Walt Disney World raises their prices

[montygz]

I don't hang out with anyone who would think this was worthy of the expense, even our son, dad of those two crazies. He could just picture paying that price at Magic Kingdom, arriving at opening, leaving before lunch.

Looking over at Thrill Data, it hasn't been selling out yet, which could mean they have priced it high enough -- or they priced everyone out.

It may take a while for all the people this is targeted toward to find out about it, however.

While I would not buy it for myself, if I were taking someone to park who has never gone and never will again, or someone who can't wait in line, like an elderly parent, I would consider it.

There are plenty of people out there with more money than patience who will buy this and not think twice.

 

[Johncavmusic]

This is a yearly thing, prices at Walt Disney World will always go up. These are prices for Annual Passes, discounts are always available. Essentially, a future guest must figure out how many days they need, and whether a multi-day or an annual pass is a better deal. A lot of WDW influencers get the AP because they go several times a month, so it works out for them. I get discounts on APs and other tickets, so I am usually the go-to for friends!

TS

The only way to stop or slow Disney is to stop going!….Period! Find other amusement places: Dollywood, Branson.

Disney knows that people complain but still come. Disney knows that if they lose Americans, they can rely on foreigners!

HIT THEM WHERE IT HURTS!

 

[noreenkate]

Looking over at Thrill Data, it hasn't been selling out yet, which could mean they have priced it high enough -- or they priced everyone out.

It may take a while for all the people this is targeted toward to find out about it, however.

While I would not buy it for myself, if I were taking someone to park who has never gone and never will again, or someone who can't wait in line, like an elderly parent, I would consider it.

There are plenty of people out there with more money than patience who will buy this and not think twice.

At least at WDW its only being offered at Deluxe resorts & villas, Shades of Green and Swolphin- so its really limited offering - what happens between now & the Holidays maybe different.

 

[rickandcindy23]

When we go to the parks, we don't mind standing in lines, as long as they aren't more than 30-45 minutes. We stay enough days, usually two weeks, to arrive at opening, early opening when we have DVC reservations. We go to the rides with the longest lines later in the day, like Remy, Frozen, Rise, Mickey and Minnie, Seven Dwarfs, Tron (I don't ride that one), and Flight of Passage.

We were aghast at the line two weeks ago for Kilamanjaro Safaris after riding FOP first thing. That was unexpected. Expedition Everest had maybe a 20 minute line.

We were pixie dusted, when we took the twins to Little Mermaid while the kids rode Seven Dwarfs. It was basically walk-on, and the cast let us go four additional rides, total of 5, because each time we tried to get off, Olivia (twin) had a major fit. Seriously didn't want the ride to end, until she was done with the fifth ride, when she started crying for her mama. That was weird. There is no explaining two-year-olds. Terrible twos!

Fall break for a lot of schools is that week in October that used to be Columbus Week. I recommend never going during that week.

When Disney got rid of DAS for anyone who requested it, and yes, this was happening, I think it was a wise move because lines were much longer with Lightning Lane being busier, a lot of people were taking advantage of it. I do see people who are being denied the pass and should probably get DAS. It's very subjective and depends on who you talk to. It seems that only children with severe disabilities are getting DAS.

Just being in a wheelchair is no excuse to expect DAS because the lines will accommodate a wheelchair. We did talk to a man with a colostomy bag in a wheelchair who used to get it and no longer does. He lives in FL and doesn't plan to go back after his AP expires. He and his wife were shocked that he didn't get DAS. They tried Lightning Lane one day. They decided it wasn't worth the cost.

 

[noreenkate]

It seems that only children with severe disabilities are getting DAS.

Just being in a wheelchair is no excuse to expect DAS because the lines will accommodate a wheelchair.

Neither of these things are true- adults do receive DAS- and each park has standby queues that cannot accommodate mobility devices…the list definitely varies depending on device used.

Accommodations are made on a individual case by case basis not strictly by any specific diagnosis.

 

[dioxide45]

Neither of these things are true- adults do receive DAS- and each park has standby queues that cannot accommodate mobility devices…the list definitely varies depending on device used.

Accommodations are made on a individual case by case basis not strictly by any specific diagnosis.

We had this at Tower of Terror in DHS. The queue doesn't accommodate mobility scooters. They will let you switch to a wheelchair. My wife doesn't really want to leave her expensive personal scooter just out there along a wall where any Pride key will work. Plus her scooter is rather attractive to little hands (kids). She don't have or need DAS so my she requested a return time so she could take her scooter to the exit to get on the ride. They obliged. The wait time was only 15 minutes, so we just hung around until the time came. When the queue isn't either ADA or fully ADA accessible, they will make other accommodations on a case by case basis. We liked Guardians at DCA because it would accommodate a mobility scooter and during the second parade at Oogie Boogie Bash, there was no wait. We rode it twice.

