It’s not due to Paris.So is this cancelled? I guess if it is we need to say #thanksparis
I guess the question is: if they're clearly increasing spending in other areas, why have they suddenly turned sour on WDW again?
Not sour -- just not "wasting" money on a resort that's already showing high tourist attendance and spending. That's the MBA way...
I think Disney sees growth in WDW, considering they were lauding the success of Pandora in a recent earnings call. As Martin has pointed out, Epcot has been losing attendance for quite a while.
Hollywood & Vine is over at DHS, so I didn't include it here (it's my least favorite buffet at the parks, wasn't a fan), and I agree that Diamond Horseshoe isn't great -- but it's only a seasonal offering and has always seemed like "filler" to me.
I wasn't arguing that the parks aren't doing well. They're booming. But, if investments don't continue that will cease to be the case. With other sectors of the company failing to produce growth, Disney sees the parks as a way to pick up the slack. P&R was the saving grace last quarter. Sorry for the confusion.
"Parks and Resorts revenues for the quarter increased 13% to $5.2 billion and segment operating income increased 21% to $1.3 billion. Operating income growth for the quarter was due to increases at our domestic parks and resorts, cruise line and vacation club businesses as well as at Disneyland Paris. Domestic results benefited from the comparison to the impact of Hurricane Matthew, which occurred in the prior-year quarter.
Higher operating income at our domestic parks and resorts was driven by guest spending growth and an increase in attendance, partially offset by higher costs. Guest spending growth was due to higher average ticket prices, food, beverage and merchandise spending and average daily hotel room rates."
That's not "rosy"?
Sorry, have to disagree with you on most of that, and I’ve eaten at all of them multiple times except for only once at Skipper. The fact that you included Tony’s and Cosmic Ray’s makes me question your seriousness and/or taste buds, might want to get those checked out.
Everyone's experiences are different; sounds like you had a weirdly poor experience at most of these restaurants -- guess you have bad luck. Note that I didn't say that Cosmic Ray's was great food, but that it's one of the busiest quick-service restaurants in the entire world, so they're clearly doing something right for most people!Sorry, have to disagree with you on most of that, and I’ve eaten at all of them multiple times except for only once at Skipper. The fact that you included Tony’s and Cosmic Ray’s makes me question your seriousness and/or taste buds, might want to get those checked out.
Popularity doesn’t necessarily mean anything, there are plenty of guests dining for the first (and possibly last) time at these places. From reading this thread and others through the years, I think your experiences might be stranger than mine. For me it was more forgivable when prices were more reasonable.
I don't think having a pleasant experience at Skipper Canteen or Liberty Tree Tavern is an unusual experience for WDW guests.
I guess the MagicBands are a success!!! They are really paying off now. Where’s Tom Staggs??
"Parks and Resorts revenues for the quarter increased 13% to $5.2 billion and segment operating income increased 21% to $1.3 billion. Operating income growth for the quarter was due to increases at our domestic parks and resorts, cruise line and vacation club businesses as well as at Disneyland Paris. Domestic results benefited from the comparison to the impact of Hurricane Matthew, which occurred in the prior-year quarter.
Higher operating income at our domestic parks and resorts was driven by guest spending growth and an increase in attendance, partially offset by higher costs. Guest spending growth was due to higher average ticket prices, food, beverage and merchandise spending and average daily hotel room rates."
That's not "rosy"?
They’re not exactly viewed as that.
