I doubt it. People were saying the same thing when it was 50 dollars a day (Reply #20)

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Sun Jun 20, 2021, 11:03 PM

jimfields33 (9,534 posts)

20. I doubt it. People were saying the same thing when it was 50 dollars a day

I live 40 minutes from Disney. It’s packed everyday. Parking alone is 25-30 dollars a day. Parking lot is filled. People adjust to prices.

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101 replies	Author	Time	Post
'The magic's too expensive': Disney is 'pricing out loyal customers' by targeting more affluent fami [View all]	Klaralven	Jun 2021	OP
It's sad but the magic died with Walt.	abqtommy	Jun 2021	#1
True.	2naSalit	Jun 2021	#23
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
I was last there in the late 1980's	calguy	Jun 2021	#9
The lines are on purpose. You can't ride everything in one day because of the lines.	onecaliberal	Jun 2021	#29
K&R	calguy	Jun 2021	#77
Wow, that is unbelievable.	Ferrets are Cool	Jun 2021	#3
I was a kid and grew up on Walt Disney on TV.	sheshe2	Jun 2021	#4
Yeah, it was magical as a kid.. I was right there, too, for	Cha	Jun 2021	#82
Yep, the Mickey Mouse club as well!	sheshe2	Jun 2021	#83
I know right.. crazy kid.. I just thought	Cha	Jun 2021	#84
The things I never knew about you!	sheshe2	Jun 2021	#85
It's funny.. I just realized	Cha	Jun 2021	#87
Well, had the police at my house one night.	sheshe2	Jun 2021	#88
I've never been to any of their amusement parks, I've always thought they were overpriced	MagickMuffin	Jun 2021	#5
You haven't had to pay for every ride in many, many years. nt	Phoenix61	Jun 2021	#6
I still got me some E tickets stashed baby!!! (nt)	Hugh_Lebowski	Jun 2021	#26
A friend and I had an inside joke.	keithbvadu2	Jun 2021	#39
Back when those were I thing I worked at Sears in Florida.	Phoenix61	Jun 2021	#53
Awesome! Think when I was a kid admission was $12 and an average ticket book around another $10	Hugh_Lebowski	Jun 2021	#60
Disney changed the ticket model in 1970's and jacked admission	JCMach1	Jun 2021	#8
Errr... that's completely wrong.	Happy Hoosier	Jun 2021	#16
In defense of the poster, they did say 'long ago'	Hugh_Lebowski	Jun 2021	#27
Your loss - Disneyland should be experienced...	lame54	Jun 2021	#93
The last time I went	MissB	Jun 2021	#7
I took my kids there, but they were a bit too old--	dawg day	Jun 2021	#10
There are a lot better places to go in Florida than Disney World	csziggy	Jun 2021	#80
let's look at prices	Casady1	Jun 2021	#11
supply and demand. It will change.	ZonkerHarris	Jun 2021	#66
$200+ for a one-day ticket?	hatrack	Jun 2021	#12
And yet, the place is always in demand	Happy Hoosier	Jun 2021	#17
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
I'd rate Hong Kong #5 out of 6. Still cool, though!	Dial H For Hero	Jun 2021	#38
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
Wow, that's not bad!	Hugh_Lebowski	Jun 2021	#52
Both times I've been there I've stayed at the Hilton Tokyo Bay.	Dial H For Hero	Jun 2021	#73
I enjoy the Disney parks too! NT	Happy Hoosier	Jun 2021	#59
The Mickey raising the dead is $500	ChubbyStar	Jun 2021	#65
Someday, hopefully soon, they will have priced themselves right out of business.	flying_wahini	Jun 2021	#13
However will they recycle all that brightly colored plastic?	Klaralven	Jun 2021	#14
Not before I get the chance to stay in the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser hotel, one hopes.	Dial H For Hero	Jun 2021	#18
I am intrigue by this hotel	LetMyPeopleVote	Jun 2021	#61
I doubt it. People were saying the same thing when it was 50 dollars a day	jimfields33	Jun 2021	#20
And some people are stupid too	BunnyMcGee	Jun 2021	#30
People can spend money the way they want. It's there's.	jimfields33	Jun 2021	#31
