The question concerning Dues. The group brought up some good points concerning how well up-keep has been. However, with the remark that your stay only cost you whatever your Dues are is misleading. You also have to take into account the cost of your initial investment. Even if you end up selling for the same amount, your out the interest you would have made. I personally think it’s worth it for my wife and I, but you would have to divide your years of ownership into what interest you would have gained to figure what it really cost per night.
Pricing issues come down to a disparity between what is offered and how much they are charging. The only way to stop it is to stop spending - see Starcruiser as the example of the market saying 'this is too much'.
Things are more expensive in general and so it's to be expected that ticket prices will be affected, but they need to do better with the cleanliness and the wear and tear of what's already there. Disney never used to have dirty bathrooms or so much wear on attractions. If they did, the guests rarely ever saw it. That's how it's supposed to be. Now we see it more than ever. They need to fix what's here. They should always stand out for those things, they used to. Great show guys, look forward each week.
Hot Take: The main reason I don't want Disney making any changes to their Parks now is because they're not willing to spend money. So, don't touch attractions until that mentality changes and until the new Imagineers are as good as the original imagineers have been.
It is all about supply and demand. As long as the demand remains the prices will increase. This is completely independent inflation, new additions, park expansions, etc.
Here’s my take. I am already a DVC member and will be until at least 2042. I have not yet been bitten by the “addonitis” bug, but I do have 150 points every use year. I have stayed at every DVC resort on Walt Disney World property with the exception of the cabins at Fort Wilderness. I have also stayed at the Hilton Head Island Resort. The usual stay is 7 days, but have done as many as 11. Most stays have been at the Boardwalk, with OKW and Saratoga Springs tied for second. The home resort has only been able to be booked twice (Beach Club), but Stormalong Bay is extremely popular. Animal Kingdom Jambo House (will never book a room at Kidani Village) has been stayed in twice and all other resorts have been one stay. The resort on property that has the most stays for me is Disney’s Yacht Club with 8 stays (the last one was on DVC as a signing perk). It may be all those vacation stays at Disney’s Yacht Club that spoiled me, but it’s what I expect for the money being paid. I have no problem with Disney asking a premium price, but I expect a premiere theme park experience and, right now, it’s just not there. The parks have never been in such rough shape that I can remember. I don’t know if it’s the outsourcing or just people in general, there’s no pride in what is being done. When a sidewalk piece was in need of replacement, normally you wouldn’t even know (unless it was a hazard). The next day any entirely new section would be in place. Entirely new! Not a patched corner, but the whole section. Landscaping at the parks and at the resorts was all done early enough to not interrupt my walk to Epcot from the resorts. The only landscaping I can remember seeing prior to 2002 was lawn mowing outside of the parks and resorts. Before then, it was just fine prior to park opening (either 8am or 9am, depending on the day). I used to witness entire landscape changes occur overnight at the Yacht Club (yes, overnight as in less than 6 hours). I used to have friends at the Yacht Club Resort and I’m not talking friendly when I was at the resort, but going out to a restaurant and helping me move kind of friends. People that, year after year, went out of their way to make the experience that much more magical. I just don’t see it anymore. Again, things can change. I sincerely hope they do. This is a truly awesome theme park and resort destination.
I agree that Disney has outpaced inflation and priced out a percentage of the public. However, if anyone looks at a typical weeklong vacation almost anywhere, except tent camping, it's equal or more than a budgeted Disney vacation for an average family of four. This is my experience. As a Disney fan, I've learned to find the deals that allows me not to break the bank, including purchasing a DVC resale contract, which I know is a luxury.
While I understand the argument about renting and have even used it myself, I have to say it seems like the “dedicated reservations” have a lot of hard to get reservations at higher prices than a typical rental. It’s hard to not come to the conclusion that some of the booking unavailability of those times/room types is due to people booking rooms that they had no intention of staying in for financial gain.
My thing with Muppets is - Disney buying up that IP and then eventually not having any Muppets attraction at any park seems crappy to people who enjoy those characters. It feels similar to Meta buying up competition and ending it.
