I haven’t been to a Disney park in over 30 years (I liked Disneyland, didn’t like Disney World, which seemed like a perversion of Walt’s dream, something that later became the company’s mission statement.) But I’ve heard recently from a lot of people who were Disney devotees that they won’t go back again. Not only because of all the sick grooming, but also the parks have gone downhill while getting way more expensive.
According to the folks I know who follow this closely, Disney doesn’t care because it’s planned decline. They’re looking for that sweet spot where they drive away customers who demand quality at an affordable price while keeping the diehards who are willing to cough up ever-higher fees for second rate service. It’s destroying the company’s reputation, but financially, it’s a win-win: more money for providing less service to fewer guests. Again, something that must have Walt spinning in his cryo-chamber.
i agree, disneyland is very expensive, was last there in 2014, even the food was expensive. and yes the place is dirty too.