Auberge - photo changes.... - The DIS Discussion Forums

PJackson · 06-26-2009, 01:33 PM

Anyone else noticed that as of 9th Nov, you will get photos included in the price of Auberge de Cendrillon meals.... We did buy the package (can't recall cost but it was hefty) and it was lovely esp as it came in a nice folder/card mount which we've been able to frame along with the photo

The price is obviously going up though

Can't recall by how much - think prebooking it's around £8 per person....

Oh btw, if you use halfboard premium vouchers you won't get the photos!!!

britchic4 · 06-26-2009, 04:07 PM

Yikes, £8 per person up!!! We never buy the photos as I can take exactly the same pic as the photographer.

A Small World · 06-27-2009, 02:45 AM

We didnt buy the photo either as it wasnt much different to what we had taken ourselves.

I dont like this idea at all as its yet another way of people having to spend yet more money. Im assuming that a lot of people dont buy the photos so its a way really of making you buy them - giving you no choice.

ukstitch · 06-27-2009, 03:32 AM

I think this is an awful idea and is just there to make them yet more money again. I've also worked out that this change is actually going to cost most "typical" family combinations more money for the same, even if they would have bought the photo before.

8 pounds = roughly 9 euros

So, for 2 adults and a child, you'd be looking at paying 27 euros more, but you'd get your 25 euro photo pack included now, meaning it would cost you 2 euros more.

Not sure how the photos worked for multiple children, but that would either be 36 euros for a 25 euro pack (loss of 11 euros) or 36 euros for 50 euros worth of photos ("gain" of 14 euros).

But - all the other gains to Disney will offset this 14 euros they are "losing". as not everybody would have bought a photo meaning that some families would be paying 27 or 36 euros more now.

I am of the opinion that Auberge is expensive enough as it is. The food is selected from a very restricted menu (1 starter, 3 mains, 1 pudding) if I remember rightly and this should allow Disney to buy the food in bulk and bring the price down a little. But, because it gets so busy (often with people who aren't actually that interested in the food but want a good experience with the princesses due to the fact that they can't get that positive experience elsewhere), Disney continue to charge a high premium for it as they know people will pay whatever they charge. So - this increase is (excuse the pun) just taking the mickey in my opinion.

mommy2ash · 06-27-2009, 03:50 AM

i am just hoping it doesnt go up too much by november i am just about convincing my mam its worth it now

A Small World · 06-27-2009, 03:56 AM

I also think they need to look at how they take the photos.

At the moment they are taken on the way in meaning a queue builds up to get in and it can be quite chaotic in the entrance way.

If the cost is going to include a seperate photo for each child in the party people will choose this rather than a joint one to make it more cost effective. Then what about the adults in the party- do they get a seperate one as well if they want? Meaning the queue to get in could be horrendous as they take photos of everyone.

They would be better taking the photos on the dance floor (sat on the throne) throughout the meal which would also mean people werent cluttered up with bags/coats etc as well while trying to sort their children out to be photographed

I like the food at Auberge but dont think I'll be going again on principle

lilacgems23 · 06-27-2009, 05:48 AM

how do you know about the change? could it be a rumour?

thelittlemermaid83 · 06-27-2009, 06:03 AM

Its listed in the new broucher.

lilacgems23 · 06-27-2009, 06:35 AM

does it say when the price comes into affect

thelittlemermaid83 · 06-27-2009, 06:43 AM

From 9th November.

A Small World · 06-27-2009, 06:43 AM

The OP said November so Im assuming its when the new brochure prices start which was about 8th Nov

A Small World · 06-27-2009, 06:44 AM

You beat me Emma

thelittlemermaid83 · 06-27-2009, 07:26 AM

How much does it cost at the moment to prebook?

DLPdaft · 06-27-2009, 08:37 AM

Up to 8th November, its £44 per adult, £16 per child to prebook.

thelittlemermaid83 · 06-27-2009, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DLPdaft

Up to 8th November, its £44 per adult, £16 per child to prebook.

I'll stick to using my HB voucher to eat in here then.

