News Disney CEO Bob Chapek suggests price hikes are coming to the parks thanks to guest demand

[Javier Antonio Nisa Avila]

I didn’t say anything about her being a woman? She’s a philanthropist, and has been apart of creating some smaller films. She has never had a part in a company that is equally as big as TWDC. She’s not qualified, if she was a man, a woman, a horse, a queen, etc.

Sorry, you misunderstood. I don't want to say that you say anything about being a woman or a man. I only wanted to explain that sometimes women are better than men.

I know she is a philanthropist. However, I don't her experience with Disney. Maybe , she can be a surprise or not. Anyway, if she has an opportunity would be great. Moreover, Walt Disney was a cartoonist and he built an empire . So, maybe she can do the same.

For instance, Bob Chapek has a good experience. However , he doesn't know how to manage the parks. Everything is not increasing prices. I think that he could do many things to make money without rising prices.

My wife who is an expert in linguistics and communication has created plans for enterprises in Europe and there are many possibilities to improve the benefits.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

As long as they have AC

It’s 2022…so yeah

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Abigail Disney has no business being an executive.

Now should there be 1 or 2 Disney members on the board?….

Yes. There really should be. Especially over twits like Lewis

 

[Lilofan]

It’s 2022…so yeah

I went to grade school in the 1970s , no school lunch , gym class everyday , played dodge ball at lunch everyday , I brought my GI Joe metal lunch box with bologna sandwich and an apple and no AC in school. The heat barely worked when it needed to be turned on. Different attitudes from 50 years ago to present time.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

I went to grade school in the 1970s , no school lunch , gym class everyday , played dodge ball at lunch everyday , I brought my GI Joe metal lunch box with bologna sandwich and an apple and no AC in school. The heat barely worked when it needed to be turned on. Different attitudes from 50 years ago to present time.

Because it was 50 years ago…

They probably had a coal pit too

 

[Touchdown]

Getting to SDMT, Pandora and Rise for EE does work, if you’re at the front of the line. I’m usually at the front of the line.

 

[Disneyfan_76]

The instant people heard that the parks were empty, they would start planning another trip.

Most of the guest experience issues can be attributed to bursting attendance.

The bursting attendance has been an issue for decades. The main problem is the lack of willingness to address the issue by the part of Disney. They have not expanded capacity in any of their parks and the rides/experiences that they have added have not been 'people eaters'. I understand that both things contribute to the problem, but they are intentionally not helping the situation.

 

[eliza61nyc]

Do you think Abigail Disney could be the new CEO and all this stuff cool off? I see a petition in change https://www.change.org/p/replace-bob-chapek-with-abigail-disney?recruiter=19521341&utm_source=share_petition&utm_campaign=psf_combo_share_initial&utm_medium=whatsapp&utm_content=washarecopy_32740338_en-US:0&recruited_by_id=b416a730-2202-0130-7528-00221964dac8

Maybe it is a good idea that a Disney personality runs the enterprise.

And remember while a bunch of it is because of our friend Bob, some of it is also stockholders.
As @Sirwalterraleigh alluded to before, stockholders can be a you know what. Every year demanding double digit gains.
Look how folks are melting down at this year's tumble. No one seems to remember that last 10 years or so when stocks were living la Vida loca.
Now companies are expected to have great years, every year.
Tech companies take a lot of heat because they pay low dividends and reinvest in their companies.
I wish Disney would do that but can't imagine it happening.

I don't think Abigal would effect much change

 

[Disneyfan_76]

Even if the attractions and theming are top-notch, it still affects the overall experience if 50% of the park is themed towards IPs that don't resonate with/interest you.

I'd disagree with this. I have little to no interest in Avatar, yet that is one of my favorite parts of Animal Kingdom. My kids had no interest in Harry Potter, but after visiting Universal this year and seeing the 'world' they created with all of the detail, they have become fans and started reading the books.
I get that some people don't like certain IPs, but if the 'land' is done right and is fun and exciting it can be a gateway for people who normally would not be interested in it.
I do like Epic Universe is set up with the "portals' themes. It seems like a good solution to add theming and unification to a very disjointed group of IPs. It lets the park cast a wide net and have something for everyone. It also makes it easier to replace or add a land without disrupting the feel of the rest of the park.

 

[Javier Antonio Nisa Avila]

And remember while a bunch of it is because of our friend Bob, some of it is also stockholders.
As @Sirwalterraleigh alluded to before, stockholders can be a you know what. Every year demanding double digit gains.
Look how folks are melting down at this year's tumble. No one seems to remember that last 10 years or so when stocks were living la Vida loca.
Now companies are expected to have great years, every year.
Tech companies take a lot of heat because they pay low dividends and reinvest in their companies.
I wish Disney would do that but can't imagine it happening.

