Dr.GrantSeeker
Well-Known Member
Soooo, is attendance still down?
That’s what everyone says.Soooo, is attendance still down?
I think the "Disney Data" is saying room bookings are down so that means attendance is down?Depends on who you ask.![]()
"Disney Data" would be the quarterly reports Disney puts out where they ADMIT attendance was down. We will see if it's down even more, stayed the same, or had some sort of an increase from last years disaster in a few days.I think the "Disney Data" is saying room bookings are down so that means attendance is down?
But the general consciences is the parks still feel crowded because of:
The LL system.
General lack of attractions.
Attractions going down.
Attractions, when they are up, no running at full capacity.
Its ironic how things has changed.
Before front of the line systems, it was "good for business" to keep attractions working at full capacity.
Today, its "good for business" to have:
General lack of attractions.
Attractions going down.
Attractions, when they are up, no running at full capacity.
So folks feel the need to purchase the front of the line options.
"Disney Data" would be the quarterly reports Disney puts out where they ADMIT attendance was down. We will see if it's down even more, stayed the same, or had some sort of an increase from last years disaster in a few days.
We know the occupancy numbers are down correct? And those have been brought down by mothballing wings / buildings."Disney Data" would be the quarterly reports Disney puts out where they ADMIT attendance was down.
Occupancy is rooms occupied divided by total bookable room count. My understanding is rooms removed from inventory are excludedWe know the occupancy numbers are down correct? And those have been brought down by mothballing wings / buildings.
Yes, I meant the numbers of rooms were already brought down by the mothballing - and occupancy numbers are still down.Occupancy is rooms occupied divided by total bookable room count. My understanding is rooms removed from inventory are excluded
Do we have exact numbers? Anecdotally we think the total number of guests are down. Do we have any information regarding the exact number of rooms which have been mothballed?Yes, I meant the numbers of rooms were already brought down by the mothballing - and occupancy numbers are still down.
Empty parking lots don't lie, its a fact they have shuttered blocks of roomsDo we have exact numbers? Anecdotally we think the total number of guests are down. Do we have any information regarding the exact number of rooms which have been mothballed?
A blogger posts something. Other bloggers, and websites pick it up. Suddenly the internet accepts it as fact
The truth cares not for perceptions or opinionsDepends on who you ask.![]()
We never get exact numbers…they’re never disclosedDo we have exact numbers? Anecdotally we think the total number of guests are down. Do we have any information regarding the exact number of rooms which have been mothballed?
A blogger posts something. Other bloggers, and websites pick it up. Suddenly the internet accepts it as fact
Across the board…much worse at the topThey sure don’t seem to be pricing resorts like they want people to be start booking them. Those late in the year dates have a hefty discount, but $575 or so for the mid range deluxes - I saw YC and BWI in that ballpark - certainly doesn’t have me running to book a trip.
Is occupancy low across the board or is it certain resorts?
Across the board…much worse at the top
'super' sez Bob's plan is working then.....They’re pricing it like they want it to stay that way!
I interpret that as part of a “survival plan”They’re pricing it like they want it to stay that way!
We've definitely had insiders say it's worse this year, but not sure we've heard anything about how much worse. The one we do know is that actual park attendance was absolutely down last year. It may be down this year, we find out soon. BUT, my own highly anecdotal evidence (which means virtually nothing, but throwing it out there), it was busier this year the week of the 4th than last year. Still nowhere near historic levels, but it wasn't totally dead like it was in 2023.We know the occupancy numbers are down correct? And those have been brought down by mothballing wings / buildings.
Anecdotal…but I had pics sent to me over the 4th week with empty concourses middayWe've definitely had insiders say it's worse this year, but not sure we've heard anything about how much worse. The one we do know is that actual park attendance was absolutely down last year. It may be down this year, we find out soon. BUT, my own highly anecdotal evidence (which means virtually nothing, but throwing it out there), it was busier this year the week of the 4th than last year. Still nowhere near historic levels, but it wasn't totally dead like it was in 2023.
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