While I’m sympathetic to your general sentiment, I will say that this doesn’t account for expenses. I sometimes worry that Disney has spread themselves too thin these days. With each new offering comes new needs for labor, maintenance, supplies, etc. I’m sure it is still better for them to expand even with additional costs - otherwise they would simply never expand. The picture might be a little more complicated when expenses are factored in though.
I wouldn’t feel bad for Bob - Actual expansion is 15 years overdue. He just managed to kick that can down the road and charge more and more at the same time and few called him out on it.
I can think of several other companies or governments that operate like that......
I actually like Iger (admittedly without knowing a lot about him,) but in this case I’m more sympathetic to the concept of “Disney” in general. I think there’s always a dynamic tension between quality and quantity, and everything we see as “guests” is only the tip of the iceberg in terms of the work that goes into production. I hope the growth demands being placed on Disney are realistic.
I don’t know. I’m just following long, not live, but others have noted that cruises are going gangbusters. I think of those as a way to escape heat (ocean breeze; lots of indoor/air-conditioned spaces; and tropical destinations people can spend time at the beach/in water. So based on those propositions, I’d say that crowds coming to Florida isn’t necessarily incongruous with the possibility of people avoiding theme parks with heat as one factor. Cruises do, too, pick up on “value” where Disney theme parks are dropping it, too, seemingly. I’ve done some (non-Disney) cruises the past few years and can appreciate that. (As an aside though I feel like it’s almost a cheat in that a lot of the reason that prices compare favorably to domestic vacations is because of not needing to comply with same regulations and so it sort of feels exploitative on my part!)
Maybe its reversed all those folks that moved to FL in the last few years, Maybe its them vacationing elsewhere and them returning is whats causing all the crowding at MCO
I think you should take your own advice.
Also, it seems like it would have been better for preteens and teens to have their own spaces still?Disney is replacing a pool for teens on the Disney Dream with a ball pit. Also combining the pre teens and teens spaces so they can fit another suite into the funnel… this is everything wrong with modern Disney management only thinking short term.
Also what 11 to 17 year old would rather go in a ball pit than private pool?
“There will be new features including access to an outdoor deck with a ball pit and recreational games.”
Disney Dream cruise ship to add new experiences and spaces
Disney Cruise Line has shared a first look at some of the updates coming to the Disney Dream later this year.blooloop.com
That is an average $20 off. Will $20 motivate your entertainment choice?
sure - that’s $40 off per couple and $80 off for a family of 4.
Those that need a specific vehicle type guaranteed and don't want to risk it with what's available.
I think they leaned way to far into the Disney story rather than do what Cirque is known for. The traveling tent show is good not great as is this one but the older shows and Vegas one are miles more entertaining that this.
Skipping the counter is a thing even without the 'pick from the aisle'. It's why Avis and Hertz/etc have the boards showing you your spot... Pick from any in the aisle is a thing National started.. but skipping the counter has never been a thing tied exclusively to that.
I have been debating checking this out for my fam of 4 for our summer trip but it’s still $330 with Chase discount and taxes/fees for the cheapest seats.
It’s a good show - definitely worth seeing. I want to see it again with the new acts they have rotated in.
If you have never seen a Cirque show it is well worth it, get one tier above the cheapest seats
