a 10 night stay in the DR on Bavaro beach, said it was amazing and there were many families. I think it was a barcelo resort?

 

[disneydreamer781]

I think the Galactic Starcruiser would be considered all-inclusive.

 

[OhDannyBoy]

My family is planning an all-inclusive trip for next year. We are a little overwhelmed with the amount of options we see in the Dominican Republic and Jamaica (any suggestions for a trip with two kids, ages 10 and 5??).

It got me wondering though - I'm surprised Disney has not invested in an All-Inclusive resort. Does anyone know or can speculate why? For me personally, I'm not sure I would be debating which resort to stay at if Disney were an option.

Because they can't really nickel and dime you to death on an all-inclusive, and that goes against their business model.

 

[GreatLakes]

If Disney was going to dip their toes in the all-inclusive market I think we would have seen it at Aulani. You'll never see it at a park resort as it just doesn't fit their business model. The closest was the Dinning Plan and that was never a value, at least not after the first few years.

 

[Minnie1222]

The closest would be the Galactic Starcruiser and the Club rooms.

 

[MillauFr]

Isn't the new Star Wars hotel all inclusive?

 

[NotUrsula]

Probably because the all-inclusive model is something that really isn't done in first-world countries. In order for an all-inclusive to be profitable your operating costs have to be rock-bottom low, and the only way most companies can manage that is in places where labor is dirt cheap, as in pennies-on-the-dollar cheap. If they did it, they would not do it in the US; operating costs are too high here. I could perhaps see it being done in an Aulani-like situation in Central or South America, or maybe in connection with the Shanghai theme park.

 

[JLong06]

My mistake for not being clear, I meant more along the lines of why are they not competing with Sandals/Beaches/Etc. in the Caribbean/Mexico - not anything at World or Land.

 

[JLong06]

I can’t even imagine how expensive a Disney all inclusive would be! My 20 year old just got back from a 10 night stay in the DR on Bavaro beach, said it was amazing and there were many families. I think it was a barcelo resort?

I would be curious about this too. Similar to DCL though, I know if I brought my kids they would be well taken care of from an appropriate entertainment standpoint.

I'll check out the Barcelo resort. Thanks!

 

[JLong06]

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Probably because the all-inclusive model is something that really isn't done in first-world countries. In order for an all-inclusive to be profitable your operating costs have to be rock-bottom low, and the only way most companies can manage that is in places where labor is dirt cheap, as in pennies-on-the-dollar cheap. If they did it, they would not do it in the US; operating costs are too high here. I could perhaps see it being done in an Aulani-like situation in Central or South America, or maybe in connection with the Shanghai theme park.

I agree. I wasn't clear before, but I wouldn't expect anything in the U.S. Just curious why they haven't dipped their toes into somewhere in the Caribbean.

 

[MillauFr]

My mistake for not being clear, I meant more along the lines of why are they not competing with Sandals/Beaches/Etc. in the Caribbean/Mexico - not anything at World or Land.

They are doing the all inclusive model at Disneyworld.

 

[JLong06]

Because they can't really nickel and dime you to death on an all-inclusive, and that goes against their business model.

Genie+ beach access?

 

[MillauFr]

Probably because the all-inclusive model is something that really isn't done in first-world countries. In order for an all-inclusive to be profitable your operating costs have to be rock-bottom low, and the only way most companies can manage that is in places where labor is dirt cheap, as in pennies-on-the-dollar cheap. If they did it, they would not do it in the US; operating costs are too high here. I could perhaps see it being done in an Aulani-like situation in Central or South America, or maybe in connection with the Shanghai theme park.

Then why is Disney starting an all inclusive resort at Disneyworld, the Galactic Cruiser?

 

[MillauFr]

Genie+ beach access?

Exactly. Even at the all inclusive resorts they will nickel and dime you. You get the nasty booze for free. If you want the good stuff you have to pay extra.

 

[JLong06]

Disney Cruise Line is pretty close.

My family is actually debating between the two (All Inclusive somewhere VS DCL). We found them to be priced about the same.

 

[kdonnel]

My mistake for not being clear, I meant more along the lines of why are they not competing with Sandals/Beaches/Etc. in the Caribbean/Mexico - not anything at World or Land.

Every time Disney has tried to place a resort away from the parks it is not the wild success they expected.

Vero Beach, Hilton Head, Aulani.

I think people want the Disney experience at Disney but not elsewhere.

As for all inclusive at Disney, I believe the addition of the meal plan very closely approximated that experience. Up front you paid for hotel, admission, and food. Maybe they will bring the meal plans back soon.

 

[mjkacmom]

I think DCL is more in line with Sandals than the cheaper AI’s.