You might argue that the number doesn’t matter if they’re making millions every day, so let’s take a look at that as well. According to the same research, Disney makes around $13 billion every day across all six of its parks. Using the same math as before, that equates to around a $6 million profit every day for Disneyland. For a more accurate estimate, we’ll use a range of 4-6 million each day. On average, that would result in a daily profit of $1 million. Let’s have a look at some fast math. A million visitors per day equates to around 365 million dollars in revenue per year, with an average of about 17 million visitors per year. When we split 365 million by the average of 17 million visitors, we get a profit of only $21 per visitor.
These are just estimations, so take them with a grain of salt. The actual figures will vary from day to day, if not hour to hour, but this gives you a reasonable indication of the cost of running Disneyland and the profit, which isn’t as large as many people believe. Is Disneyland still prohibitively expensive?
What is Disney’s fee structure?
Using FastPasses can help you streamline your park visit, cut down on wait times, and ensure that you go on your favorite “must-ride” attractions.
Understanding Disney’s New Options To Minimize Wait Times
The FastPass service has been phased out in favor of two premium options:
- The Disney Genie+ is a new addition to the Disney Genie family.
- Individual passes for the Lightning Lane Entrance.
The Genie+, which works similarly to the FastPass, costs $15 per person (in addition to park entrance). Genie+ costs $20 per person at Disneyland.
Where does Disneyland receive its power from?
- Lighting has been renovated in several sections of the Resort to energy-efficient LED (light emitting diode) lighting, which lasts 10 times longer and uses 75% less energy than incandescent light bulbs. Sleeping Beauty Castle, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, and Ornament Valley are just a few of the attractions in Cars Land.
- Theatrical lighting for performances at the Disneyland Resort, including “Fantasmic!” and “World of Color.”
- The Cars Land mountain range, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, interior lighting in Space Mountain and the Matterhorn, as well as Pixie Hollow in Disneyland park, which has 25,000 LED fixtures and 1,000 LED strobe lights, are among the attractions and atmosphere lighting.
- A 40,000-square-foot solar array atop Radiator Springs Racers harnesses the sun’s energy to power Disney California Adventure park, generating enough electricity to run 100 Anaheim homes for a year.
- Based on companywide energy policies and operational requirements, centralized energy management systems control lighting and interior air temperature for optimal energy efficiency.
Is it possible to rent Disneyland for a day?
Disneyland does not, in fact, rent out the entire park for a day to anyone.
You have to keep in mind that these parks bring in millions of dollars every day, and for one person to replace all of that is simply unreasonable.
Although the entire park cannot be rented, there are some choices if you only want to rent a ride or a section of the park.
Certain rides are expected to rent for around $50,000 for four hours, according to rumors.
Occasionally, celebrities or huge corporations will rent out certain sections or areas of the park.
These types of rentals can cost up to $300,000 and are only available for a few hours.
This has been done before by celebrities, and it allows the park to run normally throughout the day while still hosting a special event later at night.
Is there a jail at Disney?
Disney must remove anyone causing trouble on property in order to maintain Walt Disney World as magical as possible for all guests. Disney employs a variety of covert methods to reduce the likelihood of an incident occurring. The Walt Disney World “prison” is one of them, and many guests have told stories about it over the years. Both Disneyland and Walt Disney World have procedures in place that keep people in a holding area until help arrives. The number of undercover officers and security personnel wandering about the parks on a daily basis may surprise you. It’s only a matter of time before you’re caught doing something stupid.
Disney has its own internal security unit to keep the resort safe from trouble. These are not, however, police officers. If you get into problems at Disney, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department will be notified. However, they may have to keep you in one of the jails located throughout the property while you wait. Disney’s security crew can only handle so much on their own, so they call the cops in when more serious situations arise.
Of course, the location of any of these holding places at Disney remains a complete mystery, which is why there is so much intrigue surrounding them. Since you enter the parks, you may notice police officers, as they normally have a couple on patrol each day. Officers are never far away from guests, ensuring that everyone is safe throughout their visit.
Is it possible to charge my phone at Disneyland?
Purchasing a Charging System for Your Portable Device At third-party-operated shops throughout the Disneyland Resort, you may purchase a portable charging station for $30 plus tax. Simply follow the instructions on the kiosk screen to receive a kit that includes: One fully charged portable battery.
