I think that is a big deal for Disney. Disney has tried for decades to keep visitors on Disney property without leaving to see what is outside. People might like what they see. That is a lot of revenue, even if only 20% of Disney guests visit HP for 1 day.
I dare say that during the course of any given day, 20% of guests staying on Disney property probably leave property anyway, so where is the difference???
not at all. As someone said before, people from all over the world flock to WDW. If someone notices Harry Potter in the area and sacrifices one day of a five day vacation that is a 20% loss for Disney.
Again, if people are staying 5 days or longer, the chances of them staying on Disney property the entire time are slim to none... So those 20% are already leaving properrty for a day, maybe two... The only difference is, instead of spending the day in Orlando, at the cost on a beach, or shopping in some Florida malls, they are going to Universal...
I'd be surprised if the average family comes for a week. That really is a long time to be away from work, school, etc. Not to mention the cost.
I don't find it surprising at all... Most people take a week off from work for vacation.. There is no reason to think, other than their financial burden, that they won't spend at least 5 days in Orlando... During the summer there is no school and the summer is when most people take their vacations from work.. So, that isn't an issue...
Really? You cannot go to Universal Orlando and not do both. They are right next to each other and the park hopper is a great value. I doubt that most will walk through City Walk without looking at Universal Studios or picking up a map or noticing the bright red coaster right in their face.
I speak for myself on this... yes, I can go over to USO and NOT do both... I am not to fond of Universal proper.. And the only think I care for in IOA is the Spiderman ride... And a family with little kids may see that new red coaster realize their children can't go on it... Then, they don't go... Especially if those kids want to see Potter again...
With posters on here throwing around vacation figures of 7 to 10 days, it seems people are forgetting the financial state most are in and how difficult a trip to Universal and WDW would be (especially for the hardcore Potter fan read: college age) Most would probably prefer Universal anyway seeing as WDW has given up on young adults and older families.
Yes, there are families that do stay 7 to 10 days... Some people CAN afford it, believe it or not... Every October I go for 10 days... And I stated during those 10 days, not every day is spent on Disney property... My belief is a lot of college age people/young adults do go to Disney and still have fun... And I believe most visit both parks... I don't think that will change all that much... Except for those new college grads who sadly cannot find employment in this economy.... Then, they shouldn't be going to either park anyway....
7-10 days for universal..I like them parks but
1 or 2 days at the most....
You missed my point. I've been reading all the posts about people spending 7-10 days in Orlando (mostly in WDW)...I just don't see how it is feasible for the average American family or the Harry Potter fanbase to take such a long, expensive trip.
I know I can go for 10 days.... And I did say I believe a lot of families go for 7days as well... Granted, there are plenty that only go for 4, maybe 5 days... Those are the families Disney needs to keep on property... But, the 7 to 10 day vacationers will spend at least 2 or 3 days off property anyway....
Agreed. Hell, we're starting off at Universal next month for 3 nights, anc only actually spending 2 days at the parks before heading to Disney.
2 days is all you need really....
Wow. Last time I went to Orlando I bought the "Quickpass" or whatever its called and did both IOA and the original Universal Studios in one day, from opening to closing. That's the plan for Harry Potter when it opens, one day at IOA (probably only there because the crowds will be horrendous) and then the rest of the vacation no matter how long the duration at WDW.
Last time I went, last year actually, I spent about 30 minutes in USO before bolting from the place.... I had reasons though, which I went into once, and won't get into again...
I'm totally out of the loop on this Potter craze. I've seen snippets of one of the movies I think, (British kid in dorky glasses with wizard powers) but I don't know anything about the franchise and it just doesn't interest me. And junior high kids like reading the books? Or something like that? If it has kids reading, it must have merit.
Anything that gets kids reading today has merit....
I agree, by no means are people going to stop going to Disney, I think the effect it will have is that people may spend 1/2 days at Universal/IOA instead a 1/2 days they would normally spend in the world.
Although i'm sure a lot of familes who stay for 7 days or more would do this anyway?
Exactly... I worked with and know plenty if people who have gone to Orlando for 7 days, and have taken a day or two to see Universal and Sea World, but spent the remaining time in Disney... I really don't think you'll see much of a sway from this thinking at all.. it is the weekenders that may not spend any time in Disney, or a handful of locals....
Well depending on when you go I have been to Universal where the longest wait was 20 minutes for the incredible Hulk. I don't think, and this is my opinion, that every family that goes to any theme park will try to do every attraction there is. Due to the fact that not everyone wants to experience the same things. I think its great that Universal is finally updating one section of their park. And yes I will go to Islands of Adventure to check it out. But I do not see this as THE thing that will make Universal the most popular theme park in Orlando. It will be a great revenue stream for them.
This points to the fact that people just cannot and will not ride certain attractions... I go on everything, thrill rides included.. But I have friends in the Orlando area who refuse to go on any kind of thrill ride... Harry Potter won't make Universal the most popular park in Orlando... Not by along shot...
That's a interesting point that Cap'tMike brings up, though...The demographic. This is going to attract a ton of Teens and College age people..and a more mature audience. What's Disney doing for that? PI?:lookaroun Fantasyland?:lookaroun
Mehtinks it's time to look at EPCOT....:lookaroun
Teens and college age people go to Universal already anyway, so what's the difference??? :shrug: I don't understand why people think they don't go now... They do.... And you know what??? They will go to Disney too.. So, this really isn't going to be a huge blow, if any, to Disney...
