News Gotta Pay2Play: Paid FP on the way!

[Sirwalterraleigh]

If they are paying money for the fast pass they should be able to go on a ride three times if they want. Or at least twice. Right now out of 6 fast passes you can't repeat any ride. Stupid. My client was interested too until she figured out it was not a good deal.

I agree...putting repeat restrictions on these make no sense...

They guard these rides like they're gold. It's a very, VERY old slate of rides...it's looney and people are going along with not only restrictions...but now we're creeping Into pay more to play

 

[kong1802]

I like the thought that, "you wan't some value out of your $200 more per night CL stay? Well, give us another $50 per night, and then we'll give you some value!"

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

I like the thought that, "you wan't some value out of your $200 more per night CL stay? Well, give us another $50 per night, and then we'll give you some value!"

...I know...

Reality turned "upside down"

 

[nickys]

I like the thought that, "you wan't some value out of your $200 more per night CL stay? Well, give us another $50 per night, and then we'll give you some value!"

 

[Witchy Chick]

The only downside to the system is, you have to get the $10 for every day of your ticket or none at all. But we hit easily everything in the parks multiple times on some days for DL and DCA. It felt better than the constant planning. And when you are in line and it breaks down, they just add the FP for ANY attraction that day and its put onto your ticket/app.

Has MaxPass at DLR changed since July 2017? We could purchase it day-by-day on our trip last summer (and I think we only purchased it two out of our four days). That being said, we loved it!

 

[jimbaker84]

Has MaxPass at DLR changed since July 2017? We could purchase it day-by-day on our trip last summer (and I think we only purchased it two out of our four days). That being said, we loved it!

Can i just ask, what were wait times like for those not using Maxpass when you were there?

 

[Witchy Chick]

Can i just ask, what were wait times like for those not using Maxpass when you were there?

I don't honestly remember. We did MaxPass one day in particular to get RSR FPs (which were "sold out" each day by lunch time-ish). That day, RSR was down most of the morning, and the MaxPass FP was shown in the app as the "anytime/anywhere FP." My 7-year-old son and I held out until the "anytime/anywhere FP" changed back to RSR FP around 1:30ish to get on it (while my hubs and daughter went back to the hotel). We also wanted it for the PhotoPass feature (since this was our first family trip to DLR). Our FP line for that probably took 15-20 mins; while we were in line it was announced that standby was now 120 mins (was 90 mins when we entered FP line). That's the only one that really stands out to me.

Oh -- Pirates was 15-20 mins standby the whole trip (when it wasn't down, which was a lot). We couldn't believe it seeing the crazy overflow line, but once we got in line it moved quickly and was in fact about 15 minute wait.

 

[Nubs70]

Why not rent out the Cinderella Suite for 85k/night?

 

[The_Jobu]

Why not rent out the Cinderella Suite for 85k/night?

Hey now, don't be stingy. Just find someone to marry in front of the castle for a cool mil. They'll throw in a night at the castle. That's value!

 

[ford91exploder]

Why not rent out the Cinderella Suite for 85k/night?

Only a matter of time with Today's Disney

 

[nickys]

Yeah, I'm waiting for people to actually say "I have booked this for my trip and think it is a great value". I know there have been posts elsewhere that people have claimed this, but this discussion has gone on for quite a number of pages and we have yet to see anyone here.

If this was still being offered in about 5 years time, and DH and I managed to book club level at AKL on our DVC points, something thatI'd love to do, then I would seriously consider it. An extra $300 for the two of us on top of the UK tickets would be worth it, given we wouldn't be paying out cash for a CL room.

That's the only scenario that I could think of doing it. Our points won't stretch far enough to do this for our 1-bed that we use now, but when we take a trip on our own we could book a CL studio.

But on top of the CL room prices, no way!

 

[21stamps]

Why not rent out the Cinderella Suite for 85k/night?

Only a matter of time with Today's Disney

I’m actually surprised they don’t do this. Not for 85k,but a 25k price would be fitting.
It would never be on my to-do list.. but I’m sure there would be people who’d book it.

 

[The_Jobu]

I’m actually surprised they don’t do this. Not for 85k,but a 25k price would be fitting.
It would never be on my to-do list.. but I’m sure there would be people who’d book it.

Pretty sure they already rent out the suite, no idea for how much. I've seen a video documentary on it.

Keep in mind it has no windows and the staff kinda-sorta lock you in after hours.

 

[21stamps]

Pretty sure they already rent out the suite, no idea for how much. I've seen a video documentary on it.

Keep in mind it has no windows and the staff kinda-sorta lock you in after hours.

