The wages in tampa are in general way less than tampa. Fast food places in orlando are paying up to 14 dollars an hour with sign on bonus and still can’t find employees. My sister who lives in Tampa (I live in orlando) says those jobs are still minimum wage.
Why do you always capitalize “guests”? lol. You are not Walt Disney World. You didn’t coin a new term for “employee” like Disney did with “cast member”. Even Disney doesn’t capitalize “cast member”.
Busch gardens, SeaWorld are barely making it. I dont know where the author is getting the numbers and the article is disingenuous, conflating Disney and Universal. Check Busch annual pass cost compared to the other ones. They have gone through a few CEOs none of them had a winning attitude, they are strictly in survival mode. They keep cutting corners to survive. I have had a 3 park annual pass for over 14 years that keeps offering a smaller value. At the rate they are going, I only give them a couple of years. The value is in the land and Tampa is growing.
They charge 30 dollars to park in there parking lot. That’s more then universal charge’s. Give some of that money back to the employees. We went during Christmas and everyone was great. We had a wonderful time.
The dearly loved Disney uses part-time employees and people who are doing court mandated work to pay fines. There is also the college program that uses students for little or no income. Do your homework before you put Universal or Disney on some pedestal.
Yes, Disney can not run without the College Program kids who are getting paid $13-14 per hour to be there for 6-12 months & have their rent deducted from their paychecks. They have to be available for ANY hours at ANY position (no matter what their skills or degree are) & often work 12 hour days 6 days a week & get blocked out of the “perks” of getting into the parks. No sick days – they actually get “termed” for taking too many sick days, even with a medical note explaining that they are contagious.
Everything is a balance. Would you want employees to get paid more if it meant higher ticket prices? What if it meant closing several rides or ending free shows? What if keeping wages the same meant adding the greatest new ride?
My point is, I understand the sentiment and prices at these parks are so CRAZY high, but I know there is a tradeoff as well.
Sounds like the employees should go to work for Disney. It’s a free society. They can work anywhere. Free market allows the pay to be what the market dictates.
Higher labor costs lead to higher prices. It is that simple. The price of labor, just like anything else, is dictated by supply and demand. The rarer the talent and skills you can provide to an employer, the higher the wage you can demand. Do not be upset because you made poor choices that led to having a lower paying job. If you want a higher salary, earn it. Go back to school, get a degree and then earn a certification in your field of choice. Stop waiting for society to give you something; go earn it!
Comments for Florida Theme Park Leaves Guests Angered After Discovering Minimum Wage Costs
David
The wages in tampa are in general way less than tampa. Fast food places in orlando are paying up to 14 dollars an hour with sign on bonus and still can’t find employees. My sister who lives in Tampa (I live in orlando) says those jobs are still minimum wage.
Alysha Drufresnee
Why do you always capitalize “guests”? lol. You are not Walt Disney World. You didn’t coin a new term for “employee” like Disney did with “cast member”. Even Disney doesn’t capitalize “cast member”.
Rkek
Why do Canadians always have 2 cents about the USA. For a country preaching so much I only see the privileged class of Canada visiting Florida
No Thanks
His name is NEAL Thurman not “Neil”.. google is an easy platform to use if you are gonna go ahead and be a journalist.
Bye!
Perfecto Leon
Busch gardens, SeaWorld are barely making it. I dont know where the author is getting the numbers and the article is disingenuous, conflating Disney and Universal. Check Busch annual pass cost compared to the other ones. They have gone through a few CEOs none of them had a winning attitude, they are strictly in survival mode. They keep cutting corners to survive. I have had a 3 park annual pass for over 14 years that keeps offering a smaller value. At the rate they are going, I only give them a couple of years. The value is in the land and Tampa is growing.
Blue eyes
They charge 30 dollars to park in there parking lot. That’s more then universal charge’s. Give some of that money back to the employees. We went during Christmas and everyone was great. We had a wonderful time.
Raymond Kekelis
The dearly loved Disney uses part-time employees and people who are doing court mandated work to pay fines. There is also the college program that uses students for little or no income. Do your homework before you put Universal or Disney on some pedestal.
Deb
Yes, Disney can not run without the College Program kids who are getting paid $13-14 per hour to be there for 6-12 months & have their rent deducted from their paychecks. They have to be available for ANY hours at ANY position (no matter what their skills or degree are) & often work 12 hour days 6 days a week & get blocked out of the “perks” of getting into the parks. No sick days – they actually get “termed” for taking too many sick days, even with a medical note explaining that they are contagious.
David
Everything is a balance. Would you want employees to get paid more if it meant higher ticket prices? What if it meant closing several rides or ending free shows? What if keeping wages the same meant adding the greatest new ride?
My point is, I understand the sentiment and prices at these parks are so CRAZY high, but I know there is a tradeoff as well.
Tom Perri
Sounds like the employees should go to work for Disney. It’s a free society. They can work anywhere. Free market allows the pay to be what the market dictates.
SG
No one should have to work two jobs to pay the rent, Hillsborough County is not cheap. Raise everyone’s wage starting at $15!
Jw57
Always ask yourself who are the top ten paid employees, CEO, CFO, CIO, those type people and what are their salaries and benefit packages…
Jerry Shelton
Higher labor costs lead to higher prices. It is that simple. The price of labor, just like anything else, is dictated by supply and demand. The rarer the talent and skills you can provide to an employer, the higher the wage you can demand. Do not be upset because you made poor choices that led to having a lower paying job. If you want a higher salary, earn it. Go back to school, get a degree and then earn a certification in your field of choice. Stop waiting for society to give you something; go earn it!
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