Originally Posted By GMouse I just got back from a week at Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort. The food prices were high like I expected, but $3 for a small snack-size bag of Doritos is rediculous. I also noticed that the Trails End Buffet is a lot more expensive. We paid over $25 per person to eat there. It's a great place to eat but it was never that expensive before.
Originally Posted By MPierce As long as people will pay $3.00 for them Disney is of the mind to raise the price to $3.50 It's all about making the DDP look like a good deal. Keep raising the prices across the board so people can say how much money they saved by paying for all their meals, and snacks in advance to the Mouse.
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA It's the bottles of water and soft drinks that slays me. What is it now $2.95? Back in the mid-70s, Disneyland provided good food at moderate prices. I remember my parents commenting on this when I was a kid, that it was nice to not get gouged by the food prices. I also remember going to Disneyland in the early 80s and thinking how reasonable the food prices were. That would have been right before Eisner and Wells took charge, and began raising ticket and food prices. Sure, you have a 'captive audience' at the Disney Resorts and you 'can' get $3 for a snack-size bag of Doritos, but should you?
Originally Posted By MousDad So what's that run, about 37.5 cents per dorrito? I guess you could crumble up the bag before you open it, then it would be an economical 5.3 cents per dorrito shard.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 It's the bottles of water and soft drinks that slays me. What is it now $2.95? --- before anyone kills me. I don't like the higher prices any more than anyone else-- but people, have you been to a ball game lately ? Soda at Wrigley $4 Beer $8 and the newest item - nacho's in a cheep plastic helmet $17.... this is not a WDW phenomenon. Now yes I do believe DDP has something to do with this also- I hate that plan because dining at WDW is one of our favorite things-- luckily my tables in wonderland card defrays 20% of the hit..but they need to stop giving away meals that they feel they need to overprice to make that deal seem so much better.
Originally Posted By dshyates Thanks for reminding me to not plan a 10 day vacation where I am stuck on property at Wrigley Field..........or WDW.
Originally Posted By Ursula Oh, please. Just mail yourself a snack box full of chips, cereal and stuff. Then, order water from Costco.
Originally Posted By MPierce >> Thanks for reminding me to not plan a 10 day vacation where I am stuck on property at Wrigley Field..........or WDW. << Wise choices Dave.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss I don't buy stuff like Doritos at DL or WDW. I mean why? I can eat that junk anywhere. If I'm gonna snack, I'm gonna get junk I can only get at the parks. Water? I drink from the tap, or ask for water and ice at restaurants and counter service. <<they need to stop giving away meals that they feel they need to overprice to make that deal seem so much better.>> Are they jacking up the prices to make the dining plans more attractive, or are they jacking them up to make up for the lower margins their getting on low priced and free dining packages? I think it's probably more the latter.
Originally Posted By MPierce I swear if I ever return to WDW I will drive my car. All my beer, soda, snacks, and other daily essentials will be packed in my lugage. The Mouse lost a lot of my money when he raised the price of a six pack of beer to $31.50 at the merchantile at Wilderness Lodge. No telling how much it is now.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss <<are they jacking them up to make up for the lower margins their getting on low priced and free dining packages>> their should obviously be they're
Originally Posted By MPierce >> Soda at Wrigley $4 Beer $8 and the newest item - nacho's in a cheep plastic helmet $17.... this is not a WDW phenomenon. << Everythings overpriced in Chicago though. That's a way of life there. But it is getting bad around the rest of the country for all entertainment venues. People just need to cut back. I still say 3 hours at a ball game vs 168 hours at WDW. I can go without at the ball game. A week is to long of a fast for me.
Originally Posted By MPierce There is no free lunch. You pay for it in deminished choices, poorer quality, and difficulty in getting a place at a specific time to dine.
Originally Posted By MPierce Here's some prices for Asto games VBDAD. For only $48 you'll receive a seat at the NEW Budweiser Patio in Center Field, eight wings or an order of nachos, a 16 oz. beer or soda, Astros souvenir mug and an Astros cap. This amazing deal is available every Saturday home game! Must be 21 or older. Available for every home game! The ultimate plan for the fan who wants it all! Enjoy unlimited hot dogs, nachos, popcorn, peanuts, soda and water for only $25! Score a Field Box seat and $20 in Minute Maid Park food and beverage vouchers. A $59 value for only $40! Available every weekday 1:05 pm game The Astros have set aside three seating areas at Minute Maid Park every game where market demand determines the price! Like the stock market, ticket prices can change! All this plus you get to watch the team of your choice beat the Astros!
Originally Posted By vbdad55 I swear if I ever return to WDW I will drive my car. All my beer, soda, snacks, and other daily essentials will be packed in my lugage. The Mouse lost a lot of my money when he raised the price of a six pack of beer to $31.50 at the merchantile at Wilderness Lodge. No telling how much it is now. -- see for essentials ( and yes beer may qualify as an essential) - that's why I love my DVC unit.drive 20 minutes away ( not Goodings) and sotck up - water -soda-beer - breakfast items...sure helps a lot over time there
Originally Posted By vbdad55 For only $48 you'll receive a seat at the NEW Budweiser Patio in Center Field, eight wings or an order of nachos, a 16 oz. beer or soda, Astros souvenir mug and an Astros cap. This amazing deal is available every Saturday home game! Must be 21 or older. --- for $48 you can park close to Wrigley - LOL !
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan Not only is beer at the ballpark pricey, it is very watered down. <a href="http://legacy.signonsandiego.com/news/metro/20080418-9999-1n18beer.html" target="_blank">http://legacy.signonsandiego.c...eer.html</a>