Are there that many millionaires that would pay this	BunnyMcGee	Jun 2021	#44
People can decide on value for themselves.	Happy Hoosier	Jun 2021	#62
Seems Right	ProfessorGAC	Jun 2021	#86
We have been going to WDW since my kids were born	LetMyPeopleVote	Jun 2021	#63
my wife got in the hotseat once...	Takket	Jun 2021	#99
It is addicting	LetMyPeopleVote	Jun 2021	#100
Disney is selling a product. Some people are willing to pay for it, others aren't.	Dial H For Hero	Jun 2021	#33
see post 44	BunnyMcGee	Jun 2021	#45
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
I love Rise of the Resistance	LetMyPeopleVote	Jun 2021	#54
Agree. Can't stand Disney.	Dream Girl	Jun 2021	#96
If they had lower prices, everyone would be complaining about it being over-crowded.	Yavin4	Jun 2021	#15
Even with these prices....	Happy Hoosier	Jun 2021	#19
High prices don't keep the crowds down	Raine	Jun 2021	#25
Imagine the crowds if the prices were cheaper.	Yavin4	Jun 2021	#42
I have been to The Disney parks many times and never spent this kinda cash	Bristlecone	Jun 2021	#21
I also have been numerous times	LetMyPeopleVote	Jun 2021	#64
I was last there 10-12yrs ago and I doubt I will ever go back	Raine	Jun 2021	#22
I went to DLand Anaheim in June 1980	BunnyMcGee	Jun 2021	#28
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
I've been to Disneyland once and was not impressed.	tanyev	Jun 2021	#35
Different strokes...	Happy Hoosier	Jun 2021	#57
On the flip side.	GulfCoast66	Jun 2021	#36
Great post. And nobody is forced to go to Disneyland.	hunter	Jun 2021	#76
Researching vacations I have noticed how much hotel rooms in general are now.	Maraya1969	Jun 2021	#37
Yeah. Just went to the Keys. Summer is normally slower due to the heat.	GulfCoast66	Jun 2021	#43
And the song that glues itself in your head::::	keithbvadu2	Jun 2021	#40
The Disneyland, Hong Kong, and Tokyo versions were recently updated to include Disney characters	Dial H For Hero	Jun 2021	#46
So the sandwich serves between 6 and 8 people	Maraya1969	Jun 2021	#41
Well, that slice of panini sure doesn't look like 12-15 bucks...	TreasonousBastard	Jun 2021	#47
No one is grabbing their money. They willing chose to vacation there.	GulfCoast66	Jun 2021	#67
50k?	EX500rider	Jun 2021	#89
I have a 15 year old 22foot bay boat with a 225 Honda.	GulfCoast66	Jun 2021	#90
Mines a 17' 1987 Bayliner w/ 70 Evinrude	EX500rider	Jun 2021	#91
Nice hull. The Capri? I wanted an 18 footer. With single axel trailer.	GulfCoast66	Jun 2021	#92
Yep the Capri cuddy cabin	EX500rider	Jun 2021	#94
Our main put in place is Crystal River. But run 20 miles or more both north and south.	GulfCoast66	Jun 2021	#97
I have done Crystal River but Like Homosassa & Chassahowitzka...	EX500rider	Jun 2021	#101
Fireworks and Parades SUCK . People go for the Rides and Food . Also can't people stay at cheaper	JI7	Jun 2021	#49
People line up for the parades and fireworks	Happy Hoosier	Jun 2021	#55
Fireworks suck? Maybe to you.	GulfCoast66	Jun 2021	#56
I missed the fireworks when I was there in May	LetMyPeopleVote	Jun 2021	#71
Yes. I'm going on Wednesday and we're staying about a mile away	Beaverhausen	Jun 2021	#69
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
Who can blame them? That place is overpacked chaos.	Goodheart	Jun 2021	#70
Yes! My daughter	rownesheck	Jun 2021	#72
The only reason we can afford to go often is the military discount. Nt	helpisontheway	Jun 2021	#74
meh. it's not a necessity	Orangepeel	Jun 2021	#75
Those numbers are for suckers. Wouldn't even cost this much	miyazaki	Jun 2021	#79
We go to Disneyland quite a bit	Zeitghost	Jun 2021	#81
we're going in September...	Takket	Jun 2021	#98

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