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News Disney Parks Chief Josh D'Amaro Says Pricing Model Aims to Keep Vacations Affordable for Families
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Dranth
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Of course some make those trips but they are in the minority. MOST folks are not going to do expensive trips flying around the country (or to other countries) to go to regional parks when they can just take a day trip to a local one.
Cedar would be one possible exception in that they have a well know reputation that draws in a lot of out of town folks. Dollywood somewhat, but it is much more local focused with the vast majority of its visitors coming from the sounding states.
I know some would, but I just doubt a large number of folks looking to replace a Disney vacation are going to think about going to Carowinds instead. Maybe a vacation that includes Carowinds, but not just for that.
Basil of Baker Street
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So to sum it up, if you like going to Disney and can make it work, go to Disney.
But if you'd rather go on a cruise or to a regional park, go do that instead.
But if you'd rather go on a cruise or to a regional park, go do that instead.
JD80
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Like much of life, do what makes you happy.
Tha Realest
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Visited EPCOT or Disney Springs lately?
Biff215
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This is definitely true of Icon Class, but they’ll come down eventually once the newness wears off and more ships enter service. We stick to Oasis Class for all the features but better deals.
Spinning this back to Disney, it will be interesting to see if DCL can still command higher prices when they double their fleet size. I’m sure Josh hopes to but that’s not usually how supply and demand works.
Andrew C
You know what's funny?
Voyager and Freedom class for us.
I am sure they will. I don't think it is really about fleet size but more about that they have positioned themselves as a luxury line. I struggle to get on DCL anymore as we are more limited on when we can go during the year. Typically, we are mostly open during peak season where the prices can be insane IMO. It is really why I have RCL and Celebrity booked this year instead.
Jrb1979
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That's fair. I guess my fascination is not so much that people don't travel for regional parks. More that how little people really are into coasters and amusement rides.
Biff215
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Nothing wrong with Voyager and Freedom Class, we’ve sailed them plenty!Voyager and Freedom class for us.
I am sure they will. I don't think it is really about fleet size but more about that they have positioned themselves as a luxury line. I struggle to get on DCL anymore as we are more limited on when we can go during the year. Typically, we are mostly open during peak season where the prices can be insane IMO. It is really why I have RCL and Celebrity booked this year instead.
I find it laughable that DCL wants to be considered a luxury line, only their pricing supports that in my opinion. We had a great cruise in 2019 on the Dream but followed it with Harmony and never looked back.
I really think Disney is crazy if they think they can continue to command these prices on the older ships once they have multiple new options available. I guess we’ll have to see what happens, but you’ll find me on Royal ships as long as I can take two trips for the price of one on DCL!
nickys
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We don’t go to Disney for the rides. We enjoy the storytelling and immersive experiences.
Which is why we paid for a park to park ticket for Universal and rode two actual rides and the Hogwarts express train in both directions. In 6 hours. We rode ET and Gringotts. Explored Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade and walked through Hogwarts before taking the chicken exit.
If we just wanted rides there are plenty of parks in the UK and European mainland we could choose instead.
Vegas Disney Fan
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I think this is partially true, we LOVE coasters and amusement rides but we can’t repeat them like we used to, as a teen I could ride a coaster a dozen times in a row with no ill affects, now after one ride on a coaster like Velocicoaster or Cosmic Rewind I need an hour of moderate rides before I can even consider it again. The same is true of spinning rides, high G rides, etc. Something more moderate like Hagrids or Big Thunder I can still ride all day though.
I think Parks like Six Flags Magic Mountain and Cedar Point are very appealing to young people but far less appealing to families with young kids and older people. It’s not that we don’t like thrill rides, our bodies just don’t do well with them anymore.
That’s why parks like Disney are so unique, they have something for everyone from small kids to thrill seekers to old people, that’s not true of a lot of parks that are simply focused on thrill rides.
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Andrew C
You know what's funny?
I find the food (the food in the main dining room is my least favorite thing about RCL; I find it adequate at best, and this includes the Alaska cruise we did on Quantum) and service to be superior on DCL, and they do keep their older ships in better shape. I love the Disney Magic. With that being said, does it justify the cost? I guess that is up to each individual to decide. It seems there is plenty of demand for DCL and I prefer it over RCL. It is all cost for us...
networkpro
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- In the Parks
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Not since last month
Springs is just a themed open air shopping mall with some places to eat, aside from security checkpoints, the barrier to entry is very low. Epcot is just as it always is (but with lower crowds)
You misspelled, "hordes of people looking to be immersed in Disney magic and food and alcohol".Not since last month
Ayla
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With FILTERED water!
A number of them proudly wearing their themed drinking shirts while attempting to drink around the world. Who ever thought that the Epcot garbage cans at World Showcase would make sturdy drinking and food table tops for the hordes. One fellow guest even brought his own tablecloth to decorate his garbage can table top.
networkpro
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Have you seen the new solar trash crunchers ? They about the same height as the tables.
Vegas Disney Fan
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My GF did a RC cruise a few years ago and that was her main complaint, she said the food was just OK, based on that one RC cruise she said DCL is worth the extra cost. She also found RC more nightlife oriented which we’re a bit old for.
Our upcoming Princess cruise is my first non-DCL cruise so I’m a little nervous what to expect. The reviews are good but all I’ve ever experienced is DCL so the bar is pretty high.
We prefer the smaller DCL ships (Wonder, Dream) to the larger Wish so I’ve never really been drawn to the RC mega ships, I’m sure we’ll experience them at some point but I’m far most excited about our small upcoming Viking cruise that’s limited to 930 passengers.