Originally Posted by
exbayern
Disney Cruise Lines fill a niche market. Not many people are willing to pay twice as much on average for lesser itineraries, product, service just to cruise with a rodent. (Yes, yes, I know, people are inhaling pixie dust and putting logic aside)
I do wonder if with four ships they now find that they have exceeded demand for such a specific product? Being such a small player in the market, they don't have the ability to create a variety of unique itineraries, which also seems to be an issue for many who would do a repeat cruise with Disney, if only the itinerary were different.
Some people say the same thing about Adventures by Disney. Some people don't know better. Some people aren't price sensitive. Some people are willing to pay a significant price premium because they, at least think, Disney has better programs for kids.
A 2 day/2 night Disney party cruise out of NYC is currently selling for $2350 for 2 people in a balcony cabin. Have to give Disney credit, the cruise is almost sold out. For less money I can book 2 nights in a NYC hotel, Broadway tickets and dinner in a nice restaurant. Posters, on a different board, try to compare the cruise to 2 nights hotel at a 5* (Plaza) hotel, Broadway shows and dinners in a restaurant like le Cirque. Not only is the comparison absurd but you might be able to beat the price at those kinds of establishments. Consider a friends and family rate at a hotel like the Plaza. The tasting menu at a restaurant like le Cirque.