Originally Posted By MomluvsDisney I understand that they raise their prices, but the PAP for DL will be closer in price to the non-resident PAP for WDW.(and a $100 more that the resident PAP). What does the WDW PAP get for $691? Unlimited admission for a period of one year to all four Walt Disney World Theme Parks, including park hopping privileges Unlimited admission to Disney's Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach Water Parks Unlimited admission to DisneyQuest Indoor Interactive Theme Park, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex (valid only on event days; some events require an additional admission charge) and Disney's Oak Trail Golf Course (greens fee only. Tee time reservations are required and subject to availability) Parking at all four Theme Parks What does the DLR PAP get for $649? Unlimited admission to both Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure Parks for a period of one year, including park hopping privileges Parking at any pay-on-entry parking lot Frankly, I think counting DCA as it's own destination park, even with Carsland, is incorrect. And why the variance in the price raising? The Deluxe pass only goes up by $90 while the PAP is going up $150. They are lucky that they are not scrounging for guests as every other theme park in California is doing so.
Originally Posted By SafariRob $264 extra for the same exact vacation in October? (Sigh) I am not priced out...yet...but if this keeps up, I will be looking at other options. The kids are still young enough to enjoy Legoland's Brick-or-Treat instead. You think they are trying to thin out the crowds just a bit with this increase?
Originally Posted By DlandDug >>What does the DLR PAP get for $649?<< The DLR also offers a number of discounts and promotions that are not offered to passholders at WDW. I have heard complaints (in the past) from WDW guests who have found this out. >>Frankly, I think counting DCA as it's own destination park, even with Carsland, is incorrect.<< Based on crowds in the last two years, DCA seems like its own destination to me. Whether it truly is or not will be determined after June 15. >>They are lucky that they are not scrounging for guests as every other theme park in California is doing so.<< They aren't, at that. In fact, Disneyland has an embarrassment of guests.
Originally Posted By gardenrooms So if I buy APs today does their time start running today or does it start when we first use them in October when we are going next so they will still be good next summer? I forget. Thanks.
Originally Posted By MomluvsDisney I am aware they aren't, but they do not act grateful for it, instead the opposite. I was planning on purchasing the mickey trick or treat but with this price increase that I have to deal with two months later, I am unwilling to plunk down any money for anything extra. And by the way, for DCA I was not stating fact, only my opinion. And mine is every bit as valid as yours
Originally Posted By DlandDug As far as I know, at present, APs "begin" on the day they are purchased.
Originally Posted By CuriousConstance "I take it Disney justifies these prices .. because the country's economy is booming, (there's no recession) ... unemployment low, and wages up across the board?!" I don't understand comments like this and comments like Disney isn't grateful for their surplus of crowds. Disney is a business and will price their ticket prices in the exact spot they can so people will still come and they will make record profits. In fact, if they can thin park crowds some and still bank the same amount of profit, they would probably consider this a bonus. They probably expect too many people this summer. And might just be trying to level it off a bit, so the experience of being at the parks isn't miserable. That would be a much bigger deterrent for most people than ticket price increases. Given it's a free market with shareholders breathing down the execs necks, Disney will always do what it needs to do to make the most for it's shareholders. The only feelings that play into it is their projection of just how many people will feel they can't come to the parks anymore cause it's too expensive. If they don't project that to be enough to effect them, then of course it'll be full steam ahead for the increase. Of course, no one likes it. I don't like it. It's hard enough for my family to afford to go once a year, now it's even harder. But I can definitely see past my bummed feelings over it and realize it's a business decision that any conglomerate would make if they were fortunate enough to have the problem of too many people walking through their gates.
Originally Posted By CuriousConstance Hey, one thing I'm wondering and will most likely be able to find out tomorrow, the price increase announced, is that likely to be the prices you would pay if you go to the park ticket booth for tickets? Going online to buy the tickets has always saved about $40 a ticket for the multi day passes, so, it might not be as bad as I'm thinking.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt "If Disneyland management feels they can raise their prices to this level and the free market of free consumers will bear it, then they will raise their prices to this level." What's even more telling is that Disney seems to be doing far less discounting at both DL and WDW than they were just a few years ago.
