Disney After Hours Event

[cbconglom]

If my kids can't take waiting in lines at a theme park in the theme park capital of the world, they don't deserve me spending $600 for 3 hours of 1/3 the parks offerings after they close. That would be a failure of parenting for me as my kids would learn to whine until they get what they want from then on.

When I told my kid about our last Disney vacation he said "Can we please go somewhere besides Disney or Hawaii!?"
I'll give you one guess as to whether or not he's joining me on my trip at the Poly in May.
Am I the only one that would pay 149 or more if they had special fireworks like Dvc party, special characters and real food, while still limiting attendance

 

[note2001]

Hm, at $149/head, the MK could make for a fun wedding reception. A bit expensive, but fun.

 

[natatomic]

Do we know what the sales vs give-away count was for last night's after hours? I know we can count one ticket sold (just above), and prior to that one family was given tickets.

I don't know what the total number of tickets was (when I left the park at close to 9pm last night, I saw a LOT of people walking in with their passes.) But a source told me the number sold was less than 200 again.

 

[Nubs70]

Hm, at $149/head, the MK could make for a fun wedding reception. A bit expensive, but fun.

On your wedding night?

I think Ric Flair made a statement about this....

 

[DisneyDreamer08]

We have a trip coming up this September. Prior to this trip, our last was in December of 2014. Prior to that, our last trip was in September of 2009. So while we are fortunate enough to frequent often, we are not APers, not yearly visitors, etc. Our upcoming trip will be myself, the hubs, our two girls (ages 5 and 1) and my parents. My parents have volunteered to watch the girls one night so the hubs and I can have a night out and hit the coasters that no one else can/wants to ride.
We have been saving up for this trip since our last and we are certainly not rolling in the dough in any way. However, if I asked my husband to do this after hours event for our night out, and by some miracle he agreed, I would totally do it. Walking around a near empty MK, riding our favorite rides over and over with no wait, it would be a once in a lifetime experience for us. Whenever these outrageously over priced events pop up, I always think, man, that would be so awesome to do just once. We can't actually afford it yet but if we can some day, I would totally do it. Just once

 

[raven]

Possibly business travelers who only have evenings free. This would allow them to do everything the MK has to offer, within hours that fit their schedule.

That's IF they are in town and happen to be free on a THURSDAY. That limits everything right there. I have a friend in town this Monday night who would LOVE to see Disney in that short of time but it's not offered that day. So if that is their audience they are aiming at then they are serverly missing their mark.

 

[AEfx]

We are the average guest.

No, no we aren't, LOL.

You are delusional.

The average guest who goes to WDW never ventures further online about WDW than the WDW official website.

If you go to seven WDW websites regularly, you are not an "average guest". And I hate to burst your bubble, but no - we don't "keep the place running" haha - there are maybe, if you are really generous, a few hundred thousand rabid Disney park fans aggregate on sites like this? Millions and millions of people go to WDW every year. We are a drop in the bucket, no matter how you slice it.

In any case, the rest your little manifesto makes no sense as a reply to what I said. Basically, this isn't for "average guests" - it should appeal to the more hard-core, like us, but it doesn't even seem to do that. So the only audience we can gather is there for this is convention or other single-day guests who might do this in lieu of a single-day ticket. That's a pretty small audience, particularly since - again - the majority those folks aren't researching Disney online to even know the program exists.

TL; DR? It's a terrible thing and deserves to fail hard. Heads deserve to roll over it.

 

[WDW1974]

Informed source (one of the two who reported the first event's numbers, which were accurate) reported today that "George and Company should be dancing as they sold almost 25% more tickets for this (night)."

But go back to your third grade math and you can figure out what that means in reality.

This event, which takes gouging to an entirely new MAGICal level, has been and will be one of the biggest WDW failures of the 21st century. I'm still trying to figure out why folks would want, or even need, extra time in the tired and stale MK, but some people just like doing the same things over and over and pretending they are better than they are.

 

[WDW1974]

I hate this argument. We are Disney's strongest supporters and we're not their target market? I've taken enough marketing classes to know the importance of maintaining your base.

The fact that sites like this exist and Disney gives a damn about what is said on them -- and they do! -- should send this argument to the trash heap, but it doesn't. The fact Disney sells and markets very pricey APs should again speak to making the base happy. The fact Disney sells DVC timeshare to Pixie Dust addicted fans (no, I didn't buy ... I 'inherited' by dating someone who did!) speaks volumes. D23, anyone? Let's not even talk about Golden Oak (and certainly not who owns homes there, one of those mysteries that Soup & Salad Sandra will never touch) where people pay insane, even by FL real estate bubble standards, prices to live in cheaply built McMansions on top of their neighbors and in the middle of a theme park resort.

Nah. Disney only cares about the one and dones. I hear that so often. Not true. Or the rubes ... ones who have only been coming since (2001 or 2003 or 2007 or 2010) and think WDW has never been better. Also, not true.

Disney is interested in anyone with a pulse and a $$$ or available credit. Anyone.

You know ... they are a business, after all.

