Fountain & Bottled Drink, Popcorn, Pretzel, and Other Snack Item Prices Exponentially

[FullSailDan]

The large drinks increase is kind of insane. Syrup costs them pennies on the dollar, especially in the quantities they buy it in. You can't sit there and tell me they weren't already making a killing on both sizes. If McDonald's can sell large drinks for a dollar and still make money, you can bet WDW is raking it in at $3.49.

That assumes they are even paying for the syrup....its pretty common for coke and pepsi to pay venues to stock their products and or give them the syrup for close to zero. They recoup the costs on the cups and bottled products I think. Not sure what the story is on their cups, I know coke has their logo on it, but unsure if they supply it. I do remember when I worked at YB they pulled all the white cups next to coffee and water stations and replaced them with leftover holiday variants of the soda ones. The only non-branded cup available was from the (Sc)ar(e)amark's that run the cafeterias.

 

[disneyflush]

Makes me wonder how much ticket prices are going to increase as well.

 

[jt04]

Imagine the pain for people who visit the parks.

I recommend refill mugs or keeping snacks in the room for those on a budget. Payroll just went up a good chunk so naturally prices follow.

I personally think the CM's are worth it and consider these increases their tips in a way.

 

[ChrisFL]

They just need to open more Club Cool's at the other 3 parks....Epcot's is going to be even more packed if prices for soda keep going up

 

[larryz]

Could a cover charge for Club Cool be far behind... ?

 

[monothingie]

Imagine the pain for people who visit the parks.

This is nothing, just wait until they jack the AP prices. You want to see a price increase have an affect attendance? Wait until the droves of non-renewals come in.

 

[HoneyBee1991]

This makes me really glad we got the free dining discount on our next trip. I know some people math it out so the room discount is a better deal for them but it would never make sense for us.

We love Disney snacks, food, drinks etc. But without the free dining we just end up leaving the parks for food. Because it doesn't make since to spend $50 at a quick service restaurant in animal kingdom when a 15 minute drive will take us to Outback for the same price.

 

[xdan0920]

“Don’t like it don’t go”

“These prices are in line with Baseball stadium prices”

“Disney is a business”

Yes, we already know those three things. No need for the usual suspects to post those hot takes ad naseum.

 

[MuteSuperstar]

How the current regime sees the current customer....

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

It continues...

For some reason...this doesn’t bother me...and that is against the pattern on increases.

Drinks are highly overpriced everywhere now.

 

[marni1971]

For some reason...this doesn’t bother me...and that is against the pattern on increases.

Drinks are highly overpriced everywhere now.

Wait for the next one....

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

$5.00 for a bottled water & 7.00 for a large soda at MetLife stadium in NJ...In the grand scheme of things, it's not that bad... I being 2 2 liter bottles with me from 7-11 into the park. The only thing I get is ice. The bottom line is, we as guests are captives (for lack of a better word)...Remember, tap water IS free at WDW...

And right to @xdan0920 ‘s point...

You go to see the awful giants/Jets for 4 hours...just like broadway...not 7 days on average.

That is a false analogy.

 

[JohnD]

$5.00 for a bottled water & 7.00 for a large soda at MetLife stadium in NJ...In the grand scheme of things, it's not that bad... I being 2 2 liter bottles with me from 7-11 into the park. The only thing I get is ice. The bottom line is, we as guests are captives (for lack of a better word)...Remember, tap water IS free at WDW...

WDW will be charging $3.50 for bottled water. By comparison, you can purchase a 24 pack of 16oz Zephyrhills bottles at a Florida Publix for $4.99. True, you can ask for tap but I still bring a cooler full of water bottles and take in two bottles into a a park each day.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Wait for the next one....

I’ll laugh...I always do. Mostly at the appalled reactions from people who NEVER say “no” and wonder why things happen

 

[xdan0920]

How the current regime sees the current customer....

How any reasonable “guest” sees themselves as well.

When you hand over $50 for a QSR meal and then go eat your warming light chicken tenders in a non air conditioned “restaurant” you have no choice but to feel like a chump.

This just ups the ante.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

WDW will be charging $3.50 for bottled water. By comparison, you can purchase a 24 pack of 16oz Zephyrhills bottles at a Florida Publix for $4.99. True, you can ask for tap but I still bring a cooler full of water bottles and take in two bottles into a a park each day.

I get your point...but good god, who can drink that sulfur water

 

[MuteSuperstar]

Wait for the next one....

Oh boy....

When you hand over $50 for a QSR meal and then go eat your warming light chicken tenders in a non air conditioned “restaurant” you have no choice but to feel like a chump.

Or standing at a garbage can eating your appetizer at F&W.

 

[Hakunamatata]

I get your point...but good god, who can drink that sulfur water

Alligators. Fish.

 

[tissandtully]

Wow, this is absurd. Now entering CrazyTown..

 

[marni1971]

I’ll laugh...I always do. Mostly at the appalled reactions from people who NEVER say “no” and wonder why things happen

Indeed. They’ve not run out of guests. Yet.