Even the most ardent of dusters can’t defend bobs here
Exactly. It's really just a sleazy move at this point. During the paused AP sales time period, they could've offered a temporary day ticket discount to DVC members.
But then that idiot Bob tells investors it’s a new way to exploit…
Michael…and even Bob 1…liked steady business through good times and bad…
Or spend less by doing resort only stays. Or even worse for Disney just going to Universal. I was lucky that we were able to cancel our renewal and buy new in 2020 when the parks didn't open when we could travel.
Factually inaccurate. The 'SaveDisney' campaign and when they nearly sold off the parks were both more dangerous. Also Ron Miller's reign, although not completely his fault. Come to think of it, Roy E. had a big hand in how that turned out too...
Kid, I was there for all the events leading up to “save Disney”…that was ultimately a personal relationship that ran it’s course in down economic times/transition. It was what it was.
All of those are good ideas as well…if we don’t start to hit them in the mouth a bit…you’re gonna get a 50-100% increase in ticket prices in 5 years.
Those were all things I saw mentioned on various groups. DVC members who missed buying APs when that small window was open are upset and rightfully so.
Travel demand is being reported to be down - a lot - after the summer
No shocker there. I wouldn't be surprised it stays down for awhile
BlogMickey also highlights my biggest concern: "One way that Disney could use the new system is to devote a small ratio of “all-day” entry windows for Annual Passholders per day and a larger ratio of 12pm or 5pm (or any other time of their choosing) to spread out demand at their theme parks."
You know that's most likely how it's going to work. @disneyglimpses even said they don't like AP holders taking morning reservations when they aren't showing up til afternoon anyways
My current understanding is that they will offer only 1 afternoon reservation slot to start. It may not be 12pm exactly but may change based on the day of week, time of year. If there are multiple parks available for an Afternoon Entry, they will share that same time (different entry times per park would be too confusing). To start, I actually expect afternoon reservations to be for 2pm to align with the current hopping policy.
Bolded is the big if. I have my doubts this ends up working. Again its making things more complicated then it needs to be.
The number one goal here, from the horses mouth, is GSAT improvement with Park Pass and AP. There are secondary goals but this is an add value initiative.
Do you mean park capacity via increased offerings, or just letting more people into each park?
