Will the high price of gas reduce attendance at DL? - Page 2

ttztotdca50 · 09-01-2005, 03:03 PM

Carpooling would be awesome!

swagdaddy · 09-01-2005, 04:13 PM

I'm gonna have to start going alot less that is for sure. Leave it to GWB to even in some way deprive me from Disneyland.

Goofster · 09-01-2005, 04:33 PM

Heck no Im going this weekend, ocotber, november and december and I live 8 hours away!!!

AngelStern · 09-01-2005, 06:25 PM

Well, it's affected my plans. My best friend and I were planning on driving down this weekend but she just called 2 minutes ago and said she saw gas was $3.01 per gallon on the way home so all plans are off. Can't afford to go until we hit payday again and that's only if we're careful with our cash. Sigh.

Emelius_Browne · 09-01-2005, 06:28 PM

The gas prices are a bit frustrating but I'm still going to be there in October...driving down from Sacramento. My sister is in a professional production of Gypsy so I'm heading down for that in the same weekend.

Momzilla59 · 09-01-2005, 08:02 PM

We're driving down in October. I am fully prepared to pay upwards of $3.50 a gallon. It's almost $3.00 here in WA state. I originally planned gas at $3 a gallon, if it hits $4, my trip will cost another $100. That's just for gas, though. I'm sure Everything is going to start going up in price and soon.

painted windows · 09-01-2005, 08:09 PM

I think i may affect it.If th gas prices start soaring over 3.50 then I think it will just a little.If this keeps up it will be cheaper just to fly there and stay in a neighborhood hotel if ur JUST visiting Disneyland.But if not then yes I think it will eventually hurt it.

Wotan · 09-02-2005, 10:10 AM

Certainly those of us who are going to go, will go.

For me, down and back is generally about three tanks of gas on the small car (since the SUV only gets 12mpg, I don't want to think about how much that would run me, even if I brought the Airstream with me). So you're looking at perhaps another $50-$100, depending on what gas prices are then (I expect they'll be closer to $4.50 than $2.00, it's already near $6 in Atlanta).

What it will do, however, is cut down on in-park spending. People, it seems to me, will be buying less goodies in the park, and perhaps even eating less in the park.

We'll have to just wait and see.

peoplemover · 09-02-2005, 10:16 AM

Well, as my profile says, I live 411.3 miles from Disneyland and we are driving, as it says in my signature! That's what gas cards are for, worry about it later! I planned this trip long before all h*** broke loose! Besides, if the President can stay on vacation then I can go on vacation!

*NeverNeverland* · 09-02-2005, 11:11 AM

Well, I haven't canceled any of my plans, however, I haven't made any more either. I'm not going out as much as I have in the past, at least, I have no plans to go out as much. If prices really do get and stay near $4 a gallon, well, I guess I just won't be going anywhere.

luvsongthatnvrends · 09-02-2005, 11:19 AM

i drive a lot just for my life outside of the park.. and honestly, even though it's 30 mins time to get there, my poor college attending butt has to save a lil before i go, or carpool with my bf... how sad :*( But im sure im not the only one.

PanTheMan · 09-02-2005, 11:44 AM

ALL Travel destinations will feel the pinch.

In Nor Cal we are close to $4 a gallon, and VERY soon Airfaires will rise due to the cost of jet Fuel.

Giant Panda · 09-02-2005, 02:54 PM

The rising gas prices may serve to weed out all but the serious Disney fans. The casual day-tripper that is just looking for something to do won't be so willing to pluck down $56 for a last-minute trip to DL.

Increased airfares, however, may convert a lot of WDW regulars into DLR regulars, if it becomes significantly cheaper to fly to Anaheim .....

Personally, I don't see it diminishing the number of our visits ....... but it may diminish the quality of our dining options (less blue Bayou ....... more Hungry Bear) or fewer souvenirs.

