Interesting Disney Parks Survey Question I got Today - Tiered Ticket Pricing by Season

[raven]

Just because they're all theme parks in the Orlando area does not mean they should all cost the same or offer the same deals.

Which is why i never stated that. I simply said other parks are offering deals while Disney plans on raising their prices. We all know the other parks can't compete but with their deals and Disney's crazy increases, it just makes their parks more appealing for the pocketbook.

 

[punkabella]

I know some have mentioned the days that the parks close (well MK at least) for the ticketed parties, but how do they justify the costs of the different tiers when they dont' close at midnight every other night? During their "down" weeks, the parks close early even without a ticketed event. Doesn't that need to be taken into consideration as a variable? I don't mind paying gold on weekend knowing that parks would be open until 12am-2am.. I would mind if it was a 8pm-10pm night.

 

[BrianV]

Which is why i never stated that. I simply said other parks are offering deals while Disney plans on raising their prices. We all know the other parks can't compete but with their deals and Disney's crazy increases, it just makes their parks more appealing for the pocketbook.

I disagree. I think universal has shown it can compete. Whether they are drawing away from wdw or just drawing more people to orlando is uncertain. And I guess along those same lines, they charge a similar amount fora one day pass.

 

[ford91exploder]

The annual passes are already on tiered pricing. You have the Premier (or Premium or whatever it's called), that includes all four parks plus water parks plus parking 365 days a year for price A; the full-blown annual pass for the four parks plus parking for 365 days a year, for price A-B; then you have the seasonal with certain blackout dates for four parks but no parking for price A-B-C; then EPCOT after 4 for one park with parking after 4 pm. for price A-B-C-D; then Florida resident and/or DVC variations on these. So the APs already are living with this.

Actually it's worse than that as the Premier pass allows admission to both WDW and DL with no blackout dates and includes parking for both places, The Premium AP which gives you WDW + DisneyQuest + Waterparks, Then all the other passes you mentioned.

WDW just LOVES complexity these days!

 

[Andrew C]

Which is why i never stated that. I simply said other parks are offering deals while Disney plans on raising their prices. We all know the other parks can't compete but with their deals and Disney's crazy increases, it just makes their parks more appealing for the pocketbook.

I tend to agree but I think the other parks have to offer deals in order to draw the crowds. I believe you mentioned Sea World. I think deals are 100% necessary for them as they are really hurting right now. WDW doesn't have to offer similar deals, at least for now (whether this is a good business decision long term is another story and above my WDWmagic.com pay grade ).

 

[scarr13311]

WOW! Unbeliveable Disney sure is getting greedy, so much for Walt's Dream!! They are finding ways to squeeze more money out of everyone who love Disney. Have to pay for that bad idea called Avatar and the upgrades to Disney Springs etc. I just read they are now changing the refillable cup prices (see story below) I agree with some of the postings here they must need to pay all those top guys more money. Booked my trip for November 2015 and took the free dinning plan and found out when booking the free DD plan you are FORCED to take a hopper ticket. Really starting to ruin the whole Disney experience for me, family and my friends. Pretty sad


Changes coming to the Rapid Fill resort refillable mug pricing structure
May 28, 2015 | 11:37am EDT

Reported by guests staying at Pop Century, All Star Resorts, and Port Orleans Riverside, the new pricing structure consists of a single option of $16.49 +tax for the entire length of stay. The 1 day, 2 day, and 3 day options have been eliminated, and the $16.49 is a reduction from the previous $17.99 length of stay price.
Rapid Fill mugs allow refills of fountain drinks, tea and coffee at the resort self-service beverage locations.
It isn't clear yet if the new pricing will be rolled out to all hotels.
The original Rapid Fill pricing structure is as follows:
$8.99 for 1 day
$11.99 for 2 days
$14.99 for 3 days
$17.99 for length of stay

 

[scarr13311]

Actually it's worse than that as the Premier pass allows admission to both WDW and DL with no blackout dates and includes parking for both places, The Premium AP which gives you WDW + DisneyQuest + Waterparks, Then all the other passes you mentioned.

WDW just LOVES complexity these days!

Not comlexity... they have become to controling and how your vacation experience will be.

 

[GrumpyFan]

Changes coming to the Rapid Fill resort refillable mug pricing structure
May 28, 2015 | 11:37am EDT

Reported by guests staying at Pop Century, All Star Resorts, and Port Orleans Riverside, the new pricing structure consists of a single option of $16.49 +tax for the entire length of stay. The 1 day, 2 day, and 3 day options have been eliminated, and the $16.49 is a reduction from the previous $17.99 length of stay price.
Rapid Fill mugs allow refills of fountain drinks, tea and coffee at the resort self-service beverage locations.
It isn't clear yet if the new pricing will be rolled out to all hotels.
The original Rapid Fill pricing structure is as follows:
$8.99 for 1 day
$11.99 for 2 days
$14.99 for 3 days
$17.99 for length of stay

Interesting that they're getting rid of the 1,2 and 3 day options.
I think this news/rumor deserves its own thread, as opposed to being buried 16 pages deep in an existing. That is, unless it's already listed and I just missed it.

