How much are you willing to pay to go to Disney? Weighing cost vs. crowds (Ep. 35)
Theme Park Rangers - A podcast by Orlando Sentinel theme park reporters
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With Disney’s variable pricing structure, visitors pay the most for tickets when they will probably spend the most time waiting in lines and being frustrated by crowds. In this episode, the Theme Park Rangers weigh rising ticket costs vs. crowds — what is the tipping point? Supply and demand vs. customer experience (:46) Have the right mental attitude (2:48) May the weather be in your favor (3:47) When will Disney raise ticket prices again? (5:01) Is $200 a ticket the breaking point? (6:09) Disney packages help disguise how much you are paying (8:06) Universal keeps Disney in check (8:31) Is it a moral issue? (12:31) Will Disney lose the nostalgia factor? (13:36) Tips to deal with crowded theme parks (14:12)