How much longer will you stay at a Disney Resort?

[captainkidd]

This isn't meant to be another "bash Disney" thread, but inspired from another thread, it got me thinking. I did some looking last night at rack rates for 2012, and it upset me a great deal. I went back to resort pricing from 1992, and realized Disney resorts have increased their price by 100% in that time. In that same span of time, the average household income has increased by about 15%. You see where I'm going with this....

I've come to sadly accept, without a STEEP discount, Disney has officially out priced me in the Deluxe category. Sans AKL and WL, which don't fit 5 people, all Deluxe Resorts are at least $400 (with tax) per night. I'm still in the moderate ballpark at around $200 (with tax) per night. However, as a family of 5, mods aren't a realistic option. So for us, our best bet is to pray for a huge discount, or get 2 rooms at a Value.

Do you suppose Disney could do the unthinkable and reduce resort pricing? It seems unlikely given the resort occupancy levels, but you have to believe, in the next few years, they're going to out price more and more families. And are you like me, and starting to realize if we want to continue to vacation at WDW, we're going to have to stay off-site?

 

[wm49rs]

BHAHAHAHAHAHA.. no silly, it makes your self proclaimed "truth" FALSE. :ROFLOL:

The word "universal" keeps tripping you up, it appears.....

 

[lostpro9het]

the word "universal" keeps tripping you up, it appears.....

ok, I forgot about your ability to know people.

 

[captainkidd]

No more vague than making the assumption that because you may be close to being priced out of the Deluxes, everyone else will as well.

And again, what costs you may not be the same ones that are a concern to others.

And the Values and Moderates were built with varying price points in mind. But again, considering this p&m thread is about you and the Deluxes, they don't quite come into play, now do they?

Can I assume p&m is "ing and moaning"?

Good grief man. You should really stick to the DIS where the pixie dust is mixed in with the kool-aid.

I've never met anyone on these boards (sans JimmyThick) who thinks they know more about other people's thoughts than you do. At least Jimmy doesn't resort to insults.

 

[captainkidd]

Can't believe I didn't notice this before....

YOUR next trip is off-site. How can you defend on-site pricing or say that it's not a factor when you yourself aren't even staying on-site?

 

[wm49rs]

Can I assume p&m is "ing and moaning"?

Good grief man. You should really stick to the DIS where the pixie dust is mixed in with the kool-aid.

I've never met anyone on these boards (sans JimmyThick) who thinks they know more about other people's thoughts than you do. At least Jimmy doesn't resort to insults.

You mean like assuming because you're being priced out of the Deluxe Resorts everyone is as well. What's next, complaining about the price of a makeover at the BBB even though you have no intent on getting one?

Look at my signature; the next trip I'm taking I'll be staying of-site. Does that mean because I'm not staying on the grounds Disney all of the sudden has an issue with the price of their rooms? No, because whether you, I , Jimmy Thick or anyone else likes it, those rooms will more than likely get booked. First timers, honeymooners, people making an anniversary trip, whatever, they'll get booked. And they won't p&m about it either....

I'm not saying WDW doesn't have issues; far from it. But I'm not going to complain every single time either. The room rates go up, the discounts come out, and I'll stay on-site or not. But I'm not going to assume everyone else is somehow suffering because I may or may not wish to pay to stay on-site.

 

[captainkidd]

But I'm not going to assume everyone else is somehow suffering because I may or may not wish to pay to stay on-site.

When did say I everyone else was suffering? Far as I can tell, I just asked a question.

Maybe if you spent more time actually reading people's posts, instead of jumping the gun on them, then ing and moaning yourself about them, you wouldn't find yourself in so many arguments.

 

[wm49rs]

This isn't meant to be another "bash Disney" thread, but inspired from another thread, it got me thinking. I did some looking last night at rack rates for 2012, and it upset me a great deal. I went back to resort pricing from 1992, and realized Disney resorts have increased their price by 100% in that time. In that same span of time, the average household income has increased by about 15%. You see where I'm going with this....

