So I have seen that Disneyland had gone up on their prices.
So do you think that WDW will?
So do you think that WDW will?
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Ticket Increase??
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WDW already did and you should expect it to at least once a year.
Kman101
Well-Known Member
Yep I agree it will occur yearly. At least it's not like gas, up up up all the time
Gas also goes down down down too.
Just curious, what would be your price cut off for Disney?
Good question.
Britt
Well-Known Member
WDW already did raise ticket prices.
Why? Because they can. We haven't been back since 2012 and don't plan to for a long long time! Probably be even more epensive at that point, but I think after it hits $100 it might slow people down a bit...IDK the diehards are pretty diehard so maybe it won't!
Why? Because they can. We haven't been back since 2012 and don't plan to for a long long time! Probably be even more epensive at that point, but I think after it hits $100 it might slow people down a bit...IDK the diehards are pretty diehard so maybe it won't!
BigTxEars
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I don't care the fluctuation of gas prices, at least with Disney I know when the price increase hits each year it will stay flat until the next year.
Right now, I would pay $125 - $130 without blinking to get in per day, of course that will rise as years go by. With something like Disney which is 100% an luxury item it's all perceived value anyways. To each his own.
Kman101
Well-Known Member
I wasn't being snarky or anything (and pointing out that unlike Disney, gas does go down at times), I was just curious. I'd agree with that price range. I paid 200-something for my weekday select pass which is a fantastic deal (minus parking but I don't go that often where it's a big deal at this point). And you're absolutely right it's about what one person places on the actual value of the price.
At some point though, they really do risk pricing out their customer base, maybe (probably) moreso Disneyland first then at Walt Disney World. I honestly think WDW can get away with it much longer than Disneyland can. They have much more of a loud fanbase of locals/AP holders who they actually listen to.
At some point though, they really do risk pricing out their customer base, maybe (probably) moreso Disneyland first then at Walt Disney World. I honestly think WDW can get away with it much longer than Disneyland can. They have much more of a loud fanbase of locals/AP holders who they actually listen to.
BigTxEars
Well-Known Member
Sorry I was not either. I respect peoples opinion who think it is already to high priced. I marvel at what people will pay for a pair of jeans or shoes, it's the same at WDW or DL. While a $300 pair of jeans are never touching my cheap butt others think they are worth it. I am fine with that
I think Disney is, other think why not just go to Six Flags and ride rides? Again nothing wrong with that either. I do not know what the tipping point is at Disney, I am kinda crazy about the place so mine is a lot higher than the everyday guest. I would think most folks on here are the same. Most of us are repeat guest though so we look at price differently than one time guest. I think one time guests will pay more because it is such a special trip to them. In other words a $10 difference in price would not change most families mind if they are planning their one and only WDW trip.
I am not familiar with DL, have not been since the early 90s. But if their base is more locals then I agree the price issue is different there.
Kman101
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Yeah, it is hard to grasp the actual base of customers WDW has. It's why I believe that they can get away with the price increases. For now. Not enough of a vocal fanbase from who they want to listen to.
To many, it's true that "another $10" (or even say $40 for a family of four) isn't much to someone who has planned to be there already and has already spent maybe upwards of a couple of thousand dollars. And many are once in a lifetime or once in a year trips.
I'm just super super budget, so I can see why many throw their arms up over the prices. I'm very much to the dollar when I plan things. I don't necessarily have that extra bit of money. Even if I did save and plan accordingly.
To many, it's true that "another $10" (or even say $40 for a family of four) isn't much to someone who has planned to be there already and has already spent maybe upwards of a couple of thousand dollars. And many are once in a lifetime or once in a year trips.
I'm just super super budget, so I can see why many throw their arms up over the prices. I'm very much to the dollar when I plan things. I don't necessarily have that extra bit of money. Even if I did save and plan accordingly.
Goofnut1980
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The ticket pricing doesn't bother me really. We are DVC so as of late they have been offering the occassional discount and thats when we buy our APs.
