Seriously?

[Plowboy]

Not trying to be a wise S, but did you book it? Has Disney's pricing gotten out of hand? You bet, but I would never dream of paying that kind of money (but that's just me). Mrs. P and I go every year for 4 or 5 nights and we stay in a deluxe villa most of the time and have never spent 30% of that. If people want to spend that kind of money at Disney God bless 'em. Or did I just fall in the chasm?

 

[Skibum1970]

Not trying to be a wise S, but did you book it? Has Disney's cost gotten out of hand? You bet, but I would never dream of paying that kind of money (but that's just me). Mrs. P and I go every year for 4 or 5 nights and we stay in a deluxe villa most of the time and have never spent 30 - 40% of that. If people want to spend that kind of money at Disney God bless 'em. Or did I just fall in the chasm?

Nearly two weeks at one of the most expensive hotels on property during Disney's busiest time of the year (per a quick search, only Grand Flo was more expensive). Ten days of tickets with park hoppers plus a dining plan. The vacation was set up to be extremely expensive. At that time of year, the All Star resorts are $240/night on their own. Park hoppers add a lot of cost to already expensive tickets that are going to be at their highest price of the year. All of these things are choices. Just like, we choose to avoid the busy season but the OP may not be able to do so. Even so, we would pick Port Orleans (again, a choice to go more expensive than All Stars) at $350/night. Drop the hoppers. Buy food at Publix and save a ton of money.

Disney pricing isn't inflation-based. Not directly. It's not even supply-demand based, although it is closer to this. Disney views a vacation to WDW as a luxury trip and charges accordingly. Just like any luxury based hotel or experience.

I think I fell in the same chasm as you.

 

[Disstevefan1]

23K for a two week vacation. Wow. The good thing is you have is your memories of your past trips.

I do admire you having the 23K of disposable income to burn on a two week WDW vacation.

 

[Ayla]

While not disagreeing that it’s expensive, it still breaks down to 22783.5/13 days/3 people=$585 a day for lodging, food and entertainment. Given that you’re staying at one of the most expensive rooms on property when you think about it that way, it still sounds reasonable. It’s just you’re doing it for 13 days, most Americans can’t get a vacation that long and wouldn’t consider staying at WDW for that long. I did a 10 day trip once, and it was almost too long, my typical trip is only 6 nights (though I occasionally extend it by 1 or 2 days.) I get that you’re hopping the Atlantic, and agree 2 weeks is the right size trip for that long of a flight, but there is so much more to see and do in this country, WDW is a short drive away from some amazing beaches, the most storied Spaceport in human history, and additional theme parks.

Direct flights are available to New York, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Charlotte, Washington DC and Dallas and in addition to those cities having tourist things to do, they are also major airline hubs who will certainly have direct flights back to London. US domestic flights are considerably cheaper than international flights.

I think OP is from Texas, but not sure.

 

[Disstevefan1]

While not disagreeing that it’s expensive, it still breaks down to 22783.5/13 days/3 people=$585 a day for lodging, food and entertainment. Given that you’re staying at one of the most expensive rooms on property when you think about it that way, it still sounds reasonable. It’s just you’re doing it for 13 days, most Americans can’t get a vacation that long and wouldn’t consider staying at WDW for that long. I did a 10 day trip once, and it was almost too long, my typical trip is only 6 nights (though I occasionally extend it by 1 or 2 days.) I get that you’re hopping the Atlantic, and agree 2 weeks is the right size trip for that long of a flight, but there is so much more to see and do in this country, WDW is a short drive away from some amazing beaches, the most storied Spaceport in human history, and additional theme parks.

Direct flights are available to New York, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Charlotte, Washington DC and Dallas and in addition to those cities having tourist things to do, they are also major airline hubs who will certainly have direct flights back to London. US domestic flights are considerably cheaper than international flights.

“Disney rationalization” is the most powerful magic in the kingdom.

I use it whenever I need it.

 

[zurgandfriend]

I also agree that Disney is expensive, but I also say to each their own. I enjoy going to WDW but would never think of spending thousands of dollar, between equipment and fees, to play golf.

I watched the movie Tombstone the other day. In one scene Kurt Russell asks Dana Delany what she wants in life. Her reply, “room service.” I agree, as I have stated here before, I spent a good portion of my adult life in the Infantry. Many times in my life I was wet, uncomfortable and hungry. In my old age I want to be comfortable and I want things convenient.

I usually stay at the Contemporary, however, I prefer the Bay Lake side. The view in the morning is something. I sit in the Outer Rim lounge with a cup of tea, I can’t stand the coffee and I enjoy the moment. I watch the family lining up for Chef Mickeys and how excited the children are, and I remember how my DS was the same way at that age.

As to how salaries have changed over the years. When I was 18 years old I was paid $136.30 a month to shoot at people. To be fair they got to shoot back.

That’s my 2 cent.

 

[Ayla]

For comparison, we spent about half that for 3 days in Switzerland and then an 8 day riverboat cruise on the Rhine River, for 2 people. That trip was 2 years ago.

 

[Minnesota disney fan]

Right? I'm aware of many ways to make that two week stay "cheaper" (which would only further illustrate how we've been robbed of value over the years) but my point was that's the exact combination of room/tickets/dining I used to book for three people at a fraction of the current cost for two.

In fact, I was even banned from another popular forum for showing how you could save thousands on a WDW vacation. But only a few on this forum remember that

I remember that. It's good to see you posting again.

 

[Plowboy]

I also agree that Disney is expensive, but I also say to each their own. I enjoy going to WDW but would never think of spending thousands of dollar, between equipment and fees, to play golf.