 

[noreenkate]

We had this at Tower of Terror in DHS. The queue doesn't accommodate mobility scooters. They will let you switch to a wheelchair. My wife doesn't really want to leave her expensive personal scooter just out there along a wall where any Pride key will work. Plus her scooter is rather attractive to little hands (kids). She don't have or need DAS so my she requested a return time so she could take her scooter to the exit to get on the ride. They obliged. The wait time was only 15 minutes, so we just hung around until the time came. When the queue isn't either ADA or fully ADA accessible, they will make other accommodations on a case by case basis. We liked Guardians at DCA because it would accommodate a mobility scooter and during the second parade at Oogie Boogie Bash, there was no wait. We rode it twice.

Yeah I get nervous my rollator is not the typical insurance garbage and stripped cost more than some mobility scooters.

My pet peeve is Tiana’s- I really wish they fixed the queue- getting run over in the exit does not make for a fun day.

 

[rickandcindy23]

Neither of these things are true- adults do receive DAS- and each park has standby queues that cannot accommodate mobility devices…the list definitely varies depending on device used.

Accommodations are made on a individual case by case basis not strictly by any specific diagnosis.

It's pretty true. It's very subjective. This older man and his wife had obvious need of DAS with the wheelchair he had (which was his own), and they were denied not once but twice and then a note was made on his account that he already tried twice and failed, so no more attempts allowed.

They were allowed to go to the exit at Jungle Cruise and a few other rides to get on without navigating the queue.

I will tell you another negative about our last trip. We had five nights at OKW and went to the park at early opening, got into the line for Rise at 8:20, the line started moving at 8:30. We waited in that line inside, then wound through every little stone room, and when we got to where we were going to be able to ride, we were about 12th, 13th and 14th in line, the ride broke down. We were not given a pass to come back and were told they wouldn't give us anything. The only people who would get a LL pass to ride again were the ones that were actually on the ride. It set a bad tone for the day for me, as I am used to Disney cast members stepping up in cases like this. This was a first for us with their new rigid rules. The ride opened later in the day, and we had already gone, anyway.

 

[noreenkate]

It's pretty true. It's very subjective. This older man and his wife had obvious need of DAS with the wheelchair he had (which was his own), and they were denied not once but twice and then a note was made on his account that he already tried twice and failed, so no more attempts allowed.

They were allowed to go to the exit at Jungle Cruise and a few other rides to get on without navigating the queue.

I will tell you another negative about our last trip. We had five nights at OKW and went to the park at early opening, got into the line for Rise at 8:20, the line started moving at 8:30. We waited in that line inside, then wound through every little stone room, and when we got to where we were going to be able to ride, we were about 12th, 13th and 14th in line, the ride broke down. We were not given a pass to come back and were told they wouldn't give us anything. The only people who would get a LL pass to ride again were the ones that were actually on the ride. It set a bad tone for the day for me, as I am used to Disney cast members stepping up in cases like this. This was a first for us with their new rigid rules. The ride opened later in the day, and we had already gone, anyway.

I am an adult with DAS - it happens, again on a case by case basis- from what I have read those like me that had it before fast passes went away, not much has changed. I no idea why he was not given a DAS but I do know that Disney does track both the application process and its usage.

Jungle cruise- is one of those standby lines that is not wheelchair accessible. It’s a separate waiting area. If there are multiple people waiting they give out return times.

 

[Talent312]

The only way to stop or slow Disney is to stop going!….Period!

For that to happen, it's existence must be hidden from the kids.
... Especially the kid in you.

Just say, "“Nobody goes there anymore. It’s too crowded.”
One Source: Yogi Berra

 

[VacationForever]

I would never pay the premium prices. One day with these two stinkers, and you will understand why our days at Disney in October for two weeks were cut short. Sure, they look like little angels, but not really. They fight, they cannot sit still during character meals. If it wasn't one of them having a tantrum, it was the other:

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With those faces, I can see why they can get away with anything!

 

[rickandcindy23]

With those faces, I can see why they can get away with anything!

You are sweet. Behind those adorable smiles is major orneriness and chaos.

Just yesterday, in our son's garage, Xavier wanted his jeep down to ride it, and our son told him no. Olivia was just standing there, and he was mad at Daddy and pushed Olivia hard, and she hit her head on the workbench.

It's neverending with these two. Ironically, at preschool they are angels. The teacher has nothing but positive to say. So they don't fight in preschool?

 

[boraxo]

I would never pay Disney or anyone else thousands of dollars to stand in long lines to ride in a car on a track through a series of dioramas, then stand in more lines for overpriced unhealthy food. But that's just me!