Lightning Lane at Walt Disney World

[nickys]

So clearly then they are making changes, based on the fact that with fewer people using it there will be more availability.

Always being able to hold 3 makes it much more attractive.

 

[GhostHost1000]

Ya know what would make this better? When they open up the park 30 minutes early for
resort guests, open up the entire park

 

[JohnD]

It just got released. It took me a minute but I think I got it down now.

I know. I just think it's funny the amount of discussion here and the average Disney guest trying to figure it out all before arriving.

 

[aladdin2007]

Worth a shot!

so if you make your selections two or three days in advance etc,,,but then find out the day before or day of you cant go or be there for whatever reason and have to cancel, your completely out the money??

 

[GhostHost1000]

I know. I just think it's funny the amount of discussion here and the average Disney guest trying to figure it out all before arriving.

Because they make things so unnecessarily complicated.

Why? Because THEY never have to use it and experience it the way we all do

 

[ChrisFL]

Honestly? I'd rather have everything be a normal line, but you can pay extra for lightning lane per ride...similar to other parks (IIRC even Tokyo Disney does it this way)...but still limit the # of lightning lane return times so it doesn't get backed up.

Simple, straightforward, Disney still gets that extra $$ they want so desperately.

 

[pdude81]

I'm resigned to the fact that this is the way it will be going forward. What quite frankly is awful about this is the way they're branding this. It is deceptively confusing and making something that is already complicated and a driver of guest dissatisfaction and making it worse.

If they were going to change the name, bring back the term Fastpass. The signs can be repainted to allow for better brand recognition.

 

[Marionnette]

How many times have they re-invented G+ only to revert back to what amounts to paid FP+ ? G+ changed at least 3 times that I can count without Googling. Probably more minor tweaks.

 

[castlecake2.0]

So what about the complimentary Genie planning service…?

 

[Disney Glimpses]

I wonder if it could work like this:

At 7 days: Pre Book a T1 attractions and a T2 attraction. Leave your third free.
At park open: Book a T1 attraction if available.

Wait, actually, I think the app will force you to select 3 before allowing you to purchase.

 

[DCBaker]

So what about the complimentary Genie planning service…?

The features will continue to be available.

 

[Wes Tacker]

It will continue to be available.

And universally not used

 

[JD80]

Ya know what would make this better? When they open up the park 30 minutes early for
resort guests, open up the entire park

Less perks for on site guests? No thanks.

 

[Ali Mouse]

Just did a chat on MDE we arrive July 24 she said we could book for our entire trip then but not before.

Thank you!
My trip starts the 21st. I think switching mindsets mid way through my trip…changing from the stacking strategy to doing them in the morning (so that you can get more sooner) will be crazy!!!

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

20 pages of discussion from 1152 to 1172. Anyone on this forum is basically a "Disney Pro". If we can't figure it out, they're hoping your average guest can?

Park management since about 2005 has basically been a Rube Goldberg.

The first step in fixing problems is to identify and fix problem 1

Example: you don’t fix your drywall before you fix your roof leak.

I give a pass maybe until like 2008-10?

Since…no

 

[Laketravis]

fixed your post

That's actually what the current Bob said to the previous Bob when they rolled out the infamous MyMagic+ (which this seems to simply be a pay-for reincarnate).

 

[Wes Tacker]

Wait, actually, I think the app will force you to select 3 before allowing you to purchase.

So how about just modifying one of your Tier 2's to a Tier 1 on the day of at 7am?

 

[Disney Glimpses]

So how about just modifying one of your Tier 2's to a Tier 1 on the day of at 7am?

It looks like they actually force a tier 1 selection.

 

[JD80]

Wait, actually, I think the app will force you to select 3 before allowing you to purchase.

Maybe. What if you cancel one at park open or refresh it?

 

[NotCalledBob]

No one has mentioned the most important group of all and how it will affect them.

How are the influencers going to film their 'perfect day' etc videos if all the good pre selects are gone before 3 days out?

Take a minute to keep these people in your thoughts, they must be hurting right now.