Do you think you could introduce power banks to Disneyland?
Yes, Julie, power/battery banks and FuelRods are permitted in the Walt Disney World Resort theme parks. I never leave home without a portable phone charger or my own FuelRod! Several FuelRod stations can be found throughout the Walt Disney World Resort theme parks.
Is there a fuel rod in Disneyland?
At Walt Disney World, Disneyland, airports, and other locations, FuelRod kiosks can be found. The solution provides reusable, portable charging that can be used to fuel or charge your phone on the go before being replaced with a new battery. We’ll see if the FuelRod is worth it in this review “Unlimited service is well worth the investment of time and money.
While the headline is straightforward, the topic of whether you should buy a FuelRod while visiting Walt Disney World or Disneyland is more nuanced. As a result, we’ll discuss the cost vs. convenience tradeoff and balance the benefits and drawbacks. Please keep in mind that this FuelRoad review is solely based on our subjective opinion of how FuelRods function (or don’t work) for us. You may completely disagree, seeing great value in FuelRods, and that’s fine.
These portable chargers’ general design is ideal for Walt Disney World. Using simply the My Disney Experience app, as well as surfing amazing Disney blogs to find out where you should dine, is a huge drain that many people underestimate. To put it another way, it’s not uncommon for your battery to fail early in the day. Rechargeable battery packs have been around for a while (so the FuelRod isn’t exactly revolutionary), and they’re one of the essentials on our Disney packing list.
The ‘trick’ with FuelRods is that you can swap in your depleted FuelRod for a fully charged one at one of the many kiosks across Walt Disney World and Disneyland when you’re done using them. The ‘infinite’ charge that the FuelRods provide as a result of shifting them out is so appealing. When you put it like that, it’s simple to see why FuelRods are so popular.
There are a couple unique twists in FuelRod policies before we get started. FuelRod announced two years ago that the unlimited free swaps of FuelRods at Walt Disney World and Disneyland would be discontinued. This sparked widespread resentment among Disney fans, as well as hostile social media remarks addressed against FuelRod.
Fans have filed a class action lawsuit against the firm, which is particularly noteworthy. After months of negotiations, the class action lawsuit was settled, with FuelRod establishing a Founders designation for those who purchased FuelRods as early adopters. The FuelRod Founders designation enables qualifying users to keep getting free swaps for the rest of their lives. This was validated at the kiosks by scanning a QR code or entering an email address, allowing FuelRod Founders to exchange their existing FuelRods for free, even at kiosks that charged to swap.
FuelRod deserves a lot of credit for this. Despite the fact that we aren’t major lovers of the product and don’t suggest it to most people, we believe FuelRod offers a valuable service to some visitors. In other words, having FuelRod but charging a fee is preferable to the company going bankrupt and ceasing to exist altogether.
FuelRod is a good last-resort choice, as we’ve mentioned, and we’re glad it’ll be available at Walt Disney World and Disneyland. Furthermore, throughout this, FuelRod’s customer service team was diligent and conciliatory, offering refunds to dissatisfied customers, and FuelRod stated that they’ve been forced to implement a swap fee due to the situation “Maintain the high standards that customers expect and ensure the company’s long-term viability.
November 2021 Update: The pay-to-swap issue is far from over! Most (all?) FuelRod kiosks stopped validating Founders status through email or QR code in the last two months. We have no idea when because we don’t use FuelRods.
Last month, we happened to notice at one of the kiosks and began asking around to see if any of our friends (a couple of whom could be considered as FuelRod proponents) had to pay for swaps recently. They’ve all said they haven’t. As a result, it appears that swaps are now free for all, rather than $3 each. This is fantastic news for everyone who finds themselves in a situation where they require a FuelRod.
The new Genie+ and Lightning Lanes at Walt Disney World and Disneyland are big charge drains, so this couldn’t have come at a better time. While it is technically possible to use the Genie service for an entire day without recharging, it is quite difficult. Many visitors will be unprepared for this and will require a backup battery during their visit to the park.
Genie has a far longer battery life than its predecessors, Walt Disney World’s FastPass+ and Disneyland’s MaxPass. Furthermore, certain functions, such as the itinerary builder and PhotoPass AR lenses, are known to drain a phone’s power. My battery was considerably depleted after only 30 minutes of experimenting with the augmented reality filters. Just something to keep in mind if you’re planning a trip soon and haven’t brought a backup battery!