I honestly think I am the only person who doesn't get the bucees hype. The food was mediocre at best, even my kids didn't like it, took one bite out of their sandwiches or burritos and refused to eat more. The jerky was also disappointing in flavor and texture. No Pepsi products in the fountains a huge thumbs down. Hubby said their ice tea was weak and not good. We will pass and stick to QT and Sheetz in states that have those gas stations instead.
Great show. Besides DVC, we have a traditional timeshare and I have to say, DVC is by far more deluxe than the other places I have been to. With the exception of one in Las Vegas. I will say to the other locations credit, they (like Disney) send maintenance quickly to fix any issues. My husband was watching an old black and white movie (can't remember the name), behind the counter in a restaurant, there was a sign that said tipping is unAmerican, keep your change 😅.
Good to hear your surprise about wireless credit card machines in Europe. We find it really weird that Disney don't have this. If you try to pay for a meal with a European credit card they have to take you to some backstage area so you can enter your PIN into the machine!
We hated Buckee's it was a huge shock to go from 2 people alone in the car for hours to a million people all lined up like they are at Disneyworld for cafeteria smelling and looking like food. They did have nice bathrooms but there's so many other stops you could make along the way that didn't feel like a complete tourist trap.
I love your panel. In the future, I would love to see you have a new member or occasional guest who is resale only owner. Having that perspective would be great! Especially since you are all either direct only or hybrid. Selfishly asking because I’m resale only lol
We liked the dining plan as out of state visitors with younger kids because it allowed us to budget the cost of food in advance (not accounting for tip). Now that the kids are older, we like the ability to decide more on the fly between quick service or a bite back at the room.
Agree with Panda. Stayed at AKL last week. The room was terrible and we brought friends who only stayed at Pop. They were not impressed until we switched over to Boardwalk
As an older guest, who bought DVC for future generations but we still like to attend ... 1- Prices too high - without DVC, our family would not be going to Disney - We have extended family who have tried Disney and will never come back due to prices ... 2 - We hope Disney can mix keeping nostalgic attractions but without boring us by not adding or updating ... Carousel of Progress is a keeper but it must have a new final scene ... ... there are others but as DVC folks, we can rent points but the kids/grandkids still feel safe, have fun and yet attend the parks less on each visit ... due to price and a bit of repetitive boredom ...
Original Buc-ees 30 miles from my home . Now there are 3 within 60 miles . The struggle has always been real here in Texas. Welcome to the club Floridians!
As far as dues goes...I respectfully disagree with Derek (but I love ya). What about those that didn't buy in the 90s and are still paying off their DVC? The monthly costs plus dues are sky high. And even if you bought years and years ago you aren't staying anywhere for $150 a night. You've just paid ahead plus interest. I do love the rental process. Great debate as usual everyone!
As someone who takes a nap on Carousel of Progress every time, I think they should update the stories on Country Bears, Tiki Room, Carousel, Philharmagic, Muppets, Spaceship Earth etc every 10 years or so. On a regular schedule, so we know to expect it and perhaps look forward to it.
To Jeff's point about adding capacity.... this is where revamping or new attractions will help. Renewed interest in revamped or new rides will disperse the crowds better than everyone rushing to the 3 or 4 hot ticket rides.
I don’t think the upkeep is what it once was. Last time I was at Grand Floridian I was looking at the white light trim all over the resort. There were so many light bulbs out. I expect more for the flagship resort.
Commercial Spec Renters: I think another thing that irks owners is the belief that others are using bots to manipulate the system so that it’s not actually a fair playing field.
To address Jeff regarding renting out points. I think problem is some people have the perception that renters are taking reservations that they could have had. Similar to when people see cash rooms available on the website but there are no rooms available with points. They feel someone else is getting something they are entitled to.
I was 5 first trip. Been coming consistently ever since. Not local. My kids will have been toddlers for their first teip. Same woth my neices and nephews. Also have many friends whose kids started trips as toddlers or kindergarten, they also started trips.
