Is DLP becoming cost prohibitive?

[Sgt. Tibs]

ok, my friend just got back from DLP and has informed me that the average price of a fast food meal in the normal restaurants has become about 12.50 euros! this is currently £12.50 and $18 at tourist rates.

surely this is insane?! i know they have you over a barrell but this is going to hurt their profits long term surely as people will simply not be able to afford to go at all. i remember it being about 8 euros last time and and feeling this was an acceptable premium. now it's just blatant profiteering.

this also means more people spending less on merchandise and more people stuffing breakfast foods in their pockets to eat at lunch time.

my budget for april just got stretched a little thinner than i thought it would!

[davewasbaloo]

I was in Spain last month, and we could not believe how expensive the food was everywhere, even at the grocery store. But it is the exchange rate that was the real killer, plus simply the cost of everything in Europe seems to have gone up as well. It makes DLP very expensive for Brits now.

[nathan detroit]

This thread sums up very quickly and simply the reason why I will not be visiting DLP this year.

[tell-no-tales]

And that's $25 Australian dollars. We are going in January -but I think I will plan to make some sandwiches. Our exchange rate is so bad with the Euro and GBP that I am getting numb to the costs already. For us, it's once in a lifetime, so we are going regardless.

[soundtracker]

Originally Posted by nathan detroit

This thread sums up very quickly and simply the reason why I will not be visiting DLP this year.

Seconded.

[luke7059]

Originally Posted by soundtracker

Seconded.

Third(ed), think I just made that up.

[BrizMarc]

Originally Posted by tell-no-tales

And that's $25 Australian dollars. We are going in January -but I think I will plan to make some sandwiches. Our exchange rate is so bad with the Euro and GBP that I am getting numb to the costs already. For us, it's once in a lifetime, so we are going regardless.

AS an Aussie who went a few months ago I can tell you the cost of food is insane. Eating in a restaurant its at least $50 a head for a main and a soft drink. Mc Donalds is the best option for a cheaper feed at around $30 for 2 burger meals. On that you will have an amazing time if you havent been before, dont let food costs get you down. If you plan ahead and bring some of your own it will help. If your staying in a Disney hotel really stock up on as much food at breakfast as you can. They are buffets so fill up.

[Hathaway Browne]

'Course they are suffering from the weak currencies.

However it just shows how inflated the prices are. When Sterling/Euro was in the region of 1.40 you may have griped, but still reluctantly paid. Now its near one-for-one I don't blame anyone for refusing to pay.

[TDLFAN]

All Disney resorts are somewhat over priced. I think DLP and WDW are the worst offenders. HKDL is affordable but the park is grossly underdeveloped. DLR in CA is getting expensive but still offers some value, while TDR is expensive to visit but charges less than WDW's admission, and delivers three times as much entertainment as all other DL parks. So, you figure out which is the least and most affordable of the resorts...

[TDLFAN]

Originally Posted by davewasbaloo

I was in Spain last month, and we could not believe how expensive the food was everywhere, even at the grocery store. But it is the exchange rate that was the real killer, plus simply the cost of everything in Europe seems to have gone up as well. It makes DLP very expensive for Brits now.

Really? Is that why the 3 daily Virgin Atlantic boeing 747-400s keep arriving in Orlando full full full on a daily basis??

Blimey!!

Let's face it, it's the UKers who keep Disney afloat in Central FL most times of the year...

[fizzog]

Ugh. I think I shall take a loaf of bread, margerine and some canned something-or-others when I go in July, that's unbelievable! Of course I'll get at least one pizza burger...

[nathan detroit]

Originally Posted by fizzog

Ugh. I think I shall take a loaf of bread, margerine and some canned something-or-others when I go in July, that's unbelievable! Of course I'll get at least one pizza burger...

Of course if you are staying in the resort you can just take a backpack into breakfast with you. Why buy lunch when you can have a pick-a-nick?! Ham and cheese sandwiches made with those lovely continental crusty rolls! Yum!

[TDLFAN]

For the record.. Food and beverages are not allowed to be brought into the Disney parks.

Reality is, everyone gets around it and do it anyways, and those security people do nothing to stop. Unless they find beer/wine in your bag.

[KevinYee]

Originally Posted by TDLFAN

For the record.. Food and beverages are not allowed to be brought into the Disney parks.

Not true. someone pointed me to the WDW site the other day which pointed out that food and drink are OK (provided no alcohol, no glass)... and it's quite true.

I saw no fewer than five wheeled canvas coolers yesterday in DHS. I brought in my own tuna sandwiches and frozen bottled water. The parks have become the local city parks. I feel so conflicted, being both "party to" and "aghast" at the same time.

Then again, how can mankind act except in self-interest?

[TDLFAN]

Originally Posted by KevinYee

Not true. someone pointed me to the WDW site the other day which pointed out that food and drink are OK (provided no alcohol, no glass)... and it's quite true.

I saw no fewer than five wheeled canvas coolers yesterday in DHS. I brought in my own tuna sandwiches and frozen bottled water. The parks have become the local city parks. I feel so conflicted, being both "party to" and "aghast" at the same time.

Then again, how can mankind act except in self-interest?

Kevin if that is the case, then they have changed the rules at WDW since this is the 1st time I hear of it. We still have the sign outside TDR's park advising guests that food and beverages are not allowed in the parks. Of course, like I mentioned.. they do not care to enforce it it seems... but they sure will not allow tripods and rollerbags in their parks, which WDW allow still.