Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Well I agree it would be great to have warnings, but at the same times their costs are ballooning as well. That is a part of the problem. Sadly I am working in a public sector environment where we are having to close much needed services because we cannot ask tax payers for more money. Sadly, although it hurts all paying out more, that is preferrable to a Disneyland Paris experience where there is little to no live entertainment, attractions needing maintenance, and other than 8 weeks in summer, the parks close sometimes as early as 6pm. That is the other option to deal with it if not increasing prices. Now I am not sure about you, but I would rather go to a park where I feel the saving has felt worth while than to go to one that has been cut to the quick.
Originally Posted By TINK-MOBILE Hopefully it will bite them , I understand that the person that is running this show used to be a cast member and is quite ruthless , does not care much at all what anybody thinks.. To do this at the Brink of peoples Holidays is rotten thing to do...hope the back lash is Over Whelming... Hope you manage to get your holidays sorted out sure does look like ours, will not be Disney this year...I may go in Dec...but my pass will expire when I am there...we were thinking of Late August thru early Sept.
Originally Posted By TINK-MOBILE Thanks Ferret..I think it is a shame... that Disney is doing this...they should be ashamed of themselves...for this hefty increase....very snakey of them...
Originally Posted By FerretAfros And I don't know what the previous price was, but I just checked the price for the parking add-on for the lower level APs, and it's now $99. I think it was recently around $60 (that may have been 2-3 years ago), but an increase of over 50% seems like a TON. I know that daily parking prices have also increased a lot in that time ($9 in late 2006, $15 today), but it still seems like a steep increase, especially in addition to the park ticket increases.
Originally Posted By TINK-MOBILE Dave , Disney is making a fair buck..it is not right to be underhanded...there is a lot to be said for the store that tells another where to go to get the thing you want at a fair price. All people want is to be treated fairly. therefore they should change their increase date so that the people of today can still visit....not only will Disney suffer so will the hotels and resturantes ect if the people stay home...
Originally Posted By TINK-MOBILE Ferret***** Do you know if the AP holders received early notice of this increase and do the State California laws prohibit such increases with out due notice...every place is different...just wondering...
Originally Posted By berol I have a lot more problem with this being called underhanded or sleazy than Disney's token notice or level of price increase. Are there any companies who widely promote price increases? It's a rare company that doesn't adjust prices at least seasonally for Summer. I was always kinda surprised at the old price increase timings.
Originally Posted By llanatoye ^^waves^^ Hi Bjorn! I didn't get notification of an increase and not sure if there's any legislation in California to prevent it. It won't be easy but somehow I'll have to find a way to keep my AP, it's one of the few things that keep me sane well, relatively sane......
Originally Posted By FerretAfros >>Do you know if the AP holders received early notice of this increase and do the State California laws prohibit such increases with out due notice...<< I certainly didn't get any notice of this, other than reading it right here. I would assume that there are no California laws regarding it, since I haven't gotten an announcement of it any other time they've upped the prices. I did get something in the mail a few weeks ago saying that the electricity company was going to increase rates, and was legally required to tell people, so I guess CA does have some regulations on stuff somewhat like this. I don't know if I've heard of an announcement being required anywhere else, either. I suppose if they sent out an announcment on their own accord, I might feel better about the increase (and decrease my spending at DLR for the remainder of the year to make up the difference), but the way they did it this time just really rubs me the wrong way. I know that they've had a lot of increases inthe past, but this time it just seems like so much more, and at just the wrong time.
Originally Posted By Bob Paris 1 TINK - When I read your posts it feels like I am reading haikus! : )
Originally Posted By TINK-MOBILE TINK _ When I read your posts it feels like I am reading Haikus *** I am happy that I gathered your Audience Bob Paris 1... : ) Berol..Disney been underhanded ***** Sometimes the truth hurts EH!!Berol Walt would never buy into such a malignant proposal...now that he is gone , Sly is back in town.... So much for bringing the Magic of Disney to a number of Families this year..
Originally Posted By TINK-MOBILE Triple AAA still is selling their passes for the multiday visits at the same price..they haven;t been notified as of yet officially...of any increases..at least up our way..
Originally Posted By TINK-MOBILE Berol up here in Canada, Notices are sent out very early for the annual rates for our fair...It gives people a chance to buy or not buy..although I do not believe people would plan their holidays around our fair.. What is Disney afraid of by not announcing ticket increases within a month of it taking place. People eventually will be crossing Disney off their list of places to go...Already people have changed their minds..our friends are no longer going this year..They can not afford the big jump in costs...most families live on a budget..Disney is out pricing themselves and soon will face a short fall of guests from abroad, hotels will suffer as well as other business's...as people who do still go, they will cut out other places , some one will suffer... It is a courtesy to to their Guests so they can best plan their holidays...and get their tickets bought before the increase hits...would they themselves like to pay their taxes before the deadline or after when it goes up 20 percent.. : )
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb There is no company on the face of this Earth that is obligated to announce price increases to its customers in advance of the increase.
Originally Posted By tashajilek Hi TM, io already purchased my moms 6 day hopper. I know where you are coming from TM, because i live where you live. I bought the Premium passes this year and will have used it for 3 seperate trips. Next year im probably with out a doubt going with the premier. $99 add on for parking???? holy S#$T i bought deluxe passes in October 09 and parking was only an extra $50.
Originally Posted By TINK-MOBILE Thanks Tasha... I knew you would know what page I was on . It only makes sense to give people a heads up , you would think a Company like Disney would want their guests to be imformed of up coming increases in ticket prices . Instead of sneaking it in like they did..not very good for customer relations that is for sure....Guess we are spoiled up here in Canada..Where some companies do make it their obligation to their customers of upcoming price increases.. Tasha***** If you are going to go a number of times the Premier pass makes sense...we can not afford the increase this year for the Family so we will not be going in August. Our Friends who had not purchased their tickets yet were very upset when we told them, they are on a fine budget and were just on the borderline, they can not afford the increase for 5 children and them selves they are very happy thou their kids had no idea..they are putting it off til next year..maybe in April as they don't want to be held hostage she said if they raise them again in june. She wishes they had known before hand.. we will maybe travel to the praries instead...save the balance for next year sometime ..hopefully before the next arm and two legged increase comes along.. So much for Disney being the happiest place on earth for some people..
Originally Posted By TINK-MOBILE Time to hit the Hay Tasha, besides I am starting to see a whole lot of Spots coming up...WOW lOOK AT THEM aLL, BETTER GET GOING...BYE FOR NOW,,: )
