Seems excessive $$ to me

[disneymom15]

Just got back from WDW last week and had a great time. We like the "create your own treats" at Goofy's in DTD. We usually get the 3 pretzel rods dipped in white choc, rolled in pecans, drizzled with milk choc. The price had been 3 pretzels for $3.75. We bought some on this trip and the price had taken a big jump. The new price was $5.75. Does anyone else think thats a bit excessive? Just wondering if I'm getting cheap in my old age.

[KAT1811]

It's all relative. It's Disney so everything is expensive. I try to look at it as something special. They tend to taste better since they are in Disney. I don't mind splurging once in a while.

That being said I just bought three cupcakes for $7.50 this weekend.

[Ian]

Are you really asking if $6 is too expensive for 3 pretzel rods dipped in some cheap chocolate?

Let me ask you ... if you went to your local supermarket and they tried to sell you 3 pretzel rods dipped in some cheap chocolate for six dollars would you buy them?

Just kidding, but yeah. Of course it's too expensive. But Disney World is a tourist trap and everything is too expensive.

[Ms. Mode]

This is one reason why we get the DDP, the snacks are included and I don't get sticker shock

[Mickey'sGirl]

This reminds me of my story of the from our August 2009 adventure. The cost $2.75 each on the Sunday, but were $3.25 on the Monday! The nice CM gave it to my DS for free, because I said "That's 50 cents more than yesterday!" .... As long as we'll pay for it....

[BrerGnat]

Of course it's excessive. I dare anyone to name a food product at Disney that is REASONABLY priced.

As a consumer, you always have the option to "just say no."

[TheVBs]

You know, if it were anywhere else, I would probably pass at that price. At WDW the price wouldn't surprise me, unless I remembered them being less on a previous trip like you do. Or .50 less the day before, like Mickey'sGirl's story!! I guess you have to decide how important it is to you to get them and then judge the worth. If you'd be just as happy without or paying less for something else, I'd say pass on them.

[MaxPower]

If you think that's bad, try parking in a Disney Lot or renting a stroller!

[mouseketeer mom]

Our rule of thumb is everything in WDW is going to be much more expensive then we expect.

[retiredfigment]

When we were there in December, I was surprised that they were more expensive, but okay that being said.... I was really disappointed that I was paying more for fewer choices. Last time you could choose caramel as one of the dips and I love caramel.

[Goofy Pluto]

Any idea how much the giant chocolate covered Oreos were? I got one of those last time and it was AWESOME!

[RBrooksC]

You are a captive audience. Because of this, prices can be set higher than one would see at their local mall or supermarket.

This happens in movie theaters, stadiums and any other "closed system." This is why there are rules dictating no outside food or drinks.

If you are prevented from bringing in anything of your own, you are forced to purchase the item inside the closed system. So, the owners can then charge a higher price for the items because they know people will pay for it.

When you go to a stadium, a plastic cup of cheap beer is, at minimum, $5.

Disney is not alone in this practice. This is Marketing 101.

However, I do believe it has gotten out of hand and, so do many places like Airports. That is why you see the promotion of "Mall-Pricing."

I would never expect to see that any places like Disney or stadiums change this policy. A good deal of money is made from this practice and it helps keep prices of other things in check.

[luvdiznee]

As I was told before, that's why Mickey's hands are so big, so he can get all your money.

[grumpyguy]

yes...expensive BUT! it was a "disney" pretzel!!
i only wish i was buying right now

[brer frog]

Of course it's excessive. I dare anyone to name a food product at Disney that is REASONABLY priced.

As a consumer, you always have the option to "just say no."

the pickles near the HM (forget that land name) are only a buck

[BrerGnat]

the pickles near the HM (forget that land name) are only a buck

ONLY a buck???

I get what you're saying though. At Disneyland, for the LONGEST time, the chocolate dipped biscotti at the Main Street Bakery were only $0.69!!! It was like a secret. Now, they are $1.99. Guess too many people heard the secret.

[DisneyPrincess21]

As I was told before, that's why Mickey's hands are so big, so he can get all your money.

When i was in WDW in december, a security cm who was checking bags said to me after he checked my purse "be sure to hurry and zip your purse up, disney will get your money fast enough anyway, no need to help them" LOL

yes...expensive BUT! it was a "disney" pretzel!!
i only wish i was buying right now

i am the same way, normally i wouldnt spend the same amount of money on the same things locally, but it is Disney, so everything taste better

[LauraleeH]

If I'm going to buy something overpriced, I go to Godiva, because their stuff is AMAZING! Don't get me wrong, I love a good Mickey bar, but otherwise I don't waste my calories and money for snacks from Disney. It never tastes that great to me

[RBrooksC]

Unless you are getting something uniquely Disney, I wouldn't waste money on it.

A Dole Whip? I have never had it but I would spend money to try it.

A hot dog at Casey's? Unless I really needed lunch, most likely I wouldn't.

It all goes down to the perceived value of the item. And since all prices in a closed system are inflated, the perceived value needs to be much higher than it usually would. That is why it would have be something I couldn't get elsewhere before I would spend extra money for it.

[caryrae]

Kinda like at tourist spots where a bottle of soda from vending machine is $2.50 maybe more these days but at most grocerey stores or gas stations you can get a 2 liter bottle for $.99. There is no reason a regular bottle of soda should cost that much. Just at the airport recently we dropped someone of and went in with them and soda from the machine was $2.50 and a juice was $3.00.