Disney Increases Ticket Prices

boltyboy · 11 Feb 18, 06:35 PM

Another good reason to give Disney a miss this year. We noticed back in 2015 that the Disney magic just wasn't there for us, not sure if it's because the boys are older or something else. It's just getting too expensive to go to Disney imho.

Kaspian · 11 Feb 18, 08:01 PM

Originally Posted by boltyboy

Another good reason to give Disney a miss this year. We noticed back in 2015 that the Disney magic just wasn't there for us, not sure if it's because the boys are older or something else. It's just getting too expensive to go to Disney imho.

You'd not go, because of an increase of less than a coffee?

boltyboy · 11 Feb 18, 08:50 PM

Originally Posted by Kaspian

You'd not go, because of an increase of less than a coffee?

No because year on year Disney has become more and more expensive without gaining anything. The only new thing is the Avatar stuff at AK which does not interest me in the slightest. HS is not worth the admission with only a few attractions running, Epcot has had nothing new for years and Disney Spring is an overpriced shopping mall. Plus as I said in my original post the magic has gone for us.

Guest · 11 Feb 18, 08:59 PM

Think the parking is getting a bit excessive. They need to look at doing an advance parking ticket at reduced prices.

Lisbon · 11 Feb 18, 09:17 PM

Originally Posted by tigger46

Think the parking is getting a bit excessive. They need to look at doing an advance parking ticket at reduced prices.

I don't think it should be just for advanced parking. Think how much they earn a day in parking
2010 figures show roughly 30000 parking spaces in Disneyworld - that's $660000 per day at maximum occupancy .
I wonder if they are doing this as they would rather people stayed on-site and avoided such charges
Rob

YorkshireT · 11 Feb 18, 09:46 PM

Originally Posted by Lisbon

I don't think it should be just for advanced parking. Think how much they earn a day in parking
2010 figures show roughly 30000 parking spaces in Disneyworld - that's $660000 per day at maximum occupancy .
I wonder if they are doing this as they would rather people stayed on-site and avoided such charges
Rob

Nah- they are already at 91% average occupancy in the hotels- much of the time they are booked up.

It is just a huge revenue generator. The figures above will be overstated as AP holders, those on site, DVC owners staying on site etc get 'free' parking, as well as it is often not at max capacity, but I reckon they'll be making $400k out of it on average, a not to be sniffed at $146,000 000 a year.

The parks are a money printing machine at the moment, and with Star Wars opening, only a major recession will put the brakes on it.

Kaspian · 12 Feb 18, 09:06 AM

Originally Posted by boltyboy

No because year on year Disney has become more and more expensive without gaining anything. The only new thing is the Avatar stuff at AK which does not interest me in the slightest. HS is not worth the admission with only a few attractions running, Epcot has had nothing new for years and Disney Spring is an overpriced shopping mall. Plus as I said in my original post the magic has gone for us.

It's gained drone technology, new rides, new experiences, new Rivers of Light night-time experience.

It's gained Disney Springs which is now an amazing place full of great restaurants and shops.

It's gained new technologies which allow you to order your meals on your phone while you queue for rides.

Nimbus · 12 Feb 18, 01:47 PM

Originally Posted by boltyboy

No because year on year Disney has become more and more expensive without gaining anything. The only new thing is the Avatar stuff at AK which does not interest me in the slightest. HS is not worth the admission with only a few attractions running, Epcot has had nothing new for years and Disney Spring is an overpriced shopping mall. Plus as I said in my original post the magic has gone for us.

In the last 2 years, Disney have added or changed the following:

Muppets Great Moments in American History added at MK
Once Upon A Time added at MK
Happily Ever After replaced Wishes at MK
Soarin' updated to Soarin' Around the World at EP
Joy and Sadness Meet added at EP
Frozen Ever After added at EP
Royal Sommerhus added at EP
Mission Space updated at EP
Star Wars: Galaxy Far Far Away show added at HS
Star Wars fireworks added at HS
New Mickey & Minnie and Olaf meets added at HS
Music of Pixar Live added to HS
Grand Avenue and TapHouse opened at HS
PizzeRizzo opened at HS
Pandora, FoP and NRJ added to AK
Rivers of Light added to AK
Tree of Life Awakening at AK
Kilimanjaro Safaris After Dark added at AK
Lion Guard Adventure added at AK
Miss Adventure Falls added to TL
Various updates and new restaurants added to Disney Springs

In addition, Disney are nearing completion of Toy Story Land at HS, are part way through building Star Wars Land at HS, Skyline gondola system between Epcot and HS is underway, Ratatouille and GotG rides at Epcot and Mickey's Runaway train at HS are being built, and they are about to start building the new Tron ride at MK. All those new attractions have to paid for somehow whilst still maintaining/increasing profits (Disney ain't a charity!).

It might seem like there's nothing new, but quite a few things have changed and been added since we were last there only 22 months ago.

YorkshireT · 12 Feb 18, 05:39 PM

Originally Posted by Nimbus

In the last 2 years, Disney have added or changed the following:

Muppets Great Moments in American History added at MK
Once Upon A Time added at MK
Happily Ever After replaced Wishes at MK
Soarin' updated to Soarin' Around the World at EP
Joy and Sadness Meet added at EP
Frozen Ever After added at EP
Royal Sommerhus added at EP
Mission Space updated at EP
Star Wars: Galaxy Far Far Away show added at HS
Star Wars fireworks added at HS
New Mickey & Minnie and Olaf meets added at HS
Music of Pixar Live added to HS
Grand Avenue and TapHouse opened at HS
PizzeRizzo opened at HS
Pandora, FoP and NRJ added to AK
Rivers of Light added to AK
Tree of Life Awakening at AK
Kilimanjaro Safaris After Dark added at AK
Lion Guard Adventure added at AK
Miss Adventure Falls added to TL
Various updates and new restaurants added to Disney Springs

In addition, Disney are nearing completion of Toy Story Land at HS, are part way through building Star Wars Land at HS, Skyline gondola system between Epcot and HS is underway, Ratatouille and GotG rides at Epcot and Mickey's Runaway train at HS are being built, and they are about to start building the new Tron ride at MK. All those new attractions have to paid for somehow whilst still maintaining/increasing profits (Disney ain't a charity!).

It might seem like there's nothing new, but quite a few things have changed and been added since we were last there only 22 months ago.

Nimbus I was with you, until you included PizzaRizzo 😂

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Guest Guest	Think the parking is getting a bit excessive. They need to look at doing an advance parking ticket at reduced prices.