Haven't watched the entire video yet but I had never heard of Buccee's until about a year ago. I'm in Northern Virginia and we do not have (and have never had) a Bucceess ... until now. There's a rumor of a Buccee's being bullt in southern Virginia (Richmond?) . When it is finished in a year or two we do plan to visit. ... Now I'll finish the video. 🙂
The whole concept of Disney is based on nostalgia. Chasing 15 year olds is going to leave you with a run down six flags. There are no, or next to none, fantastic rides. It's all nostalgia. They aren't going to put in fantastic rides, so mediocre rides that have no history would attract no one.
We will not be purchasing the dining plan this time. We eat breakfast in our rooms, just oatmeal. Easy stuff like that. For meals, my children are old enough to count as "adults", but still barely finish a child's portion. So for Quick service, it works out so much better for us to pay cash. Even I can eat a child's portion and be satisfied. We will save so much money and be more flexible on food by paying cash. Plus, if you have a Disney credit card, some restaurants give a discount on the bill.
It’s not that people are leasing out their points to other people that’s my issue. It’s that people are leasing out their reservations. THAT is what makes it harder for out of state DVC owners to get the reservations they want.
With regard to renting, I think you should be able to rent but only though a rental company. I believe this could stop the average person making a business out of it.
The cost of a Disney vacation is a personal preference. You don't have to stay in a deluxe hotel, buy the newest loungefly, or purchase the premier express pass. Disney management does need to address the imbalance of cost vs. removal of amenities (looking at you Magical Express). I don't mind attractions being reskinned but I don't want it done on the cheap. Yes capacity needs to increased but it shouldn't take multiple decades to complete. Please leave Carousel of Progress open.
It is just frustrating when you see the same renter in the private fb group listing priority weeks with 5 to 6 reservations to rent. Essentially, using it as a business. I am fine with someone who rents their points because they cannot use them.
Disney is outrageously expensive however so is everything else. I spent $800 for two decent seat tickets for a 2 hour concert. On a per minute basis, Disney is cheaper. Sporting events, concerts etc are all so high priced. Disney food is expensive but not that much more than comparable restaurants off property.
We have been pass holders for years and finally let ours cancel this year 😢 we even have a 1 year old and a 3 year old. I always dreamed of taking them to Disney every weekend but it's just so expensive and the 3 year old is terrified of all of the rides so it just wasn't worth the price so good bye Disney 😢 maybe we'll be back when they're older
Paul, I know the ticket prices have outpaced inflation, but concert tickets have also. Restaurants in NJ are more expensive than Disney and World series tickets were over $2,000 per seat.
I find it interesting that people are crying inflation and the economy is soooo bad that they can't afford food and housing BUT they can afford Disney tickets and food as well as airfare (the economy can't be that bad since airports get jammed on holidays and summer vacations). With that said, people need to stop complaining unless they stop spending their money. I have been a DVC member since 2002 and my children and grandchildren have been made Disney lovers. We are already planning my great-grandson 's first birthday at Disney. Another generation. So yes, people will complain but until they stop going, the prices will rise. I resent services being taken away (Magical Express and getting airline check in at resort)
It’s literally a tale of two cities/economies. The top quartile/half is doing very well to okay. The bottom half is getting bludgeoned. Insurance costs skyrocketing. Cost of a new car is almost $50,000. Disney has always been a more expensive vacation, but it was doable for the middle class. Now? Not so much. And people are making tradeoffs. Instead of staying on property, they’re staying off. Or trading down from deluxe to moderate. Moderate to value.
can anybody voting Justified please explain? They're cutting costs everywhere, they've always renovated or built new rides over other ones, that's something they should do to compete (or else they could have left my Horizons alone). If that was a factor, the highest increases should have been in the 80s when they built Epcot then MGM. Expand the capacity of each park if being crowded is so concerning, operate your attractions with all the cast members at full capacity like you used to
they keep cutting hours, cutting ride capacity operations, but charging more, it's not to help the crowds, it's to squeeze the most out of us that will go anyway. I haven't been since 2015 for a reason
I can't stand all the incessant talk about pricing. Go or not go. Spend or not spend. Decide what your family budget is for what kind of vacation when where why how, and do it or not do it. Going keyboard warrior over pricing is just pointless as it will do nothing about the fact of a price.