I've come to sadly accept, without a STEEP discount, Disney has officially out priced me in the Deluxe category. Sans AKL and WL, which don't fit 5 people, all Deluxe Resorts are at least $400 (with tax) per night. I'm still in the moderate ballpark at around $200 (with tax) per night. However, as a family of 5, mods aren't a realistic option. So for us, our best bet is to pray for a huge discount, or get 2 rooms at a Value.

Do you suppose Disney could do the unthinkable and reduce resort pricing? It seems unlikely given the resort occupancy levels, but you have to believe, in the next few years, they're going to out price more and more families. And are you like me, and starting to realize if we want to continue to vacation at WDW, we're going to have to stay off-site?

When did say I everyone else was suffering? Far as I can tell, I just asked a question.

Maybe if you spent more time actually reading people's posts, instead of jumping the gun on them, then ing and moaning yourself about them, you wouldn't find yourself in so many arguments.

You didn't simply ask a question. The time to try playing the martyr has long passed.....

 

[captainkidd]

You didn't simply ask a question. The time to try playing the martyr has long passed.....

:lol:

What on Earth are you talking about? Sorry man - You're a bit too "involved" for me to feel safe continuing to banter with. Don't worry - I'm sure plenty others are much braver than I.

 

[wm49rs]

:lol:

What on Earth are you talking about?

If you don't want to read your own prattle, then I'm done here.

And enjoy your next flight on Southwest too.....

 

[captainkidd]

If you don't want to read your own prattle, then I'm done here.

Whew.

 

[worldfanatic]

Do you suppose Disney could do the unthinkable and reduce resort pricing?

Sorry, but I didn't read past the opening post, so I'm sure some (or many) answered your childish question.

Answer: Supply and Demand, Bro, Supply and Demand.
Only that will change resort pricing.


Disney's not a charity.
You gotta pay to play.
Most people over 10 years old know that.

 

[captainkidd]

Sorry, but I didn't read past the opening post, so I'm sure some (or many) answered your childish question.

Answer: Supply and Demand, Bro, Supply and Demand.
Only that will change resort pricing.


Disney's not a charity.
You gotta pay to play.
Most people over 10 years old know that.

Sort of like gas and airfare, right?

Why do people, that I assume are grownups, feel the need to answer a simple question with rudeness, just because it's online? Does it make you feel better to insult others?

 

[ScoutN]

Wait. People pay attention to hotel costs?

 

[Hakunamatata]

Sort of like gas and airfare, right?

Why do people, that I assume are grownups, feel the need to answer a simple question with rudeness, just because it's online? Does it make you feel better to insult others?

Rudeness is in the eyes of the beholder. Especially beholders that whine and moan about stuff they don't think is fair.

 

[captainkidd]

Rudeness is in the eyes of the beholder. Especially beholders that whine and moan about stuff they don't think is fair.

Where did I say it wasn't fair?

 

[ScoutN]

Rudeness is in the eyes of the beholder. Especially beholders that whine and moan about stuff they don't think is fair.

I was denied a loan on a Ferrari Italia! Can you believe that! I should be able to have and enjoy whatever car I want! That is what is not fair!

 

[Hakunamatata]

Where did I say it wasn't fair?

Didn't say you did.

 

[captainkidd]

Didn't say you did.

Then who were you referring to?

 

[Hakunamatata]

Then who were you referring to?

Whiners.

 

[ScoutN]

I've come to sadly accept, without a STEEP discount, Disney has officially out priced me in the Deluxe category. Sans AKL and WL, which don't fit 5 people, all Deluxe Resorts are at least $400 (with tax) per night. I'm still in the moderate ballpark at around $200 (with tax) per night. However, as a family of 5, mods aren't a realistic option. So for us, our best bet is to pray for a huge discount, or get 2 rooms at a Value.

This confuses me a bit. Are you saying that Deluxe should be priced in a range affordable to anyone and everyone? Or are you saying that Deluxe should sleep more people per room because they cost more?