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I don't know what to say to this, except that was my experience. If you think I'm exaggerating or lying, maybe it makes you feel better to know I think the same about you. Describing it as not hard at all to ride every single ride you wanted is very far from my experience. I was traveling with...

I find this framing kind of insulting. I did research and I'm not a lazy person. But I had really frustrating G+ experiences on trips in 2022 and 2023 because these systems required practice. I was a 7:02 booker who didn't do much refreshing because I didn't realize how much things could shift...

There are a lot of complaints that make sense to be on this site, but complaining that Disney food is overpriced garbage is wild to me. We are regulars at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. I know it's different ownership, regional, etc. Incomparable. But the food, more than anything, is TRULY...

This seems really premature and hyperbolic. I cannot understand how we're making these determinations based on one day. I expect availability to evolve. Today there were many influencers trying a new product and EVERYONE was booking at 7:00, even hotel guests already there. I expect Disney to...

No standby guests are able to wait in other lines while waiting on a DAS return time (effectively doubling what you can ride). No other guests can stand in line while eating lunch, watching the parade, or doing any other park activities. DAS users are able to take up virtual space in "line" all...

Many of the posters calling for Disney to expose the liars and cheaters have been the most strongly defending those with disabilities in this thread. I just find it really hard to believe that there would be support if Disney announced it was tracking DAS users and banning some. That's...

Haha. I'd prefer a WDW where that was the only option. Otherwise, let's do manageable 15-45 minute lines for all.

What's interesting is that, even with a new name, this is fundamentally the same line-skipping product. A few things seem clear to me with this announcement and the recent history. Disney was unhappy with their front-of-the-line service. They felt they could make more money from it. The move...

I hear you that some will cheat this new system. I don't doubt it. But the biggest issue with DAS as it existed wasn't outright cheaters and liars. It was overuse by people with legitimate disabilities for whom skipping the line was not always necessary, often with groups and on headliner...

I want to know more. Do you know whether there were fewer LL scans overall? If we assume G+ slots haven't changed, then that's many fewer LL guests total and MANY fewer DAS. Like, let's assume 1,000 G+ slots per hour just for even numbers. That would mean that DAS scans went from 1,500 per...

Of course no data will show anything with certainty. But, were I looking for overusers or unnecessary cases, I might look out for people who spend dozens of days per year in the parks and visit for long hours. I might pay attention to people who always use return times right on the dot and make...

This conversation is starting to feel less about ensuring accommodations for those who need them and more about ensuring DAS for people who've gotten used to it. Touring the parks with your only options being G+ and regular standby is pretty unappealing for all guests, especially those with...

I want to be clear. As a rare visitor, long wait times with 90% of ride capacity going to LL (which was heavily DAS filled, by reports) and inability to get G+ return times for top attractions were significant factors in my recent frustrating trips. 5-10 minutes less, many times a day, makes a...

That's the key to me. When LLs are long, or just constantly full, those are the times when standby is brought to a STANDSTILL to catch up with the LL. That leads to 60+ minute waits on a high capacity attraction like Haunted Mansion. It's those peak LL ratios. They're frustrating to everyone...

My family and I will be coming through central FL this August and are debating spending Friday August 11 at a Magic Kingdom. I can see that the first MNSSHP is that night. As best I can tell from another blog and other searches, it looks like MK crowds could be minimal that day. Is that usually...

I'm confused. Who has insulted anyone? I've read the whole thread and don't see much. No one has said we can't get through a French themed meal without alcohol. The point is that the alcohol enhances the experience. This is a table service French restaurant striving for fine dining at...

I've been keeping up with the thread without replying, but feel this merits saying. I don't think the INCREASE from Harry Potter will last either. Universal saw a 36% increase in attendance. If this lasted for even a few years, IOA would have MK-like levels of attendance. The point is...

I guess my biggest problem is that the campaign seems to juice up nostalgia for the parks even more, without offering any substantial or tangible new experience. For years WDW has been relying on nostalgia of older generations who have visited the park, hoping to bring similar experiences to...

It's incredible to me that people are saying "Disney doesn't have anything to worry about" and "the franchise will die down in a few years." Well, obviously! Disney not only has the advantage in the Orlando theme market, but they are MILES ahead. And yes, the franchise is going to lose some...

I agree that Holiday Wishes and Illuminations are way better than the Seaworld fireworks, but I think the point of the thread is that SW is increasing its extra offerings, while WDW definitely seems to be cutting back. This show might not be Disney quality, but it was certainly of a high...