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[DonutGoddess]

You take your car to the shop. They charge you $75/hr for service (plus parts). Out of that $75/hr the actual mechanic that did the real work gets $9.00 - $11.00/hr You now have about $64 left, of which $1-$2 will be used for that hours worth of water, $5 for the hours power bill, and maybe $10 for an hours worth of rent on the building. That leaves $47.00 for the owner to pocket. What did the owner do? He stood there and talked to the customer and took down a tag number. and he made $47/hr for doing so. The mechanic that does the real work. getting dirty, busting his knuckles, gets a whole $11/hr. That seems fair don't it? And here is another thought for you. Maybe if Disney (or insert company here) didn't charge $80 (or insert high price here) for admission (service), then people wouldn't have to charge $75/hr for service. It's a cycle.

I think there are a lot of things you don't take into account. Like Property and Liability Insurance, Workman's Comp insurance, employee benefits, maintenance, and taxes. Profit margins are closer than you think. Insurance eats up a lot of it.

[Ice Bear]

First of all. *I* have not done anything but applaud someone for finding a way to help make their vacation more enjoyable and save a few bucks.

And I hate to tell you, but your reasoning behind paying so much for those services makes no sense. Lets break this down for you. I am in the U.S. so I will be using U.S. examples, but feel free to relate them to where ever you are from.

You take your car to the shop. They charge you $75/hr for service (plus parts). Out of that $75/hr the actual mechanic that did the real work gets $9.00 - $11.00/hr You now have about $64 left, of which $1-$2 will be used for that hours worth of water, $5 for the hours power bill, and maybe $10 for an hours worth of rent on the building. That leaves $47.00 for the owner to pocket. What did the owner do? He stood there and talked to the customer and took down a tag number. and he made $47/hr for doing so. The mechanic that does the real work. getting dirty, busting his knuckles, gets a whole $11/hr. That seems fair don't it? And here is another thought for you. Maybe if Disney (or insert company here) didn't charge $80 (or insert high price here) for admission (service), then people wouldn't have to charge $75/hr for service. It's a cycle.

I am not the one making Disney do anything. They raise their prices because they know if they charge $80 this year and they jump up to $81.50 next year people will say "it's only a buck fifty. That's not bad." But then in 5 years you're now paying $90 admission. THEN they offer you deals and discounts where you can get in for only $80. Why are you so blind to not see this?

Do you remember when gas (in the U.S.) was $1/gal? Then it went up, and up till $2/gal. Now $4/gal. Why because they know now we would kill for $2/gal. Heck they know we will cheer if they drop it to $3/gal and gladly pay it. Meanwhile they are laughing and raking in the money. They can be filthy rich on $2/gal. No their GREED says they need more and more. They need 4 cars and 3 houses. Disney execs are the same.

"...in 2009, Iger earned total compensation of $29,028,362, which included a base salary of $2,038,462, a cash bonus of $9,260,000, stock awards of $6,336,509 and option awards of $8,308,647. Iger earned a $13.5 million bonus in 2010, which was a 45.4% increase from 2009."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Iger#Disney

Tell me there is no greed there. Tell me they are hurting one tiny bit that a man saves a few bucks on admission is going to bankrupt them. Tell me that $50 admission would put them in the poor house. $13.5 million BONUS. Yeah I'd say they can sit on a few guest finding a loop hole.



On that note. I really must depart this topic. I have given plenty of information and food for thought. Take it or leave it.

Cheers

You are barking up the wrong tree. :D:
I do not care even if they ask 200 dollar per day for a ticket. We will gladly pay that price. We pay a fair price to those that work for us and we get a fair income for our profession.

Who cares what Iger makes? I just have no green monster on my shoulder that whispers in my ear:"it is okay to steal look at that big,fat ugly Iger".

And the gas price? We laugh our heads of while tanking. We rent the most expensive car because the gas price is ridiculous low. We pay 2 Euro per LITER.

You really have no idea how cheap living in the US is. You live in a financial very blessed country but you still keep complaining.
Again We pay gladly all the prices Disney ask,no sweat at all. :D:

Disney is not a "need" but fulfilling a wish and we spent thousands of Dollars every year to make that dream come true.

[ktulu]

Okay, so let's say Disney cuts all prices so they break-even year to year. That means they have no extra capital to make improvements, or give raises, or build a new land, or park, or ride, or restaurant, or shop. The list goes on and on. You want to know what Disney would be without their huge profits? Go visit a Six Flags park.

