KittyKitty
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I keep hearing the Mandalorian... " This is the way" of our economy.as others said too, people keep paying so they will keep charging
I keep hearing the Mandalorian... " This is the way" of our economy.as others said too, people keep paying so they will keep charging
I agree to a point. Mostly on “priority“ people put on things but someone should have to sacrifice either. Eating Ramen noodles to go to Disney isn’t “affording” it.I think most middle class can afford moderate or value resorts. But as with anything it is a matter or what are your priorities? I have a new to me 2011 suv, and only have that because my 2003 chevy died last year. But that is how I afford my Disney trips, by not having a new car or the latest gadget out there. Others may choose to buy those things, which is fine. But then they shouldn't complain that they can't afford a Disney vacation. Some people can't have it all.
I think most middle class can afford moderate or value resorts. But as with anything it is a matter or what are your priorities? I have a new to me 2011 suv, and only have that because my 2003 chevy died last year. But that is how I afford my Disney trips, by not having a new car or the latest gadget out there. Others may choose to buy those things, which is fine. But then they shouldn't complain that they can't afford a Disney vacation. Some people can't have it all.
I like that.. Hadn't heard that before.comparison is the thief of joy.
Ain’t that the truth We used to stay for one week at the swan for 50,000 spg points! Now, 1 night is 50,000 pointsSwan & Dolphin pricing has gotten wonky since Marriott took over Starwood. There are still deals to be had, but there are also $800+ a night rooms.
But each resort has a feature pool. If you add a feature pool to a resort tbat already has one, you take away the uniqueness.Personally the lack of feature pools is more disappointing to me than lack of housekeeping.
I had a long comment here about being solidly middle class raised by a single mom, retired nurse and Army veteran but it doesn't really matter. Like you said it's all about priorities in life. I can stay at Deluxe resorts (my preference) because of the choices I make in other areas of life (and I don't eat cup noodles 24/7), and because I was given a solid financial education growing up that I continue to build on. Travel is my #1 priority and I have champagne taste on a beer budget so I make it work.
Not for nothing but I also think a startling number of people are desperate to keep up with the Disney Joneses so to speak and a lot of that is fueled by social media. Some folk think that to "do" WDW they have to blow it out in a monorail resort, kids go to BBB, buy every overpriced dry fondant purgatory Instagram cupcake, etc because that's what they see on their FB feed, in the mommy groups, etc. That's just not the case. Everyone's financial situation is wildly different and comparison is the thief of joy.
For right now, there's a huge benefit to staying on site. For the time being at least, on site guests will get first dibs on reservations to get into the parks. If you're wanting to go, that may well be the only way to secure entry.
I won't get into the pros and cons of staying on site in general, but for now, on site makes a huge difference.
Any truth to this? So if one books a room with them today in for next month they'll get 1st dibs?
I thought disney has stopped all new park reservations.
If it's any consolation, Uni resorts have kept their coffee makers in their re-opening. I have hope for WDW.
Thanks for the response. But I am talking about someone who booked a new reservation TODAY.Only those with reservations that were booked for prior to opening can modify. But yes, it is true. Resort guests with valid tickets will have priority for park reservations.
It's all about compromises.
It isn’t possible to book an on-site reservation today. So the only option is offsite, but we don’t know if or how many will get access to a park if not onsite.Thanks for the response. But I am talking about someone who booked a new reservation TODAY.
I would hope that those of us that booked last year or early this year and have tickets would get first dibs but I won't hold my breath on that.Only those with reservations that were booked for prior to opening can modify. But yes, it is true. Resort guests with valid tickets will have priority for park reservations.
We don’t know that they’re even opening Deluxe. The only option people who got cancelled 6/14-6/21 are being given are DVC or FW through the end of the year.
There’s no confirmation one way or the other on maid service.
Disney isn’t going to reduce prices regardless. They’re charging the same prices for the parks with major cuts, no way they reduce resort rates.
They can do it because enough people are willing to pay it. Don’t blame Disney for charging what people are willing to pay.
Most are attached or connected to Deluxe resorts, but because they specify (the freestanding) Kidani section only of AKL, it appears that while some restaurants inside those resorts will be open, the resorts themselves will not. Yet.Aren't some of those open for non DVC?