Disney cuts or just the season?

[rt06]

My Disney crew, currently in Disney without me, informed me that MK closes at 10PM. Right after the fireworks. Is this normal for this time of year? Also, EMH for Pandora only. When I heard that, I actually said, "Well, I guess I'm going to Universal next time."

 

[FettFan]

When I heard that, I actually said, "Well, I guess I'm going to Universal next time."

 

[thomas998]

My Disney crew, currently in Disney without me, informed me that MK closes at 10PM. Right after the fireworks. Is this normal for this time of year? Also, EMH for Pandora only. When I heard that, I actually said, "Well, I guess I'm going to Universal next time."

Only when more people go to universal will Disney ever change.

 

[Rumrunner]

I was informed by my Disney rep yesterday that the early closing time reflects the fact crowds have been smaller recently.
In the summer with the heat it would be more customer friendly and of greater value to patrons to extent night time hours.

 

[drizgirl]

I was informed by my Disney rep yesterday that the early closing time reflects the fact crowds have been smaller recently.
In the summer with the heat it would be more customer friendly and of greater value to patrons to extent night time hours.

Especially for those who have paid "peak pricing" for their tickets.

 

[bluetiedye]

Your friends are going to be in for a sad surprise when they show up at Universal at 10:01pm.

 

[Dave B]

cant believe its not open until midnight during the summer

 

[disneygeek90]

I would love to see what the definition of "small crowds" is with everyone. The parks, especially MK, are packed every day I go. I would actually welcome smaller crowds.

 

[Chef Mickey]

I would love to see what the definition of "small crowds" is with everyone. The parks, especially MK, are packed every day I go. I would actually welcome smaller crowds.

Increase prices, it will happen.

 

[MickeyMomV]

When I heard that, I actually said, "Well, I guess I'm going to Universal next time."

This statement always makes me laugh. Especially when Universal's posted hours for the month of July are 9:00 am to 10:00 pm everyday with NO EMH's.

 

[correcaminos]

I would love to see what the definition of "small crowds" is with everyone. The parks, especially MK, are packed every day I go. I would actually welcome smaller crowds.

Compared to summers of a number of years ago, I found the last two years to be lower. People are going more in "off season" making summer not as busy honestly. That's why we're happy going the 1st part of the summer now.

 

[graphite1326]

This statement always makes me laugh. Especially when Universal's posted hours for the month of July are 9:00 am to 10:00 pm everyday with NO EMH's.

We went to Universal last October. The Parks closed at 7:00. After paying over $300.00 for both parks for two people, I felt really ripped off. On the plus side. The parks were pretty much empty and really no wait times on the rides.

 

[AndrewsJ]

Your friends are going to be in for a sad surprise when they show up at Universal at 10:01pm.

Best ever! Even sader in Fall and Winter when Universal parks close at 7pm. Any even 5pm at the Studios on HHNs.

 

[AndrewsJ]

This statement always makes me laugh. Especially when Universal's posted hours for the month of July are 9:00 am to 10:00 pm everyday with NO EMH's.

Makes me laugh because Disney seems to be doing just fine if a few people go to Universal instead. Honestly I don't think Disney would ever notice if the OP went to Uni instead and I Would welcome a few less people in line. Competition leads to great things. Myself, I just go to both WDW and Uni and feel very blessed that I can afford to own several DVC contracts and visit the parks almost anytime I want. If I could only visit once every 2 years I would still feel very fortunate because for many it's once in a lifetime or not at all. It's theme parks we are talking about not the Girbraltar conference. Go have fun and leave empty threats at home.

 

[POLY LOVER]

Smaller crowds, WHERE? I live 5 minutes from the parks and have left many times because of crowds. I can't find a time in the evening when I can go over and jump on a ride in any park. Did Disney forget we have an app that shows the wait times. If the wait times equate to crowds then the parks are crowded.

 

[larryz]

Smaller crowds, WHERE? I live 5 minutes from the parks and have left many times because of crowds. I can't find a time in the evening when I can go over and jump on a ride in any park. Did Disney forget we have an app that shows the wait times. If the wait times equate to crowds then the parks are crowded.

Don't forget -- the magic of MM+ allows them to schedule CMs according to more finely tuned anticipated demand numbers now, which means they can cut back on staffing which tends to slow lines and increase wait times...

 

[marni1971]

We went to Universal last October. The Parks closed at 7:00. After paying over $300.00 for both parks for two people, I felt really ripped off. On the plus side. The parks were pretty much empty and really no wait times on the rides.

That's the usual time and has been for almost for ever.

They still operate to seasonal hours, as advertised.

 

[graphite1326]

That's the usual time and has been for almost for ever.

They still operate to seasonal hours, as advertised.

I know. The cost is way out of line.

 

[Duckberg]

The Disney bean counters have determined they are not getting the numbers ($$$) they want

 

[disneygeek90]

Compared to summers of a number of years ago, I found the last two years to be lower. People are going more in "off season" making summer not as busy honestly. That's why we're happy going the 1st part of the summer now.

Every day I go, which is about once a week, I don't see the crowds substantially lower than a few years ago. In fact, people going in "off season" actually make the crowds always busy instead of having a predictable "slow" time.