For many guests, the FuelRod’s appeal is similar to that of the Disney Dining Plan: convenience. However, I’d reply that, like the argument in favor of the Disney Dining Plan, it’s the illusion of convenience rather than true convenience. You’re paying more for that illusion, much with the Dining Plan.
There are two issues with FuelRods. For starters, $30 is an exorbitant price for a battery pack of this volume and quality. Second, by today’s battery pack standards, the aforementioned capacity is inadequate. (Although this has improved in recent years, it still pales in comparison to what you’d buy for $30 on Amazon.) The charging isn’t as quick either.)
Let’s take a closer look at FuelRod’s capacity in comparison to its competitors. FuelRod, unlike almost every other battery pack on the market, does not specify its charge capacity. (Which, in and of itself, should raise red flags.) There isn’t much information available, but it appears to be able to charge an iPhone halfway, putting its capacity at under 3,000 mAh.
Let’s assume the FuelRod has a 4,000 mAh capacity and give it the benefit of the doubt. For $22, this Anker charger provides 5,200 mAh. For half the price, you can get twice the capacity in a similar-sized charger. This Anker charger with 10,000 mAh capacity and high-speed charging costs under $30 (it’s the charger we’re using right now, and it’s amazing). That’s enough to charge many devices at once, and it’ll do it much faster than the FuelRod.
On our packing list, we’ve listed alternatives to FuelRod that have a higher capacity, are less expensive, and charge faster. Some of these chargers will not only get you through an entire day at the parks, but will also charge all of your family’s electronics.
FuelRod is outdated in terms of battery pack specifications in 2021. Unfortunately, they’re trapped in that (literally) due to the design of the dispensing machines, which necessitates keeping the same style and size of battery pack as when they first launched five years ago. In the previous five years, a lot has evolved in backup battery technology.
To be fair to FuelRod, there’s a certain convenience in never having to charge a battery pack and instead being able to swap out the present pack indefinitely. Or that it can save your life if you forget your charger, cords, or other essentials. True, it appeals to people in both situations. There’s no denying that FuelRod comes in handy if you’ve forgotten your charger or wires.
The case for general convenience in everyday situations, on the other hand, is more difficult to make. I despise having to plug things in before getting ready for bed when I return to the hotel after a long day. The trouble is, I have to do that regardless of whether I’m using my camera, phone, or other device. Adding one more component to the mix is (literally) a no-brainer.
Furthermore, this argument is only valid in a world where FuelRod kiosks are commonplace. Such a world does not exist and will not exist in the future. FuelRod’s business model is based on impulse purchases from customers who either don’t do their homework or don’t have another option. They will lose to competition outside of airports, theme parks, and comparable ‘vacuums.’ (For the same reason that no one in their right mind would pay $14 for a Cosmic Ray’s cheeseburger if it were in their neighborhood.)
It’s perfect if your main concern is utilizing FuelRods at the airport, Walt Disney World, or Disneyland. FuelRod is likely to have you covered. FuelRod has value for Disney regulars or Annual Passholders. Again, we’re not claiming that this service or product is completely useless.
Finally, the only folks I can see FuelRod appealing to until they get past the first idea of convenience are those who had never heard of rechargeable batteries before coming upon the FuelRod kiosk in the parks. These individuals do exist. During their holidays, we find a lot of people lounging in nooks charging their phones at random plugs.
The FuelRod is a good impulsive purchase for those people (or people who just forget to carry their portable chargers), as the expense (in time) of sitting in a random corner every day on an expensive Walt Disney World vacation far outweighs the $30 cost of a FuelRod. If you’re reading this FuelRod review in ahead of a trip to the park, you’d be better off ordering a bigger capacity battery pack from Amazon.
Are you planning a trip to Walt Disney World? On our Walt Disney World Hotels Reviews page, you can learn more about hotels. Read our Walt Disney World Restaurant Reviews to find out where to eat. Read our post on Tips for Saving Money on Walt Disney World Tickets to learn how to save money on tickets and which ones to buy. What to Pack for Disney Vacations is a unique look at useful goods to bring. Our Walt Disney World Ride Guides will show you what to do and when to do it. The best place to start for detailed advice is our Walt Disney World Trip Planning Guide, which has all you need to know!