They need to keep Rivers of America! Cars rides belong in Hollywood Studios!
Love these types of shows! Great, honest discussion.
The question concerning Dues. The group brought up some good points concerning how well up-keep has been. However, with the remark that your stay only cost you whatever your Dues are is misleading. You also have to take into account the cost of your initial investment. Even if you end up selling for the same amount, your out the interest you would have made. I personally think it’s worth it for my wife and I, but you would have to divide your years of ownership into what interest you would have gained to figure what it really cost per night.
Pricing issues come down to a disparity between what is offered and how much they are charging. The only way to stop it is to stop spending - see Starcruiser as the example of the market saying 'this is too much'.
They need to bring back package delivery from the parks to the resorts. I wish some of these perks remained.
Things are more expensive in general and so it's to be expected that ticket prices will be affected, but they need to do better with the cleanliness and the wear and tear of what's already there. Disney never used to have dirty bathrooms or so much wear on attractions. If they did, the guests rarely ever saw it. That's how it's supposed to be. Now we see it more than ever. They need to fix what's here. They should always stand out for those things, they used to.
Great show guys, look forward each week.
Hot Take: The main reason I don't want Disney making any changes to their Parks now is because they're not willing to spend money. So, don't touch attractions until that mentality changes and until the new Imagineers are as good as the original imagineers have been.
It is all about supply and demand. As long as the demand remains the prices will increase. This is completely independent inflation, new additions, park expansions, etc.
Let's stop letting Disney use the excuse of crowd control. Pricing doesn't feel right for that. Use capacity.
So you expect Disney to willingly sell fewer tickets for less money? If that happens, the parks would end up dirtier and with worse staffing than now.
Here’s my take. I am already a DVC member and will be until at least 2042. I have not yet been bitten by the “addonitis” bug, but I do have 150 points every use year. I have stayed at every DVC resort on Walt Disney World property with the exception of the cabins at Fort Wilderness. I have also stayed at the Hilton Head Island Resort. The usual stay is 7 days, but have done as many as 11. Most stays have been at the Boardwalk, with OKW and Saratoga Springs tied for second. The home resort has only been able to be booked twice (Beach Club), but Stormalong Bay is extremely popular. Animal Kingdom Jambo House (will never book a room at Kidani Village) has been stayed in twice and all other resorts have been one stay. The resort on property that has the most stays for me is Disney’s Yacht Club with 8 stays (the last one was on DVC as a signing perk). It may be all those vacation stays at Disney’s Yacht Club that spoiled me, but it’s what I expect for the money being paid.
I have no problem with Disney asking a premium price, but I expect a premiere theme park experience and, right now, it’s just not there. The parks have never been in such rough shape that I can remember. I don’t know if it’s the outsourcing or just people in general, there’s no pride in what is being done.
When a sidewalk piece was in need of replacement, normally you wouldn’t even know (unless it was a hazard). The next day any entirely new section would be in place. Entirely new! Not a patched corner, but the whole section. Landscaping at the parks and at the resorts was all done early enough to not interrupt my walk to Epcot from the resorts. The only landscaping I can remember seeing prior to 2002 was lawn mowing outside of the parks and resorts. Before then, it was just fine prior to park opening (either 8am or 9am, depending on the day). I used to witness entire landscape changes occur overnight at the Yacht Club (yes, overnight as in less than 6 hours).
I used to have friends at the Yacht Club Resort and I’m not talking friendly when I was at the resort, but going out to a restaurant and helping me move kind of friends. People that, year after year, went out of their way to make the experience that much more magical. I just don’t see it anymore.
Again, things can change. I sincerely hope they do. This is a truly awesome theme park and resort destination.
I agree that Disney has outpaced inflation and priced out a percentage of the public. However, if anyone looks at a typical weeklong vacation almost anywhere, except tent camping, it's equal or more than a budgeted Disney vacation for an average family of four. This is my experience. As a Disney fan, I've learned to find the deals that allows me not to break the bank, including purchasing a DVC resale contract, which I know is a luxury.
