Chi84
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Genie+ and ILLs. We may try to do without Genie+ for some days.$1,500 for Genie+ wow.
Genie+ and ILLs. We may try to do without Genie+ for some days.$1,500 for Genie+ wow.
In Animal Kingdom, I’d argue that forgoing Genie+ in lieu of one ILL purchase of Flight of Passage is the way to go. Everything else other than Na’vi River has a reasonable wait time unless something goes wrong that day for park ops.Genie+ and ILLs. We may try to do without Genie+ for some days.
It *is* instantly adding the never-know-how-much-until-you-wake-up cost to the entry price.4 kids, two parents, maybe grandparents, it adds up quick. its like instantly adding the cost of Genie+ to the entry price.
With two older grandparents and 4 very young children, reasonable takes on a very different meaningIn Animal Kingdom, I’d argue that forgoing Genie+ in lieu of one ILL purchase of Flight of Passage is the way to go. Everything else other than Na’vi River has a reasonable wait time unless something goes wrong that day for park ops.
That extra 1500 could buy so many things. I just rented a house on the sound, off season first week of October on the Outer Banks. 5 bedrooms.. 3 balcony’s looking over the sound. 4 full baths .. for a full week it cost 1300. It’s not Disney for the kids I understand that, I’m just trying to make a point. The only thing I need to worry about is food money. Disney has priced me out and I’m learning that I’m enjoying other places for so much less money.There are 8 of us (plus 2 under 3 years old) for our next trip. With the price increases and using the LLs about the same as last time, I’m figuring between $1,500 added to the vacation. That’s eye-opening.
AI is god - come meet your makerA common misconception of AI is that it will bring on a world of 100% predictive correlation.
AI is at best ex post and will never be ex ante.
We do too! But we still like Disney.That extra 1500 could buy so many things. I just rented a house on the sound, off season first week of October on the Outer Banks. 5 bedrooms.. 3 balcony’s looking over the sound. 4 full baths .. for a full week it cost 1300. It’s not Disney for the kids I understand that, I’m just trying to make a point. The only thing I need to worry about is food money. Disney has priced me out and I’m learning that I’m enjoying other places for so much less money.
They are planning at least two more Triton class ships and opening another private resort. Sounds like they are also getting more coming down. I think Disney knows they have a niche market in the cruise business, but even that niche is growing.
I think the deeper question is why is the cruise industry as a whole booming in Florida if the theme park business isn't. Why the shift?
I would contact customer service and maybe they will refund you. (Although it shouldn’t be on you to spend valuable time doing that either.) That’s really unacceptable.At MK last night, it was a pretty busy crowd. They had electronic problems that couldn’t accept/read Dining Plan cards or Group Dine cards or gift cards. You had to use credit or cash.
So Disney charged me once for my Dine Card to cover meals, then said sorry you can’t use this, pay out of pocket! It was ridiculous! Oh Disney.
Here is an idea, why not actually fully build out AK with another dozen plus attractions. That way, there might actually be a reason to buy Genie+--you know spend money to make money. I learned this as a Freshman at the state college I went to way back in 1972. I guess the Ivy schools that Disney execs went to did not teach this, go figure.Animal Kingdom would almost be foolish. You see so many backtracking in it all from guests with Genie Plus.
Besides Avatar throughput of capacity at attractions is so good its a waste and you will spend more time walking back and forth trying to fit everything in than just hitting things in order after Pandora and seeing what you want.
Here is an idea, why not actually fully build out AK with another dozen plus attractions. That way, there might actually be a reason to buy Genie+--you know spend money to make money. I learned this as a Freshman at the state college I went to way back in 1972. I guess the Ivy schools that Disney execs went to did not teach this, go figure.
What Ivy League schools? Iger went to Ithaca College then got his first job at ABC earning $150 per week. Eisner went to Denison. Some may not know even what states these schools are in.Here is an idea, why not actually fully build out AK with another dozen plus attractions. That way, there might actually be a reason to buy Genie+--you know spend money to make money. I learned this as a Freshman at the state college I went to way back in 1972. I guess the Ivy schools that Disney execs went to did not teach this, go figure.
Dont think of it as adding $1,500 to the vacation....think of it as enriching the bottom line of the Mouse.There are 8 of us (plus 2 under 3 years old) for our next trip. With the price increases and using the LLs about the same as last time, I’m figuring between $1,500 added to the vacation. That’s eye-opening.
Round trip? That’s a lot less than an Uber. I’ll have to look into this for my quick visit next week.Oh it is still running, but it is a pay for service operated by Mears. Baggage handling is not included, which was the case before Disney's Magical Express, as Mears was around then too. Round trip transfers currently run about $33.00 per adult as of the last time I booked this. Marie
There are enough people here thinking about it that way. I wouldn’t make any decision that I wasn’t ultimately comfortable making.Dont think of it as adding $1,500 to the vacation....think of it as enriching the bottom line of the Mouse.
A common misconception of AI is that it will bring on a world of 100% predictive correlation.
AI is at best ex post and will never be ex ante.
That's per person. So if you have more than one person needing transfer, it's still cheaper to use Uber.Round trip? That’s a lot less than an Uber. I’ll have to look into this for my quick visit next week.
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