Let's see, 120 miles round trip, figure 20 MPG ..... or 6 gallons. $24 @ $4 per gallon, or an extra $12 (over $2 per gallon) ........ maybe I'll just cut out the churros .......

aDreamIsaWish · 09-02-2005, 07:37 PM

not for me, I'll drive the 80 miles roundtrip, well any day

BigThunder · 09-03-2005, 08:36 AM

Latest news flash:
According to CNN gas prices will be "well above $4.00 a gallon" this fall. I live in AZ and this changes my plans.

09-01-2005, 03:03 PM	#16
ttztotdca50 Avid Disneyland Freak Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Redondo Beach, California! Posts: 528	Re: Will the high price of gas reduce attendance at DL? Carpooling would be awesome! __________________ My last Disneyland Resort trip was December 23, 2009 ...and I'm STILL experiencing withdrawal symptoms!!

09-01-2005, 04:13 PM	#17
swagdaddy Baybeh! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Simi Valley Posts: 367	Re: Will the high price of gas reduce attendance at DL? I'm gonna have to start going alot less that is for sure. Leave it to GWB to even in some way deprive me from Disneyland. __________________ www.deliciousmayhem.net www.kidseatingpaste.com

09-01-2005, 04:33 PM	#18
Goofster DisneylandDan Join Date: May 2005 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 416	Re: Will the high price of gas reduce attendance at DL? Heck no Im going this weekend, ocotber, november and december and I live 8 hours away!!! __________________ Im bored, lets go to Disneyland.

09-01-2005, 06:25 PM	#19
AngelStern Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NorCal Posts: 19	Re: Will the high price of gas reduce attendance at DL? Well, it's affected my plans. My best friend and I were planning on driving down this weekend but she just called 2 minutes ago and said she saw gas was $3.01 per gallon on the way home so all plans are off. Can't afford to go until we hit payday again and that's only if we're careful with our cash. Sigh. __________________ When I was little I couldn't decide if I wanted to be Snow White or Wonder Woman when I grew up. You can call me "Wonder White"....or maybe "Snow Woman"?

09-01-2005, 06:28 PM	#20
Emelius_Browne Doing it with a flair Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Portobello Road Posts: 801	Re: Will the high price of gas reduce attendance at DL? The gas prices are a bit frustrating but I'm still going to be there in October...driving down from Sacramento. My sister is in a professional production of Gypsy so I'm heading down for that in the same weekend. __________________ Eglantine, Eglantine, oh how you shine! I don't believe in giving animals ridiculous names. I call him Cosmic Creepers... ...and if you've got no other choice, you know you can follow my voice...

09-01-2005, 08:02 PM	#21
Momzilla59 LoisAlene Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Rain Country Posts: 1,349	Re: Will the high price of gas reduce attendance at DL? We're driving down in October. I am fully prepared to pay upwards of $3.50 a gallon. It's almost $3.00 here in WA state. I originally planned gas at $3 a gallon, if it hits $4, my trip will cost another $100. That's just for gas, though. I'm sure Everything is going to start going up in price and soon. __________________ War is over if you want it... Peace - Love - Mickey Mouse

09-01-2005, 08:09 PM	#22
painted windows Awwww the good ol' days Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Chandler, Arizona Posts: 1,481	Re: Will the high price of gas reduce attendance at DL? I think i may affect it.If th gas prices start soaring over 3.50 then I think it will just a little.If this keeps up it will be cheaper just to fly there and stay in a neighborhood hotel if ur JUST visiting Disneyland.But if not then yes I think it will eventually hurt it. __________________ http://www.new.facebook.com/demelio?ref=profile

09-02-2005, 10:10 AM	#23
Wotan Minion Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,572	Re: Will the high price of gas reduce attendance at DL? Certainly those of us who are going to go, will go. For me, down and back is generally about three tanks of gas on the small car (since the SUV only gets 12mpg, I don't want to think about how much that would run me, even if I brought the Airstream with me). So you're looking at perhaps another $50-$100, depending on what gas prices are then (I expect they'll be closer to $4.50 than $2.00, it's already near $6 in Atlanta). What it will do, however, is cut down on in-park spending. People, it seems to me, will be buying less goodies in the park, and perhaps even eating less in the park. We'll have to just wait and see.

