Do the parks seem to be competing?

[mharrington]

Does it seem like the parks seem to be designed to be "competing" with each other? By that, I mean, do you think that being as how they're designed as separate parks, they seem to be competing like that as well, seeing as how they all charge individual prices and having different, unequal pulls and whatnot?

 

[powlessfamily4]

That would make sense in order to keep it fresh, new and exciting, I would say yes. Comnpetition only makes you better. I would not be suprised to find they have internal contests based on which park does better.

 

[bgraham34]

That would make sense in order to keep it fresh, new and exciting, I would say yes. Comnpetition only makes you better. I would not be suprised to find they have internal contests based on which park does better.

I am sure its possible, same as the resorts as well i would think.

 

[mharrington]

But does it seem as though none of the parks have equal pull?

 

[Tori]

But does it seem as though none of the parks have equal pull?

What parks are you specifically talking about?

 

[Crockett]

I doubt it. Sure there may be fun incentives for CM's stationed at various parks to compete for best numbers, etc. But from upper mgmt's point-of-view, there is no internal competition. They use #'s to see where improvement needs to be made. If DHS started tanking unexpectedly, then it means time for a new e-ticket, and so on. But as far as competition alone, mgmt's main concern is this wizard named Harry down the street.

 

[mharrington]

What parks are you specifically talking about?

The four main ones, of course.

 

[wizards8507]

I can't imagine that this is true. There's a principle in operations called "cannibalization," and you DON'T want it. It increases figures for one entity while sacrificing figures from another. While there is some degree of independent management to attract and satisfy guests, it is never at the expense of the other parks.

 

[menamechris]

But as far as competition alone, mgmt's main concern is this wizard named Harry down the street.

Really? Cause I have sensed very little concern. Ha! :zipit:

 

[marni1971]

In a way they have to compete, otherwise if you were at the MK you wouldn`t need to go to Epcot.

 

[Lucky]

It seems to me they're designed to be complementary, especially with the park hopper tickets.

 

[mharrington]

It seems to me they're designed to be complementary, especially with the park hopper tickets.

If the parks are seen as complimentary, why do they charge individual prices? That's where my question of competition comes in.

 

[DisneyParksFan]

If the parks are seen as complimentary, why do they charge individual prices? That's where my question of competition comes in.

The admission price is the same of all 4 WDW theme parks. There is no price difference per park.

1 Day Ticket for MK=1 Day Ticket for Epcot or DHS or DAK

 

[mharrington]

The admission price is the same of all 4 WDW theme parks. There is no price difference per park.

1 Day Ticket for MK=1 Day Ticket for Epcot or DHS or DAK

I mean, why do they all have individual prices that all cost the same?

 

[flavious27]

Every company will have different divisions and or regions "competing" with each other, it drives in more business. The key to keeping up this competition is to keep it fresh. Also, the VPs for each park will compete against each other to get more money for personnel and projects.

 

[Lucky]

I mean, why do they all have individual prices that all cost the same?

When airlines charge the exact same price, they're accused of colluding. You're saying it's an indication they're competing?

 

[ChrisFL]

When I was a contractor, helping to take care of Outdoor Food (aka ODF) at all 4 parks, I was surprised about how each of them ran very differently.

While I'm not sure if it has to do with competition, I saw some things that worked much better at some of the parks and wondered why they didn't communicate to enhance all of them. For example, at night time, some of the ice cream carts are in a very dark area and you can barely see inside to know which ice cream type you were pulling out. So at EPCOT, they have lights installed inside the umbrellas. The other parks didn't have this.

Anyway, I don't know if this helps or not, just an observation.

 

[Wilt Dasney]

When airlines charge the exact same price, they're accused of colluding. You're saying it's an indication they're competing?

Bingo. If the parks were actually in competition, Animal Kingdom would lower its prices to try and attract more people given its relative dearth of attractions and shorter operating hours.

The fact that Disney parks with fewer offerings can charge the same for a day ticket as more developed parks is evidence of a lack of competition — in the true economic sense anyway.

 

[thelookingglass]

The fact that Disney parks with fewer offerings can charge the same for a day ticket as more developed parks is evidence of a lack of competition — in the true economic sense anyway.

Exactly. The 4 WDW parks are absolutely not "competing" with each other. They are designed to all function as part of the whole.

 

[mharrington]

Exactly. The 4 WDW parks are absolutely not "competing" with each other. They are designed to all function as part of the whole.

If they are to function as a whole, why do they all charge individual prices?