tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124057940519847736.post-86969193674545413382008-05-20T03:43:00.000-07:002008-05-20T04:39:19.558-07:00Recently in the news it was announced that Disney isn't suffering from a slow economy like many other businesses. And actually, they're revenue increased 33% for the first quarter of 2008.<br />I have a couple of theories on this.<br />The weakness of the U.S. dollar has prompted international travelers to flock to Orlando in droves, getting more for their money than they previously had.<br />Also, Disney has done a great job of offering vacation packages for every budget. In the early 1990's, more than half of Disney resorts were deluxe or premium priced. Now, 75% are moderate and value priced.<br />Value resorts in Disney are nothing like the "value priced" accommodations you find in other places where you may not get what you expected.<br />Disney's apparently a better bet than Las Vegas right now. A recent news story on MSNBC, claimed Vegas is struggling with gambling revenues down 4% and convention bookings down 10%.<br />Disney doesn't appear to be offering any more discounts than they do any other year, but they're apparently doing something right.Disney Divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06328595546419100285noreply@blogger.com