17.9% understand how supply and demand works. I don't even know why we waste time discussing this.
While I understand the argument about renting and have even used it myself, I have to say it seems like the “dedicated reservations” have a lot of hard to get reservations at higher prices than a typical rental. It’s hard to not come to the conclusion that some of the booking unavailability of those times/room types is due to people booking rooms that they had no intention of staying in for financial gain.
I prefer prebuying gift cards months before trips to use in the parks for food then using the dining plan.
My children would be devastated if Carousel of Progress was reimagined! That’s a regular soundtrack in our house 😂
So glad Derek asked about the "icing on a pig" phrase. That one stopped me for a few moments. 😆
My thing with Muppets is - Disney buying up that IP and then eventually not having any Muppets attraction at any park seems crappy to people who enjoy those characters. It feels similar to Meta buying up competition and ending it.
Wish the Muppets were treated better. Imagine a Muppet Haunted Mansion overlay at WDW.
I honestly think I am the only person who doesn't get the bucees hype. The food was mediocre at best, even my kids didn't like it, took one bite out of their sandwiches or burritos and refused to eat more. The jerky was also disappointing in flavor and texture. No Pepsi products in the fountains a huge thumbs down. Hubby said their ice tea was weak and not good. We will pass and stick to QT and Sheetz in states that have those gas stations instead.
Great show. Besides DVC, we have a traditional timeshare and I have to say, DVC is by far more deluxe than the other places I have been to. With the exception of one in Las Vegas. I will say to the other locations credit, they (like Disney) send maintenance quickly to fix any issues.
My husband was watching an old black and white movie (can't remember the name), behind the counter in a restaurant, there was a sign that said tipping is unAmerican, keep your change 😅.
Paul’s monologue about commercial renting of spec rooms… PREACH, Brother!
Good to hear your surprise about wireless credit card machines in Europe. We find it really weird that Disney don't have this. If you try to pay for a meal with a European credit card they have to take you to some backstage area so you can enter your PIN into the machine!
You make your living renting points
I think others should be able to do the same . We don't always have to agree
We hated Buckee's it was a huge shock to go from 2 people alone in the car for hours to a million people all lined up like they are at Disneyworld for cafeteria smelling and looking like food. They did have nice bathrooms but there's so many other stops you could make along the way that didn't feel like a complete tourist trap.
I love your panel. In the future, I would love to see you have a new member or occasional guest who is resale only owner. Having that perspective would be great! Especially since you are all either direct only or hybrid. Selfishly asking because I’m resale only lol
We liked the dining plan as out of state visitors with younger kids because it allowed us to budget the cost of food in advance (not accounting for tip). Now that the kids are older, we like the ability to decide more on the fly between quick service or a bite back at the room.
Agree with Panda. Stayed at AKL last week. The room was terrible and we brought friends who only stayed at Pop. They were not impressed until we switched over to Boardwalk
Panda's face at the beginning was priceless when Paul started the show. 😂
As an older guest, who bought DVC for future generations but we still like to attend ... 1- Prices too high - without DVC, our family would not be going to Disney - We have extended family who have tried Disney and will never come back due to prices ... 2 - We hope Disney can mix keeping nostalgic attractions but without boring us by not adding or updating ... Carousel of Progress is a keeper but it must have a new final scene ... ... there are others but as DVC folks, we can rent points but the kids/grandkids still feel safe, have fun and yet attend the parks less on each visit ... due to price and a bit of repetitive boredom ...
I do all my Christmas shopping at Buccee’s! 😂
I do too! 😂😂😂
Original Buc-ees 30 miles from my home . Now there are 3 within 60 miles . The struggle has always been real here in Texas. Welcome to the club Floridians!
Let's have a DVC discussion on location.... at a Buc-ee's!
