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85. All I know is that there were plenty of middle class people there when I visited...

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Sat Jun 13, 2015, 06:22 PM

Jun 2015

...maybe someone should tell them?

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Disney parks price out the middle class [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jun 2015 OP

Didn't read the whole article yet SickOfTheOnePct Jun 2015 #1

We live in the area and have not attended Disney in decades. Baitball Blogger Jun 2015 #2

Hi neighbor! DawgHouse Jun 2015 #47

It really does. Baitball Blogger Jun 2015 #48

Actually Universal is only marginally cheaper than Disney LordGlenconner Jun 2015 #121

As I recall. Can't you buy a season ticket to Universal for about a two day pass? alphafemale Jun 2015 #67

I believe they have two major things going for them. Baitball Blogger Jun 2015 #68

If you're ever there, my daughter (WannaBeGrumpy) works there ScreamingMeemie Jun 2015 #90

LOVE the Mummy! Baitball Blogger Jun 2015 #95

Haha! I spend the entirety of Rip Ride Rocket trying to keep my composure :) ScreamingMeemie Jun 2015 #96

My daughter got up early one morning and got there when the park opened Baitball Blogger Jun 2015 #103

We live in east Orlando and go 2 to 4 times a year Peregrine Jun 2015 #101

We will probably try a new Lodge next time. Baitball Blogger Jun 2015 #104

Believe it or not, it has been cheaper for us to buy yeoman6987 Jun 2015 #131

Yes but based on the comparasion of admission for the price of gopiscrap Jun 2015 #3

Everything was cheaper back in the day yeoman6987 Jun 2015 #133

it has everything to do with the story gopiscrap Jun 2015 #144

The original admission price did not include ride tickets. Kablooie Jun 2015 #18

Was just going to post the same thing ... I remember those days ... brett_jv Jun 2015 #26

It's where the expression "E ticket" comes from. n/t jaysunb Jun 2015 #73

I remember E tickets! ManiacJoe Jun 2015 #183

Thanks ProfessorGAC Jun 2015 #153

Perhaps but I just went and it was PACKED yeoman6987 Jun 2015 #84

Nobody said it wasn't packed. DL/DW aren't being packed by the Middle-Class, was the argument. WinkyDink Jun 2015 #161

So the 19 million visitors to Disney World and 16 million visitors to Disneyland onenote Jun 2015 #167

It's not affordable for the average family. They've priced themselves out of that market. MADem Jun 2015 #105

You can choose to believe whatever you like SickOfTheOnePct Jun 2015 #109

We skipped it last time we were in FL. Too many of us, too rich for our blood. MADem Jun 2015 #110

I agree that going for a single day is not worth the price SickOfTheOnePct Jun 2015 #111

Now that's a Modern Family vacation...! MADem Jun 2015 #112

Yeah, our friends think we're kind of nuts SickOfTheOnePct Jun 2015 #113

If it works for you, it's all good....! MADem Jun 2015 #116

Saint Augustine is great! Tommy_Carcetti Jun 2015 #123

We really enjoyed ourselves there--had a lovely, relaxing time wandering around. MADem Jun 2015 #142

I'm sorry, but $3,400 is not "very affordable". Tommy_Carcetti Jun 2015 #122

3400 is actually affordable. Less then half of a monthly yeoman6987 Jun 2015 #134

The majority of Americans make $81,000 a year? nt Tommy_Carcetti Jun 2015 #135

The majority make around 7000 yeoman6987 Jun 2015 #138

Try $3700 and change. Tommy_Carcetti Jun 2015 #139

That might be the mean household income. ohnoyoudidnt Jun 2015 #159

You think the majority of Americans make $84,ooo a year?! WinkyDink Jun 2015 #165

The "average" family is just trying to pay for rent/mortgage, food, insurance, taxes, car, etc. Arugula Latte Jun 2015 #145

Pries quoted in the OP are single day admission for Magic Kingdom liberal N proud Jun 2015 #126

There are still families that just can't imagine spending that kind of scratch on a vacation. MADem Jun 2015 #141

Well I'd love to go to the Hamptons but that is not happening yeoman6987 Jun 2015 #170

