Would you consider a WDW trip a luxury?

[Boopuff]

I often see post after post on social media about "how do you afford WDW" or "budget WDW" and let's not forget "Disney has priced the average family out of a trip". So my question is "do you consider a Disney trip a luxury?" I think I do. It's a major resort, many amenities, 4 parks, water parks and each resort has it's own vibe. So is it a fancy trip?

 

[soccerdad72]

Personally? No. But I can definitely see how it could be for others.

 

[TippyThomas]

I certainly do, but my idea of luxury is probably very, very different from what most think it is.

 

[NYCgrrl]

Any vacation is a luxury so of course that includes WDW.

 

[soccerdad72]

There's also a wide variety of "WDW Trips" that people do.

 

[thanxfornoticin]

I can absolutely see how for some folks, a trip to WDW is a luxury and a special event. Depending on income status, and the where/when/how long of a trip, it absolutely could take years to save for such a trip - which in my mind, makes it a big luxury.

 

[Neapolitan Ice Cream]

Very much so. I posted recently how cheap I thought Disney was compared to prior estimations, but it's still a lot. It does stack up - flights, hotels, park tickets, food, insurance...

 

[Schneewittchen37]

Yes, any vacation is a luxury. No one needs to take a vacation.

But I don't consider Disney resorts particularly luxurious either. I've stayed at nicer resorts in more beautiful destinations, etc.

 

[Christine]

It's not luxurious but it is priced at a luxury level these days. I didn't used to think so back in the 90s/2000s.

 

[TiggerTrigger]

I think it really depends on things like your personal income/finances, how you normally choose to use any disposable income, what other kinds of travel you've experienced, and of course...not all Disney vacations are created equally.

For example, someone with a lower level of disposable income may consider a week at a value with single park tickets and all counter service meals a real luxury. Someone with a higher income might see that same trip as a budget vacation and maybe even a means to work in more travel over the course of a year. In the same vein, you could compare someone staying at the GF for a week that has spared no expense. It could be a once in a lifetime bucket list trip for family A and an average vacation for family B.

 

[Sykes]

I think it depends on how you contextualize "luxury". Personally, I would call almost any expense above and beyond what is required for a basic, fulfilling life to be a (noun) luxury. That is to say that I do believe some degree of entertainment fits into the necessity category because entertainment is a necessity for a fulfilling life, but a Disney vacation is far beyond what is required.

As to whether or not a Disney vacation is (adjective) luxurious, I'd say no. While some elements of it can fall into that category--fine dining, spa visits, etc.--Disney operates precisely 0 luxury hotels and I think that the overall experience and service level falls far below the threshold of what I would consider to be a true luxury vacation.

 

[georgina]

Yep, it is a luxury many people cannot afford.

 

[wvjules]

Yes, its a luxury, but not a luxury trip.

 

[Dan Murphy]

For many it is a luxury, for some it is not. I think primarily dependent on income.

 

[_19disnA]

Depends on your financial situation. One of those things difficult to generalize. I also think most people do not decide where to vacation based on what they read others posting on some social media site..................LOL.

 

[Chili327]

Definitely is... Vacation is a luxury. I knew a girl from Mexico that saved for 8 years for a trip to WDW.

 

[holden]

It's all relative. It is a luxury price, but not a luxury vacation IMHO.

I would consider WDW a luxury vacation if I flew first class, had a Minnie Van to/from the airport, stayed in a huge suite with club level access, had a VIP tour guide each day, used MInnie Van when VIP tour guide's day was finished, and ate at the finest restaurants (like V&A). That, to me, is luxury.

 

[ClaraOswald]

I think that, in general terms, all vacations are basically a "luxury" in that we don't need them to survive or anything like that.

 

[Cannot_Wait_4Disney]

Disney Trips have always been a luxury rather than a necessity.

 

[BayouQueen]

Oh, yes. A luxury.