DisneyMusician2
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With the 4-for-7 (or 5-for-7), just one more reason to stay on property. It really is a great deal, I know some friends who are traveling during the deal who are saving an absurd amount of cash.
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Parking going up to $14
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There seems to be a real "nickel and diming" movement at WDW (and perhaps the other parks as well) right now. The rise in parking, a rise in stroller rentals (at least at DL), switching the hot dogs from all beef to a mix of chicken and beef (which are cheaper). It's little things, here ans there though...... :shrug:
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CBOMB
Active Member
If they are saving an absurd amount of money they must be spending an absurd amount of money.
I suppose, although I guess an argument could be made for the fact that Disney can afford the 4/3 or 5/2 offerings because their rooms were on the high side to begin with......
It doesn't really bother me that much in all honestly. We're (full) AP holders, go bi-annually, and usually stay off-grounds. Plus, we use the TIW card for those meals we do eat in the park. So our overall trip costs are not that high, and we don't contribute to their profit margin that much. I guess we're Disney's nightmare that way. :ROFLOL:
Kamikaze
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Pfft, thats cheap for an airport.
TTATraveler
Active Member
If Disney is going to continue offering free dining and free nights at hotels, then they are going to raise costs elsewhere to recoup money lost to those promos. So food, merchandise, and now parking fees go up. If food prices go up high enough, the dining plan is going to look like a bargain:brick:. If one has to pay high prices for parking during their vacation, it is going to seem cheaper to stay on property. As we have seen over the years, not only have food and merchandise prices gone up, but quality has decreased (especially with food).
As a point of reference, parking at OIA's parking deck is $17 for a 24 hour period. Parking in the satellite lots will set you back only $10 for a 24 hour period and the airport will provide you with air-conditioned shuttle buses to the main terminal from the satellite lots.
I am glad I have an AP, but I can certainly see how the cost increases leave a bad taste in some people's mouths.
As a point of reference, parking at OIA's parking deck is $17 for a 24 hour period. Parking in the satellite lots will set you back only $10 for a 24 hour period and the airport will provide you with air-conditioned shuttle buses to the main terminal from the satellite lots.
I am glad I have an AP, but I can certainly see how the cost increases leave a bad taste in some people's mouths.
EpcotServo
Well-Known Member
Oy. That's all they need to do to make things worse off for guests.
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JWG
Well-Known Member
That's a 40% increase in 2 years.
Along with ticket prices, everything at Disney far out paces the rate of inflation. Parking was $10 during our July/Aug 2007 Trip. $12 this February and apparently will be $14 when we go in Jan.
Nuts...
Monsterfan99
Active Member
Six Flags Great America - $15 for the back lot and $25 for the front lot. Back lot also has no tram and you get to walk across a road with moving cars.
So let's see, $2 in a year? So if we guess what the cost of parking will be in 10 years, that would make it in the $34 range is it? And then $54 in 20 years?
That seems kind of steep. So I wonder if they will start to back off on increases at some point, or just risk people deciding to not go to their parks...
That seems kind of steep. So I wonder if they will start to back off on increases at some point, or just risk people deciding to not go to their parks...
disneydata
Well-Known Member
OH NO THEY DIDN'T! :fork::fork::fork::fork::fork:Parking? No problem. But they recently raised Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bars from $2.50 to $3.25.
That greatly upsets me.
WDWPassHolder
Member
I don't think this has been mentioned yet, but effective Sunday (the beginning of a new fiscal year for Disney), all full time / part time cast will be getting a hefty raise.
trr1
Well-Known Member
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Originally Posted by raven
Parking? No problem. But they recently raised Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bars from $2.50 to $3.25.
Originally Posted by raven
Parking? No problem. But they recently raised Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bars from $2.50 to $3.25.
be glad they didnt try for a full dollar
disneydata
Well-Known Member
I would hardly call 4% hefty.
disneydata
Well-Known Member
If they raise the price of the waffle bowl sundae in the Main Street ice cream parlor, I'm going to go berzerk.
WDW Vacationer
Active Member
Many places are getting pay freezes.
s8film40
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A 4% parking increase would have raised the price to $12.50