Why can't i pre-pay RF cafe instead

06-26-2009, 01:33 PM	#1
PJackson DIS Veteran Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 1,388	Auberge - photo changes.... Anyone else noticed that as of 9th Nov, you will get photos included in the price of Auberge de Cendrillon meals.... We did buy the package (can't recall cost but it was hefty) and it was lovely esp as it came in a nice folder/card mount which we've been able to frame along with the photo The price is obviously going up though Can't recall by how much - think prebooking it's around £8 per person.... Oh btw, if you use halfboard premium vouchers you won't get the photos!!! __________________ Patsy I've been BOO'D!!! DLH 28 Sept - 2nd Oct 2008 DLH 30 Aug - 3 Sept 2009 No trip in planning - well there might be a small one....

06-26-2009, 04:07 PM	#2
britchic4 There's often a piano player in the evening Do you feel any different now you've been sprinkled with pixie dust? Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,250	Yikes, £8 per person up!!! We never buy the photos as I can take exactly the same pic as the photographer. __________________ Cathy Newport Bay Hotel 2004......Davy Crockett's Ranch Feb 2008......Les Etangs Fleuris May 2008......Disneyland Hotel Oct 2008......Holiday Inn December 2008......Disneyland Hotel March 2009......Adagio Apartments May 2009......Adagio Apartments Oct 2009......Cheyenne Hotel Jan 2010......Disneyland Hotel March 2010 No ticker!!! Sob sob.

06-27-2009, 02:45 AM	#3
A Small World I always like to give a little royal wave whilst Im up there Not even looking at it til I get some housework done Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lancashire Posts: 14,919	We didnt buy the photo either as it wasnt much different to what we had taken ourselves. I dont like this idea at all as its yet another way of people having to spend yet more money. Im assuming that a lot of people dont buy the photos so its a way really of making you buy them - giving you no choice. __________________ WDW - Christmas 1991 -Off site; WDW - Christmas 1992 -Off site; WDW - Summer 1996 - All Stars; WDW - Summer 2003 -All Stars; DLP - Easter 2006- Santa Fe; DLP- Easter 2007 - Santa Fe + Explorers; DLP - Summer 2007 - Holiday Inn; DLP - Christmas 2007 -DCR; DLP - Easter 2008 - Cheyenne; DLP Summer 2008 Explorers + Sequoia Lodge; Nov 09 DDs surprise birthday trip- Kyriad; Feb2009 Disneyland Hotel; Easter 09 Kyriad; Summer 09 Newport Bay; Oct 10- DL ; Dec 11 - DL

06-27-2009, 03:32 AM	#4
ukstitch I'm not sure I'm quite your average, typical male I think I need to eat some humble pie I've got a few hours of DIS chatting ahead of me tonight Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 5,478	I think this is an awful idea and is just there to make them yet more money again. I've also worked out that this change is actually going to cost most "typical" family combinations more money for the same, even if they would have bought the photo before. 8 pounds = roughly 9 euros So, for 2 adults and a child, you'd be looking at paying 27 euros more, but you'd get your 25 euro photo pack included now, meaning it would cost you 2 euros more. Not sure how the photos worked for multiple children, but that would either be 36 euros for a 25 euro pack (loss of 11 euros) or 36 euros for 50 euros worth of photos ("gain" of 14 euros). But - all the other gains to Disney will offset this 14 euros they are "losing". as not everybody would have bought a photo meaning that some families would be paying 27 or 36 euros more now. I am of the opinion that Auberge is expensive enough as it is. The food is selected from a very restricted menu (1 starter, 3 mains, 1 pudding) if I remember rightly and this should allow Disney to buy the food in bulk and bring the price down a little. But, because it gets so busy (often with people who aren't actually that interested in the food but want a good experience with the princesses due to the fact that they can't get that positive experience elsewhere), Disney continue to charge a high premium for it as they know people will pay whatever they charge. So - this increase is (excuse the pun) just taking the mickey in my opinion. __________________ Last edited by ukstitch; 06-27-2009 at 03:43 AM.

