Why Disneyland is Hot and Vegas Is Not

Travel Blog  •  Jim Benning  •  05.15.08 | 11:05 AM ET

imageInteresting bit of economic analysis from the AP: “The gaming business often brags that it’s recession-proof because gamblers will always like to gamble, but amusement destinations historically have seen their business get hard hit when consumers’ wallets are pinched. The upscaling of Las Vegas with its five-star hotels, restaurants and shops, and the down-pricing of Disney to more value-oriented park packages and hotels over the last decade has turned that concept on its head.” Now, if Disney would just open a Vegas casino everything would balance out nicely.

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1 Comment for Why Disneyland is Hot and Vegas Is Not

Ron Mader 05.18.08 | 9:29 PM ET

I hadn’t noticed this before ... but this photo looks like the Basilica in Mexico City. Is that Space Mountain?

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