Notes from Neverland
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Just wait for the resort fee that's inevitably going to be introduced at some point.
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News WDW Resorts to add fees for parking
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Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
If that's "trolling" then they aren't putting forth a good effort...
The post was 100% correct...it's just the harsh reality of the current situation in Orlando...this has been going on for 6-7 years now.
I'd say your plea for moderation is closer to trolling...a complete rejection of reality.
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Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
I'd say within 2 years...and it will be the same "reason": everyone else does it.
If they can charge to partially offset labor...they will.
disneygeek90
Well-Known Member
lol... what?? It's the truth. Like it or not. Disney has been raising prices for years and people continue to pay it, myself included.
LSLS
Well-Known Member
See I disagree on that. The times I have stayed off site, I know we have eaten off site (at least all breakfasts and very often at least a few lunches or dinners), we spent less days at the Disney Parks (opting to explore other options around Orlando), which meant less on merch. When we stay on site (and always have a car, I'm not a flyer), we NEVER head off site for other parks, other restaurants, etc. Basically with us you are not only losing the hotel room revenue, but you are losing probably 2-3 days of tickets, spending on merch, food etc, on top of a loss of another 3-4 meals while at the Disney parks. Obviously this is highly anecdotal evidence, but if Disney is looking at the situation the same way you are (which in all honestly is highly probable), they could REALLY be missing the mark if there are more people like me.
disneygeek90
Well-Known Member
Of course you can question it. I just think there's enough who won't that will make up the extra revenue for Disney regardless. They've always been extremely overpriced, imo.
I'll continue to stay at my apartment as I'm a mere 15 minutes from the parks.
disneygeek90
Well-Known Member
I think the OP was talking about Disney Springs hotels. While there's options kind of close outside property to eat, they're still technically on property with what I would say is a high chance of going to a Disney Springs restaurant before heading the other direction for Olive Garden.
If you're off off site, out of the bubble, I think there's definitely more room for "exploration." And honestly, I would welcome a little break in the park crowds...
Bocabear
Well-Known Member
Is it? 10 years ago could you have imagined paying a parking charge at a motel in Orlando? No one could even forsee that coming... Parking lots are just part of the facility...
Resort Charge? another thing that was just part of the facility and the amenities that made you choose their hotel over another...now you have to pay an extra price on top of the already more expensive room charge...
This is not hyperbole but a natural extension of the corporate logic...
and they will keep adding charges until they find the tipping point....
Horizons '83
Well-Known Member
- In the Parks
- No
Wait until we have another 2008... then things will start becoming "complimentary" again once they can't fill rooms.
Wngo905
Well-Known Member
- In the Parks
- No
It just occurred to me, it would be a brilliant move if Universal announced that its making its Orlando resort parking free (I guess they could do that right? or at least have Loews do that by Universal subsidizing the fees and thus making it look like there are none). Universal is taking shots at Disney in its recent commercials, this would just add fuel to the fire.
Horizons '83
Well-Known Member
- In the Parks
- No
I don't know if free parking would cause folks to go to Universal over Disney. I don't think little Sally and Johnny care if parking is more... they want to see Anna and Elsa!!
It would be funny though.
DisneyFans4Life
Well-Known Member
I really don't understand what all the fuss is about with paying to park. Look up any "resort" in Orlando and they're all going to charge some kind of parking/resort fee. Even the beloved Universal resorts charge $12/day for parking. Heck...there's a Holiday Inn Waterpark "resort" that charges $12/day for parking and $33/day for a resort fee.
It's real simple...either budget for the added expense or don't go. Disney is not doing anything out of the "norm." Everyone here acts like Disney is inventing some new way to make money when in reality it's an industry norm and was just a matter of time before Disney started charging for parking.
Those that get bent out of shape and think that by not going is really going to hurt Disney or make them change their mind...you're crazy. There are plenty of people (myself included) that will continue to vacation at Disney and in preparation for our vacation (just like you would at any of vacation destination), we will budget for all expenses so that when we go on vacation, we actually enjoy it. Is it silly for any hotel to charge for parking...I agree it is, but you're not going to see my complaining and emailing Bob Iger about it, thinking something is going to change. Do you really think emailing and calling is going to change anything? This decision has been researched and studied for many months before they decided to implement it. A few emails/calls isn't going to change that.
Like someone else said above me, it's totally fine to spend money on useless souvenirs, no one complains about that. But the first time Disney does something that any resort has been doing for decades...all hell breaks loose.
But you guys keep complaining and doing your boycotts. The more of you that boycott Disney means the less amount of people I have to wait behind in lines.
It's real simple...either budget for the added expense or don't go. Disney is not doing anything out of the "norm." Everyone here acts like Disney is inventing some new way to make money when in reality it's an industry norm and was just a matter of time before Disney started charging for parking.
