October 2025 Price Increases

["El Gran Magnifico"]

Cheese and Burger

Beef N Cheddar yes. Big Mac no.

I know Beef N Cheddar isn't a cheeseburger. But I'd prolly pay $20. And yes. A Beef N Cheddar is most certainly luxurious. Not the cheeseburger though.

 

[Chi84]

To me they're not. The only people claiming that here are those who are on the critical end of the spectrum. Not a single Pixie Duster here (guilty as charged!) has invoked the notion of luxury in justifying their Disney spending.

I think it started with this:

Is this another way of saying “it’s luxury now…”

Because that’s not the product…no matter how many with their magic band really wants to believe it/feel special

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Luxurious experiences and products don't have to entail travel, at least by my definition.

Of course not…
A Rolex is a Luxury item…a swatch watch isn’t

However both are still functionally the same

Just like a stay on Bora bora at the mandarin is luxury…

A hotel next to an amusement park where the snack bar closes at 10 and you can’t find the vending machine…not so much

 

[Jrb1979]

A week in the med or maldives isn't necessarily luxurious. It depends on where you stay, what you eat and what you do. In some ways you could say the same thing about a theme park.

My view is a theme park vacation should never have a luxury price tag.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Wait…have we entered the Arby’s portion of the debate?

 

["El Gran Magnifico"]

Wait…have we entered the Arby’s portion of the debate?

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

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…it’s open till
12

DAMN YOU!!!

You’ll be hearing from my
Cardiologist!…err…i mean…”lawyer”

 

[Miss Bella]

Luxurious experiences and products don't have to entail travel, at least by my definition.

No, but most people don't take extended stay vacations and eat at luxury restaurants every night.

 

[Chi84]

How about ethical?

Right. Ethics is what forms the basis for regulation of advertising. Unethical practices are not allowed.

I’m still not sure what you want Disney to do. It’s been using the terminology you’re objecting to for as long as I remember.

Who decides when it’s no longer accurate?

 

[monothingie]

My view is a theme park vacation should never have a luxury price tag.

When I go, I certainly don’t hesitate to take advantage of all the high end dining and hotels and entertainment. There is absolutely nothing luxurious about a trip to Disney.

The concierge room at the Floridian for $2k a night has the same sheets and linens as the cheapest room at All Stars. The toiletries screwed to the bathtub wall are identical. The lack of room service is identical. The drinks sold at the pool bars are identical. The QS offerings are identical. The bus stops to get to the parks are identical.

They keep costs down by standardizing offerings across property. The deluxes are all cookie cutter, the only thing different is the menu items at the TS and decor.

You want some semblance of luxury spend go 4 seasons or take the money you would burn at Disney and splurge on a suite on a decent cruise line.

 

[LittleBuford]

No, but most people don't take extended stay vacations and eat at luxury restaurants every night.

I didn't say they did! I think we're speaking at cross-purposes here.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

When I go, I certainly don’t hesitate to take advantage of all the high end dining and hotels and entertainment. There is absolutely nothing luxurious about a trip to Disney.

The concierge room at the Floridian for $2k a night has the same sheets and linens as the cheapest room at All Stars. The toiletries screwed to the bathtub wall are identical. The lack of room service is identical. The drinks sold at the pool bars are identical. The QS offerings are identical. The bus stops to get to the parks are identical.

They keep costs down by standardizing offerings across property. The deluxes are all cookie cutter, the only thing different is the menu items at the TS and decor.

…you’re totally stepping into my wheelhouse here

 

[Chi84]

When I go, I certainly don’t hesitate to take advantage of all the high end dining and hotels and entertainment. There is absolutely nothing luxurious about a trip to Disney.

The concierge room at the Floridian for $2k a night has the same sheets and linens as the cheapest room at All Stars. The toiletries screwed to the bathtub wall are identical. The lack of room service is identical. The drinks sold at the pool bars are identical. The QS offerings are identical. The bus stops to get to the parks are identical.

They keep costs down by standardizing offerings across property. The deluxes are all cookie cutter, the only thing different is the menu items at the TS and decor.

There must be some difference if you’re choosing the high-end dining and hotels though. Otherwise it wouldn’t make sense.

 

[Miss Bella]

My view is a theme park vacation should never have a luxury price tag.

I booked the DL parker hopper deal for 259.00 and I am staying at the Hyatt regency with points. If I got room at the Grand Californian it would come with a luxury price tag.

A lot of the price is location. It's not much different than booking an average hotel on the beach. I'm not defending Disney's prices. I stayed at Grand Californian years ago for about 300 a night and being inside the park was a very good experience.
As long as people are willing to pay the ridiculous prices they will keep charging those rates. That's how it works. I personally don't think it's worth it, but there seems to be enough people with deep pockets that do.

 

[monothingie]

I booked the DL parker hopper deal for 259.00 and I am staying at the Hyatt regency with points. If I got room at the Grand Californian it would come with a luxury price tag.

A lot of the price is location. It's not much different than booking an average hotel on the beach. I'm not defending Disney's prices. I stayed at Grand Californian years ago for about 300 a night and being inside the park was a very good experience.
As long as people are willing to pay the ridiculous prices they will keep charging those rates. That's how it works. I personally don't think it's worth it, but there seems to be enough people with deep pockets that do.

But you’re not paying for luxury, you’re paying for convenience (or less hassle). I don’t stay at Yacht, Beach, or Boardwalk because they’re amazing hotels with world class dining and entertainment offerings. I do it because I don’t have to get on a bus to get to Epcot or Studios.

 

[Tom P.]

Watching Bernie and AOC…

Why on Earth would you do that to yourself?

 

[HauntedPirate]

Disney and “luxury” are not in the same playbook. Only a fool would try to say it is. Call me when I can get a Japanese A5 Kobe ribeye steak paired with a good 18-year scotch at Le Cellier.

 

[Tom P.]

Cheese and Burger

Okay, this actually made me laugh out loud for real. So, well played.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

I booked the DL parker hopper deal for 259.00 and I am staying at the Hyatt regency with points. If I got room at the Grand Californian it would come with a luxury price tag.

A lot of the price is location. It's not much different than booking an average hotel on the beach. I'm not defending Disney's prices. I stayed at Grand Californian years ago for about 300 a night and being inside the park was a very good experience.
As long as people are willing to pay the ridiculous prices they will keep charging those rates. That's how it works. I personally don't think it's worth it, but there seems to be enough people with deep pockets that do.

Is the Disneyland hotel “luxury”?

Much shorter walk to the gate from
The best western than Disneyland…jus saying

3x the price

 

[Tom P.]

How did this turn into a 10 page debate on the meaning of the word "luxury"?