Episode #140 -- Top 10 souvenirs at Disney World

On this episode, I share with you the top 10 souvenirs people purchase at Walt Disney World. I explain each, share some info about it - and I tell you where you will find it. Plus, I give some info about how to get some items cheaper than at the theme park.


Disney's outlet stores:

• Disney’s Character Premiere store, located at Orlando Premium Outlets, Vineland Avenue
• Disney’s Character Warehouse store at Orlando Premium Outlets, International Drive (formerly  known as Prime Outlets Orlando, originally Belz Factory Outlet World).
• Character Corner store at Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores (and they have printable coupons!).

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Episode #139 -- Ticket History

Today's podcast takes a look at the changes in tickets over the years - both in price and uniqueness (and anti-counterfeiting)...I explore most aspects of the tickets, and talk about where I think it's headed.


Ticket Prices:
1972 -- $5.75 for a packet, under $8 per day to see most everything
1982 -- $11 per day
1992 -- $33 per day
2002 -- $48 per day
2012 -- $85 per day

For reference, Disney's operating income from Walt Disney World looks something like this:
1972 - $150 million
1982 - $110 million
1992 - $258 million
2002 - $350 million
2012 - $475 million

And here is the inflation rate over the time period:
72 - 82: 130%
82 - 92: 45%
92-02: 28%
02-12: 28%

Overall inflation rate between 1972-2012: 450%

Tickets -1970s:







1980s:









1990s:









2000s:




And of course -- MyMagic

Episode #138 - Dave answers your Disney questions

Dave is back to answer your Disney questions: refillable mugs, advanced dining, tickets, water parks - and a whole lot more! Keep the questions coming: davesdisneyview@gmail.com

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