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Current Crowd Levels & Visitor Origins
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Disstevefan1
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I think we can all agree crowd levels will be down at WDW in the coming months and years because reasons.
I agree. And the question is-what is Disney going to do to try to make up for the significant decrease in revenue? I'm sure we'll see some deals in the coming months, whether it's resorts, parks, or packages for both.
mergatroid
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We cancelled our annual Orlando trip from the UK and instead we're doing Paris, as are our friends that were going to come with us. It's mainly down to the uncertainty on prices and some other factors when we would have been going in October.
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Part of the reasons why property taxes are lower in FL is that millions of tourists come spend money and that’s a driver in keeping taxes lower. Thousands of jobs are directly and indirectly tied into the critical income generator of FL - tourism . Many will feel the effects in some sort of way. Has any airport have an announcement from the city Mayor welcoming you to their city? ( aka Mayor Buddy Dyer of Orlando welcoming spiel on the MCO tram ride from Terminal A/B to get to the main terminal ).Its interesting, "not even a change politically will entice them back".
So what does that mean?
A new unrelated dislike for USA or a new unrelated dislike for TWDC?
And what about EPIC? I presume a lot of Kiddos in Canada want to go to EPIC no matter what their parents feel.
Well there is always Universal Studios Japan
Less tourists not all staff needed on payroll.
If they go down that road, that would probably mean certain restaurants and even attractions would be open on a part-time basis only.
Disstevefan1
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Mayor Buddy Dyer does this? That's GREAT!!
I recall after 9/11/01 at MGM , Prime Time was open on even days and Hollywood and Vine was open on odd days, Fantasmic showed a few days a week .
Disstevefan1
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We cant possibly compare now to 9/11
Ben_since_1971
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I seem to recall many moons ago Boston's Logan Airport had welcoming spiels from Mayor (at the time) Tom Menino. I haven't been there lately to see if they still do this with the current mayor.
True , attendance went from ok to near non existent.
Disstevefan1
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I honestly don't think it will be significant. Sincerely.
I know I am in the minority with the world ending and all..
I honestly don't think it will be significant. Sincerely.
I know I am in the minority with the world ending and all..
I don't think it will be significant either.
That was the point of my other posts (that might have gotten too political).
The truth is most people aren't very hardcore political one way or another and, as long as there are significant enough discounts or incentives, they will continue to visit.
I think Disney will offer theme park, resort, or dining plans or discounts to stimulate demand and the overall park crowd level will remain fairly steady.
Just get ready for offerings on a regular basis to be less than regular. The company has to run more lean and efficient if factors downturn in business. If store shelves are not as full as before with inventory it should not even be shocking.
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Disstevefan1
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Frankly, I am looing forward to lower crowds while they last. I never got to experience WDW for the reopen right after COVID closures but before the revenge travel.
I know it wont be as good as that, but it should feel less crowded.
You also have to factor in that most in the UK plan and book their holidays 12-18 months in advance. Especially if doing the Villa experience rather than in bubble. With the election in November many had already booked their holidays. I cant see it having an impact in 2025 or even 2026. If the exchange rate went down possibly, but at moment the £-$ is that we get $1.33 for every £1 put in. That would entice us or keep us from thinking made a right deal.
No UK person will cancel for reason cited in original post. We are still coming
in 2025 August.
No UK person will cancel for reason cited in original post. We are still coming
in 2025 August.That’s hurricane season and Sahara hot , steamy and rainy weather. Bring your ponchos and patience !You also have to factor in that most in the UK plan and book their holidays 12-18 months in advance. Especially if doing the Villa experience rather than in bubble. With the election in November many had already booked their holidays. I cant see it having an impact in 2025 or even 2026. If the exchange rate went down possibly, but at moment the £-$ is that we get $1.33 for every £1 put in. That would entice us or keep us from thinking made a right deal.
No UK person will cancel for reason cited in original post. We are still coming
Vegas Disney Fan
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The majority (roughly 90%) are currently still coming, even if all of the boycotters stick to their boycott (won’t happen) the vast vast vast majority of Canadians aren’t letting this spat affect their lives.Will there still be some that visit, or back down from their initial stance? Of course, but it's not going to be the majority, and don't expect the numbers to rebound to what they once were any time soon-give it at least 3 years, 9 months.
Most people see this for what it is, grandstanding and political maneuvering, and it won’t affect their life or travel plans in any way. Like all boycotts a minority are making a lot of noise but the silent majority are going about life as normal.
We’re taking an Alaska cruise out of Vancouver in a couple months and we’re flying in a day early to explore the city, who wins your election today won’t influence that decision in any way.