Monday, August 16, 2010

Theme Park Expenses

Karen Triggiani sends along these tips: If you’re the sort who recognizes that vacations will simply be expensive, and hand over your credit card whenever asked (no matter the price) for food, then you’re exactly the kind of customer the Orlando theme parks are looking for. They want you to book immediately, by the way. But if you entertain thoughts about finding ways to subvert the expensive menu options, you are (A) in good company and (B) likely to be very interested in today’s topic.

There’s been much digital ink spilt about why exactly the prices have been inflating so fast in the Orlando theme parks, not just for tickets but for food. A leading theory espouses the view that the dining plans are to blame: all three major parks have pre-paid dining plans, which as a by-product, results in inflated prices in the a la carte menu (it makes the prepaid version look better). Other reputed byproducts include shrinking menu selections and an increasing generic nature to the entrees offered.

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