Those that get bent out of shape and think that by not going is really going to hurt Disney or make them change their mind...you're crazy. There are plenty of people (myself included) that will continue to vacation at Disney and in preparation for our vacation (just like you would at any of vacation destination), we will budget for all expenses so that when we go on vacation, we actually enjoy it. Is it silly for any hotel to charge for parking...I agree it is, but you're not going to see my complaining and emailing Bob Iger about it, thinking something is going to change. Do you really think emailing and calling is going to change anything? This decision has been researched and studied for many months before they decided to implement it. A few emails/calls isn't going to change that.
Like someone else said above me, it's totally fine to spend money on useless souvenirs, no one complains about that. But the first time Disney does something that any resort has been doing for decades...all hell breaks loose.
But you guys keep complaining and doing your boycotts. The more of you that boycott Disney means the less amount of people I have to wait behind in lines.
disnyfan89
Well-Known Member
It is.
If I am not mistaken Lowes actually has an outside company maintain and run their parking garages and valet at the resorts which is why there is a charge at those resorts. At least that is what has been told to me in the past.
LSLS
Well-Known Member
So am I. Those are the ones I stay at when off site. I actually will eat at the hotel a good deal, or around wherever else we are exploring on non-disney days.
Wngo905
Well-Known Member
- In the Parks
- No
And that is the reason I put that Universal could subsidize these fees and pay them on behalf of the hotel guests. It is a way to drive revenue overall (tickets, food, merch, and "good will" as with the name Universal in the title of the Loews resort name, it appears to the normal consumer that Universal is greatly tied to that resort and has some "ownership".)
Wngo905
Well-Known Member
- In the Parks
- No
You know the more I read this, the more it saddens me that some people will "take it" and not complain. And if we are going to play the "other resorts do it so no big deal" card, well a LOT of other off site resorts are cheaper AND provide free breakfast. So when are Disney Resorts going to join in and provide a free breakfast?
As for complaining and it not work, I seem to remember Disney implementing paying for wifi at the resorts several years ago. It was either because complaints or the implementation of MDE, that Disney dropped paying for wifi.
And Sadly, I foresee if this Parking Fee works, implementing Disney resort fees will not be far behind.
FigmentForver96
Well-Known Member
Not a single thing about their post was trolling. Still going to the Disney parks is still giving them your money. You may give less but they are still getting a lot. Sorry that hurts you so much.
So you are ok with paying more for tickets with less attractions and longer wait times at the parks due to lower staffing? You are ok with additional fees to stay on property when the on property resorts already cost more and provide less service than one off property? You are ok with higher prices for food when you can eat better or equivalent food off property for less money? You are ok with ridess being run down ( Space Mountain), not working much of the time ( I could list a few) and half the attractions at some parks for more money?
I am an AP holder and go several times a year. I also am not one to complain about the " add ons" that are optional. My view has been an optional add on is just that and everything has value to someone. If it has enough value to lots of people it will last and if I choose to use it, great. I pay for it. Thats absolutely fine because Disney is a business.
But as an AP holder, I have been devalued by the company, just as local AP holders have. And the increase in pricess and fees that are NOT optional are getting out of hand. Ill ask you this just like my mom did me..If your friends jump off a bridge, would you? Just because everyone else in Orlando charges for parking, now you have to also? When reality is, that fee for parking and a resort fee is already built into the cost of staying there. Thats why they already cost more than other properties. I am not a pixie duster, nor a management hater. I am a common sense practical person who works in a company who deals with Disney regularly. I get to see the "other side" of things. I also am pretty business smart and know the difference between customers whining to whine and customers with a legit gripe. And in this case, we have a legit gripe. Will all our emails and phone calls help? No. But what the problem becomes is what happens when the economy turns ( and its going to soon) and people have less disposable income? Will Disney, a property I adore and enjoy, be left priced out of the market and eventually crumble? Dont say it cant happen because it can. They are not preparing themselves and insulating for any downturn and thats a huge mistake.
So voicing our displeasure is not a bad thing. Doing it the right way is the way to go. Boycotts are silly. But speaking with a voice and then with the wallet is the only thing that you can do as an individual to try and make a difference. Unlike some, like yourself, who sit on their rears, bend over and just take it. Oh and your "short" lines wont happen. When things start turning and the crowds go down, in order to keep those lines long they will just have less operators or vehicles and make your wait just as long because they cant afford to pay more people by necessity, not by choice. Enjoy that in your silence.
jimbaker84
Active Member
I think a fair amount of the fuss is because Disney hotels already cost so much to stay at and the fact that the parking fee was built into the cost of the room softened the blow somewhat for those on a budget. If Disney were to drop the price of rooms to take into account that the parking is no longer part of the price, that would be fair enough, but hell will freeze over before that ever happens.
Donal Duck
Member
My op was asking for the names of the 7 Disney Springs hotels because I didn’t want to give Disney any “more” of my money since they added parking fees.
He came back with why don’t you just not go at all?
I replied, saying I never said I wanted to stop going to Disney, just was looking to stay offsite to not give them any more of my money than I have to.
Then he responded again about how staying offsite is not going to hurt Disney in any way.
I didnt ask for his opinion on the new parking fees.
I just wanted the names of the 7 Disney Springs hotels.
To me that’s trolling.
I really don’t care if you agree or not.
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