Disney is Family Amusement's version of State Colleges and Universities.... MADem Jun 2015 #171

The beach itself is usually pretty affordable. Tommy_Carcetti Jun 2015 #175

A ticket is more than my month's food budget. sofa king Jun 2015 #120

There are 40 million just like you. Le Taz Hot Jun 2015 #191

Have never been to Disney in all of my 67 years. GoneOffShore Jun 2015 #4

+1 daleanime Jun 2015 #10

From some accounts I've read Unkkie Walt was a Nazi sympathizer and antisemite who welcomed azurnoir Jun 2015 #22

There doesn't seem to be a whole lot of truth to that. Hissyspit Jun 2015 #27

Really from the link you provided azurnoir Jun 2015 #30

Did you read the whole thing? Hissyspit Jun 2015 #32

Yes I did, but defend if you wish but personally the membership in MPAPI is enough azurnoir Jun 2015 #33

In the late 70s my little brother & friends tried to get jobs there, but the hiring policy was appalachiablue Jun 2015 #97

Your little brother and his friends are probably very lucky arikara Jun 2015 #140

I can see how that would be the case in the entertainment industry even going back to appalachiablue Jun 2015 #143

Well, it;s been open for sixty or so of those years--so you were just a little whippersnapper when MADem Jun 2015 #106

Been there one time, and you know what? MattSh Jun 2015 #107

Disney. A name that might immediately make one think of this: Cooley Hurd Jun 2015 #5

+1 daleanime Jun 2015 #9

Actually... Kablooie Jun 2015 #19

True, but they treat their customers differently... Cooley Hurd Jun 2015 #20

Yep. Being a modern American company, profit can corrupt things somewhat. Kablooie Jun 2015 #21

How do they treat customers differently? SickOfTheOnePct Jun 2015 #61

Google it.. Cooley Hurd Jun 2015 #75

Nope, not going to bother SickOfTheOnePct Jun 2015 #88

Post removed Post removed Jun 2015 #89

They don't treat their investors too well either Yupster Jun 2015 #78

Personal experience: I would have agreed with you once on all fronts. ScreamingMeemie Jun 2015 #91

Disney World was the key catalyst for the sprawl that devoured Central Florida. Tommy_Carcetti Jun 2015 #124

Surge pricing 'systems' basically gouge us even more at peak times. PatrickforO Jun 2015 #6

Uber @$#!s its drivers as well. SusanCalvin Jun 2015 #92

In 1971, you had to buy books of tickets for each ride Bad Thoughts Jun 2015 #7

I went to WDW in 1976 (@ 11) Cooley Hurd Jun 2015 #13

Was there in 1975 BumRushDaShow Jun 2015 #15

Not sure I follow the logic ... brett_jv Jun 2015 #28

But it didn't... Cooley Hurd Jun 2015 #29

Yeah, that's where the old "E-Ticket" expression came from. Gidney N Cloyd Jun 2015 #14

I lived within throwing distance of The Mouse from 1970-2012. DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2015 #8

In spite of the cost, the Magic Kingdom is always jammed full. mn9driver Jun 2015 #11

Yep. /\/\/\ dembotoz Jun 2015 #31

I understand airlines think the same way. HughBeaumont Jun 2015 #34

even in September after school starts? pstokely Jun 2015 #146

Yes; that is exactly what the article stated. WinkyDink Jun 2015 #166

My parents took me to Disneyland when I was 13. neverforget Jun 2015 #12

Ha!....exactly the same here. I was 13 and will not darken their door again. BlueJazz Jun 2015 #45

My 11 year old daughter wants to go, but she can go with neverforget Jun 2015 #54

The family across the street went in the early part of May. (mom, dad, 2 children) BlueJazz Jun 2015 #56

if you research there are good time to go wilt the stilt Jun 2015 #59

That makes sense. BlueJazz Jun 2015 #87

And yet the place is still packed n/t Adrahil Jun 2015 #99

you were too old for Disney by that point pstokely Jun 2015 #147

I know someone who took their kids for a 2 day trip to Disneyland kimbutgar Jun 2015 #16

are they willing to on the debt for college? pstokely Jun 2015 #148

Disneyland - Anaheim - Tom Sawyer's Island - "Injun Joe's Cave"..... Spitfire of ATJ Jun 2015 #17