Buccees is overrated
From TX - Bucees is a way of life for any road trip! 😂😂 And my amount of Bucees merch rivals my Disney merch pretty well! 😂
As far as dues goes...I respectfully disagree with Derek (but I love ya). What about those that didn't buy in the 90s and are still paying off their DVC? The monthly costs plus dues are sky high. And even if you bought years and years ago you aren't staying anywhere for $150 a night. You've just paid ahead plus interest. I do love the rental process. Great debate as usual everyone!
As someone who takes a nap on Carousel of Progress every time, I think they should update the stories on Country Bears, Tiki Room, Carousel, Philharmagic, Muppets, Spaceship Earth etc every 10 years or so. On a regular schedule, so we know to expect it and perhaps look forward to it.
I’m terrible at analogies and then immediately saying “this isn’t like buying a house and not looking at it” 🤔 😂😂 25:57
Buc-ees is insane, mass gluttony. Hate it!!😂😂
It’s greed when you don’t offer anything new for those prices, they just keep reshuffling
To Jeff's point about adding capacity.... this is where revamping or new attractions will help. Renewed interest in revamped or new rides will disperse the crowds better than everyone rushing to the 3 or 4 hot ticket rides.
Hello all- Is it possible to book a 2br at Aulani at the 7 month window or closer? Ty.
I don’t think the upkeep is what it once was. Last time I was at Grand Floridian I was looking at the white light trim all over the resort. There were so many light bulbs out. I expect more for the flagship resort.
Commercial Spec Renters: I think another thing that irks owners is the belief that others are using bots to manipulate the system so that it’s not actually a fair playing field.
Thanks Derek. That was my resale buy maybe. LOL
I like being able to rent out points if needed. It’s a nice perk in my opinion.
Btw where is my DVC ticket discount?
Dua Lipa for Eat to the Beat 2025 👏🏻👏🏻
To address Jeff regarding renting out points. I think problem is some people have the perception that renters are taking reservations that they could have had. Similar to when people see cash rooms available on the website but there are no rooms available with points. They feel someone else is getting something they are entitled to.
I have a question that has a lot of people in disagreement. Does the RR restrict make it harder to book RR or has no impact?
First time in over 7 years no Halloween or X Mas party for us.
As much as I love Disney for the last 5hrs I have not renewed my AP for my family of 5. We are dvc owners but now use dvc for universal trips
I was 5 first trip. Been coming consistently ever since. Not local. My kids will have been toddlers for their first teip. Same woth my neices and nephews. Also have many friends whose kids started trips as toddlers or kindergarten, they also started trips.
Haven't watched the entire video yet but I had never heard of Buccee's until about a year ago. I'm in Northern Virginia and we do not have (and have never had) a Bucceess ... until now. There's a rumor of a Buccee's being bullt in southern Virginia (Richmond?) . When it is finished in a year or two we do plan to visit. ... Now I'll finish the video. 🙂
@@lisareckmeyer9745 First time I heard of Buccee's was 2 days ago while visiting my grandson! I can hardly wait to visit one!
The whole concept of Disney is based on nostalgia. Chasing 15 year olds is going to leave you with a run down six flags.
There are no, or next to none, fantastic rides. It's all nostalgia. They aren't going to put in fantastic rides, so mediocre rides that have no history would attract no one.
We will not be purchasing the dining plan this time. We eat breakfast in our rooms, just oatmeal. Easy stuff like that. For meals, my children are old enough to count as "adults", but still barely finish a child's portion. So for Quick service, it works out so much better for us to pay cash. Even I can eat a child's portion and be satisfied. We will save so much money and be more flexible on food by paying cash. Plus, if you have a Disney credit card, some restaurants give a discount on the bill.
Hot Take: The DVC pools are outdated & not up to the standards for deluxe resorts.
Storm Along Bay needs to be the standard not the outlier.
It’s not that people are leasing out their points to other people that’s my issue. It’s that people are leasing out their reservations. THAT is what makes it harder for out of state DVC owners to get the reservations they want.
With regard to renting, I think you should be able to rent but only though a rental company. I believe this could stop the average person making a business out of it.
The cost of a Disney vacation is a personal preference. You don't have to stay in a deluxe hotel, buy the newest loungefly, or purchase the premier express pass. Disney management does need to address the imbalance of cost vs. removal of amenities (looking at you Magical Express).