09-02-2005, 10:16 AM	#24
peoplemover Traveler to the south Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: 411.3 miles from Disneyland, up North! Posts: 326	Re: Will the high price of gas reduce attendance at DL? Well, as my profile says, I live 411.3 miles from Disneyland and we are driving, as it says in my signature! That's what gas cards are for, worry about it later! I planned this trip long before all h*** broke loose! Besides, if the President can stay on vacation then I can go on vacation!

09-02-2005, 11:11 AM	#25
NeverNeverland is still a dreamer MiceChat Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: in acastle, high upon a hill Posts: 23,860 Blog Entries: 4	Re: Will the high price of gas reduce attendance at DL? Well, I haven't canceled any of my plans, however, I haven't made any more either. I'm not going out as much as I have in the past, at least, I have no plans to go out as much. If prices really do get and stay near $4 a gallon, well, I guess I just won't be going anywhere. __________________ Why do all my dreams extend Just around the riverbend?

09-02-2005, 11:19 AM	#26
luvsongthatnvrends Don't hate the game... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Yesterland Posts: 549	Re: Will the high price of gas reduce attendance at DL? i drive a lot just for my life outside of the park.. and honestly, even though it's 30 mins time to get there, my poor college attending butt has to save a lil before i go, or carpool with my bf... how sad :( But im sure im not the only one. __________________ -Lauryn*

09-02-2005, 11:44 AM	#27
PanTheMan NEVER to Old To Fly... Join Date: May 2005 Location: Where the wild things are Posts: 11,227 Blog Entries: 6	Re: Will the high price of gas reduce attendance at DL? ALL Travel destinations will feel the pinch. In Nor Cal we are close to $4 a gallon, and VERY soon Airfaires will rise due to the cost of jet Fuel. __________________ ----------------------------------------------- DISNEYLAND: Greatest Man-Made Place On Earth *YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK: Greatest GOD-Made Place On Earth**

09-02-2005, 02:54 PM	#28
Giant Panda My Children's Father Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Island in the Sun Posts: 1,127	Re: Will the high price of gas reduce attendance at DL? The rising gas prices may serve to weed out all but the serious Disney fans. The casual day-tripper that is just looking for something to do won't be so willing to pluck down $56 for a last-minute trip to DL. Increased airfares, however, may convert a lot of WDW regulars into DLR regulars, if it becomes significantly cheaper to fly to Anaheim ..... Personally, I don't see it diminishing the number of our visits ....... but it may diminish the quality of our dining options (less blue Bayou ....... more Hungry Bear) or fewer souvenirs. Let's see, 120 miles round trip, figure 20 MPG ..... or 6 gallons. $24 @ $4 per gallon, or an extra $12 (over $2 per gallon) ........ maybe I'll just cut out the churros ....... __________________ "She's taking everything. She's taking the house, she's taking the kid, she's taking the dog. IT'S NOT EVEN HER DOG. IT'S MY DOG! SHE'S TAKING . . . MY DOG!" - Ron Livingston, "Band of Brothers"

09-02-2005, 07:37 PM	#29
aDreamIsaWish LiSA Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Valley, CA Posts: 10	Re: Will the high price of gas reduce attendance at DL? not for me, I'll drive the 80 miles roundtrip, well any day __________________ "I hope we don't lose sight of one thing - that it was all started by a mouse." WED

09-03-2005, 08:36 AM	#30
BigThunder King of the Wild Frontier Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Fort Wilderness Posts: 1,769	Re: Will the high price of gas reduce attendance at DL? Latest news flash: According to CNN gas prices will be "well above $4.00 a gallon" this fall. I live in AZ and this changes my plans. __________________ Ride the Big Thunder & Western a Disney inspired model railroad www.bigthunderwestern.blogspot.com

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