| # | Author | Message |
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| Hans Reinhardt
Thu 5/8/2008 9:41a | "Yes, yes, yes! We have been going to DL for 15 years and have seen the prices go up and up and up with no end in sight."
And I wonder how much Disney's expenses have increased over the same time span. Like another poster said, the place is a business and prices are set to what the market will bear. By almost any standard DLR's parking rates are reasonable even with the recent price increase. |
42
| Ursula
Thu 5/8/2008 10:20a | Maybe they are using the money to add some things.
Or to build new things.
Or both.
;) |
43
| Hans Reinhardt
Thu 5/8/2008 10:44a | ^^Ya think? ;) |
44
| Darkbeer
Thu 5/8/2008 10:46a | ART fares are basically $3 per day for an adult, $1 for kids....
http://www.rideart.org/info.html |
45
| davewasbaloo
Thu 5/8/2008 11:43a | >>Maybe we will just reduce our trips to every other year and look at other vacation venues.<<
Hope you are happy in a pup tent, playing cards or ball in a farmer's field. I find Disney vacations still offer fantastic value. |
46
| MerryMouseWife
Thu 5/8/2008 2:19p | "Hope you are happy in a pup tent, playing cards or ball in a farmer's field."
Ouch. That stung.
I agree that the parking, for the most part is reasonable for the location. I also agree that DL is a business and I don't begrudge them their profits. I just can choose to spend my money there less off to offset the rise in parkhoppers, food, and so on.
On that note, I am over and out with this discussion. Carry on. |
47
| davewasbaloo
Thu 5/8/2008 4:02p | MerryMouseWife, I meant no offence. It is just that I find Disney still offers fantastic value compared to other vacation offerings.
Having looked at cheaper options e.g. renting a chalet/cabin/mobile home etc., then looking at activities, that often works out far more expensive and no where near the value in my experience.
Given the current economy and inflation, everyone is tightening their belts, and that is definately warrented.
Also - please excuse me terseness today, I had to deal with the death of a child. When these things happen, I am not very sensitive in my responses. |
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| Hans Reinhardt
Thu 5/8/2008 4:15p | Oh my.... I am so sorry to hear that. My sincere condolences to you. |
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| davewasbaloo
Thu 5/8/2008 4:27p | Thanks Hans. Sometimes I wish I pursued a different career. I think when these things happen I try to come onto LP and talk about other things. And this means sometimes I can come out of left field.
I just hope I haven't scared our newer poster away. I admit, I could have explained my counter arguement with great articulate accumen, rather than being so ascerbic. |
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| Hans Reinhardt
Thu 5/8/2008 5:42p | I think any reasonable person can understand considering what you are dealing with. At least you apologized and explained your situation. What else can you be expected to do?
Best regards. |
