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

[Smiley/OCD]

I think the problem is they’re cutting corners already…maybe more hours/strain will make it a problem you can’t kick dirt on?

Just think, if Chappie decides to close the parks at 6 pm every day, just think about how busy the parks would be during the day, how much payroll he'd save and how much in electricity he'd save...I know, I should shut up before he takes my idea and runs with it...

 

[Lilofan]

They didn't have issues keeping things updated years ago when the parks were regularly open that late (or later). And it's not like they have more rides to maintain now than they did

Staffing issues like currently? , doubt it.

 

[Lilofan]

Hmm we have more demand. We could increase supply (expand parks, add attractions, etc.) or raise our already ridiculous prices.

And guess will continue to come and pay.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Just think, if Chappie decides to close the parks at 6 pm every day, just think about how busy the parks would be during the day, how much payroll he'd save and how much in electricity he'd save...I know, I should shut up before he takes my idea and runs with it...

In a way…they kinda already did this

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Staffing issues like currently? , doubt it.

You got some numbers on that?

Because everything is back up to speed now…so i think that “pass” has expired too

 

[fgmnt]

Just think, if Chappie decides to close the parks at 6 pm every day, just think about how busy the parks would be during the day, how much payroll he'd save and how much in electricity he'd save...I know, I should shut up before he takes my idea and runs with it...

As I stated before (I think in this thread) the next frontier is more hard ticket events. I think if they add one or two more permanent additions to Studios, you could sell a hard ticket at that park as well.

 

[jpinkc]

I hate to be sooo pessimistic on Disney, but the whole staffing shortages, fat shaming guests (Christine Mc Carthy), now Screw Bob saying hes going to increase prices even more...... (after one of largest Disney cash grabs of Genie+). If there was still the Disney Difference, that used to be present in the Parks and Hotels, we might consider going back. But after our Holiday 21 trip, its gonna be a long time for us to consider Disney again. It really bugs me as I have gone almost every year of my life and 2 times a year when we could after marriage.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

As I stated before (I think in this thread) the next frontier is more hard ticket events. I think if they add one or two more permanent additions to Studios, you could sell a hard ticket at that park as well.

They’re not adding anything there…for a long time

 

[LSLS]

Staffing issues like currently? , doubt it.

How many maintenence guys are they missing right now? And that's not to mention they could fix those staffing issues tomorrow if it was truly a big deal.

 

[Lilofan]

Just think, if Chappie decides to close the parks at 6 pm every day, just think about how busy the parks would be during the day, how much payroll he'd save and how much in electricity he'd save...I know, I should shut up before he takes my idea and runs with it...

AK for a number of years had banker hours 9-5pm.

 

[harryk]

Chapek need a reason to raise prices - I doubt it.

 

[CaptainAmerica]

You got some numbers on that?

Because everything is back up to speed now…so i think that “pass” has expired too

You sure about that, Tex?

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

AK for a number of years had banker hours 9-5pm.

Mostly lack of demand at that time and the health of the animals

You sure about that, Tex?

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What’s the #1 rule in labor, Ace?

(Careful…this is being graded…)

 

[CaptainAmerica]

What’s the #1 rule in labor, Ace?

"Don't pay thousand dollar signing bonuses to entry-level QS F&B unless you absolutely have to"?

 

[Lilofan]

"Don't pay thousand dollar signing bonuses to entry-level QS F&B unless you absolutely have to"?

Cheaper way of attracting future talent - loosen grooming guidelines ( ie beards, visible tattoos etc ).

 

[bhg469]

AK for a number of years had banker hours 9-5pm.

Its going from 8 to 7 in a few weeks. After that I have no doubt it will be 6 over the winter.

 

[dreday3]

Maybe demand is dropping?
We are going week after Easter week and I was looking at hotels this morning (as one does at work on a Monday morning) and every hotel is available with every room type available except for some deluxe theme park views. That's crazy to me!

Admittedly we normally always go in October, but 8 months out it's usually booked pretty solid in quite a few resorts, especially deluxe ones.

I'm not mad at this.

 

[bhg469]

Maybe demand is dropping?
We are going week after Easter week and I was looking at hotels this morning (as one does at work on a Monday morning) and every hotel is available with every room type available except for some deluxe theme park views. That's crazy to me!

Admittedly we normally always go in October, but 8 months out it's usually booked pretty solid in quite a few resorts, especially deluxe ones.

I'm not mad at this.

That does sound very telling..

 

[dreday3]

That does sound very telling..

Although got a notification from touring plans that my crowd levels increased. (just to 5 or 6 on a couple days at DHS. we can handle that)

 

[CaptainAmerica]

Maybe demand is dropping?
We are going week after Easter week and I was looking at hotels this morning (as one does at work on a Monday morning) and every hotel is available with every room type available except for some deluxe theme park views. That's crazy to me!

Admittedly we normally always go in October, but 8 months out it's usually booked pretty solid in quite a few resorts, especially deluxe ones.

I'm not mad at this.

I usually book in July for January and there's usually a ton of availability. I've never done October and spring is always weird depending on the timing of Easter and breaks.

I'm not saying it's nothing, but it's not necessarily something.