Disney Reality Check: The Good, the Bad and the Magical
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Who are the hosts of Smart Money Happy Hour and what is today's topic?
Today, we're either going to make you feel seen or triggered. We're talking Disney. So is that worth the money to stay in one of the, like, character hotels?
And literally, I sat there and I, I mean, I almost cried. I mean, teared up. Had to, like, because it just makes you feel like anything's possible. Hey, guys, I'm Rachel Cruz.
I'm George Camel.
And this is Smart Money Happy Hour. Delicious. Lovely. Just like the topic of today's episode. Well, this is the show where two friends who happen to be money experts talk about what you're talking about. Everything from pop culture, current events, and money.
Now, before we dive into the belly of the beast, let's talk about what we're sipping on, Rachel. It's the La Turista.
Whoa, look at that, George. I thought we'd go a little tropical. You claim to be Middle Eastern. I don't know.
You got a little salsa in you. I took a year or two of Spanish. A little salsa in you. Don't have to be dangerous.
Love it.
A little biblioteca never hurt anybody. Yeah. So stick around till the end. We're going to give you our rating and reveal the cost per glass. And that alone is worth the price of admission.
Yes.
What are the pros and cons of visiting Disney according to the hosts?
Unlike Disney.
Okay, George, we're pretty opposites in life.
Yeah.
Actually, polar opposites in life, including the topic of Disney. So we'll just give a little like, just a little snapshot. Sure. I'm going to use one word to describe Disney. I'm going to go with its tagline because it is true. It is magical. There's just something magical about it, unlike any place on Earth. All right, George, go and be the Grinch.
Well, we're going to talk about, obviously, the financial aspects of Disney. What?
Boo, I know we are. It's called Smart Money Happy Hour. Can we just, like, have a little fun right now? Yes. And you just vent about how much you hate Disney.
I thought you'd have fun with this. Hmm? I want to see how many of these you would agree with.
Do you have, like, statements you're about to give me?
Several.
Mm-mm.
I consulted. Oh, my gosh. I asked Chad GPT to tell me why I... Like George Camel? Yes.
Tell George Camel why.
You ready for this? Crowds everywhere. Packed no matter the season. Ridiculous prices. Long lines for everything. Not true. Fake happiness.
Not true.
Terrible food. Exhausting days.
Yeah.
Nickel and diming everywhere.
Maybe.
It's really for the kids and you have to suffer.
This one Rachel vehemently disagrees with.
Merch overload.
Yes.
Heat and humidity, depending on the time of year. Grown adults acting like it's a religious pilgrimage.
True.
Matching shirts and ears.
True.
People who brag about going 20 plus times a year.
True.
Disney is my whole personality crowd.
That's a small percentage of people.
Adults losing their mind over character meet and greets. Extreme loyalty to a corporation that overcharges them. That's one. The cringe TikTok content.
True.
And the people who talk like they work there. It's like a whole language.
I'm going to agree. Eight out of ten. I'm going to agree with seven out of ten.
That's my only thing. I'm done venting. I'm going to be in a good mood the rest of the episode.
Well, we'll keep going in, deep diving into our thoughts on Disney. But what we can both agree on, though, is not going into debt. And there was a stat that came out that 45% of families go into debt for this specific trip, this vacation.
That's rough.
So we both agree. Not a good idea.
Terrible idea.
That does steal the magic.
Yeah.
So we can agree on that.
And another study found that the food prices at Disney World have outgrown inflation by almost double. Disney concessions have gone up 61% in the last 10 years. That's a lot. General inflation has gone up 32% according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. I rest my case, Your Honor.
Yeah, man.
So is it price gouging? Does Disney have legitimate costs? I mean, they're running an entire city. They got to pay for their own police and fire department.
Do you know they are? They literally have their own water system, their own grid for the electricity. I mean, like, they legitimately are self-sustaining. It's pretty wild.
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Chapters
5 chapters
1
Who are the hosts of Smart Money Happy Hour and what is today's topic?
0:05–1:16
2
What are the pros and cons of visiting Disney according to the hosts?
1:16–4:55
3
How do Disney prices compare to general inflation and what justifies the cost?
4:55–11:03
4
What are some personal Disney experiences shared by Rachel and George?
11:03–18:14
5
Which Disney parks and characters do the hosts prefer and why?
18:14–44:43
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