Marketing Case Study Disney Cruise Line
Marketing Case Study Disney Cruise Line
Marketing Case Study Disney Cruise Line
Line
MARKETING STUDY
AN OVERVIEW
20.4
MILLION
7.67
BILLION
THE COMPETITION
DISNEY CRUISES
• Africa, Alaska, Pacific Coast, • Alaska, Oceania, Bahamas, Bermuda, • Bahamas, Caribbean
Bahamas, Caribbean, Europe, the Caribbean, Central America, the ⚬ Seasonal cruises: Canada,
Canada, Latin America, Oceania US, Indian Ocean, Mediterranean, New England, Alaska,
Mexico, Middle East Hawaii, Bermuda, and Europe
• Distribution: website and travel
• Distribution: Stores and licensed
agents • Distribution: similar to Royal
stores, e-commerce, retailers, agents
Caribbean
THE SWOT
STRENGTH WEAKNESS
• strong brand recognition • limited destinations (international port of call options - poor)
• high degree of brand loyalty • high prices to consumers
• diverse cruise options • high attrition rate
• exceptional customer service (higher ratio of crew-to-passengers, 1:3) • lack of marketing and promotion
• add-on entertainment services • younger demographic focus (niche market)
• immersive experience in the world of Disney ⚬ lower occupancy
• product offered is limited within class
evident through Four Keys policy:
• limited itineraries may limit repeat business from customers
“Safety, Courtesy, Show, and Efficiency,”
OPPURTUNITY THREATS
• expansion into new destinations • competition in the cruise line industry (celebrity cruises, etc.)
• partnerships and acquisitions • changes in consumer preferences with growing travel options (generic competition)
• growth in the cruise industry (estimated at 11.5%) • economic downturns
• ship attractions • International crisis, weather
• emerging markets • environmental concerns
• • corporate turbulence exaggerated by complex corporate structure
increasing propensity to consumer
POSSIBLE STRATEGY
MAIN AREAS: DEMAND & COMPETITION