I watched the movie Tombstone the other day. In one scene Kurt Russell asks Dana Delany what she wants in life. Her reply, “room service.” I agree, as I have stated here before, I spent a good portion of my adult life in the Infantry. Many times in my life I was wet, uncomfortable and hungry. In my old age I want to be comfortable and I want things convenient.

I usually stay at the Contemporary, however, I prefer the Bay Lake side. The view in the morning is something. I sit in the Outer Rim lounge with a cup of tea, I can’t stand the coffee and I enjoy the moment. I watch the family lining up for Chef Mickeys and how excited the children are, and I remember how my DS was the same way at that age.

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As to how salaries have changed over the years. When I was 18 years old I was paid $136.30 a month to shoot at people. To be fair they got to shoot back.

That’s my 2 cent.

Thank you for your service.

 

[DisneyRoy]

Doesn’t appear to be. I went online to see and the room is just $1200/night. For two weeks that adds up pretty quick. Then add on the dining plan and 10 day park hoppers and there you are.
I agree that that’s a lot of money. I would love to spend two weeks in a theme park view room, but there are a lot of other things we can do with 23k. If you have the expendable income to make that work, fabulous. If not, a Savanah view room at AKL will run you about $19500. Club level at Coronado springs is $17800. And there’s always All Star Sports coming in at $8800.
I’d do that last one, personally and spend the extra elsewhere.

I just got back from island hopping three islands in Hawaii for two weeks. Including hotels, airfare, and most activities, it was less than this.

 

[DisneyRoy]

Nearly two weeks at one of the most expensive hotels on property during Disney's busiest time of the year (per a quick search, only Grand Flo was more expensive). Ten days of tickets with park hoppers plus a dining plan. The vacation was set up to be extremely expensive. At that time of year, the All Star resorts are $240/night on their own. Park hoppers add a lot of cost to already expensive tickets that are going to be at their highest price of the year. All of these things are choices. Just like, we choose to avoid the busy season but the OP may not be able to do so. Even so, we would pick Port Orleans (again, a choice to go more expensive than All Stars) at $350/night. Drop the hoppers. Buy food at Publix and save a ton of money.

Disney pricing isn't inflation-based. Not directly. It's not even supply-demand based, although it is closer to this. Disney views a vacation to WDW as a luxury trip and charges accordingly. Just like any luxury based hotel or experience.

I think I fell in the same chasm as you.

$240 a night for an all star room is highway robbery. I remember when you could get them easily less than $100 a night. And it wasn't that long ago.

 

[Purduevian]

Just checking... the hotel alone is $18,049.50
Adding the tickets for $2170.74 brings you up to $ 20,220.24
Finally the dinning is $2563.26 the final for $22,783.50

A small amount of advice:
Buy tickets through a UK 3rd party website and get a 14 day magic ticket for £1,278 ($1,720.89). This also gives you memory maker and water park access.

Finally skip the dinning plan... do you really plan to spend $128.16 per day per person on average?

 

[Disstevefan1]

Just checking... the hotel alone is $18,049.50
Adding the tickets for $2170.74 brings you up to $ 20,220.24
Finally the dinning is $2563.26 the final for $22,783.50

A small amount of advice:
Buy tickets through a UK 3rd party website and get a 14 day magic ticket for £1,278 ($1,720.89). This also gives you memory maker and water park access.

Finally skip the dinning plan... do you really plan to spend $128.16 per day per person on average?

This is all too rich for my blood.

 

[Plowboy]

For comparison, we spent about half that for 3 days in Switzerland and then an 8 day riverboat cruise on the Rhine River, for 2 people. That trip was 2 years ago.

We did a 11 night Seattle/Anchorage/Denali/7 night Inland Passage Cruise a year ago next week. It was about 5 figures less and we went nuts on excursions. A wonderful trip.

 

[Ayla]

We did a 11 night Seattle/Anchorage/Denali/7 night Inland Passage Cruise a year ago next week. It was about 5 figures less and we went nuts on excursions. A wonderful trip.

Our RC Alaska cruise was nowhere near the cost of the Rhine River cruise.

 

[monorail81]

it still breaks down to 22783.5/13 days/3 people=$585 a day

Divide it by 2. Not 3. That screenshot and the OP’s statement is it’s for 2 people. They USED to do 3.

 

[SteveAZee]

Just checking... the hotel alone is $18,049.50
Adding the tickets for $2170.74 brings you up to $ 20,220.24
Finally the dinning is $2563.26 the final for $22,783.50

A small amount of advice:
Buy tickets through a UK 3rd party website and get a 14 day magic ticket for £1,278 ($1,720.89). This also gives you memory maker and water park access.

Finally skip the dinning plan... do you really plan to spend $128.16 per day per person on average?

If it's the same one I use, they haven't included the water parks in the latest tickets... it's mini-golf and ESPN.

 

[James J]

If it's the same one I use, they haven't included the water parks in the latest tickets... it's mini-golf and ESPN.

They definitely are when buying through Disney, but can't vouch for a third party. From the Disney site:

 

[Skibum1970]

$240 a night for an all star room is highway robbery. I remember when you could get them easily less than $100 a night. And it wasn't that long ago.

I know but it is during the Christmas season. I stayed at All Stars in May and it was $135. WDW has become a very expensive vacation. It was never cheap but, when park tickets are approaching $200/day, it adds up very quickly.

 

[DisneyRoy]

Our RC Alaska cruise was nowhere near the cost of the Rhine River cruise.

Those river cruises have always fascinated me. And then I look at the prices. So much more than any other cruise. It baffles me every time. LOL.