06-27-2009, 03:50 AM	#5
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06-27-2009, 03:56 AM	#6
A Small World I always like to give a little royal wave whilst Im up there Not even looking at it til I get some housework done Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lancashire Posts: 14,919	I also think they need to look at how they take the photos. At the moment they are taken on the way in meaning a queue builds up to get in and it can be quite chaotic in the entrance way. If the cost is going to include a seperate photo for each child in the party people will choose this rather than a joint one to make it more cost effective. Then what about the adults in the party- do they get a seperate one as well if they want? Meaning the queue to get in could be horrendous as they take photos of everyone. They would be better taking the photos on the dance floor (sat on the throne) throughout the meal which would also mean people werent cluttered up with bags/coats etc as well while trying to sort their children out to be photographed I like the food at Auberge but dont think I'll be going again on principle __________________ WDW - Christmas 1991 -Off site; WDW - Christmas 1992 -Off site; WDW - Summer 1996 - All Stars; WDW - Summer 2003 -All Stars; DLP - Easter 2006- Santa Fe; DLP- Easter 2007 - Santa Fe + Explorers; DLP - Summer 2007 - Holiday Inn; DLP - Christmas 2007 -DCR; DLP - Easter 2008 - Cheyenne; DLP Summer 2008 Explorers + Sequoia Lodge; Nov 09 DDs surprise birthday trip- Kyriad; Feb2009 Disneyland Hotel; Easter 09 Kyriad; Summer 09 Newport Bay; Oct 10- DL ; Dec 11 - DL

06-27-2009, 05:48 AM	#7
lilacgems23 DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2,035	how do you know about the change? could it be a rumour? __________________ March 2008 offsite, Kyriad MLV (AVOID ITS NASTY) Sept 2008 Dream Castle (Luxury) Dec 2009 Cheyenne Nov 2010 Cheyenne[/COLOR]

06-27-2009, 06:03 AM	#8
thelittlemermaid83 My reign will be a super-awesome thing I will just live in suspense I'm officially crazy Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 16,939	Its listed in the new broucher.

06-27-2009, 06:35 AM	#9
lilacgems23 DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2,035	does it say when the price comes into affect __________________ March 2008 offsite, Kyriad MLV (AVOID ITS NASTY) Sept 2008 Dream Castle (Luxury) Dec 2009 Cheyenne Nov 2010 Cheyenne[/COLOR]

06-27-2009, 06:43 AM	#10
thelittlemermaid83 My reign will be a super-awesome thing I will just live in suspense I'm officially crazy Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 16,939	From 9th November.

06-27-2009, 06:44 AM	#12
A Small World I always like to give a little royal wave whilst Im up there Not even looking at it til I get some housework done Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lancashire Posts: 14,919	You beat me Emma __________________ WDW - Christmas 1991 -Off site; WDW - Christmas 1992 -Off site; WDW - Summer 1996 - All Stars; WDW - Summer 2003 -All Stars; DLP - Easter 2006- Santa Fe; DLP- Easter 2007 - Santa Fe + Explorers; DLP - Summer 2007 - Holiday Inn; DLP - Christmas 2007 -DCR; DLP - Easter 2008 - Cheyenne; DLP Summer 2008 Explorers + Sequoia Lodge; Nov 09 DDs surprise birthday trip- Kyriad; Feb2009 Disneyland Hotel; Easter 09 Kyriad; Summer 09 Newport Bay; Oct 10- DL ; Dec 11 - DL

06-27-2009, 07:26 AM	#13
thelittlemermaid83 My reign will be a super-awesome thing I will just live in suspense I'm officially crazy Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 16,939	How much does it cost at the moment to prebook?

06-27-2009, 08:37 AM	#14
DLPdaft Cannot stop singing "Just like we dreeeeamed it" Has a calming influence Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,708	Up to 8th November, its £44 per adult, £16 per child to prebook. __________________ Elaine Feb 07 Santa Fe, Oct 07 Santa Fe, Nov 07 Cheyenne, June 08 Explorers, Oct 08 surprise upgrade to the Newport Bay Club! May 09 Magic Circus, Dec 09 Santa Fe VIP, Oct 10 Santa Fe "Cars stylee", March 11 St Patricks Day Santa Fe, Nov 11 Dream Castle bonfire and Christmas, June 12 Dream Castle 20th Dreams, Feb 13 Santa Fe & Dreams

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