Lightning Lane Premier Pass

[LittleBuford]

Not a fight at all…

More of a case study…

I gave an opinion…which is just that based on my observations and experience…

And I usually…not just here…get a “no…it’s not that…” followed by 6 explanations that paint the picture of my opinion in the first place…
And then the world spins backwards

You’re annoyed that I didn’t agree with you that character meals give one diarrhoea? Seriously, this is beyond absurd. I’m out.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

i figured it would be too earlier in the morning for you old timers to be having sun-setter type moments like that, guess the it gets worse and worse

How old do you think I am?

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

You’re annoyed that I didn’t agree with you that character meals give one diarrhoea? Seriously, this is beyond absurd. I’m out.

No…don’t read emotion into text. Everything looks aggressive when it’s usually not.

Who said diarrhea? I was just pointing out that a meal is a meal and they all go to the same place. So putting labels from “the company” on them is an illusion.

I was looking for you to provide a different explanation of why LL makes sense to the well traveled with my questions of what do you get out of buying it? And you said: more time for more experiency things

It didn’t exactly ease my suspicion that being in the tank was the driver…but I digress…

 

[Chi84]

You’re annoyed that I didn’t agree with you that character meals give one diarrhoea? Seriously, this is beyond absurd. I’m out.

I'd say this was off-topic but maybe it's why people buy Lightning Lanes.

 

[LittleBuford]

I was looking for you to provide a different explanation of why LL makes sense to the well traveled with my questions of what do you get out of buying it? And you said: more time for more experiency things

I actually said, “Dine, shop, do other attractions.” But I don’t think you’re actually interested in what others have to say anyway.

 

[Purduevian]

I was looking for you to provide a different explanation of why LL makes sense to the well traveled with my questions of what do you get out of buying it? And you said: more time for more experiency things

Getting away from the character meal/bathroom uhh... discussion.

LLMP makes sense for me as someone that goes ~once a year to every year and a half for 2 main reasons.

1) I usually split my floridia trips into 1/2 disney, 1/2 beach trips. I usually only hit each park once, so the idea that I can come back later in the week isn't really there. If I don't ride it... I won't ride it until next trip

2) My next trip, I will have a ~5 month old and a 3 year old(no more free entry ). With those 2 with me... I refuse to wait in a line over ~25 mins for anything. As such, without LLMP, I would simply not be riding almost anything except spinners/flat rides most of the day. I could try to rope drop 1 thing... but rope drop is tough with little ones.

 

[Splash4eva]

I’d say the one times who would be more suited for LL would also be the market to overpay for their rooms…

Those that frequent shouldn’t really be dumping money into port Orleans and buying line skips for Peter Pan…it’s a bad value proposition…

And those that are in the higher tag places are often dvc…and long term…and we’re trained not to pay double for their rides on tower of terror..for the 100th time

Here is my take tho those who frequent “often” whats the point then of going if you shouldnt pay up for line skips? Wait on the line to ride something for the 100th time? If im choosing to go im going to make sure its the best experience possible within reason and logical budget. Like im not going to Disney for amenities of a hotel. Im not going for the food. Im not going to people watch (altho that can definitely be interesting lol). Im going to experience rides and parades and fireworks etc. With that being said. My daughter basically is “bored” and truly dont see going back anytime soon and definitely not before everything planned is built and even with that she is gonna be at that age where she may say Disney is too “kiddie” for her.

 

[tpoly88]

I actually said, “Dine, shop, do other attractions.” But I don’t think you’re actually interested in what others have to say anyway.

I think it makes sense for someone going once a year and for not a long duration. I live on the west coast and it’s an 1.15hr drive to Disney. We don’t stay over a lot as I’d rather drive a little over an hr home to be in my bed. That being said the LL makes sense as it frees up your day. The MP and SL you have a time but the PP do what you want and when, which for me is a big plus. It’s a little pricey but you’ll have to decide if it’s worth when you’re done.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

From the UK?

Getting away from the character meal/bathroom uhh... discussion.

LLMP makes sense for me as someone that goes ~once a year to every year and a half for 2 main reasons.

1) I usually split my floridia trips into 1/2 disney, 1/2 beach trips. I usually only hit each park once, so the idea that I can come back later in the week isn't really there. If I don't ride it... I won't ride it until next trip

Just pointing out…at the speed they build things…you’ll sound like you will make somewhere between 3-5 trips on average without anything “new”…so your only paying for what you’ve already done…kids do change that some so I’ll allow it

2) My next trip, I will have a ~5 month old and a 3 year old(no more free entry ). With those 2 with me... I refuse to wait in a line over ~25 mins for anything. As such, without LLMP, I would simply not be riding almost anything except spinners/flat rides most of the day. I could try to rope drop 1 thing... but rope drop is tough with little ones.

Here’s the issue here, unboomer…

That’s part of the deal with:
1. Amusement parks
2. Children
3. Children in amusement parks.

Humans must learn…so setting them up to not tolerate waits just might…maybe…be setting the bougie standard just a “tad” high that won’t bare fruit later in life…except maybe sour grapes

 

[LittleBuford]

I think it makes sense for someone going once a year and for not a long duration. I live on the west coast and it’s an 1.15hr drive to Disney. We don’t stay over a lot as I’d rather drive a little over an hr home to be in my bed. That being said the LL makes sense as it frees up your day. The MP and SL you have a time but the PP do what you want and when, which for me is a big plus. It’s a little pricey but you’ll have to decide if it’s worth when you’re done.

