Is attendance really down at WDW this or…

HauntedPirate

Park nostalgist
Premium Member
New Disney strat: go during the holidays.
That's not without its merits at this point.

And for the billionth time…the wait times are NOT and indicator of the park crowds. Parks make money by having more people in them to buy things.

People waiting in standby lines are a loss

So I saw MK wait times peak out at 65-70 minutes today, mid-afternoon, with Pirates and CoP down. That's an obvious indication that the parks are jam-packed. Everything is fine! Bob and Josh are geniuses!! GIVE DISNEY MOAR MONEEE!!!

High room rates, plus high ticket prices for rides that are 50 years old and even the few new things they've built break down frequently, plus high merch and food/bev prices... Who could say "no" to that?!?!
 

UNCgolf

Well-Known Member
Minor quibble, but I think this is only selectively true, mostly with character meals, prix fixe meals, and certain signature snacks. Quick service and standard table service are generally in line with my expectations.

I both agree and disagree -- I don't think the prices for most table service meals are really out of line with what I'd expect at a decent restaurant (it's not like they're charging $50 for chicken parmesan), but I do think the quality on offer is subpar for some (if not many) Disney restaurants, and that's where the price starts to feel a little questionable.

Flying Fish? No issues with the price whatsoever; it was excellent and worth every penny. The Boma breakfast buffet (and presumably lunch/dinner too based on general consensus, although I've never been) also goes here.

Via Napoli? The food quality wasn't quite where it should be, but it wasn't a big deal. California Grill fell into this category as well (before the prix fixe menu), although I was a bit more disappointed in it than Via Napoli.

Tony's Town Square? Absolutely terrible food that was insanely overpriced for the quality offered.
 
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Sirwalterraleigh

Premium Member
There has been an unsupported internal belief that their measures would take hold and beat the trend. With bookings out on a long calendar, there has been enough leeway to imagine a light at the end.

This summer season is going to be brutal for them.
Go put that on the D23 thread…the last defenders have appear to make it their “Alamo” for the day
 

MickeyLuv'r

Well-Known Member
I both agree and disagree -- I don't think the prices for most table service meals are really out of line with what I'd expect at a decent restaurant (it's not like they're charging $50 for chicken parmesan),
$17 for chicken parm as an appetizer at Maria& Enzo's
$29 at Trattoria al Forno
$21 for it as a sandwich at Terralina, or $29 as an entree, or $28 as an entree combo (w/ eggplant parm)

The newly opened off-property Simply Capri does not have chick parm, but eggplant parm appetizer is $14 (worth mentioning because it is owned by the same restaurant group that runs Space 200 and the two Italian eateries in Epcot).

While Olive Garden has it for $18

:) I was curious after reading your post!

(For what it is worth, I think character meals/'Ohana at $60 per person is a bit crazy, but some of the other TS are not as crazy compared to non-WDW TS. Then again, I'm not as big on all TS-style dining as I once was.)
 

networkpro

Well-Known Member
In the Parks
Yes
$17 for chicken parm as an appetizer at Maria& Enzo's
$29 at Trattoria al Forno
$21 for it as a sandwich at Terralina, or $29 as an entree, or $28 as an entree combo (w/ eggplant parm)

The newly opened off-property Simply Capri does not have chick parm, but eggplant parm appetizer is $14 (worth mentioning because it is owned by the same restaurant group that runs Space 200 and the two Italian eateries in Epcot).

While Olive Garden has it for $18

:) I was curious after reading your post!

(For what it is worth, I think character meals/'Ohana at $60 per person is a bit crazy, but some of the other TS are not as crazy compared to non-WDW TS. Then again, I'm not as big on all TS-style dining as I once was.)

Clutch your perls, Be Our Guest is now over 70 pp.
 
Went to Gideon’s around 3 pm today, 10 people in line in front took under 5 min to get inside. Had lunch special at STK $9.99 wagyu burger, super quiet there too.

Ate at Boathouse last night, was quiet there too server and host said very unusual
Did you select these places for value or because they were quiet. looking at prices around disney springs theres a mix of fairly priced eating or pushing the boat out. unless im mistaken
 

Sirwalterraleigh

Premium Member
Went to Gideon’s around 3 pm today, 10 people in line in front took under 5 min to get inside. Had lunch special at STK $9.99 wagyu burger, super quiet there too.

Ate at Boathouse last night, was quiet there too server and host said very unusual…
Same with Gideon’s the other day….boathouse Saturday night was busy…but taking walk ups
 

Sirwalterraleigh

Premium Member
Did you select these places for value or because they were quiet. looking at prices around disney springs theres a mix of fairly priced eating or pushing the boat out. unless im mistaken
The STK bar/happy hour menu is a really good deal…the restaurant prices are the highest in springs. It appears they did the former

Gideon’s used to always have a virtual queue…they don’t seem to be needing it.

Boathouse has a wide range of options/prices

No places should be slow in springs…it’s always been quite busy.
 

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