They are taking out some rooms, but they are adding a 15 story tower so it will definitely add to capacity at CSR. However, they are also knocking down rooms at CBR to build what is assumed to be a DVC tower so the net hotel rooms added may not be substantial.
Maybe it's 5 percent fewer people spending 15 percent more due to the higher admission, room rates, and many more upsell opportunities...?
It's annoying that you're latching on to something that was said in combination with an abuse issue.
And they conveniently left out people who are waiting out Avatar, Star Wars and Toy Story additions.
Hmmm. Based on that chart, we're due for an economic bubble burst driving theme park attendance and hotel occupancy down sharply.
You twist things. It may very well be that you are right, but I don't take your opinion as "facts" until proven. And you don't want to get me started on what "annoying".
The number was 89% for the full year ending 9/30/16. Q1 is traditionally a high quarter. Over 90% is tough to manage logistically. It's hard to juggle all of those guests and you are probably leaving some profit on the table in really busy times when most of the rooms are sold out. They really need to expand more and the economy seems ripe for it. They always run the risk of a huge economic downturn like after 9/11. The profits are probably worth the risk. Universal hedges the risk of vacant hotel rooms some by having 3rd party hotel partners who would bare a portion of the burden if the economy tanks and the rooms are empty. I'm kinda surprised Disney doesn't do more of that since they seem to prefer that approach in other areas (see Disney Springs).
BTW - I got an alert of a post where you said, "Thanks for the apology" or some such nonsense. I'm sure you've deleted it at this point as is your MO. You probably delete as many posts as you post. FWIW, I do not apologize. If you would post with any authority or backup, this needless back and forth would not be necessary. Where it's opinion, simply state that. Where you believe it's fact, state that. This will become much easier that way. I am not sorry for holding your feet to the fire and having you find (or be given) authority for things you state as fact.
No, this is where reading is important- I said the weeks that were typically less crowded are now more crowded.
The same way I said my guest was on the resort reservation and was the only car. That makes her a "resort guest". I think so anyway..if your name is on the reservation and you have a key card with your name on it.. I think maybe you might be considered a resort guest.. I could be wrong about that too though.
Resort occupancy levels have climbed the past few years. This isn't "one lady's experience" this is from actual reports. Maybe Disney is now building more hotels because they don't have the need for it? You don't need to believe that occupancy is up compared to years past. I've already said I agree to disagree.
Just let it go.
