Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 I also think comparing WDW, or theme parks, to sporting events isn't a fair or valid comparison (although rest assured the consultants and MBAs at Team Disney do just that). You want to compare prices at a Cubs or Blackhawks game, compare them to other sporting venues like Dodgers Stadium or Dolphin Stadium or Fenway Park... or even things such as concerts or plays ... things that are 'events.' WDW is a resort location. Compare its food prices to what they used to be. Compare those prices to DL ... or Universal Studios FLA or any like theme park venue. Compare what you get for your money now vs. what you got say a decade ago. Disney dining has gone around the bend with me. They wanted every penny I had, so now they only get pennies of my money in comparison to what they once did. There are plenty of great options just a few miles from the magic that won't gouge you and appreciate your business. But I am looking forward to dinner at the Cal Grill on VBDAD! This way, I don't even have to go without my favorite Disney dining locale and I don't have to give them my money either! ~Pass the Pixie Dust~
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<There's no hot dog in the world with what Disney charges.>> That of course should read WORTH ...
Originally Posted By bobbelee9 What is the income in the Chicago area as opposed to other areas such as Orlando? Maybe that is the reason prices are higher?
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 ^^Considerably higher. Orlando is third world service worker land. Chicago is a world class city. Of course prices AND income are higher. ~Pass the Pixie Dust~
Originally Posted By bobbelee9 I was only in Chicago once, it rained the whole time, the place is flat so the only place for all the water to go was in my shoes. There was a really nice huge mall there tho.. Right across from our hotel.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 <What is the income in the Chicago area as opposed to other areas such as Orlando? Maybe that is the reason prices are higher?< Last I can find Chicago $54124 Orlando $43207 - but I can surely tell you in a metro area of 7 million there is a huge range by zip code - and 11 of the top 100 cities by income in the US are in the burbs of Chicago -- there are also plenty of very poor areas that have to pay the same prices
Originally Posted By MPierce Ok here's the definitive test. A McDonalds quarter pounder with cheese is $3.09 here. I'm wondering what the price is at other places around the country?
Originally Posted By MPierce >> Last I can find Chicago $54124 Orlando $43207 << I bet $55k doesn't go very far in Chicago.
Originally Posted By dshyates Comparing Quarter Pounder Prices: Chicago- N. Michigan Ave: $3.30 Orlando- South OBT: $3.30 WDW- West Lake Buena Vista Drive: $3.59
Originally Posted By -em ^ Do you just know the prices or is there a guide somewhere either way Im impressed as I have no idea... I do know a BK Whopper is about 2.70 -em
Originally Posted By dshyates I googled McDonalds Chicago and picked the one in the center of downtown and called them. Then I did the same for Orlando. I couldn't get the DtD one to answer, but the big giant one out in the middle of nowhere on WDW property did. I am sure they thought I was nuts.
Originally Posted By MPierce >> ^ Do you just know the prices or is there a guide somewhere either way Im impressed as I have no idea... I do know a BK Whopper is about 2.70 << I'm impressed also. I didn't think they would list the prices on line. Anyway a 1/4 pounder with cheese seems to be cheaper in Chicago than at WDW. What seems wrong with that picture? I absolutely Love Whoppers -em. I know what I'll be dreaming about tonight. Dave how far is it to the nearest McDonalds from your house. I know Subway is the only fast food joint in your town.
Originally Posted By dshyates I am about 18 miles from the closest MickeyDs. Which is right next to the nicest restaurant in town, Ruby Tuesday's
Originally Posted By MPierce >> I googled McDonalds Chicago and picked the one in the center of downtown and called them. Then I did the same for Orlando. I couldn't get the DtD one to answer, but the big giant one out in the middle of nowhere on WDW property did. I am sure they thought I was nuts. << Thanks for the effort Dave. I would have never thought of that. You're going to make a find part of some lucky employers team.
Originally Posted By MPierce >> I am about 18 miles from the closest MickeyDs. Which is right next to the nicest restaurant in town, Ruby Tuesday's << I've never eaten at a Ruby Tuesdays, are they any good?
Originally Posted By bobbelee9 Yes Ruby Tuesday is very good, not high class, but good. Why are you paging me? Am I in trouble? Do you live in Houston?
