Ben came for coffee this morning and we took a journey down the Disney rabbit hole. We talked about trips past and ones to come. But we mainly talked about the changes that impact the overall experience — and how others feel about their recent experiences compared to previous ones.
One of our primary topics was the size of the CROWDS at the parks. I wanted to compare…
- In 2015, we went during what Disney World says is their busiest time. While all holidays are considered “busy times,” Christmas through New Years Day is the most crowded time to be at the park.
- In 2021, we went during what Disney World says is a LEAST busy time — between the week following Thanksgiving and until the week prior to Christmas.
Once he left, I dug into old photos.
“We create happiness by providing the best in entertainment for people of all ages everywhere.”
Disney motto
Dropping thousands of dollars to stand in line for everything from food to rides to shows doesn’t sound like a happy experience. Does it? And while the entertainment is still great — maybe still the best — you have to choose the entertainment you want to enjoy because the crowds are so vast you can’t experience everything you pay to have access to.
It’s like paying for a premium service — say youtubeTV for example — but only being allowed to watch it for an hour a day. No channels available on weekends because it’s too busy then… even though you’re required to pay the premium price. Oh, and you only get to watch 10-minutes of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” because too many others are also trying to stream it.