Snack price increases?

[Lunair]

Disney... Please stop.

I bought an AP two years ago and at the time I was a pure pixie duster. Now? Not so much. These kinds of ridiculous price increases and non-stop "premium" experiences are absolutely reducing my view and nostalgia for the parks. Every day they announce a new dessert party, or premium transportation, or premium parking, or etc... While these experiences don't directly affect me, just seeing Disney dig in the dirt for every penny they can squeeze is ruining my outlook of the parks and company. Rather than getting immersed in the world, all I see are cash-making opportunities.

 

[Animaniac93-98]

They WILL eventually price themselves out. $5 is pushing it, but could you imagine paying $10 for a Mickey Bar?

$10? Those bars are so magically delicious, I'll gladly pay $100 for them!

#dreamsoficecream #disneyluv #gohomeifyoudontlikeit

 

[Fox&Hound]

Wow! $5 for a Mickey bar? That's pretty bad- the scary thing is once you are inside the Disney bubble you end up paying for it. Man, I love those things.....This price increase could help my waistline though

 

[Wrangler-Rick]

"The Disney Dining Plan - Now 20% MORE MAGICAL!!!!"

Well, the magic is endless you know!

 

[disney4life2008]

They WILL eventually price themselves out. $5 is pushing it, but could you imagine paying $10 for a Mickey Bar?

Their desperation for padding the bottom line is getting disgusting.

No but with an even $5 the likelihood of someone paying $10 for two is significantly increased

 

[Kman101]

No but with an even $5 the likelihood of someone paying $10 for two is significantly increased

Very true.

$5 isn't horrible actually, when you consider their pricing, as much as I hate to say it. I just can't wait to see the day when sodas and water are all over $5-$10. But I actually think they can go that high and people would still pay. They know they have you.

 

[HauntedPirate]

Well, the magic is endless you know!

You bring up an interesting point. Disney debuts their latest money-making schemes, "Express Transportation" and the 3-Hour Monorail Cocktails & Appetizers Tour, and is now apparently increasing snack prices just after bringing out of their newest slogan - "The Magic is endless". I guess those who poked fun at it, saying "only if your bank account is endless" and similarly themed posts are turning out to be a bit more prophetic, aren't they? "Your WDW vacation is MAGICAL, but it can be MORE MAGICAL!!! For just a few dollars more, you can experience MORE MAGIC!!! And if you get MagicBand 2.0, there's EVEN MORE MAGIC in store for you!!! (Magic is subject to change and availability, prices subject to increase at a moment's notice)"

 

[HauntedPirate]

Very true.

$5 isn't horrible actually, when you consider their pricing, as much as I hate to say it. I just can't wait to see the day when sodas and water are all over $5-$10. But I actually think they can go that high and people would still pay. They know they have you.

As a huge fan of Mickey ice cream bars, I think $5 is about the point at which I seriously consider whether or not they are worth it. They were a great treat at the previous $3.25 & $3.75 price points. At $5, I'll still enjoy one, but probably not more than one (when in the past I'd have one per day at the previous prices - I walk more than 20k steps per day at WDW, I burn one bar's worth of calories off and then some). Are they $6+ good? I don't think it's likely that they are.

It'll be interesting to see if snack prices drop in January.

 

[networkpro]

$10? Those bars are so magically delicious, I'll gladly pay $100 for them!

#dreamsoficecream #disneyluv #gohomeifyoudontlikeit

A differently shaped Nestle Eskimo Pie for $100 ? Heck I'll give you a box of them for that price.

 

[Animaniac93-98]

No but with an even $5 the likelihood of someone paying $10 for two is significantly increased

Maybe they'll make a "deal" where you can buy two for $9, which would still be a $0.75 increase per bar over what you paid before.

 

[Luxe]

I would rather go down the street and get a butterbeer for one more dollar.

 

[flynnibus]

I can also confirm both the Mickey Premium and the Mickey Ice Cream sandwich are both now $5. I was at DHS the other night craving a Mickey Premium until I walked up to the cart and saw the price.

Clearly this is just an OPTION for those who want these refreshments. What do you care if you aren't eating them?? Why is everyone so negative... if you don't like the price, don't eat there!!

/sarcasm

 

[Goofyernmost]

They WILL eventually price themselves out. $5 is pushing it, but could you imagine paying $10 for a Mickey Bar?

Their desperation for padding the bottom line is getting disgusting.

I guess I'm not a normal guest (customer). I will pay $5.00 for a Mickey Bar... but just once per trip. I used to have one per day. I've known for years that it was nothing more then a Dove bar with ears, but, traditionally I always enjoyed having one as often as I could. It has nothing to do with affording it. If I can afford to go there, and extra $1.25 is not going to break me, but, it just seems like a bit to much. I wonder if any of those accountants have gotten their adding machines warmed up and figured out what the profit on 5 Mickey Bars @ $3.75 is instead of 1 @ $5.00? Seems like volume works better for stuff like that. Sure they still will sell some, but, I'm thinking that it will not even be close to what they once sold. Good luck to them.

 

[Yelloweaver]

Didn't buy them when they were the old price, won't buy them now either. They aren't all that really. There are better snacks out there.

 

[21stamps]

Big surprise here-- I don't have a huge problem with this. We had several on our trip..or at least kiddo did. I had 2, which was still very unfortunate for my waistline.
I think the price point is comparable to ice cream at amusement parks and other venues. Bottled water is still reasonably priced..comparably. If they raise that then I'll be upset.

 

[ToTBellHop]

It's no contest when a Plaza ice cream sundae is only $0.39 more.

 

[Luxe]

Big surprise here-- I don't have a huge problem with this. We had several on our trip..or at least kiddo did. I had 2, which was still very unfortunate for my waistline.
I think the price point is comparable to ice cream at amusement parks and other venues. Bottled water is still reasonably priced..comparably. If they raise that then I'll be upset.

Shocking, to say the least.

 

[21stamps]

It's no contest when a Plaza ice cream sundae is only $0.39 more.

I would wholeheartedly agree with this..except for the factor of the wait times. We actually purchased all but 1 Mickey Ice Cream at our hotel.

 

[21stamps]

Is it sad that I literally burst out laughing when I read this? This just gets crazier by the day, it's incredible... It's honestly hard to believe any of this is ACTUALLY happening in the parks. I'll be there in a few days to see for myself I guess, I'm prepared for the worst.

Don't be. If you look for negatives you will find them. Just go and have a wonderful time!

 

[alphac2005]

Shocking, to say the least.

Wait until they add to the signage throughout the food service locations the "utensils and napkins are complimentary." It's just disgusting and the basic contempt that they have for their sucker (as many of those in management clearly see it) guests is appalling.