Hello all.....
I was just reading a couple of threads here today, where articles were linked to of the author's just 'hating Disney', and all the criticism they were receiving for their attitude. Which made me curious, so I went to the websites of a couple state amusement parks, King's Island and Cedar Point.
Now, King's Island had a fairly decent one-day admission price, only about $30 for adults, 25 for kids. Cedar Point was higher for adults, $43, and less for kids, $16.
Now one day at a Disney park is substantially higher, $76 for adults and 64 for kids. However, when you go to Disney, it would be foolish to not visit all four parks, so I looked at a four day ticket, and it averaged out to $56/day for adults and $47 for kids. Plus there is a HUGE increase in the amount of entertainment and theming that Disney provides.
So, technically I would be spending less if I stayed in Ohio, but there isn't nearly as much to do. We're not coaster people. :shrug:
My point? Disney comes out to a pretty average vacation destination. If saving pennies is important, stay off property. Pack food. There are ways to have fun at Disney and not mortgage your future to do it.
Clearly the authors of these articles showed there was some dislike of Disney before they even went. What a waste.