My stays are short, but even if they weren’t, I would probably still pay for the service. It’s worth it to me, which isn’t to say that it would or should be worth it to others. People think nothing of spending an extra $50-100 a night on staying at a Skyliner resort, whereas I’m very happy to take the bus from one of the All Stars. At the end of the day, we’re all pouring money into the same pot.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Here is my take tho those who frequent “often” whats the point then of going if you shouldnt pay up for line skips? Wait on the line to ride something for the 100th time? If im choosing to go im going to make sure its the best experience possible within reason and logical budget. Like im not going to Disney for amenities of a hotel. Im not going for the food. Im not going to people watch (altho that can definitely be interesting lol). Im going to experience rides and parades and fireworks etc. With that being said. My daughter basically is “bored” and truly dont see going back anytime soon and definitely not before everything planned is built and even with that she is gonna be at that age where she may say Disney is too “kiddie” for her.

Not to dispute your point…it’s a valid one..

I’ll just offer the opposite:

Why would you pay extra ontop your ticket that you pay FOR ride access to get into lines faster?

“My time is more valuable”?
That’s not proven in the habit…because it’s an effort and investment to go often…but then you don’t have “time for it” when the lines are more than you want?

You do have the time for it…because you continue to spend time there as opposed to other places?

Or are the dusters all actually in a hostage situation? Maybe that’s it and I missed it? I guess I’m too surly to have anyone take me hostage and go multiple times a year with a huge bill of line skips?
Now I might be offended

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

My stays are short, but even if they weren’t, I would probably still pay for the service. It’s worth it to me, which isn’t to say that it would or should be worth it to others. People think nothing of spending an extra $50-100 a night on staying at a Skyliner resort, whereas I’m very happy to take the bus from one of the All Stars. At the end of the day, we’re all pouring money into the same pot.

I oddly find this reasonable…

So we are building a “mental bridge” here

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

I actually said, “Dine, shop, do other attractions.” But I don’t think you’re actually interested in what others have to say anyway.

You’re right…but then I think you dropped an “E bomb” in the next post…

Smells like cheese

 

[Splash4eva]

Not to dispute your point…it’s a valid one..

I’ll just offer the opposite:

Why would you pay extra ontop your ticket that you pay FOR ride access to get into lines faster?

“My time is more valuable”?
That’s not proven in the habit…because it’s an effort and investment to go often…but then you don’t have “time for it” when the lines are more than you want?

You do have the time for it…because you continue to spend time there as opposed to other places?

Or are the dusters all actually in a hostage situation? Maybe that’s it and I missed it? I guess I’m too surly to have anyone take me hostage and go multiple times a year with a huge bill of line skips?
Now I might be offended

I can only speak for myself

If im going on a vacation like Disney we are “park commandos” and want to do as many rides as possible so if that means paying up for LL so be it. Its also why i stay value bc i am barely in the room and why i rent a car bc i think busses stink. I also enjoy my character meals bc my daughter had fun with them and allowed her to get her interaction fix for the most part. So for what amounts to a lousy extra 500 so be it if it means im having a better time. My logic is if that extra money is gonna make or break me i shouldnt be going at all.

 

[LittleBuford]

I oddly find this reasonable…

So we are building a “mental bridge” here

I mean, it’s what I’ve been saying this whole time anyway.

 

[Disstevefan1]

My stays are short, but even if they weren’t, I would probably still pay for the service. It’s worth it to me, which isn’t to say that it would or should be worth it to others. People think nothing of spending an extra $50-100 a night on staying at a Skyliner resort, whereas I’m very happy to take the bus from one of the All Stars. At the end of the day, we’re all pouring money into the same pot.

I do think LLPP is taking money from other areas since the tourist only has so much money.

 

[Purduevian]

From the UK?



Just pointing out…at the speed they build things…you’ll sound like you will make somewhere between 3-5 trips on average without anything “new”…so your only paying for what you’ve already done…kids do change that some so I’ll allow it



Here’s the issue here, unboomer…

That’s part of the deal with:
1. Amusement parks
2. Children
3. Children in amusement parks.

Humans must learn…so setting them up to not tolerate waits just might…maybe…be setting the bougie standard just a “tad” high that won’t bare fruit later in life…except maybe sour grapes

I don't go to Disney to see new stuff... I go to Disney to see the stuff I love an enjoy.

If you would like to wait in multiple hour line with my 3 year old and my future 5 month old... be my guest... I'll pay the extra ~$270 on my $5,000 trip to not do that.

I even paid for it before I had a toddler and I thought it was worth it (in the G+ days).

I know it isn't for everyone, but I personally feel like I waste more money on a Disney trip not paying for LLMP

 

[LittleBuford]

I do think LLPP is taking money from other areas since the tourist only has so much money.

I wasn’t talking about the premier version. I personally wouldn’t pay for it, but if others have the desire and means, that’s their call to make.

 

[Disstevefan1]

I wasn’t talking about the premier version. I personally wouldn’t pay for it, but if others have the desire and means, that’s their call to make.

I do think LL is taking money from other areas since the tourist only has so much money.

 

[LittleBuford]

I do think LL is taking money from other areas since the tourist only has so much money.

Yes, and the tourist can decide for themselves what their own money goes on.