Andrew C
You know what's funny?
we could go through them all...April 14th says 11pm, May 5th says 10pm, May 8th, 12th, 19th all say 11pm.
Edit: This is already in the WDWMagic article...I did the search for nothing..
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we could go through them all...April 14th says 11pm, May 5th says 10pm, May 8th, 12th, 19th all say 11pm.
Edit: This is already in the WDWMagic article...I did the search for nothing..
FyreDansyr
New Member
For me this is a good option if I want an enjoyable time in the park in the spring. I don't handle the heat well and typically will have to leave after only a few hours in the morning. Then return when the sun isn't as brutal. This gives my boyfriend and I a full 7 hours where he doesn't have to worry about my health and constantly keep an eye on me. I can actually enjoy myself. I know many people would say just go in the winter, which I do, but I love Epcot during F&G. Since I choose to stay off site I don't get to take advantage of EMH. This is basically giving me a chance to fully enjoy the Magic Kingdom. So, it might not work for everyone but it is a way for me to get a magical day with no worries.
The_Jobu
Well-Known Member
That's helpful, I suppose, but I was wondering if 10pm is normal for April. Seems the majority of closings are 11 or 12.
Tony the Tigger
Well-Known Member
Who said "unlimited?"
For all we know, they may give each person a ticket for one free drink and one free ice cream.
Of course, a free ice cream couldn't be full-sized, right? So they'll make mini-Mickey bars, and the "overly-enthusiastic" will say the mini-Mickey bars taste even better than the regular Mickey bars, and well worth the $150 price tag. Don't even get me started on the mini-Dole whips.
In all seriousness, I could see doing this once for a very special occasion, but only if they stick to the low-ticket number strategy such that virtually every ride is walk-on.
The_Jobu
Well-Known Member
Couldn't help but laugh.
Dwarful
Well-Known Member
This seems like the old eride nights at a HUGE mark up. I remember loving the eride nights - still have the old bands in scrapbooks, but we paid $12 each...then I think they went up to $15. Lots of characters meeting kids without lines, great photo ops and no lines. But the most we paid was $60 for our whole family. Not interested in all these 'new options' to take more of my money. I love WDW as much as the next person, but I am not in support of this.
Tony the Tigger
Well-Known Member
OK that's helpful. Maybe a dozen attractions we do regularly. But...meh.
Tony the Tigger
Well-Known Member
Ummm...if Publix runs out of ice cream?
Tony the Tigger
Well-Known Member
Also, I'm in my mid-40's now, and "getting my money's worth" (as much as that is possible) by staying up til 2AM in a park with no alcohol...CHALLENGE ACCEPTED.
Minthorne
Well-Known Member
If it is walk-on and super "empty" feeling it might be worth it - for a special occasion or a first time visit. But if the Mickey bars are mini I will revolt. Size Matters!!
FyreDansyr
New Member
If they're mini you can have mine. I don't eat ice cream.
UKDisney Dave
Well-Known Member
Surely 3000 guests is a tiny amount to accommodate in the park?
With 27 rides open according to the documentation sent to travel agents, and let's assume at anyone time 50% of guests will be walking from one ride to another, visiting restrooms, eating free ice creams(!) taking photos, that leaves about 55 guests per ride at anyone time. Admittedly not all attractions will take an equal share, and clearly attractions will not be staffed to handle maximum ride capacity, but even so it seems almost crazy to open for so few guests. Rides would seem spokily empty, especially those big people eaters like HM & JotLM.
I'd be willing to bet you could double the 3000 guests being rumoured with little noticeable difference on wait times. Most rides would still feel like walk on, just maybe that each ride vehicle would be dispatched full rather than half empty.
I should add, just in terms of full disclosure, I'd be tempted to go for it!! I love MK at night, and am a bit of a night owl who has yet to make it
to rope drop despite it being on my wish list every visit!! But then I often travel to Disney alone, or just with my partner, rather than a family of 4/5/6 for which the ticket price just become crazy!!
With 27 rides open according to the documentation sent to travel agents, and let's assume at anyone time 50% of guests will be walking from one ride to another, visiting restrooms, eating free ice creams(!) taking photos, that leaves about 55 guests per ride at anyone time. Admittedly not all attractions will take an equal share, and clearly attractions will not be staffed to handle maximum ride capacity, but even so it seems almost crazy to open for so few guests. Rides would seem spokily empty, especially those big people eaters like HM & JotLM.
I'd be willing to bet you could double the 3000 guests being rumoured with little noticeable difference on wait times. Most rides would still feel like walk on, just maybe that each ride vehicle would be dispatched full rather than half empty.