I read where there are various websites that post places to get high in Disney. GoneOffShore Jun 2015 #42

Another place that's popular is the Skyway.... Spitfire of ATJ Jun 2015 #55

Evil Disney ellisonz Jun 2015 #23

I have never been middle class so not a huge loss to me cstanleytech Jun 2015 #24

I'm really sorry A Little Weird Jun 2015 #41

Marketing at it's creepiest. They know exactly what they're doing ... Auggie Jun 2015 #25

Makes sense and I would do the same OhWiseOne Jun 2015 #37

>>This is not a charity. If you need charity find one of those.<< inanna Jun 2015 #57

I haven't been to Disneyland in years Politicalboi Jun 2015 #35

If you do you homework in advance and search around Disney on the internet it can be affordable... Historic NY Jun 2015 #36

Thanks for the link Fritz Walter Jun 2015 #44

Yep SickOfTheOnePct Jun 2015 #46

I bought in last yr and a little more this year.... Historic NY Jun 2015 #69

The old version of Tables in Wonderland is what we used to use SickOfTheOnePct Jun 2015 #72

In 1955, my parents took me and my two siblings MineralMan Jun 2015 #38

Out of curiosity, I checked what the value in today's dollars... GReedDiamond Jun 2015 #62

Thanks for doing the calculation. I didn't think to do that. MineralMan Jun 2015 #63

Yeah, I liked Autopia, also, the Submarine ride...nt GReedDiamond Jun 2015 #64

That one was cool, too. I don't think it exists any more. MineralMan Jun 2015 #65

Submarine is gone, last time I checked... GReedDiamond Jun 2015 #66

I first visited in 1957. SusanCalvin Jun 2015 #93

Important to note that Disney isn't alone here concerning prices davidn3600 Jun 2015 #39

Glad my days are past for visiting "the magical kingdom"... Hulk Jun 2015 #40

I have great memories of taking my kids to WDW Orlando. nt Logical Jun 2015 #43

506 bucks a night per room for the Aniheim Disney Hotel olddots Jun 2015 #49

1) Have you been to Disneyland before and 2) Have you priced downtown hotels in major cities? Algernon Moncrieff Jun 2015 #81

We spent over 400 bucks a night at Great Wolf Lodge in Cincinnati and I thought B Calm Jun 2015 #149

Yes and the hotel at Disney is just for the hotel -you still have to pay park admission gollygee Jun 2015 #151

100 bucks a day for one person/one theme park entrance is too high! At least Great Wolf Lodge B Calm Jun 2015 #164

This is a bit tangential, but a friend of mine was sued by Disney GoneOffShore Jun 2015 #50

Universal Studios Orlando is in the same price range. William769 Jun 2015 #51

Generally, Universal and Busch Gardens (especially late in the summer) offer locals incredible deals Algernon Moncrieff Jun 2015 #83

Skiing, NFL games, MLB games, ocean cruises, concerts -- all cost the same GreatGazoo Jun 2015 #52

BINGO!!!!!!! SusanCalvin Jun 2015 #94

They were bad enough in the late 80s Warpy Jun 2015 #53

I've been there 5 times and I think it is absoutely great wilt the stilt Jun 2015 #58

^^This^^ Algernon Moncrieff Jun 2015 #71

Maybe with LA going to a $15 minimum wage Camelback Jun 2015 #60

This article is about 20% true and about 80% misleading Algernon Moncrieff Jun 2015 #70

it's been 17 years barbtries Jun 2015 #74

People seem to be very divided on this... Phentex Jun 2015 #137

that's a crock Takket Jun 2015 #76

My sister has a friend who work for Disney lunamagica Jun 2015 #77

I know how to fix this. Rod Beauvex Jun 2015 #79

Doesn't Disneyland enjoy Proposition 13 protections? U4ikLefty Jun 2015 #80

Maybe they're trying to build up funds kentauros Jun 2015 #82

All I know is that there were plenty of middle class people there when I visited... brooklynite Jun 2015 #85

