lordshiplaney Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 Went to WW yesterday with kids and the rides were so pricey let alone a small churros for ?5 - I fancied the rollercoaster myself and that was ?9 per person.year upon year the prices go up and up ... they must make a fortune and great for economy but WOW Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/131930-winterwonderand-hyde-park-ride-prices/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbsy Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 I decided last year enough was enough. I used tobreally enjoy it, but it became super expensive and just feels far too "organised" now. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/131930-winterwonderand-hyde-park-ride-prices/#findComment-1074299 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry_17 Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 Lordship,I heard the ice rink was 15 pounds? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/131930-winterwonderand-hyde-park-ride-prices/#findComment-1074310 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seabag Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 Blame Brexit Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/131930-winterwonderand-hyde-park-ride-prices/#findComment-1074335 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules-and-Boo Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 are you suggesting they're not being festive but are trying to make money?Last Christmas they had 2.5million visitors.That is one hell of a lot of money to be made....in fact, it doesn't bear thinking about. I bet they don't do anything charitable with it. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/131930-winterwonderand-hyde-park-ride-prices/#findComment-1074479 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loz Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 Jules-and-Boo Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> That is one hell of a lot of money to be> made....in fact, it doesn't bear thinking about. I> bet they don't do anything charitable with it.Why on earth should they? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/131930-winterwonderand-hyde-park-ride-prices/#findComment-1074533 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidKruger Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 "I bet they don't do anything charitable with it."OOI: What is your bet based on ?I'd be interested in your reasoning.Is it the "they charge loads, so must be rich, so must be greedy and self-centered" school of 'thought' ? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/131930-winterwonderand-hyde-park-ride-prices/#findComment-1074581 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules-and-Boo Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 well, they DO have a preview night where profits go to charity, but generally my assumption on their mission being one of making money would be based on the fact that with that turnaround of visitors, they could cover their costs at a lower price than ?9 per ride.With most things, it seems at Christmas, it's about making money.And as to the question, "why should they?" why shouldn't they? Christmas is a time of giving - or have we forgotten that? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/131930-winterwonderand-hyde-park-ride-prices/#findComment-1074585 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Mac Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Jules-and-Boo Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> And as to the question, "why should they?" why> shouldn't they? Christmas is a time of giving - or> have we forgotten that?Yep - its a "time of giving" for you, and taking for them. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/131930-winterwonderand-hyde-park-ride-prices/#findComment-1074620 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidKruger Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 The costs to set up that show are enormous. Westminster Council (I think it's them) screws the organisers to the floor with costs, charges for 'services' and policing are enormous (no argument that services should be paid for, but they are also set with a view to the council making a profit - the idea being the customer will foot the bill anyway). Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/131930-winterwonderand-hyde-park-ride-prices/#findComment-1074621 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rendelharris Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 I imagine it's the Royal Parks who levy the majority of the charges as it's on their land. The prices do sound rather a gyp but on a positive note the fees paid by the organisers do go to the Royal Parks which is a charity which has seen its direct grant from government reduced by over 40% this decade, so it helps keep the parks open and in good nick. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/131930-winterwonderand-hyde-park-ride-prices/#findComment-1074683 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaywalker Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 perhaps they are benefitting from the fall in sterling? so we may see that we cannot afford to live, only tourists here. thank you brexiteers: we will watch the wealth of tourists with wonder. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/131930-winterwonderand-hyde-park-ride-prices/#findComment-1074954 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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