It is true that Disney will most likely never "reduce" their prices at this point. I think a massive economic collapse would have to happen before we saw something like that take place. But it does frustrate me to know that I will probably never have the opportunity to stay at the Polynesian due to its high price. $405 per night in a standard room during value season ( week nights only..weekends are higher) is just too rich for my blood. That is $2,025 for five nights. And that's just the room. Add another $1,500 for park hoppers and dining and you see where the theory that Disney is focused on the once in a lifetime vacationers comes in to play.
I'm not saying that there aren't people out there who can afford to pay $4-5k each year for an amazing Disney trip. I'm just unfortunately not one of them. I am one of those folks who watches and hopes for a good discount so that I can rationalize another trip. But, even with the current discounts being offered to Disney Visa card members, a four night stay (Monday to Friday) at the Pop with park hoppers and dining came in at $1,800.00 for two people. That is before travel expenses. Maybe it's just me, but I think that is still too high for four nights. So unless Disney announces deeper discounts than what is currently out there, I don't expect the announcement will be for anything I can enjoy. But I will still watch. I'm a Disney loyalist that way.
My point, I suppose, is that if I could go more often, I absolutely would. And isn't that ultimately the best kind of customer to court? Even if it means keeping your ticket and room prices stagnate for a few years? Disney has raised their prices faster than my household income has increased. I simply can't keep up. And that is quickly going to turn me from a very loyal, annual visitor in to a less loyal and less frequent visitor.
