Disney Prices Expected to Increase

The Disney theme park monarchy is changing their marketing strategy for 2010. In 2009 amongst a global recession, Disney still managed to increase attendance to its theme parks which are located in Anaheim, California and Orlando, Florida. The major Disney parks that attract the most visitors include the Magic Kingdom, Epcot Center, Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios and Disneyland.

During the recession in 2009,Disney heavily promoted reduced ticket prices as well as discounted accommodations. One of their biggest promotions was the free ticket offered to visitors who came on their birthday. Of course Disney, was planning on the birthday boy or girl bringing along a few paying friends and family members.

The marketing strategy for 2010 is going to be a bit different than 2009. In 2009, Disney was able to keep park attendance up but at the same time, they chose to cut into their profit margins to do so. In 2010, Disney will be a bit stingier in their effort to increase their bottom line which will mean higher ticket and hotel pricing in 2010. If you are coming to Orlando, and you would like a great deal on hotels in Orlando, be sure to take a look at the Orlando hotels that we offer at discount prices.

Disney World Spending Down

For the first time in ten years, spending at Disney World is down. While attendance has been up the guests at Disney World have spent less on theme park tickets, dining, souvenirs, and accommodations. This is only the third time in Disney World history where spending has not increased over the previous year.

Here are 5 ways guests saved money at Disney World this year:
1. Tickets- Guests went for the free tickets such as Free Birthday ticket and guests also opted for the base tickets as compared to the park hopper tickets.
2. Souvenirs- Guest purchased less souvenirs this year than last. One great way to spend less on souvenirs is purchase souvenirs on the last day of your vacation. This way kids can spend the days at Disney looking at everything that they could possibly want and at the end of the trip they can pick their most favorite item.
3. Accommodations- One of the best ways to save money on your Disney World vacation is to stay at one of the Allstar Resorts or stay at a hotel off Disney World property. You might be surprised but you can save at least 30% on your vacation by just staying off site as compared to staying at a Disney owned hotel.
4. Dining- The best way to save money on dining at Disney World is to eat off property, but there are so many good restaurants inside the parks this sometimes is not reasonable. Many restaurants offer 50% off deals if you eat during their off peak hours.

Once the economy bounces back and the unemployment rate gets better the amount of money guests spend at Disney World should go up.

Where to find Santa Clause at Disney World

Christmas is a very special time of the year and Disney World is a very magical place to visit in December. Disney World is already decked out with all the Holiday decorations and all the festivities are under way, but Christmas would not be complete with out ole Saint Nick. Here are a few places you can see Santa at Disney World:
1) Epcot- At the American Adventure Santa will be there from 1:30 to 3:30 and he will be back at 6:30 as well as 8:30.
2) Magic Kingdom-10 am to 5:30pm in the Town Square.
3)Downtown Disney Market Place- 12pm to 10pm This is the best place to see Santa since he is here for such a long time, the lines tend to be quite short from 1pm to 5:30pm.

Many of the hotels on Disney World property also offer the opportunity for guests to meet Santa, but it is best if you call these hotels for date and times.