I don't think Abigal would effect much change

I completely agree with you. Many people are leaving in the lap of luxury after COVID. Not only is this in the USA, but also it is in Europe. For instance, we live in Seville and the festival "Feria de Abril" has been overcrowded and prices have been increased a 50%. The entrance to the festival is for free but meals are drinks have to be paid as well as if you want to ride a coach is really expensive. Additionally, the dresses are more expensive than before COVID. Nevertheless, there are more cheaper options.

On the other hand, my wife went to a congress in France and she said it was overcrowded too. People were wasting money as if the world was over.

Actually, I don't know if Abigail can change something. Nevertheless, I think Disney should change the policy. There are many ways to obtain benefits.

 

[Smiley/OCD]

I went to grade school in the 1970s , no school lunch , gym class everyday , played dodge ball at lunch everyday , I brought my GI Joe metal lunch box with bologna sandwich and an apple and no AC in school. The heat barely worked when it needed to be turned on. Different attitudes from 50 years ago to present time.

You forgot walking uphill both ways….

 

[Cliff]

Does anybody here secretely want these price hikes in the hopes that it will thin out park attendence? Would a less-crowded park make the parks a better experience for the ones left that pay a higher price?

Yikes....what a horrible thought that one is. I doubt anyone would even publically confess to dreaming of this....

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Getting to SDMT, Pandora and Rise for EE does work, if you’re at the front of the line. I’m usually at the front of the line.

and what time does that happen?

 

[Touchdown]

and what time does that happen?

I’m either at the bus stop or walking to the park 1 hour before EE

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

I’m either at the bus stop or walking to the park 1 hour before EE

So a 60+ minute wait for no wait?

“No further evidence, your honor”

 

[JMcMahonEsq]

So a 60+ minute wait for no wait?

“No further evidence, your honor”

If the wait is prior to park opening it doesn’t really matter, as it’s not taking away park time from other things. Your saving 60min of park time by being there first.

Now that being said i actually think the better option for EMH is to try and get on. 2-3 rides as opposed to one premier one. But we have roped dropped Flight a couple of times and never found the wait to be more than a half hour

 

[Touchdown]

So a 60+ minute wait for no wait?

“No further evidence, your honor”

Parks not open so it doesn’t count.

With the exception of DHS I consistently get 2 rides in EE (Flight and NRJ, SDMT and PPF)

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Parks not open so it doesn’t count.

With the exception of DHS I consistently get 2 rides in EE (Flight and NRJ, SDMT and PPF)

It’s counter to the praetorian decree that “early half hour is great!!”

Only added capacity and hours thar are the proper length for the attendance are “great”

Every park should be 8-11 at a minimum…Except for dak because of health.

And they’d make more money too. Just too stupid to believe it

And you’re paying for every second…it absolutely “counts”

 

[Lilofan]

It’s counter to the praetorian decree that “early half hour is great!!”

Only added capacity and hours thar are the proper length for the attendance are “great”

Every park should be 8-11 at a minimum…Except for dak because of health.

And they’d make more money too. Just too stupid to believe it

And you’re paying for every second…it absolutely “counts”

With reports of rides, parks being barely maintained , if the parks close later and later how are the overnight teams going to have enough time to maintain and repair ? If a park closed at 11pm I’m pretty sure not every guest will vacate by then.

 

[UNCgolf]

I'd disagree with this. I have little to no interest in Avatar, yet that is one of my favorite parts of Animal Kingdom. My kids had no interest in Harry Potter, but after visiting Universal this year and seeing the 'world' they created with all of the detail, they have become fans and started reading the books.
I get that some people don't like certain IPs, but if the 'land' is done right and is fun and exciting it can be a gateway for people who normally would not be interested in it.
I do like Epic Universe is set up with the "portals' themes. It seems like a good solution to add theming and unification to a very disjointed group of IPs. It lets the park cast a wide net and have something for everyone. It also makes it easier to replace or add a land without disrupting the feel of the rest of the park.

I agree about Pandora (and mentioned it somewhere); I also don't care about Avatar but really enjoy it.

I think the fact that it's essentially a natural area in a natural themed park makes it a bit different though. I think it's much easier to enjoy "nature" than a bunch of buildings that don't resonate with you, even when they are incredibly well done. Diagon Alley is one of the best theme park lands ever built, but even it has a fair number of people who say it didn't do anything for them because they don't care about HP.