I'm in the camp of folks who, as the merchandise and food has become more bland and generic, spend less. The thought that there are others out there like me gives me hope that perhaps Disney will see that they've swung to far in a bland direction and start moving towards more quality options in the parks once again. If there's anything good about the recession, it's that people seek more quality for their dollar and might not be spending money on the junk that's offered. Maybe that'll send a message to the powers that be. Particularly when it comes to food, I refuse to play into the quick service options. In the earlier part of the decade, the QSR menus seemed to make some attempt to offer food that was a cut above normal fast food. Catalina Eddies used to offer BBQ Chicken Pizza and Veggie Pizza in addition to Pepperoni and Cheese. Now this is gone. We all know about the Figaro Fries debacle. In the months immediately following that menu change, one could request some lettuce and diced tomato on the side to recreate the old offering. As of late, this request is no longer being accommodated even though the ingredients are available in the kitchen. The examples can go on forever. The bottom line is, I refuse to eat the junk that's mainly served. I'm now content to eat a small snack to hold me over until I leave and can spend my money elsewhere.
