I don’t post much, but this honestly surprised me enough to share. I’ve been a longtime Disneyland regular. Usually stay on property, five day trips, a few times a year. For me, a lot of the magic was just being there. Walking around, grabbing a drink, people watching, soaking in the atmosphere.
Lately though, I have zero desire to go back.
The value just isn’t there anymore. A lot of the perks that made on property stays feel special are gone or watered down. Prices are way higher, crowds feel out of control, and it’s becoming normal for a bunch of attractions to be down at any given time. The whole thing feels more frustrating and transactional than relaxing.
What really gets me is that I’m exactly the kind of guest Disney should want to keep. Frequent visits, on property stays, happy to spend money, not even chasing a perfect trip. And now I feel annoyed just thinking about going again.
I’m not saying Disneyland is doomed or trying to be dramatic. I actually hope they course correct. But if someone like me is losing interest, that feels like a pretty big warning sign.
Anyone else who used to go often feeling the same way?
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