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I actually understand AP’s potentially needing to make reservations more-so than a regular ticket buying visitor. Still, it’s a pita and I’d like to see them eliminate the pass system and see if it really makes a difference. I’ve been several times this year (although not during the height of summer) and never felt like the park was crowded. Is that what Disney actually wants? At this point in time, I would think not. With shrinking revenues, albeit a large part of that is due to their streaming business, I would think they would want more people at the resorts and parks. I guess we’ll see in the next couple months.
Your experience is different from many of the reports I read elsewhere, complaining of long lines, crowded walkways, etc. And of course this week is crazy - 140 minute waits for FoP, for instance - but that's to be expected for Thanksgiving week. Like you, we didn't think the parks were excessively crowded when we visited in January and July.
Thanks for sharing this information.Major overhaul of Disney Park Pass reservations and Park Hopping coming to Walt Disney World in the new year
Much of the existing Disney Park Pass system will be removed and simplified, providing guests with an experience closer to pre-pandemic conditions.