Can't tell a book.... WinkyDink Jun 2015 #162

When I was a kid, I whined endlessly wanting to go to Six Flags Over Texas. Manifestor_of_Light Jun 2015 #86

Yes our "vacations" were trips to relatives too! Freddie Jun 2015 #179

That's interesting. Manifestor_of_Light Jun 2015 #180

did you live within driving distance of place like Six Flags? pstokely Jun 2015 #187

Dorney Park in Allentown Freddie Jun 2015 #193

Houston is 250 miles from Dallas. Manifestor_of_Light Jun 2015 #197

did they think college was frivolous? pstokely Jun 2015 #189

Nope. They paid for it and then said that's why they were broke. Manifestor_of_Light Jun 2015 #198

Little racist about the H1B visas. nt MadDAsHell Jun 2015 #98

How so? Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jun 2015 #114

Send the billionaires to Jurassic World! lovemydog Jun 2015 #100

Expensive? Yes. But the place is still PACKED. Adrahil Jun 2015 #102

The last time I was at Disneyland was back in June 2001 davidpdx Jun 2015 #108

1982 was the last and only time I went. Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jun 2015 #115

Carl Hiassen wrote a book about Disney QED Jun 2015 #117

Rebuttal to Washington Post hit piece. Historic NY Jun 2015 #118

Another Media Fail by the Washington Post liberal N proud Jun 2015 #130

Disney fanatics are loyal to a fault, if nothing else. nt Tommy_Carcetti Jun 2015 #136

Disney World is an overpriced tourist trap. Tommy_Carcetti Jun 2015 #119

LOL. Those pictures are awesome. PersonNumber503602 Jun 2015 #182

Can't wait to take my kids next year for the first time! We are middle class and are going to cbdo2007 Jun 2015 #125

My counterpart at the center up the road is a Disneyland fanatic KamaAina Jun 2015 #127

Strange. My regular bartender, at a cheap local sports bar, just came back whatthehey Jun 2015 #128

That happened a LONG time ago SoCalDem Jun 2015 #129

teen boys aren't exactly the Disney demographic (unless they're Star Wars or Marvel fanboys) pstokely Jun 2015 #150

they were teens SoCalDem Jun 2015 #163

did they have access to a car or did you drop them off at the park for a day? pstokely Jun 2015 #186

They drove thmeselves SoCalDem Jun 2015 #188

who paid for their gas and insurance? pstokely Jun 2015 #190

Their older brother (whose car it was) SoCalDem Jun 2015 #195

I don't find Disney to be higher priced than most other vacation destinations. Ace Rothstein Jun 2015 #132

Recently went to Universal studios, SHOCKED at the gate price, whatever it was randys1 Jun 2015 #152

I can imagine no greater Hell than having to go to Disney World Orrex Jun 2015 #154

Figure $1200 to $1500 a day for a family of 4 (not including airfare) gollygee Jun 2015 #155

That's not even a close estimate. Ace Rothstein Jun 2015 #174

Disneyland at Grand Californian gollygee Jun 2015 #184

Why did you pick the most expensive hotel on property? Ace Rothstein Jun 2015 #194

3 day pass is $78 per day, park-hopper upgrade is $40 gollygee Jun 2015 #196

When we went last year (our first and last time with the kids), we did a lot to cut costs. Butterbean Jun 2015 #156

When we went gollygee Jun 2015 #157

Yep. We did the same. Butterbean Jun 2015 #168

I read it somehwere gollygee Jun 2015 #169

Next time, get the fast pass. Cuts line time significantly yeoman6987 Jun 2015 #172

Oh no, we didn't only ride 4 rides. I meant that in a general sense. Butterbean Jun 2015 #177

Ok. I totally understand. yeoman6987 Jun 2015 #178

Maybe we'll have a coupon day or something. NuclearDem Jun 2015 #158

“They're going to set their prices at the top 10 percent of family incomes...." says it all. WinkyDink Jun 2015 #160

a little Disneyland history olddots Jun 2015 #173

It's a once in a while thing for many JI7 Jun 2015 #176

kids influence the decisions in many families pstokely Jun 2015 #185

What kind of steak are they charging $115 for? PersonNumber503602 Jun 2015 #181

hotels outside WDW are better deals pstokely Jun 2015 #192