Oh I thought it was gifted to celebrities or something. Didn’t know it was actually “a thing”. Also didn’t know about the windows.. that would be odd.

 

[TrojanUSC]

Pretty sure they already rent out the suite, no idea for how much. I've seen a video documentary on it.

Keep in mind it has no windows and the staff kinda-sorta lock you in after hours.

The suite was originally built for a promotion they did where a different family would stay in it each night. After that promotion ended, it is relatively underused, except occasionally as part of a sweepstakes (i.e. grand prize winner gets a night in the castle) or, occasionally, for celebrities or executives the company wants to woo. The trouble is that it requires at least two cast members on site at all times, in addition to somewhat limiting the kinds of after-hours work they can do (anything too noisy would disturb the guests). Once the park is clear of day guests, it is filled with vehicles, trucks and other maintenance equipment which can be really noisy.

Also, while many of the guests loved the experience, it can be a little challenging to essentially keep them prisoner from whatever time the park closes until the next morning when it opens. There is a van for emergencies and things, but there's not really a system in place if they get hungry, need to go to the pharmacy, etc.

 

[Grimley1968]

The suite was originally built for a promotion they did where a different family would stay in it each night. After that promotion ended, it is relatively underused, except occasionally as part of a sweepstakes (i.e. grand prize winner gets a night in the castle) or, occasionally, for celebrities or executives the company wants to woo. The trouble is that it requires at least two cast members on site at all times, in addition to somewhat limiting the kinds of after-hours work they can do (anything too noisy would disturb the guests). Once the park is clear of day guests, it is filled with vehicles, trucks and other maintenance equipment which can be really noisy.

Also, while many of the guests loved the experience, it can be a little challenging to essentially keep them prisoner from whatever time the park closes until the next morning when it opens. There is a van for emergencies and things, but there's not really a system in place if they get hungry, need to go to the pharmacy, etc.

They could call it the Cinderella Reality Night. Try to leave and the stepsisters will bar your way.

 

[larandtra]

If this is successful and they do decide to expand it to other guests, Im pretty sure AP holders wont be among that group. I think some people think AP holders have all these special perks when in reality, other than being a huge discount on admission the more days you go in a year, the parking fee covered, and the occasional discounts on rooms ( which get harder and harder to come by), AP holders dont really have many "special" perks any longer. Discount on food is ok but shrinking and TIW offers a better option. The merchandise discount is ok, as it covers tax most of the time. But, lets be honest, the powers that be arent looking at this and going hmmmm...all those AP holders will do it. And while I think most on short day trips or weekend trips actually might, a lot of AP holders stay off property sometimes and I think they want to tie these into on site resort guests. So while there may be some move to not differentiate resorts, I think this is a step to absolutely classify resorts eventually. Youll have to stay on property regardless to get the ability to buy the extra FPs, but, I dont think it will ever be offered to value resort guests. At most moderate specific rooms, and any deluxe or CL resort, as well as DVC resorts.

 

[Brad Bishop]

As @larandtra mentioned: AP at Disney are basically treated as "left overs" instead of "favored guests".

They don't see you so much as loyal customers but more of a pool to draw from when they need to fill in the gaps in the budget. Slow year? You'll get more perks. Busy year? You'll be pushed aside.

The best AP treatment I've ever received was from Dollywood. They're happy to have you as a dedicated customer. You get perks year round and at every restaurant/shop and they always ask for your pass so that they can apply the discount. That's not the Disney way.

At Disney, you're an extra used as filler.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

The magic kingdom is a mess at night...it has to be to even maintain a semblance of quality/order during the day...

So "in the park" promotions never made much sense...or hotels located in or overtop the parks walls.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

As @larandtra mentioned: AP at Disney are basically treated as "left overs" instead of "favored guests".

They don't see you so much as loyal customers but more of a pool to draw from when they need to fill in the gaps in the budget. Slow year? You'll get more perks. Busy year? You'll be pushed aside.

The best AP treatment I've ever received was from Dollywood. They're happy to have you as a dedicated customer. You get perks year round and at every restaurant/shop and they always ask for your pass so that they can apply the discount. That's not the Disney way.

At Disney, you're an extra used as filler.

You're pretty close to dead on.

Disney values APs...and Florida residents...mostly when the economy tanks and they can't name/escalate their prices.

They are an afterthought in Orlando and a "necessary evil" in Anaheim.

Dvc receives slightly more preferential treatment becuse they KNOW they're coming no matter what. But if new sales ever tank...they will begin to be marginalized as well.