All Magic Comes with a Price... A BIGGER PRICE!
Over the years we have seen Disney prices increase. We thought they were high in 2003 when we retired and got to go to Disney World for several months each year. Annual unrestricted passes with no blackout dates, which included parking and park hopping, were $350 per person. A 7 day multi-pass park hopper back then was $45/day/person. Then we watched it make a steady climb every year. Then came restrictions. The last Annual pass ( with no blackout restrictions and parking) cost $450/person in 2012-2013. Now the rumor is that they will have restrictions on peak days, holidays, and certain peak seasons, as well as some attractions... Really?
We have been away from Disney since 2013 except for an occasional short visit. So seeing the current prices as well as the new increases ... well... it blows my mind. Add to this restrictions, especially peak seasons and peak days, and the option to spend even more money for additional packages that include fast passes for attractions & preferred seating/areas for viewing parades, fireworks, and special events. Every dollar of your money is up for grabs... and a trip to Disney for a family of four, for one week, could cost more than a new car. Getting there, Disney hotels (which you need for extra benefits), park admission, meals, snacks, drinks ( and forecast peak season admission & food prices), merchandise, and now the extra cost for peak season days, more restrictions... well... how will the average family ever afford a Disney vacation? Years of savings, years of debt, or greatly shortened vacation experience.
Thanks to one of my favorite Fb sites... ZiggyKnowsDisney... check it out... lots of great information.
Over the years we have seen Disney prices increase. We thought they were high in 2003 when we retired and got to go to Disney World for several months each year. Annual unrestricted passes with no blackout dates, which included parking and park hopping, were $350 per person. A 7 day multi-pass park hopper back then was $45/day/person. Then we watched it make a steady climb every year. Then came restrictions. The last Annual pass ( with no blackout restrictions and parking) cost $450/person in 2012-2013. Now the rumor is that they will have restrictions on peak days, holidays, and certain peak seasons, as well as some attractions... Really?
We have been away from Disney since 2013 except for an occasional short visit. So seeing the current prices as well as the new increases ... well... it blows my mind. Add to this restrictions, especially peak seasons and peak days, and the option to spend even more money for additional packages that include fast passes for attractions & preferred seating/areas for viewing parades, fireworks, and special events. Every dollar of your money is up for grabs... and a trip to Disney for a family of four, for one week, could cost more than a new car. Getting there, Disney hotels (which you need for extra benefits), park admission, meals, snacks, drinks ( and forecast peak season admission & food prices), merchandise, and now the extra cost for peak season days, more restrictions... well... how will the average family ever afford a Disney vacation? Years of savings, years of debt, or greatly shortened vacation experience.
Thanks to one of my favorite Fb sites... ZiggyKnowsDisney... check it out... lots of great information.
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