Too expensive

[GrandFlo]

For us Disney is very expensive because.....

1. DS is going into HS and we can no longer take him out of school...so there go the really good room only deals.

2. Anytime school is out for us, the airfare is crazy...ie over $3000 rt for three during President's week ( but that's another issue....my anger at JetBlue and so now we drive)

3. We like to stay at the GF...it would be easier financially if I didn't feel the need to stay here...we may split between a value and the GF next time.

All that being said...compared to other vacations we have taken, for us we find that we get the most value for our money by going to Disney. It is the vacation destination we most enjoy, so it is worth the money to us.

Sorry for the rant.....

[tinka]

To be completely honest with you, I have researched every other vacation imaginable. We have 2 teenagers and we have looked at going to Virginia Beach, Cruising, Acadia National Park, Maine and multiple other trips. When compared to Disney if you count gas for driving, meals,hotel and things you would do while on another vacaion...Disney is pretty comparable. We had decided to go on a cruise next year, and once I looked into the options, we decided Disney was actually cheaper!

[caryrae]

We just returned from a 2 week trip in Egypt and just the airfare alone for 2 adults was $2800. We only spent $500 for the 2 weeks because we stayed with my SIL. Even though we had a nice time, I would much rather spend that money on a Disney trip.

[vicster]

We just returned from a 2 week trip in Egypt and just the airfare alone for 2 adults was $2800. We only spent $500 for the 2 weeks because we stayed with my SIL. Even though we had a nice time, I would much rather spend that money on a Disney trip.

But what a great experience - EGYPT!!!

[princessgirls]

Nice response overall. ITA and just wanted to echo your sentiments.

We used to religiously visit WDW three times a year at least, but we're down to one at this point. The value and quality of the experience just isn't there anymore.

I wonder ... once this recession is over (and no, I don't mean the "fake" over they're claiming now ... I mean really over), will things change? Will Disney slowly start to add things back? Will attendance and guest spending stay sluggish such that Disney realizes they were off base in blaming everything on the economy? Or will it just be business as usual?

Business as Usual!
Just my opinion, but I don't really see things changing anytime soon.
On a bright note, I did price out a trip for us in March and it was expensive, and the same trip in August was $1,000 cheaper. I got to go with the cheaper way, as we are a family that likes to do a few different trips in a year.
Julie

[luvdiznee]

Just seems like Disney is getting way to expensive.

And they probably don't plan on cutting any prices.