New Early morning Studios upcharge event

BrianV

BrianV

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Jeff456 said:
It seems unfair to reduce regular opening hours to have these events, 10am starts just reduce the effectiveness of getting there for rope drop. Hoping these types of events fail and are not there next year!
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Agree. But at least this doesn't seem to cause the studios to open later. They still open at 9 AM. (I think) THe problem is as you say, that people will already be in there at TSMM. BUt really, how many as stupid enough to pay $70 to get into the studies an hour earlier?!?!
 
slappy magoo

slappy magoo

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BrianV said:
Agree. But at least this doesn't seem to cause the studios to open later. They still open at 9 AM. (I think) THe problem is as you say, that people will already be in there at TSMM. BUt really, how many as stupid enough to pay $70 to get into the studies an hour earlier?!?!
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I don't think this is a good value for the money, but it does include breakfast. The idea that you arrive, do the attractions and meet and greets you want to do, then go eat once the park is open to the general public having done some of what few must-dos there are will be enticing for some. Plus, then if you can rearrange fastpasses you already have to after 10...you have an hour to eat food that hopefully isn't cold and inedible by the time you get to it, with no rush to get to your next fastpass (which could very well be one of the things that was open in the morning, so you get an extra turn on Midway mania (or more, depending on how many times you got to ride it between 7:45 and 9.

I am curious though to know what the attendance cap is on these things - could they let in so many people (with so few open attractions) that you could still wind up having a long wait for any one of these things, let alone try to hit all of them?
 
betty rose

betty rose

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slappy magoo said:
I don't think this is a good value for the money, but it does include breakfast. The idea that you arrive, do the attractions and meet and greets you want to do, then go eat once the park is open to the general public having done some of what few must-dos there are will be enticing for some. Plus, then if you can rearrange fastpasses you already have to after 10...you have an hour to eat food that hopefully isn't cold and inedible by the time you get to it, with no rush to get to your next fastpass (which could very well be one of the things that was open in the morning, so you get an extra turn on Midway mania (or more, depending on how many times you got to ride it between 7:45 and 9.

I am curious though to know what the attendance cap is on these things - could they let in so many people (with so few open attractions) that you could still wind up having a long wait for any one of these things, let alone try to hit all of them?
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Certainly not for us, we are a party of 6. Do the math. A couple eggs in the condo will do nicely!
 
Biff215

Biff215

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Bocabear said:
it is ludicrous and actually starts to downgrade the Disney brand....which has been happening for a while.
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I realize this is a choice and it may not affect me, but this is why it bothers me. Sure, many of us look at this and know it offers little value based on past experiences. But what about the first timer who sees this and buys in thinking it's needed or special? They may enjoy it, or they might be appalled at what Disney just charged them $69/person for. Does this help create a repeat guest or does WDW not even care since they successfully charged more money to their credit card?

I just don't see most of these offerings as long term options. Sure they pad the bottom line now with found money, but it becomes a never ending cycle going forward when the focus is simply on maximizing profits.

I could often be considered a pixie duster as I respect Disney's right to make their own business decisions, but I'm honestly shocked at how many people are turning a blind eye to these upcharge events. I think one day we'll look back on the damage that was done, when that happens will just depend on how far WDW is willing to push the limits.
 
21stamps

21stamps

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Can you sign up for Jedi Training early as well if you do this?

Show up at 8 for JTA signups, wait around to get in..OR Show up at 8 and get in the park an hour early. I think I'll choose the latter. Hope it stick around!
 
Next Big Thing

Next Big Thing

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asianway said:
I honestly dont think its a terrible deal, but the logistics kill it for me. To consume all the components offered, you would eat into an hour of prime ride time and then be stuck waiting for TOT and RNR.
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That could easily be remedied by having FPs for both. RNRC is Tier 1 and TOT is Tier 2
 
21stamps

21stamps

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Jon81uk said:
I did state I saw the value at the Magic Kingdom event and indeed that one has made it past the test period, as the early access to Fantasyland is worthwhile.

However at DHS where the event hasn't been test yet, the attractions in question don't have as longer wait and it feels like a worse value than the MK morning.
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Better value for Star Wars fans...mine anyway. This would let us get ride out of the way before opening, eat a small quick meal, visit Launch Bay, we could leave by 11-11:30, back to resort and chill/maybe epcot, then come back for our scheduled JTA time, a few more rides, H&V, and (hopefully) star wars dessert party! That would be my perfect scenario. Especially if it sticks around when the park closes at 7.
 

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