Corporations make a profit so they can expand and grow, except Apple. They are just sitting on the pile of cash waiting for the company to tank again, or they are saving up to buy a small country...

And if I was on the board of a corporation that was making a nice profit, I'd make sure that the CEO got a nice salary/bonus structure so I could keep him. Look at CEO's like sports stars. If you want to win, you need to have the best and pay for it. Like Zazu said, it's capitalism, don't like, go find a place that doesn't have it. Me, I'll keep working toward that big check, and I'll pay the $1.25 for the can of soda knowing that it didn't magically appear in the machine, or magically kept cold. Yep, guess what, someone has to stock it, and someone is paying to make sure they stay nice and cold. And yes, in order to keep it going, they need to make a profit. Hell, I paid $3.00 for a 20oz out of a machine once. I was thirsty, it was there, and spending $3.00 at the time was better than wasting time getting in the car, finding a store, and then driving back.

Oh, just out of curiousity, do you drink bottled water?

[Goofyernmost]

Sorry, but these statements are so blatantly incorrect it makes me wonder if you have ever actually been to a Disney Park or if you are just sitting at a computer making this stuff up. I'm starting to suspect the latter!

Yes $1.25 for a 12oz can of soda is over charge. Vending machines charge you $.50-$.75 for a 12oz can. And if you don't mind the generic, you can get a Sam's choice for $.25

It would be handy to use your "wayback" machine when I go shopping for groceries.


You are 100% correct. You have the option to leave the park. Spend time going to your car or hotel to eat. then back to the park. So you are not FORCED to eat their food.

Well, that just plain not true. People bring food in all the time. If you're talking about a seven course meal including a hotplate, then that might be true.


I don't think so. Our crackers were taken and put in the trash. We were allowed to keep our water bottles, except for the one that was a Pepsi bottle refilled with water. That was taken and trashed too.


I wasn't there but my common sense tells me that this didn't happen, at least not the way you describe it. Crackers? Really? Was there white powder all over them?


Wrong again. Security checked all our bags and saw the crackers in the back pack and took them. When we asked why his response was "No outside food allowed."

If this is true, which I doubt, there will be more to this story then you are telling us.

No it is I banging my head as it is obvious you and the others will never look past the precious mouse and see the greed behind the scenes.

The final statement is a puzzlement to me. I am at times critical of Disney and some of their charges, but I am also aware that I do not have to pay it. Disney is not listed as life support anywhere. It seems that the last sentence is totally filled with disdain for Disney and it's operations. If so, the question would be why do you go there and, especially, why would you be posting on a board that is made up mostly of people that are CM's and know better. Unless, you are just trying to stir something up.

[hobie16]

I think there are a lot of things you don't take into account. Like Property and Liability Insurance, Workman's Comp insurance, employee benefits, maintenance, and taxes. Profit margins are closer than you think. Insurance eats up a lot of it.

And then you're going to have to grease the local politicians for the sudden zoning problems that always come up. Then there's the kickbacks to the carpenters, and if you plan on using any cement in this building I'm sure the teamsters would like to have a little chat with ya, and that'll cost ya. Oh and don't forget a little something for the building inspectors. Then there's long term costs such as waste disposal. I don't know if you're familiar with who runs that business but I assure you it's not the boyscouts.

[NemoRanger]

Yes $1.25 for a 12oz can of soda is over charge. Vending machines charge you $.50-$.75 for a 12oz can. And if you don't mind the generic, you can get a Sam's choice for $.25

This is a JOKE! I have never seen a vending machine charge .50 to .75 for Coca Cola. Everywhere I go its 1.25 if not more.

I do not go to sam club or wal mart they are evil empire.

[DonutGoddess]

This is a JOKE! I have never seen a vending machine charge .50 to .75 for Coca Cola. Everywhere I go its 1.25 if not more.

I do not go to sam club or wal mart they are evil empire.

I can get a soda out of one of the Employee only soda machines at work for $.50, but it ain't no theme park :P

[ynnepztem]

:eatpopcn:

[hobie16]

:eatpopcn:

Word.

[ktulu]

And then you're going to have to grease the local politicians for the sudden zoning problems that always come up. Then there's the kickbacks to the carpenters, and if you plan on using any cement in this building I'm sure the teamsters would like to have a little chat with ya, and that'll cost ya. Oh and don't forget a little something for the building inspectors. Then there's long term costs such as waste disposal. I don't know if you're familiar with who runs that business but I assure you it's not the boyscouts.

Planning on a triple lindy later?