You are the target demo I guess. Subjectively you may find “value” in paying to see fireworks with a seat. But to argue that is a premium experience is a bridge to far. I’ve done the dessert party. There is nothing premium about it. You want to call it “exclusive” maybe we can get away with that terminology.
The argument the parks have become too crowded is consistently used as a talking point when defending obnoxious price increases. The fact is, there isn’t an appreciably larger number of guests coming year over year. What is happening is TDO is understaffing the parks in order to optimize economic efficiency on their end. Thereby making the parks feel more crowded then ever. A fun offshoot of TDOs staffing bs is that they now monetize solutions to the crowded feeling. Per guest spending goes up. Wall Street is held at bay for another quarter and the guests suffer.Yes, thank you. I actually do the above for a living.
The argument many have made is that the parks have become too crowded and the experience too expensive. It's hard to see a connection between "too crowded," "over-priced," and a company marketing to the wrong people. While individuals may feel this way, that argument's bold items suggest that the masses feel otherwise. Crowded parks and difficult to obtain ADRs suggest that the company is marketing to exactly the right people.
It's not uncommon for companies to change buyer profiles over time--most companies don't maintain identical profiles 5-8 decades later. Buyer loyalty is a priority for every company and much cultivate through a variety of paths, but when those buyers change in ways like demanding better technology and quicker options, then the company has to change (see Toys R Us if you need an example of one that didn't). Changes cost money. Paper tickets for rides were less expensive than magic bands and Fast passes. Plain magic bands are less expensive than have design teams create new and fun versions every year. It's all money out that needs to come back in the end.
I do not subscribe to the “too crowded” concept.Yes, thank you. I actually do the above for a living.
The argument many have made is that the parks have become too crowded and the experience too expensive. It's hard to see a connection between "too crowded," "over-priced," and a company marketing to the wrong people. While individuals may feel this way, that argument's bold items suggest that the masses feel otherwise. Crowded parks and difficult to obtain ADRs suggest that the company is marketing to exactly the right people.
It's not uncommon for companies to change buyer profiles over time--most companies don't maintain identical profiles 5-8 decades later. Buyer loyalty is a priority for every company and much cultivate through a variety of paths, but when those buyers change in ways like demanding better technology and quicker options, then the company has to change (see Toys R Us if you need an example of one that didn't). Changes cost money. Paper tickets for rides were less expensive than magic bands and Fast passes. Plain magic bands are less expensive than have design teams create new and fun versions every year. It's all money out that needs to come back in the end.
I see this posted a lot. Yes understaffing does create longer waits that affects the loading & unloading process.. and so has the change to the FP+ increasing the line flows. But since Ive been going to WDW I can say that there definitely is more crowds jamming into the parks. Trips ago you had very managable travel on the sidewalks and walkways, moving through the shops when shopping for things was less stressful, and parade & firework viewing space wasnt as critical. Trips we would take during slow seasons months were very comfortable and enjoyable. Now those months are similar to what once was busy seasons and it no longer matters as much to be selective on when to go other than major holiday or vacation weeks. We still are enjoying our trips but the amount of people crushing in the once open spaces is becomming untolerable.
Actually, it's grass for 15 minutes and I don't really eat the desserts, so . . . People are different - they place value on different things. Doesn't make them ridiculous or wrong.They’re “something”....That’s for sure...
Standing on 50 year old amusement park concrete looking up for 10 minutes with hostess in your hand reminds me of Downton Abbey in so many ways
In this case? It is ridiculous. Disney has cut back the amount of viewing space included in a standard ticket and is now selling a tiny segment of it back to the guests for $100pp. That is actually ridiculous. It works for you. That’s fine, it’s still objectively ridiculous.
Individual contributions to the consumer pricing model does - however - impact the whole base.
Hey!
Amen...honestly.
You’re claiming the 2-3 fold increase in ALL prices since Iger took over is due to the Mickey cops headfaking purse searches out front??
