Posted on 08/27/2022 11:13:55 PM PDT by dennisw
Visitors forced to spend 17% more last year as price of hotels, passes and even Mickey ears rocket
Since reopening in April of last year, the company has made a host of changes to its preeminent parks in Florida and California, nixing perks and raising prices Those efforts, recent earnings reports reveal, have seen the parks' bottom lines swell - but has also alienated visitors been priced out by the increased costs
Implementing changes such as a $15 a day pass on top of admission and a $32 charge for its airport shuttles, customers are complaining of Disney's practices The unrest comes weeks after company brass explained that recent ticket-price increases were offset by an 'unfavorable attendance mix' at Disneyland
Recent price hikes at Disney's theme parks have seen the company's profits surge despite a slump in visitors - leading many to accuse the parks of ripping off loyal customers in order to bolster their bottom line.
Since reopening in April of last year, the company has made a host of changes to its preeminent parks in Florida and California, nixing free perks and ramping up prices, causing the cost of a visit to a Disney resort to rise dramatically.
Visitor numbers at the park have plunged by 17 per cent - but the profit Disney makes on each guest has increased by 17 per cent in a year, helping turbocharge the firm's profits.
One of the most profitable changes is the implementation of a $15-a-day Genie+ pass, which was previously free. It serves as an app on guests' phones, and lets them skip some lines on rides.
Genie+ also flags up promotions on merchandise, helping shift the parks' famously pricey souvenirs.
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Demon Disney has many ways to F’ ya.
Looks like they took lessons from Dan Snyder on how to alienate fans.
I see. Thanks.
Glad I made you happy and met your expectations.
If that helps keep some of the human trash out, good for Disney.
Sadly, part of what you are now paying for is a civilized experience for you and your kids.
My last visit to DisneyLand was in 1999. You could not pay me to go back.
Yeah. That “f” word jumped out at me, too. Nobody is forced to go there.
Yeah. That “f” word jumped out at me, too. Nobody is forced to go there.
Soft pretzels with mustard. Love ‘em. Ut haven’t had one in decades.
Busch Gardens is way better than Disney World.
Through high prices, Disney is banking coin for now but they may be damaging their customer base in the long run. The current environment permits prices increases because of pent-up demand post-COVID, but Disney is also developing a reputation for price-gounging that is likely to deter repeat vists and price sensitive visitors in the long run. And once a business develops a reputation for being on the wrong side of the price/value equation, it can take years and lots of investment and patience to reverse course and recover standing with the public.
“The old Sunday night Disney program on TV was good.”
I liked the original Mickey Mouse Club. Especially “Anything Can Happen Day” on Fridays. And Spin and Marty.
Never saw “Disneyland” on Sunday night. Church.
Those sound like prices at the movie theater.
I have a problem when the charity involved is the county fair itself. If it were the VFW or a church having a brat fry I would feel differently.
U ain’t kiddin
Just like corn on the cob. Soft pretzels are a “salt delivery device”.
The last time I went to Disney in Orlando it was $15 admission and all the transportation was included.
They are obligated to separate fools from their money.
This article was written by a sausage maker.
You may be right, or it could be that the Disney experience is still underpriced for those that enjoy it (for the record, not me).
I say this because they raised prices, lost attendance, but still increased profits. Only when they start to lose money by raising prices are they overpriced.
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