News Frontierland Shootin' Arcade at Magic Kingdom switches to free play

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Frontierland Shootin' Arcade at Magic Kingdom switches to free play

The classic Magic Kingdom game is now available for everyone to play free of charge.

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[Skywise]

Probably related to the change shortage.

 

[mf1972]

something free at disneyworld?? what is this dark magic that u speak of??

 

[Castle Cake Apologist]

You need to put me on the payroll, Steve. @wdwmagic

News - Frontierland Shootin' Arcade Re-opening as Free Experience

Apologies if I just missed this somewhere, but I thought this was pretty cool and was certainly news to me. Definitely welcome news with everything else going on lately. I did a search and didn't come up with anything...

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[jeanericuser001]

My guess is this is a test to see if it becomes popular once its free. If it does then they may make more use of mini free games like this one at various locations.

 

[Castle Cake Apologist]

My guess is this is a test to see if it becomes popular once its free. If it does then they may make more use of mini free games like this one at various locations.

Hopefully nobody tells Bobby. The word "free" is really triggering for him.

 

[Q_Division]

I like this idea, if it's still "free" when I'm next there I might give it a go for the first time.

 

[THEMEPARKPIONEER]

I’m just glad it’s still there, this makes it even better.

 

[Figments Friend]

It switched over a week or more ago.
Tried it out for the first time last Wednesday, and it was a fun diversion.



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[FerretAfros]

Friendly reminder that "free" in this situation means "included with park admission," similar to other attractions and entertainment in the park. Few people would claim that it's free to ride Space Mountain or watch the parade. There's no such thing as a free lunch.

Still, it's a nice change. Considering how many elements throughout the parks have been turned into extra-cost add-ons, this is thoroughly unexpected.

 

[JohnD]

Friendly reminder that "free" in this situation means "included with park admission," similar to other attractions and entertainment in the park. Few people would claim that it's free to ride Space Mountain or watch the parade. There's no such thing as a free lunch.

Still, it's a nice change. Considering how many elements throughout the parks have been turned into extra-cost add-ons, this is thoroughly unexpected.

We get it. Thanks.

 

[ShookieJones]

This spot is super nostalgic for me. I did this on my first or second trip to WDW when I was a kid, I think it may have been actual pellets back in the day. Visited it again when my kids were both young on their first trips. Haven't done it since, not because of price, but because of maximizing time in the parks.

Change to free is nice for everyone.
Shootin' Arcade is back on my radar.
Gonna pop off a few rounds next time we visit.

 

[Castle Cake Apologist]

Friendly reminder that "free" in this situation means "included with park admission," similar to other attractions and entertainment in the park. Few people would claim that it's free to ride Space Mountain or watch the parade. There's no such thing as a free lunch.

Still, it's a nice change. Considering how many elements throughout the parks have been turned into extra-cost add-ons, this is thoroughly unexpected.

It previously cost extra, now it doesn't. Hence, "free" experience. I don't think anybody here was confused into thinking you receive free entry into the park if you just ask to play the Shootin' Arcade.

 

[tnemgif]

I think this is great. I love to see Disney helping guests enjoy the parks and all of the little crannies, rather than just pushing people into the Space Mountain line.

 

[wdwmagic]

It switched over a week or more ago.
Tried it out for the first time last Wednesday, and it was a fun diversion.



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Switched on Oct 1 I believe.

 

[larryz]

It previously cost extra, now it doesn't. Hence, "free" experience. I don't think anybody here was confused into thinking you receive free entry into the park if you just ask to play the Shootin' Arcade.

It didn't always cost extra. On one of our most memorable trips, the four of us lined up with quarters to feed the gun machines, and the CM walked over and told us to put our money away -- we shot for about 15 minutes for free!

So I guess it depended on the CM working the gallery at the time.

 

[Castle Cake Apologist]

It didn't always cost extra. On one of our most memorable trips, the four of us lined up with quarters to feed the gun machines, and the CM walked over and told us to put our money away -- we shot for about 15 minutes for free!

So I guess it depended on the CM working the gallery at the time.

To my knowledge, it was always an upcharge experience. I bet that CM was creating a magic moment. It's actual position in Ops rotations where the CM is assigned to just walk around their land and make random guests happy in unexpected ways. CMs have discretion to provide guests with free merchandise, take them to the front of a ride queue, things like that.

 

[Dead2009]

Cant wait to see the threads of people complaining even though its free lol.

 

[Vinnie Mac]

Cant wait to see the threads of people complaining even though its free lol.

It has and will happen lol

 

[WondersOfLife]

Cant wait to see the threads of people complaining even though its free lol.

It has and will happen lol

I actually doubt anybody complains about anything be offered for free at Disney World. I've never seen a negative comment on that, even from the tightest of people.