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Showing Original Post only (View all)'The magic's too expensive': Disney is 'pricing out loyal customers' by targeting more affluent fami [View all]
'The magic's too expensive': Disney is 'pricing out loyal customers' by targeting more affluent families with $800 hotel rooms and $100 sandwiches despite having no fireworks or parades since COVIDA Disney vacation will now set a family of four back more than $6,000
The average annual income in America now stands at $68,703 - or $5,725 each month - meaning a visit to the 'happiest place on earth' is out of reach for many
The hefty price tag comes despite pandemic-related restrictions squeezing some of the magic out of the experience
Firework displays, shows and the iconic character parades have gone
Instead of slashing the prices to make up for the disappointment, costs have continued to climb
Since it reopened in April, Disneyland has focused on premium add-ons like an extra charge on the new Spider-Man ride to ensure a higher score
It is also now offering a $100 supersized sandwich at its new Avengers Campus
The cheapest hotel room in Disneyland in July is $463, with some costing $800
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9705991/How-greedy-Disneyland-pricing-loyal-customers-targets-affluent-families.html
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Klaralven
Jun 2021
OP
Years back Richard Branston sued everyone w/ 'Virgin' in their name. Disney is now assaulting Etsy.
TheBlackAdder
Jun 2021
#78
I was there for a conference in December 2019 right before everything shut down.
onecaliberal
Jun 2021
#2
The lines are on purpose. You can't ride everything in one day because of the lines.
onecaliberal
Jun 2021
#29
I've never been to any of their amusement parks, I've always thought they were overpriced
MagickMuffin
Jun 2021
#5
Awesome! Think when I was a kid admission was $12 and an average ticket book around another $10
Hugh_Lebowski
Jun 2021
#60
I'm certainly one such, having visited all six Disney parks at least once.
Dial H For Hero
Jun 2021
#24
Wow, there's a Hong Kong Disneyland now? COOL! I can't believe I didn't know that.
Hugh_Lebowski
Jun 2021
#34
Thanks! So, do I even want to know how much a day Tokyo Disneyland ends up costing?
Hugh_Lebowski
Jun 2021
#50
Suprisingly affordable. A two-day ticket (bare minimum to see everything) is $135.
Dial H For Hero
Jun 2021
#51
Someday, hopefully soon, they will have priced themselves right out of business.
flying_wahini
Jun 2021
#13
Not before I get the chance to stay in the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser hotel, one hopes.
Dial H For Hero
Jun 2021
#18
Disney is selling a product. Some people are willing to pay for it, others aren't.
Dial H For Hero
Jun 2021
#33
I'm not a millionaire. Granted, I'm single, so I'm not taking a kid or three with me.
Dial H For Hero
Jun 2021
#48
If they had lower prices, everyone would be complaining about it being over-crowded.
Yavin4
Jun 2021
#15
Same here. Who would waste their precious time and money for that? I never understood the
Dream Girl
Jun 2021
#95
For 6 grand I can fly to Germany and back, spend a week at Edelweiss Lodge in a suite
Solly Mack
Jun 2021
#32
Researching vacations I have noticed how much hotel rooms in general are now.
Maraya1969
Jun 2021
#37
The Disneyland, Hong Kong, and Tokyo versions were recently updated to include Disney characters
Dial H For Hero
Jun 2021
#46
Our main put in place is Crystal River. But run 20 miles or more both north and south.
GulfCoast66
Jun 2021
#97
Fireworks and Parades SUCK . People go for the Rides and Food . Also can't people stay at cheaper
JI7
Jun 2021
#49
I was at WDW in early May of this year and was there last year in Jan before COVID
LetMyPeopleVote
Jun 2021
#58
It's one of the few places of its type where I see all types of couples feeling comfortable
GulfCoast66
Jun 2021
#68