New AP price with DVC discount?

[ilovegoofy]

I really think it has more to do with people with young children are cash strapped, and if they can get a break on the price, they are more apt to go than if they had to pay full fare.

If it had to do with how much of the park a child can use, then we could argue for all sorts of discounted tickets. A pregnant woman should get a discount - they can't ride everything. Some people with psycological problem cant take flashing lights, so they get a discount. Heck, there are people that are just plain scared of certain rides, I guess they would get a discount too.


-dave

I think what you meant to say is a person with neurological problems!

 

[Pioneer Hall]

Wasn't there talk recently about bringing back a General Admission type pass that would allow admission to the park but no rides? Kind of a "Grandparents" pass. Of course, I'd hate to see how crowded the MK would be then.

There was a survey sent out a while back that asked people's opinions on different types of unique admission media (like the one mentioned above and others). They also asked about certain experiences that weren't yet in the park.

 

[Zummi Gummi]

Wasn't there talk recently about bringing back a General Admission type pass that would allow admission to the park but no rides? Kind of a "Grandparents" pass. Of course, I'd hate to see how crowded the MK would be then.

How would one police that, I wonder? Would you have to swipe your ticket at the entrance to every attraction? I imagine that would really slow things down!

 

[Pioneer Hall]

How would one police that, I wonder? Would you have to swipe your ticket at the entrance to every attraction? I imagine that would really slow things down!

All the info would be in those nifty RFID bracelets making enforcement rather easy. However, we have no idea if Disney is planning in changing anything regarding admission media.

 

[GoofGoof]

I really think it has more to do with people with young children are cash strapped, and if they can get a break on the price, they are more apt to go than if they had to pay full fare.

If it had to do with how much of the park a child can use, then we could argue for all sorts of discounted tickets. A pregnant woman should get a discount - they can't ride everything. Some people with psycological problem cant take flashing lights, so they get a discount. Heck, there are people that are just plain scared of certain rides, I guess they would get a discount too.


-dave

I think you are correct. They are making it more affordable for families with young kids. My son is 5 and tall enough for all rides in MK so he can take advantage of the whole park. My 2 year old can ride all but the 3 mountains and he is free 1 last time for me. When I take the boys to a baseball game I pay full price for their tickets. Same with a seat on a plane. The real issue is the shock of removing the nice discount all at once. That and the fact that 7 day passes are still cheaper for kids but now APs are not. There seems to be an inequality there.

 

[Annielkd]

I think no matter how they make a change... it's always going to be unequal. It probably would have been better to make slow changes, but this way Disney ripped off the bandaid all at once and they are going to see how the pieces fall. For me, it didn't make a difference. We stopped getting the food plan once my son was 10 because it wasn't worth it anymore. I think each family needs to decide what they want, and if that value is worth it to them. It's going to be an individual decision. I for one am happy with what I have (DVC) and my ability to still be able to afford a nice vacation with my family.