food IS a theme park
The Walt Disney Company is once again laying off employees to more effectively manage “resources and costs.”
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A new wave of layoffs has affected about 300 employees at Disney.Â
Sometimes, a Disney vacation is even more expensive than it appears.
Cinderella Castle
It costs a lot to go to Walt Disney World, we all know that. However, beyond the blatant upfront costs, there are some costs baked in to a Disney trip that can been hidden to the naked eye. These are some of the bigger ones to be on the lookout for.
If you’ve taken a trip to the grocery store recently, you may have been met with quite the shock upon seeing the bill. “What on earth just cost me $100?!” 😳 is what you may have been thinking (and we don’t blame ya).
Everyday items are getting more expensive
Everyday items have become very expensive over the past several months due, in part, to inflation, though other factors have also impacted food supplies and prices. We’ve seen smaller crop numbers in Florida’s citrus industry lead to predictions of increasing orange juice costs, and supply chain issues impact everything from chicken tenders to cream cheese. But those painful grocery bills could get a little bit better soon.
Between inflation, price increases, and other changes, you may find yourself spending way more on your Disney World trip in 2022 than ever before.
Summer travel could be busy
If you’re flying to the Most Magical Place on Earth, you’ll have to factor in those flight costs as well, and those could take up a BIG part of your budget. So, just how much should you set aside for those flight costs if you’re flying to Disney World in August? We’re crunching the numbers to find out!
Your Disney World trip this summer won’t be the same as it was before.
Main Street U.S.A.
From supply chain issues to ever-changing gas prices, your summer trip may be totally unlike your trip last summer and even unlike the trip you took just a few months ago. Today we’re going through ALL the ways Disney World will be DIFFERENT this summer so you can be prepared!
Florida is now considered the least affordable place to live in the entire country.
Orlando Sign
For those looking for a home in Florida, finding affordable housing may be a challenge. Click Orlando recently reported that due to soaring home prices and rent over the past year, Florida has now become the least affordable location to live in the country.
The Magical Express is gone! Disney has shifted its focus to streaming! Extra Magic Hours have been replaced! A LOT has changed with the Disney company and the Disney parks over the past few years, but things are only just getting started.
Flower & Garden Festival
There are some major ways that Disney could be different in the future. From the way it handles new movie releases to the types of hotels you’ll get to stay at — Disney could be dramatically different 2, 5, or even 10-15 years from now. Here’s just what things could CHANGE in a big way.
Let’s just all admit it. Despite the “Most Magical Place on Earth” name, sometimes parts of a trip to Disney World can feel a little…less than magical.
EPCOT
Maybe you have a trip where everything goes wrong — your favorite ride breaks down, you can’t get a reservation for your favorite restaurant, and they totally sell out of the Minnie ears you were hoping to get. Or maybe some of the recent changes — like the addition of Genie+, the removal of Disney’s Magical Express, or the new versions of extra hours in the parks for resort guests (Early Theme Park Entry and Extended Evening Hours) — have made you feel like things aren’t quite as “good” as they used to be. Some might be feeling like the guest experience in Disney World just isn’t what they had hoped or what they were used to. Or some of you might be perfectly happy, but know that there’s always room for improvement! So, we reached out (via Facebook) to you all to see what you think Disney World can do to improve the guest experience. And you had a LOT of thoughts.
Today, Disney held its Q4 Earnings Call, providing all kinds of updates about the company’s financial status, Disney+ subscriptions, and more.
Mickey Ice Cream Sandwich
During the call, we also got to hear a bit more about how things are going in the Disney parks and where things may be headed in the future. In particular, we got a bit of insight on some measures Disney is considering when it comes to cutting costs.
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