Originally Posted By woody >>I don't know that, but I do know that booking for SF hotels is down quite a bit this summer. Those tourist are probably going to DCA. Well, maybe not. Perhaps the tourism industry is going down in this (hate to say to this word) recession.
Originally Posted By Jim in Pasadena CA This is from Knott's webpage -- By very popular demand, Knott's Berry Farm is once again offering Southern California residents an incredible reason to visit Knott's. Our popular resident price admission is for residents of Southern California residing in zip codes 90000 to 93599. The resident price allows Southern California residents to purchase Knott's Territory Unlimited Passports at the following discounted prices: Adults $30.00 Children (3-11) $15.00 Seniors (60 or over) $29.00 Non Ambulatory $29.00 Expectant Mothers $29.00 Southern California residents may purchase a maximum of six Knott's Territory Unlimited Passports at the special resident prices. This offer cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion. Guests must be prepared to present proof of residency. All pricing subject to change without notice.
Originally Posted By JeffG Those Southern California discount prices at Knotts are what is available at the ticket booths. In addition, tickets for Knotts can currently be purchased at Ralphs stores for $21.95 for adults and $9.95 for kids. Those tickets can be purchased through 9/4 and are valid until 10/31. -Jeff
Originally Posted By Park Hopper A well-respected economic analyst (whose name escapes me at the moment) said that this would be a slow year for sporting events and theme parks. He blames an economic slow-down. We would have to have a quarter or three of negative growth before we officially hit recession. I don’t think we’ve even had one yet. However, economic growth has definitely slowed down. His predictions are probably one of the reasons why so many parks are offering large discounts during the traditionally discount-free summer.
Originally Posted By NVMOUSE Judging by the lines in DL Park, the economy seems to be just fine. I wouldn't know about DCA lines though.
Originally Posted By woody The Non Ambulatory and Expectant Mothers categories are hilarious. I guess these people won't be going on many rides, but it's only $1 cheaper. Come on, give them a BIGGER DISCOUNT!!!
Originally Posted By fkurucz FWIW, we got a postcard/ad from WDW. They are offering rooms at the "moderate" resorts (such as Dixie Landings) at economy (All Starss) rates DURING THE SUMMER. I think that things are slow all over.
Originally Posted By jonvn "The economy is fine. It's DCA that's all screwed up." Um, right. So, know anyone who's been laid off yet?
Originally Posted By Sara Tonin Or...have you filled up your car recently, or bought groceries...for those of us at the lower end of the pay scale the economy isn't all that rosy. Just wait till I get that $300 tax refund in the fall...maybe I can get SDG&E caught up!
Originally Posted By smeeeko kind of OT, don't you think.. but yes, I would say up here anyway, things are pretty slow.. I know several folks laid off and me personally, though I am temping, there just doesn't seem to be as many gigs as there used to be. I kept wondering if it was just me & my bad luck.. but lots of businesses in the Bay Area are going out or laying off workers.. I'm glad we have APs.. I don't think I could afford our trips if I didn't. Pamela =)
Originally Posted By dshyates "A man, claiming to be the Devil, hi-jacked a roller coaster today. 23 people suffered whiplash."-George Carlin
Originally Posted By dshyates I was looking at some of the other comments on this thread, and found this one interesting: "The economy is fine. It's DCA that's all screwed up." "Um, right. So, know anyone who's been laid off yet?" It is from June 24th of last year, 5 days after this exchange, the company I worked for closed it's doors, and laid off all it's employees, myself included. I spent 3 months out of work.
