Are we really comparing Disney park tickets to Taylor Swift concerts? Those are events, in a certain location, only at that time, that sell out, whereas the parks are always in the same spot and open to anyone most every day.
One is a 3 hour show that can cost a few thousand each ticket for top ticket , MK for 9-12 hours is about $100 and change.
Isn't the magic about 90% having special experiences with your kids?
100% totally agree
Yeah but what’s your point? Your comparing apples and oranges here or do you really believe Disney is a massive bargain for families today
It’s not a concert or Broadway show comp. People keep trying to make it…they’re wrong
And from someone who has done both i know it sounds crazy. Ill take the concert every day of the week…
Wall Street doesn’t care how much it costs to make more money as long as there is a high return on Capital.
Bob has been telling them for years the money is unlimited “because it’s Disney”…because he has convinced himself that he’s synonymous with it
I’ve said it before, and I know I’m in the minority here, but I consider Disney excellent value for money considering what it gets me. The enjoyment I feel from spending a day at the Magic Kingdom more than justifies the cost—for me. And that last bit is important: if people are paying those prices for an experience they don’t enjoy, of course they’re going to view it as a bad deal. Yet this forum is apparently full of such people.
Do you really think those of us who share concerns and disappointments over decisions that are made these days is because we don't enjoy Disney? Why would we waste our time on here and be so passionate about it if we didn't care?
To be clear, I’m not saying people are wrong to express concerns about or criticisms of Disney. On the contrary, I think they should. But if someone has reached the point of considering Disney poor value for money while continuing to visit, then I have to ask why they’re choosing to pay for an experience they’re going to resent.
I don’t think the upper echelon realizes that the shine wore off long ago.
nothing is a massive bargain for families today. the point again is what one feels is important and worth the cost. It's like many things that are subjective. I'm doing Italy later this year with friends, one friend is only flying first class. She says it's worth it for her not to be uncomfortable for 8-9 hours. Me?? it's not that deep, i try hard to get the exit row seats. flying today is not a massive bargain for families
Oh heck no, I know some folks here are passionate about the parks but that also comes with a downside. Constantly comparing it to 19____ imo is always going to lead to disappointment. continuing to go while comparing it to some magical period is always going to lead to dissatisfaction.
Not only is this forum full of such people but the mainstream travel and business reporting is peppered with articles questioning if Disney is worth the time and money any longer. It is no longer unique nor a bargain to an increasing number and you just have not hit that point yet but the trend is heading that way unless a miracle happens and we get transported back to the 80's/90's.
That’s contrary to the strategy and results of the Eisner era…and is a huge problem moving forward
