Why do people defend Disney's snack prices...

[Ironically Humorous]

Because no one's forcing you to buy snacks, or even go to WDW in the first place, and complaining about it won't do anything. The only reason Disney does this is because they can. Only the consumer can change that, and guess who the consumer is?

 

[Pumbas Nakasak]

Yer maw?

 

[Wdw62114]

I think they secretly like getting bent over too much which is why they still pay the prices

 

[UncleFastpass]

HA! Funny you should use that comparison. I actually own a gas station. And let me tell you, if I'm the first in town to raise my price after a wholesale cost increase, I lose business and get called a thief.

Ah now I see! Methinks some is a tad upset that if they raise prices people complain and don't patronize,whereas Disney can raise prices all they want and people still swarm there.By the way do you sell bottled water and snacks?

 

[njDizFan]

I love Disney so much it doesn't matter what they charge me I will still go and love every moment of my magical experience. I understand that they made records profits but it's a business and Wall street said that they better beat their earnings numbers or else...

If Shanghai doesn't do 15 million gate clicks next year I will gladly pay $5 for the water. After all I am a knowledgeable consumer, I know I'm going to pay out the nose, why rock the boat. After all a Disney vacation isn't in the bill of rights.

I think that's the logic(with a little added hyperbole)

 

[Pumbas Nakasak]

where do i sign Im in.

 

[xdan0920]

Ah now I see! Methinks some is a tad upset that if they raise prices people complain and don't patronize,whereas Disney can raise prices all they want and people still swarm there.By the way do you sell bottled water and snacks?

Yeah. I'm jealous of Disney. They really do provide tough competition for me up here in NJ. If only I could parlay my gas station into a Multi-national entertainment and media corporation.

 

[draybook]

Ah now I see! Methinks some is a tad upset that if they raise prices people complain and don't patronize,whereas Disney can raise prices all they want and people still swarm there.By the way do you sell bottled water and snacks?

International people swarm there. And the discounts that are thrown at them to do so are staggering. "Methinks" you should research stuff before you crown the product as the gift of the Heavens.

 

[rufio]

PS: Water is actually free at Disney. Just go up to any location with fountain drinks and ask for a cup of water.

 

[Chef Mickey]

If you think that the current Disney product is of the same level as Mercedes and BMW...well, there's no reason for us to discuss this any further.

I own 2 BMWs and can tell you first hand that BMW nickel and dimes with the best of them and they sell a product that constantly breaks. I do love them though and think there are similarities to Disney.

 

[Pumbas Nakasak]

so your saying they are over priced, cut corners to save money, unreliable and trade on the historic brand value. And thats the same as Disney. Ok, with you on that

 

[UncleFastpass]

International people swarm there. And the discounts that are thrown at them to do so are staggering. "Methinks" you should research stuff before you crown the product as the gift of the Heavens.

Research stuff? My post was supposed to be funny,a lame attempt at armchair psychology. Getting upset about or vigorously defending Disneys prices is just silly.

 

[UncleFastpass]

Yeah. I'm jealous of Disney. They really do provide tough competition for me up here in NJ. If only I could parlay my gas station into a Multi-national entertainment and media corporation.

I'm from pa and if I am traveling through nj I usually stop to get gas cause it's cheaper. So since there is a large % of people from the ne that frequent Disney you just need to become the official gas station of Disney ,then every Disney fan in the ne will come to get gas. Heck people would probably come from all over the country.....people will ferry their cars from Europe!

 

[MinnieWaffles]

Is it a full moon or something?

 

[Pumbas Nakasak]

No I was just bending over

 

[Doug Means]

I love Disney so much it doesn't matter what they charge me I will still go and love every moment of my magical experience. I understand that they made records profits but it's a business and Wall street said that they better beat their earnings numbers or else...

If Shanghai doesn't do 15 million gate clicks next year I will gladly pay $5 for the water. After all I am a knowledgeable consumer, I know I'm going to pay out the nose, why rock the boat. After all a Disney vacation isn't in the bill of rights.

I think that's the logic(with a little added hyperbole)

i do think that is the logic of a lot of people but i also think that some of the informed people know they can bring their own water and snacks in, lowering their costs. there are many who potsherd so that people trying to figure this all out will learn. there are ways to lower the costs little, but basically most make the decision to just pay it or try to do without.

 

[blueboxdoctor]

Go to a sporting event or to a Broadway show, the prices for food there are also very high (I cringe when I think of the prices at The Linc where the Eagles play). It's not like WDW hides their prices. You can be fully aware of them ahead of time with some quick research. The trick is knowing where to go to get the best counter service options.

 

[xdan0920]

Go to a sporting event or to a Broadway show, the prices for food there are also very high (I cringe when I think of the prices at The Linc where the Eagles play). It's not like WDW hides their prices. You can be fully aware of them ahead of time with some quick research. The trick is knowing where to go to get the best counter service options.

Great point. No one else has ever made this point.

 

[Ironically Humorous]

Yer maw?

Hilarious and original.

Great point. No one else has ever made this point.

He made that point because it's a valid point. If all you're going to do is make a sarcastic remark about it, that shows you don't have a valid counterpoint.

 

[Ted Daggett]

Why can't disney charge whatever amount they want to? If people will continue to pay at the current prices, then there is no reason to lower them.

I recently was driving on the New York State Thruway in the middle of nowhere, and stopped at a rest area that had a McDonalds. This McDonalds charged $10.99 for a #1 Big Mac meal deal. In my home town in NY, the McDonalds charges $5.99 for a $1 Big Mac meal deal. This McDonalds, like WDW, knows that if I am hungry, I am going to pay whatever price is needed to get this food, since there is no other option for me. If I had planned ahead and brought food with me, I wouldn't need to pay the extra price for the food. I was willing to pay for the convenience.

Also, when walking around in NYC, take notice to the price of umbrellas on rainy days compared to sunny days.

Like someone posted before, I think pre-paid dining plans, and especially the free dining offers have caused the prices to go up. The advertisements for dining plans state that you can save 20% by purchasing the dining plan, which probably means they jacked up the prices of the snacks and other food to offset.

I always get the dining plan (usually as a freebie, but will pay if no free dining is available), and therefore never pay for snacks, so I really have no idea how much any snacks cost, since they are "free". I also go to buffet lunches and make sure to get extra cookies, apples, oranges and bananas for snacks later in the day. Can fill up your "free" refillable mug at resorts with soda/water and bring them into the park. We bring plastic bowls and cereal from home, buy milk and OJ and eat cereal in room for breakfast for 1/5th of the cost of WDW breakfast.