Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan >>Does that mean for some of you, DLP would have already reached tipping point?<< Perhaps. Having never seen it, of course, means that it would offer new experiences as opposed to a park I've been to many times before. But in all honesty, if I should somehow make a journey to Europe, or Japan for that matter, visiting a Disney park wouldn't likely be on my agenda anyway.
Originally Posted By tashajilek ^^^ I think if locals or regular DL visitors were to go on Vacation to Paris, it would be a lot different. In a few years i plan on going to Paris and DLP no matter the cost.
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan >>regular DL visitors were to go on Vacation to Paris<< If DL keeps raising prices this much, it'll be less expensive to take a trip to Paris! ; )
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt Not with the airfares right now. The cost of a flight to Europe is ridiculous right now.
Originally Posted By crapshoot <<The cost of a flight to Europe is ridiculous right now.>> Then that must mean Pakipsie, NY should be the breakeven destination point between affording DL and DLP.
Originally Posted By Dabob2 Fun fact: "ough" can be pronounced more than a half dozen different ways: "UH" Poughkeepsie "OH" though "AW" thought "OO" through "UP" hiccough (the original way to spell hiccup) "OFF" trough "UFF" tough Just look at "though," "tough," "trough," "through," and "thought." Five different sounds for "ough" with only minimal letter changes elsewhere. I can't help it. I love that stuff.
Originally Posted By crapshoot <<I can't help it. I love that stuff.>> Is that like GHOTI is pronounced FISH?
Originally Posted By Sparrow Is there a link somewhere that shows the official announcement on the new prices? Or did someone just throw out $80 as the new one day price?
Originally Posted By JThad I believe that people will still go no matter how much it costs, just less frequently...possibly once every few years instead of once every year. That's what we do now. So, Disney was charging $50 for an adult, and $40 for kids, they would get $320 in admissions every year plus food, souvenirs, etc., when we go. Now, they will get $530 (plus food, etc.) every two years--or $265 each year on average--since we don't go every year anymore. They aren't thinking long term. OR, they don't care about the recession and that charging so much makes families go to their credit cards and take out loans just to go there.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo >>>Perhaps. Having never seen it, of course, means that it would offer new experiences as opposed to a park I've been to many times before. But in all honesty, if I should somehow make a journey to Europe, or Japan for that matter, visiting a Disney park wouldn't likely be on my agenda anyway.<<< Lulu said the same, then I convinced her to try it, and I think she was very glad she did. Design wise, it is beautiful, with nothing else like it (in terms of the traditional European craftmanship used).
Originally Posted By Yookeroo "But in all honesty, if I should somehow make a journey to Europe, or Japan for that matter, visiting a Disney park wouldn't likely be on my agenda anyway." I don't think that I'd plan s trip to either just to visit a Disney park, but if you're ever in Paris, I'd recommend trying to take a day to visit DLP (never been to Tokyo). But, yeah, I know where you're coming from. It would never be my highest priority.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo and yet, one of our travel hobbies is going to McDonald's, even if we do not order anything. We love to see how the local culture has changed the model.
Originally Posted By EmmaJayne I didn't got to Paris especially for DLP, but it was definitely high up there on my list of things to see.. No way was I going to be that close to a Disney park and not go to take a look.. It was a rushed day trip but at least enough to get a taste for it... Though I must confess that I am currently plannig a UK trip for next year which will include a 3 night side trip to Paris for the sole purpose of going to DLP and will probably just spend a few hours one evening in the city itself.. Dave.. My family always mock me for my ability to eat McDonalds in every country I travel to.. But the pineapple cups in Hawaii, the fried cheese pieces in Rome, the lack of mustard in Cheeseburgers in a number of nations.. It might be 'Macca's' but it's still a cultural experience!!
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan >>Lulu said the same, then I convinced her to try it, and I think she was very glad she did. Design wise, it is beautiful, with nothing else like it (in terms of the traditional European craftmanship used).<< It would depend a lot on how much time I had. It looks amazing and if time and money were no issue, then sure. If I had 3 weeks, sure. But if I had only a number of days, I can't imagine visiting the place at the expense of missing out on other sites in the country. I think it's time to turn in my Mickey Mouse Club card. LOL
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan >>the lack of mustard in Cheeseburgers in a number of nations<< Savages! ; )
Originally Posted By Moon Waffle I will pay what Disney charges. I can't get their experience anywhere else. Nothing even close to it. And personally, I think the higher prices does the park some good. Right or wrong, it keeps out a lot of the riff-raff. All you have to do is attend a lower-priced six flags park to see the difference.
