SeventyOne
Platinum Member
Random observation--visiting MK for first time since July this weekend, it was slammed (Spring Break level) Saturday, still quite busy Sunday. Much busier than any point in July, even July 3 with the fireworks. I can only attribute that the restrictions being lifted on lower-tier APs.
I think--as central FL explodes with growth, lower-tier APs became slightly more affordable, and Sea World/Universal become less attractive options--WDW has begun a drift more toward the DLR model: a locals playground. There are still ways to make money off that--limited edition mugs at Trader Sam's being an obvious example--but I do wonder if TDO is ready to capitalize on that.
I think--as central FL explodes with growth, lower-tier APs became slightly more affordable, and Sea World/Universal become less attractive options--WDW has begun a drift more toward the DLR model: a locals playground. There are still ways to make money off that--limited edition mugs at Trader Sam's being an obvious example--but I do wonder if TDO is ready to capitalize on that.