Multi price park entrance

[Nero the dog]

Now the technology is in place do you think that disney will ever introduce a 2 tier price system for park entrance.
For example higher band allows entrance to all rides and attractions, lower price band only allows access to the parks, shops and restaurants.
Something like that would be ideal for somewhere like EPCOT.
The wrist bands could even be set to allow access depending on how busy parks are, so a lower price for going early in the morning or late at night, but not allowed during peak hours of the day.

 

[Tom]

There are definitely lots of things they can do. Personally, I'd like seeing half-day passes offered.

The non-ride pass is a great idea, especially at Epcot, like you said. The only potential issue is the need to station CMS at standby entrances all day, like during EMH, to keep out the non ride guests. Lots of additional payroll.

 

[DisneyJoe]

They do have after 2pm and after 4pm conference/meeting tickets already...

Controlling access to attractions would be the only issue I would see with your suggestion.

 

[DisneyDaver]

Now the technology is in place do you think that disney will ever introduce a 2 tier price system for park entrance.
For example higher band allows entrance to all rides and attractions, lower price band only allows access to the parks, shops and restaurants.
Something like that would be ideal for somewhere like EPCOT.
The wrist bands could even be set to allow access depending on how busy parks are, so a lower price for going early in the morning or late at night, but not allowed during peak hours of the day.

Interesting ideas, but I'm not sure how practical it would be. Would likely be very confusing for those that don't visit often. One change I envision though is WDW offering extra FP+ reservations for a price.

 

[CAPTAIN HOOK]

As you're suggesting a segregated theme park based upon wealth (those who can afford and those who can't) why not go a step further and have separation by ethnicity or religion ?

 

[unkadug]

As you're suggesting a segregated theme park based upon wealth (those who can afford and those who can't) why not go a step further and have separation by ethnicity or religion ?

Those who cannot afford it can just stay home. WDW was never a "right" anyway.

 

[xdan0920]

As you're suggesting a segregated theme park based upon wealth (those who can afford and those who can't) why not go a step further and have separation by ethnicity or religion ?

I think he's actually suggesting tiered tickets.

 

[dreamfinder]

Basically just bringing back the ticket book system. Fairly sure that had popped up on a survey they did in the past few years. Can't see it being very popular.

 

[rodserling27]

Eh, I really hope they would not go to this. Seems like a bad idea. I like the one-price, full-day model. I think it would be a mistake to charge more for different parks.
But there's something like "Epcot after dark" for Florida residents, isn't there? That's not a bad idea.

 

[Nero the dog]

As you're suggesting a segregated theme park based upon wealth (those who can afford and those who can't) why not go a step further and have separation by ethnicity or religion ?

I'm afraid I don't remember posting (or even thinking) that.
I can't even see how anybody could read what my original post and then move to the train of thought that you obviously went down.
Following your train, Disney already does segregate between those who can afford and those that can't. It's called admission price. If you can't afford it you don't get in. Full stop.
If anything my suggestion might allow even more people the chance to enter the parks, as a non-ride ticket would be cheaper.
There are many people who have no interest in going on any sort of rides and therefore decide not to go to Disney at all as a park ticket is a waste of money, if they could pay a lower price they may decide to visit.

 

[EOD K9]

I understand why people don't want the ticket books back, however....Last year my wife was uber pregnant long after we booked our trip. We weren't going to cancel, but she couldn't do a lot of the rides we normally would. In that case, a lower price/ticket book would be better as we wouldn't have been doing the normal amount of rides. A half day ticket also wouldn't be a terrible idea for all either.

 

[rt06]

People would switch bands throughout the day.

 

[CAPTAIN HOOK]

I'm afraid I don't remember posting (or even thinking) that.

You didn't post it

I can't even see how anybody could read what my original post and then move to the train of thought that you obviously went down.

I'm just illustrating how far segregation could go

Disney already does segregate between those who can afford and those that can't. It's called admission price. If you can't afford it you don't get in.

Disney doesn't segregate in this instance - life does. Disney just sets the prices, if you can't afford to go its not Disney's doing, its your life that dictates whether you can afford to go

 

[SnarkyMonkey]

People would switch bands throughout the day.

Exactly. Just buy 1 deluxe ticket per family and trade around.

I can't see how the two-tiered system would make Disney more money. So, no, I don't think they would do it. Right now, they make full price from people who visit the parks but don't ride. Why would they give that up?

 

[Kristamouse]

I have often thought the same thing. My Great Grandmother In Law is very close to my family and spend most of the year in her Florida home. She is in excellent health and loves to be out and about. She has often though of joining us for a day, mainly to MK and/or EPCOT. She would be interested in shows and easy going rides and food. I can't justify her paying so much to use a bit of the parks. I even asked on our last trip if they was a reduced price for seniors/health restricted guests. I am talking the oppsite of the guest Assistance/ front of the line pass, Just a pass for slow rides and she would wait in line and transfer with out a wheelchair.

 

[daisyduckie]

Now the technology is in place do you think that disney will ever introduce a 2 tier price system for park entrance.
For example higher band allows entrance to all rides and attractions, lower price band only allows access to the parks, shops and restaurants.
Something like that would be ideal for somewhere like EPCOT.
The wrist bands could even be set to allow access depending on how busy parks are, so a lower price for going early in the morning or late at night, but not allowed during peak hours of the day.

I think that would be horrible. Also, how would you kick people out that were already in the parks? And how would you stop a family from buying one expensive pass, and then sharing it once they are inside?

 

[Nero the dog]

I think that would be horrible. Also, how would you kick people out that were already in the parks? And how would you stop a family from buying one expensive pass, and then sharing it once they are inside?

You would scan your wrist band at the entry to the ride. Only the person wearing it would gain access, if families wanted to take turns waiting while each person queued and rode they wouldn't get much done.

 

[copcarguyp71]

 

[SnarkyMonkey]

You would scan your wrist band at the entry to the ride. Only the person wearing it would gain access, if families wanted to take turns waiting while each person queued and rode they wouldn't get much done.

I think you underestimate the number of families who would do this. Think of how much time some Disney visitors spend in the planning just trying to save a buck.

 

[daisyduckie]

You would scan your wrist band at the entry to the ride. Only the person wearing it would gain access, if families wanted to take turns waiting while each person queued and rode they wouldn't get much done.

People complain about the long lines now. That would add lots of extra time. Not to mention the time they would have to spend "explaining" to guests why they couldn't go on that ride. Way too much of a hassle for no gain.