Originally Posted By PetesDraggin According to the terms and conditions on the Disneyland website when buying a new AP, it expires 1 year from the date of your first entry into DL. I also confirmed this via online chat with a Disney customer service rep. A renewal expires one year from the date of the expiration date of your current AP.
Originally Posted By Yookeroo ""I take it Disney justifies these prices .. because the country's economy is booming, (there's no recession) ... unemployment low, and wages up across the board?!" "I don't understand comments like this and comments like Disney isn't grateful for their surplus of crowds." Right. This is elementary economics, supply & demand. They anticipate demand will take a big jump, so prices take a big jump. Constance nailed this. Still, that's a steep hike. Yikes.
Originally Posted By mawnck Yikes is right. Was considering an AP. Not anymore. This is not to say the increase isn't justified, since the passes were a heckuva bargain before. But I am mighty disappoint for myself. Just can't spend that kind of dough right now. Guess I'm one of the ones that got "thinned out".
Originally Posted By SafariRob Hey, you know what? Maybe they are going to use the price increases to finance more renovations and expansions. I can dream, can't I? Let's start with Tomorrowland, Frontierland and Hollywoodland.
Originally Posted By Princessjenn5795 I am really glad I saw this today! We are planning a trip with my mom in August, and she doesn't have an AP like we do. As soon as I saw this I called her up and told her to buy her tickets today...so thanks for saving my mom a bunch of money guys! You're the best!
Originally Posted By believe Yup, supply and demand. Also, there are too many APs out there (something like 1 million). This is a good way to reduce the number of APs while making the same amount of $. Less crowding makes for happier guests. It also makes DL special again. The more you go, the less special. The less you go, the more special...
Originally Posted By believe Also, if the increased pricing doesn't work out, they can always give deals - ie discount coupons, employee discounts, and dare we say, 2fers. But I'm sure the idea is to NOT offer any major discounts. Since WOC, they really haven't had many discounts.
Originally Posted By oodelally believe has it right. The number of annual passes sky rocketed when they allowed the monthly payments. I ran my numbers and for what I payed and going 35 times to the park I only payed about 5.70 a trip for admission. MY sister and her family live 10 minutes away and they have gone more than 3 times the amount I have, and they dont buy food in the park. Like many AP holders they eat before and after but never in. So Disney needs to adjust Then look at what they are adding: Carsland The whole refurb of DCA refurb of matterhorn the new country show voices of liberty multiple times for parades in DCA ghiridelli soda fountain and Buena vista street. IM sure there is more. its a big summer for disneyland when you think about the atmosphere actors alone on BVS. Thats a lot While i dont like the changes I sure do understand them.
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb I just purchased what may be our very last Disneyland Annual Passports. I think if I ever get another it will be as a Premier AP in a year I'm planning multiple WDW visits.
Originally Posted By schnebs The interesting thing about the price increases that I noticed is that although prices are going up, they're not going up up as much on the multi-day tickets as they are on the Annual Passports; for example, if the one-day, one-park passports had gotten the 30% increase the Premium AP will be getting, the price would have finally gone over the $100 mark. My suspicion is that although the Annual Passport prices may continue to hike towards the sky, Disney's still skittish about having the 1-day, 1-park ticket go over $100. You think you're hearing complaints about the latest price increases? Imagine what the complaints will be like from casual guests when (and yes, I said "when", not "if") the $100 barrier is broken.
Originally Posted By SuperDry <<< Maybe they are going to use the price increases to finance more renovations and expansions. >>> Uh, what about paying for the $1.2 billion they just put into DCA? That wasn't done just for PR purposes. Now with DCA 2.0 being complete in less than a month, the resort provides a whole lot more than it did 5 years ago. They waited until it was complete for the big price jump.
