Snack price increases?

[drizgirl]

the price increases on food are occuring so quickly that Disney doesn't have time to change their signage to reflect the increases. That's pretty bad!

Maybe it's company policy now to only invest in signage updates for every other increase?

 

[jwutony16]

It's not about taking away from the experience (or whether someone should buy that $5 Mickey Bar). It's about what the overall picture of these things means.

I understand but our overall picture is different from the people running Disney. Profit 1st, guest satisfaction 2nd. Unfortunately that is the current trend.

 

[jakeman]

$5 bucks for a Ice Cream bar now? Is this why they could only afford to include one freebie for those renting a tent in Club Chappie?

Oh good, the Nickname Brigade is starting to file in. I do so enjoy their sophomoric nomenclature. The tone deaf junior high burn booking really elevates the discourse.

 

[CaptainAmerica]

I understand but our overall picture is different from the people running Disney. Profit 1st, guest satisfaction 2nd. Unfortunately that is the current trend.

How does "profit" work in your brain? Seriously, I want to know. Where do you think profit comes from if not from satisfied guests? How does Disney acquire United States Dollars without guests exchanging their dollars for goods and services provided by Disney?

 

[Mr Ferret 75]

Oh...so...no giraffes?

Seems like a pretty big deal.

I'd stay at more Courtyards if they had giraffes.

You could try the Doha Marriott. No giraffes but they do have camels .

 

[Bandini]

I understand but our overall picture is different from the people running Disney. Profit 1st, guest satisfaction 2nd. Unfortunately that is the current trend.

yup, a lot of companies are adopting this model. Sad part is, if they made the customer #1 then the profits would most likely increase. I'm amazed by this attitude since consumers can spend their money elsewhere. How is having customers feeling ripped off good for Disney?

 

[21stamps]

No, I actually don't see price spikes like that every day. Thankfully.

Out of curiosity,when is the last time you have a bought a car? And when was the time before that? Have you not noticed the insane, and I mean insane, price point on automobiles over the past several years?

 

[DisneyDebRob]

LOL, make assumptions much? I'm not missing the point at all. I'm not interested in packing a lunch, drinking tap water or sharing meals on vacation.

We already stay at a value resort, don't rent a car, don't take expensive tours, have cut the length of our trips in half, etc. We have already cut the items we are willing to cut. Our next move will be to stop going. That's a big step, but we are considering it. I keep watch here to keep my finger on the pulse of what's going on in the parks, so we can make an informed decision on our next step.

Your like many families anymore looking to cut costs where possible. It's a shame but it does feel that Disney, whether it be true or not, prices spike really big instead of at a slower rate then anything else. Milk or bread at home will raise a dime or quarter possibly but a Mickey bar or something else will be raised a buck. That hits a lot of families hard.
Next step for a lot of families will be staying off property but some won't want to do that so they will just not go as often. It's a shame really but it's the way it is anymore.

 

[jakeman]

How does "profit" work in your brain? Seriously, I want to know. Where do you think profit comes from if not from satisfied guests? How does Disney acquire United States Dollars without guests exchanging their dollars for goods and services provided by Disney?

I've been told by stock buybacks and declining ESPN subscriptions.

Feels like I'm missing a step there somewhere though...

 

[drizgirl]

Out of curiosity,when is the last time you have a bought a car? And when was the time before that? Have you not noticed the insane, and I mean insane, price point on automobiles over the past several years?

We haven't bought a car in more than 5 years.

 

[Bandini]

Out of curiosity,when is the last time you have a bought a car? And when was the time before that? Have you not noticed the insane, and I mean insane, price point on automobiles over the past several years?

Have car prices gone up 33% in the last 6 months?

 

[CaptainAmerica]

Have car prices gone up 33% in the last 6 months?

What has gone up 33% in 6 months?

 

[Bocabear]

the cost of a Premium ice cream bar, but you and your wife and a third adult could share it...lol

 

[21stamps]

Your like many families anymore looking to cut costs where possible. It's a shame but it does feel that Disney, whether it be true or not, prices spike really big instead of at a slower rate then anything else. Milk or bread at home will raise a dime or quarter possibly but a Mickey bar or something else will be raised a buck. That hits a lot of families hard.
Next step for a lot of families will be staying off property but some won't want to do that so they will just not go as often. It's a shame really but it's the way it is anymore.

This is very concerning. If $1 hits a family hard. $1 on something that let's say, if a Mickey Bar is a must, is purchased once during the vacation. So a total of $3-$5. If that hits a family hard, then I am extremely worried about our economy at the moment.

 

[Hakunamatata]

I travel as part of my job. When I compare what Disney offers their guests in a deluxe resort vs what I get at a Marriott, the Marriott wins. It's not just about the prices of food, it's about the quality of the food. I know that WDW is about location and that's what people are paying for, but the quality continues to diminish as the prices increase.

Interesting. I will have over 150 nights in Marriott properties before the end of this year and probably another twenty in non Marriott properties. I so look forward more to my Kona Cafe breakfast than I do my Mariott breakfast and dollar for dollar Kona is ten times better than anything ive had at a Marriott property.

 

[Mr Ferret 75]

What has gone up 33% in 6 months?

The insanity here ?

 

[Luxe]

Out of curiosity,when is the last time you have a bought a car? And when was the time before that? Have you not noticed the insane, and I mean insane, price point on automobiles over the past several years?

But no one is forcing you to buy a car, right? You can always walk or use public transit. A car is just an option, no?

I'm just following your logic here.

 

[21stamps]

The insanity here ?

Oops I don't know where the first part of your quote is.


True. On the vehicle part.

 

[Bocabear]

But no one is forcing you to buy a car, right? You can always walk or use public transit. A car is just an option, no?

I'm just following your logic here.

and if you split that car between several adults, it is even cheaper!

 

[21stamps]

But no one is forcing you to buy a car, right? You can always walk or use public transit. A car is just an option, no?

I'm just following your logic here.

This is why I think these threads get so ridiculous.

Vacations are being compared to forest fires and a mode of personal transportation.

Can we deal in actual logic and perspective please?