 

[WDW1974]

When I told my kid about our last Disney vacation he said "Can we please go somewhere besides Disney or Hawaii!?"
I'll give you one guess as to whether or not he's joining me on my trip at the Poly in May.
Am I the only one that would pay 149 or more if they had special fireworks like Dvc party, special characters and real food, while still limiting attendance

Why go to the Poly when you can go to Hawaii? That's a better question.

What is it about the stale, neglected, over-priced and, most certainly, overrated Disney outpost in the rapidly being filled over swamps makes you want to visit?

 

[DisneyDaver]

This event, which takes gouging to an entirely new MAGICal level, has been and will be one of the biggest WDW failures of the 21st century. I'm still trying to figure out why folks would want, or even need, extra time in the tired and stale MK, but some people just like doing the same things over and over and pretending they are better than they are.

I confess I would be one of the people who would buy tix to this event. Because of work obligations my trips (which are generally every other year) to Orlando are limited to 4 or 5 nights.

With the limited number of days I am able to spend at WDW, an event like this would allow me to do experience a lot more than I would otherwise be able to in my relatively short trips. An extra 1/2 day to spend at a park or the resort pool has a lot of value in a relatively short trip. And since I'm only spending 4 or 5 nights, my total vacation cost is still less than it would be for many those that go to WDW for 7+ nights without paying for an event like this.

I realize there are not many people who feel the same way as me, but I don't think the general criticism in this thread or your post of those who would purchase tix to this event is justified.

 

[note2001]

Informed source (one of the two who reported the first event's numbers, which were accurate) reported today that "George and Company should be dancing as they sold almost 25% more tickets for this (night)."

But go back to your third grade math and you can figure out what that means in reality.

This event, which takes gouging to an entirely new MAGICal level, has been and will be one of the biggest WDW failures of the 21st century. I'm still trying to figure out why folks would want, or even need, extra time in the tired and stale MK, but some people just like doing the same things over and over and pretending they are better than they are.

Thank you for the info. Sounds like it brought in an additional $11K above what they made last time? If so, Ice cream costs have now been covered. Huzzah!

 

[alissafalco]

I really dont think this will do well. They tried it with Epcot after hours and that died a quick death. I bet this is gone before you know it.

I'll just repeat what I said on page 3

 

[Kman101]

I'm just happy it seems that it's not selling well and that most seem to realize it's a disgusting money grab. I do understand the appeal it would have for some, but as we're seeing, it's not going to amount to more than 200-ish being sold and then they desperately try and give the rest away. No wonder Georgie never shows his face. I'd certainly tell him a few things. I've got no problem opening my mouth. LOL

 

[cbconglom]

Why go to the Poly when you can go to Hawaii? That's a better question.

What is it about the stale, neglected, over-priced and, most certainly, overrated Disney outpost in the rapidly being filled over swamps makes you want to visit?

Lol well I'm going to Hawaii also. I've seen the national parks and other us treasures/vacation spots many times. I have a super high energy level and I appreciate the multitude of offerings and the stimulating themed environment. And it's a little bit nostalgia. Sure I would prefer to go to Tokyo Disney or other foreign vacation spots but at this point my diet is still fairly restrictive from major health issues in years past, and I'm worried what I'll eat. Trust me the plan is to continue to improve my health and diversify. If it helps you sleep at night I prefer Hawaii specifically Maui or Kauai over Disney or anywhere else for that matter. Also I rented Dvc points so I'm not over paying too much

 

[UncleMike101]

No, no we aren't, LOL.

You are delusional.

The average guest who goes to WDW never ventures further online about WDW than the WDW official website.

If you go to seven WDW websites regularly, you are not an "average guest". And I hate to burst your bubble, but no - we don't "keep the place running" haha - there are maybe, if you are really generous, a few hundred thousand rabid Disney park fans aggregate on sites like this? Millions and millions of people go to WDW every year. We are a drop in the bucket, no matter how you slice it.

In any case, the rest your little manifesto makes no sense as a reply to what I said. Basically, this isn't for "average guests" - it should appeal to the more hard-core, like us, but it doesn't even seem to do that. So the only audience we can gather is there for this is convention or other single-day guests who might do this in lieu of a single-day ticket. That's a pretty small audience, particularly since - again - the majority those folks aren't researching Disney online to even know the program exists.

TL; DR? It's a terrible thing and deserves to fail hard. Heads deserve to roll over it.

You're entitled to your opinion, no matter how wrong you are......

 

[DisneyJoe]

The average guest who goes to WDW never ventures further online about WDW than the WDW official website.

I agree - and even then, many hate or try to use the WDW official site as little as possible. The majority of our travel agency clients have us do the work for them, and many times we need to give them a tutorial on how to use My Disney Experience for their trip.

 

[MonkeyHead]

The "average" Disney guest doesn't even know what park they're in half the time. Seriously.

 

[GhostHost1000]

The "average" Disney guest doesn't even know what park they're in half the time. Seriously.

Truth. The magic kingdom is considered "Disneyland" to many

 

[Crazydisneyfanluke]

Why go to the Poly when you can go to Hawaii? That's a better question.

What is it about the stale, neglected, over-priced and, most certainly, overrated Disney outpost in the rapidly being filled over swamps makes you want to visit?

I asked myself "why go to drunky town for your birthday, when you can go to vegas?" And here i am waiting for my flight.