 

[spectromagic04]

WOW! Unbeliveable Disney sure is getting greedy, so much for Walt's Dream!! They are finding ways to squeeze more money out of everyone who love Disney. Have to pay for that bad idea called Avatar and the upgrades to Disney Springs etc. I just read they are now changing the refillable cup prices (see story below) I agree with some of the postings here they must need to pay all those top guys more money. Booked my trip for November 2015 and took the free dinning plan and found out when booking the free DD plan you are FORCED to take a hopper ticket. Really starting to ruin the whole Disney experience for me, family and my friends. Pretty sad


Changes coming to the Rapid Fill resort refillable mug pricing structure
May 28, 2015 | 11:37am EDT

Reported by guests staying at Pop Century, All Star Resorts, and Port Orleans Riverside, the new pricing structure consists of a single option of $16.49 +tax for the entire length of stay. The 1 day, 2 day, and 3 day options have been eliminated, and the $16.49 is a reduction from the previous $17.99 length of stay price.
Rapid Fill mugs allow refills of fountain drinks, tea and coffee at the resort self-service beverage locations.
It isn't clear yet if the new pricing will be rolled out to all hotels.
The original Rapid Fill pricing structure is as follows:
$8.99 for 1 day
$11.99 for 2 days
$14.99 for 3 days
$17.99 for length of stay

This is hiw

Interesting that they're getting rid of the 1,2 and 3 day options.
I think this news/rumor deserves its own thread, as opposed to being buried 16 pages deep in an existing. That is, unless it's already listed and I just missed it.

It's in the Resort Hotel forum.

 

[Rteetz]

Time magazine has picked up on this http://ti.me/1cnRR2f

 

[GrumpyFan]

Time magazine has picked up on this http://ti.me/1cnRR2f

Many news outlets and blogs have picked it up. Makes me wonder how the marketing and PR folks at Disney are dealing with it.

 

[danheaton]

I have to think at some moment there will be a tipping point. Disney is making huge profits right now, and people (including me) still go. However, there's only so much goodwill out there. If they continue to raise prices and not offer a lot of new experiences, there will come a time when their reputation will change. It isn't there yet, but nothing lasts forever...

 

[jt04]

But this the scheme as it's currently presented, the bronze tier is the same price as the tickets are now, so how does this change anything?

That is what is proposed but I am sure this will not be the final plan that is released. If they are serious about redistributing the crowds to a greater degree anyway.

 

[CP_alum08]

I'm really curious how Disney will market this as a "plus" to the guest experience. All it really means is that for the majority of people it will be a price increase and another step in the booking process. For a very small group the price will remain the same and they still add another step. So how in anyone's eyes is this a good thing?

 

[danlb_2000]

That is what is proposed but I am sure this will not be the final plan that is released. If they are serious about redistributing the crowds to a greater degree anyway.

As others have pointed there really aren't any slow times anymore and the price difference between the different tiers isn't significant enough to make most people change plans, especially when you have to skip weekends to stay at the lowest tier.

 

[Animaniac93-98]

As others have pointed there really aren't any slow times anymore and the price difference between the different tiers isn't significant enough to make most people change plans, especially when you have to skip weekends to stay at the lowest tier.

Exactly, this is just Disney trying to find a way to increase ticket prices beyond the usual +$5/year (for one-day tickets) level.

 

[jt04]

As others have pointed there really aren't any slow times anymore and the price difference between the different tiers isn't significant enough to make most people change plans, especially when you have to skip weekends to stay at the lowest tier.

There aren't slow times but there are slower times.

 

[DisneyCane]

Why not just rent from some one else???? I'm not buying a condo or a timeshare anywhere. The only point would be real estate speculation. Renters can pay your mortgage and insurance covers any liability.

Agree 100%. Real estate speculation is the only reason that I can possibly come up with for somebody to buy vacation property, unless you are very wealthy to where the expense is essentially meaningless. Timeshares are a horrible investment and I will never understand them vs. getting a hotel room. Condos make sense in places like ski resort towns where there is likely to be significant appreciation and the renters cover most, if not all, of the mortgage and condo fees.

 

[MaxsDad]

Many news outlets and blogs have picked it up. Makes me wonder how the marketing and PR folks at Disney are dealing with it.

I agree with a theory others have mentioned: I think they put the survey out WANTING the plan to be spread publicly. I think that was their whole point all along. Do we really think, at this point, they truly care what the guest thinks anymore, at least on the level to value our input on something like this(side note: there is a difference between input and reaction)? I have not seen evidence of this in their decision making recently.

Also, I am far from a computer code writer, but wouldn't it be easy to make those survey pages difficult to Copy and Paste? There was no resistance.

As I understand it, servers can tell what other sites you visit. I visit this one every single day.

I know this sounds black-helicopter-ish, but it is just a thought.

 

[Eeyore2015]

Walt would roll over in his grave if he knew how complicated and expensive Disney World has gotten for the average family.