I don't mind attractions being reskinned but I don't want it done on the cheap. Yes capacity needs to increased but it shouldn't take multiple decades to complete. Please leave Carousel of Progress open.
Amy’s comment that Panda is old is just wrong. Kids love Muppets and Disney ignores it. Muppets still get love from little ones.
We just like to joke with each other. 🙃 Panda once edited a video of Derek and changed him to Waldorf from the Muppets. lol
-Amy
I’m done with tipping, I cap out at 10%. Sounds awful, call it a personal tariff since that is so popular right now.
I got Epcot preferred concert seats with one meal ticket each with dining plan. Otherwise, no for us.
It is just frustrating when you see the same renter in the private fb group listing priority weeks with 5 to 6 reservations to rent. Essentially, using it as a business. I am fine with someone who rents their points because they cannot use them.
Disney is outrageously expensive however so is everything else. I spent $800 for two decent seat tickets for a 2 hour concert. On a per minute basis, Disney is cheaper. Sporting events, concerts etc are all so high priced. Disney food is expensive but not that much more than comparable restaurants off property.
I have 3 DVC resorts & 2my dues are fine/low at 2 (Saratoga & Riviera), but very high at Hilton Head..
We have been pass holders for years and finally let ours cancel this year 😢 we even have a 1 year old and a 3 year old. I always dreamed of taking them to Disney every weekend but it's just so expensive and the 3 year old is terrified of all of the rides so it just wasn't worth the price so good bye Disney 😢 maybe we'll be back when they're older
Paul, I know the ticket prices have outpaced inflation, but concert tickets have also. Restaurants in NJ are more expensive than Disney and World series tickets were over $2,000 per seat.
Wally's is even better than Buccee's, only in the north region right now - but they are expanding - look for it!
I find it interesting that people are crying inflation and the economy is soooo bad that they can't afford food and housing BUT they can afford Disney tickets and food as well as airfare (the economy can't be that bad since airports get jammed on holidays and summer vacations). With that said, people need to stop complaining unless they stop spending their money. I have been a DVC member since 2002 and my children and grandchildren have been made Disney lovers. We are already planning my great-grandson 's first birthday at Disney. Another generation. So yes, people will complain but until they stop going, the prices will rise. I resent services being taken away (Magical Express and getting airline check in at resort)
Out. of. touch.
It’s literally a tale of two cities/economies. The top quartile/half is doing very well to okay. The bottom half is getting bludgeoned. Insurance costs skyrocketing. Cost of a new car is almost $50,000. Disney has always been a more expensive vacation, but it was doable for the middle class. Now? Not so much. And people are making tradeoffs. Instead of staying on property, they’re staying off. Or trading down from deluxe to moderate. Moderate to value.
The cast members makes Disney for me not the rides
Love Disney but they’re gotten greedy.
No No Buc-ee's fan show
can anybody voting Justified please explain? They're cutting costs everywhere, they've always renovated or built new rides over other ones, that's something they should do to compete (or else they could have left my Horizons alone). If that was a factor, the highest increases should have been in the 80s when they built Epcot then MGM. Expand the capacity of each park if being crowded is so concerning, operate your attractions with all the cast members at full capacity like you used to
they keep cutting hours, cutting ride capacity operations, but charging more, it's not to help the crowds, it's to squeeze the most out of us that will go anyway. I haven't been since 2015 for a reason
My children and I have gone to Disney since they were 3
** in 15 years
My oldest has never rode Spaceship Earth 🌎. 😮
ℹ have
They haven’t…..😢
Preserve some but which ones?
Georgia peach watching now 🍑 Love this show. 😊 ❤️ 💙
Pls tip your servers and bellman!
Prices are out of control!
I can't stand all the incessant talk about pricing. Go or not go. Spend or not spend. Decide what your family budget is for what kind of vacation when where why how, and do it or not do it. Going keyboard warrior over pricing is just pointless as it will do nothing about the fact of a price.
Amen
Why won’t Facebook delete the scalpers off their system