I should add, just in terms of full disclosure, I'd be tempted to go for it!! I love MK at night, and am a bit of a night owl who has yet to make it
to rope drop despite it being on my wish list every visit!! But then I often travel to Disney alone, or just with my partner, rather than a family of 4/5/6 for which the ticket price just become crazy!!
No Name
Well-Known Member
I am not a pixie duster or anything close to that, so please don't stone me when I say that... I am not totally against this. Nearly every ride should have a 5 minute wait, at most. So you might be able to do almost 1.5 times the amount in those 3 hours (or 6-7 hours if you first arrive at 7) than you could do during the regular park day. Oh, for almost 1.5 times the price. It all depends on the max number of people who will be admitted, so that's something I'd personally need to know before paying. Does anyone know if that number factually exists, and if so, what it is?
Not everyone will find value in this, but from the survey, it appears that 7% of people would pay the price. Great! If there are 45K guests in the Mk on a busy-ish April or May day, and 7% of them attend, that is slightly more than 3,000 people.
The downside is that the hours will likely be a bit shorter for regular guests. So I can't say this has no negative effects for those that ignore it. But the event is a good option to have, because I'm sure there are quite a few people who long to be able to ride things in very quick succession without waiting in lines. So there are both ups and downs to this for different people, but it doesn't strike me as being absolutely horrible.
To me, it certainly seems a better value that those dessert parties and animal kingdom special excursions, and many other upcharge events.
Not everyone will find value in this, but from the survey, it appears that 7% of people would pay the price. Great! If there are 45K guests in the Mk on a busy-ish April or May day, and 7% of them attend, that is slightly more than 3,000 people.
The downside is that the hours will likely be a bit shorter for regular guests. So I can't say this has no negative effects for those that ignore it. But the event is a good option to have, because I'm sure there are quite a few people who long to be able to ride things in very quick succession without waiting in lines. So there are both ups and downs to this for different people, but it doesn't strike me as being absolutely horrible.
To me, it certainly seems a better value that those dessert parties and animal kingdom special excursions, and many other upcharge events.
hayzer11
Energy, you make the world go round!
So I totally bought two tickets on May 5th for myself and my "other". The only way I justified it now after renewing my AP is that it's on my birthday.
But if the 3000 people is the correct number of attendees, I know that will probably be almost worth it. The details about which rides are open and closed is pretty sketchy though.
But if the 3000 people is the correct number of attendees, I know that will probably be almost worth it. The details about which rides are open and closed is pretty sketchy though.
flynnibus
Premium Member
To keep riding stuff you've already riden plenty of times before? Paying a 3x premium for low crowds in a park that is running a fraction of it's normal attractions and atmosphere..
This is why Disney keeps throwing out these upcharge possibilities... and it makes me want to live on a island very very far away from everyone else.
flynnibus
Premium Member
Except you are paying for things you can get any other day in your normal admission.. and the park is running a skeleton operation. This is not 'my personal magic kingdom' - this is pay to have your entry to what is normally a paid rental of the park.
You'll find the magic kingdom gets boring real quick when there is no lines and not much else to see/do.
flynnibus
Premium Member
Just like the resort fee... it's not about the absolute impact of the single item... but about the tell tipping you off on how the business thinks and will operate going forward that is so damning. The flood gates are open Sir... enjoy your beverage.
Tony the Tigger
Well-Known Member
I love MK at night - that became one of our favorite traditions - when everyone else is watching the parade and fireworks, we hit a nearly empty Jungle Cruise, HM, Pirates, Country Bear, etc. and love it.
Lately, though, we haven't had as much luck with it - even though we go during off-peak times. EMH have been awful - extra crowded, if anything. And closing the park - I don't remember ever getting stuck in such a line as we did a few months ago. (Maybe we stayed later than usual? I can't remember for certain.)
So again, I can maybe see it for a very special occasion - maybe our 10 year anniversary coming up next year (already plotting Victoria & Alberts, etc.) but other than that, I don't think I can justify that price tag, even for two of us, even for a birthday or just a regular anniversary. It would have to be a stellar experience - not just "what we used to get for free a few years ago." Fortunately, we'll be able to hear other peoples' experiences before it's time for us to go back.
flynnibus
Premium Member
I know.. everyone is over looking that if you went to a EMH that extended past 1am.. the park is already lightening up.. and you didn't pay an extra $50/head to be there for that hour.
Pay a SUPER premium for a LIMITED experience... at a time of day most people can't tolerate after being in the parks the rest of the day.. or the next day.
I think this is more about price testing than a sustainable event.