However, we are taking my Mom next May with us and I am buying her ticket now for the week to avoid the summer hike. We all know it will come.
I feel you do get a really fair deal on the tickets for what entertainment you get. There is a lot to do. Around here in Ohio, we have Kings Island and Cedar Point (never been, no desire) but a day ticket is well over $50 for those parks and all you have is some hotdog stands and 18 roller coasters on a tiny island. But you can get a combo for each park for $65... Day at each park.
If you compare apples to apples, Disney does offer a great value on the base ticket plus park hopping. Where I think they missed the mark is on the waterparks and more for an extra $60. Last week when we were visiting the world, we went to DisneyQuest on our PAP's. What a joke! I think 95% of the games are the same from when I went back in 2004. In 10 years I don't think much of anything has changed, except no elevator story to take you to the game floor... Just get on the elevator and go up a level.
However, we are taking my Mom next May with us and I am buying her ticket now for the week to avoid the summer hike. We all know it will come.
I feel you do get a really fair deal on the tickets for what entertainment you get. There is a lot to do. Around here in Ohio, we have Kings Island and Cedar Point (never been, no desire) but a day ticket is well over $50 for those parks and all you have is some hotdog stands and 18 roller coasters on a tiny island. But you can get a combo for each park for $65... Day at each park.
If you compare apples to apples, Disney does offer a great value on the base ticket plus park hopping. Where I think they missed the mark is on the waterparks and more for an extra $60. Last week when we were visiting the world, we went to DisneyQuest on our PAP's. What a joke! I think 95% of the games are the same from when I went back in 2004. In 10 years I don't think much of anything has changed, except no elevator story to take you to the game floor... Just get on the elevator and go up a level.
Disney is, above all else, a business and they make decisions based on what they believe will bring in the most profit. While nobody likes to pay more for their vacation, outright anger arising at pricier park passes is a bit perplexing. As if Disney is charging prices just this side of thievery. They want visitors to enjoy their time on the property, this is kind of crucial after all and what will keep people coming back time and again. Their theme parks are still tops in U.S. attendance with no signs of lessening. So long as people continue to spend the money and look forward to their time there, Disney will continue to have annual increases in price.
Like previous posters have said, everyone has a different definition of worth and value. For my money, it's worth every penny.
Like previous posters have said, everyone has a different definition of worth and value. For my money, it's worth every penny.
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flynnibus
Premium Member
Yes they can renew - they are only stopping selling the SoCal AP to NEW buyers. Renewals and other AP types are still good for now.
Mac&Jeeves
New Member
We have FL Resident Annual Passes. For the number of times we go each year, we more than get our monies worth, even though they continue to raise the prices each year. So yes, we'll continue to purchase the passes.
wendysue
Well-Known Member
Occasionally, it turns out to be twice a year. This might be one of those years...
DL upped their prices to match what WDW did earlier. That and they got rid of the Southern CA annual pass.
Mac&Jeeves
New Member
Well, at least we just renewed our annual passes, so if they up the prices again this year, it won't affect us. At least not yet.
R W B
Well-Known Member
When you say $125-$130 a day, do you mean a single day ticket or $125 each day for 6 days? Right now a base 6 day ticket is what, $300?
Mouse_Trap
Well-Known Member
I don't see it quite working quite so simple as who actually buys a 1 day pass?
Generally I would always look at the average daily rate for the number of day I want, then factor in maybe adding the water parks gives you the same amount of 'extra' days for what, $60?
Only when this average become too high would I consider it not to offer good value. To put a price on it, I think >$80 a day would be too high, certainly for a couple more years.
The good news is that right now its about $60/day for a 7day pass, $47 for a 9day, $32 for 14day and $22 for 21 days. That sounds pretty decent to me, the only issue I have is that a holiday is typically for around 14-17 nights and generally I like to go to Universal, Sea World and Busch too.
mrdrift
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I was talking with Disneyland rep yesterday and they told me that they were going to stop selling the Southern California pass but continue to sell the Southern California Select, Deluxe and Premium passes.