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Should Disney offer " Frequent Guest" Perks?
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Also more perks to DVC members. (here we go)
Pumbas Nakasak
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Id settle for them getting their house in order with regard to maintenance and refurbs, that would benefit everyone.
The perk is fun
I know a lot of people are not going to like my opinion but here it. First let me say that I may not have been there as many times as some as you but since 1980 I have been there over 25 times,what do I desearve for all those trips? I desearve the fun I had and the memories I have. Why do people think that because they have been lucky enough to be able to go to Disney and enjoy vacations they are entiteled to something more then people who have to scrimp and save to be able to take their families on a once in a lifetime vacation. Walt wanted a place where everyone could relax and be treated the same. I have an idea, how about a discount for first timers so everyone would get a chance to feel the magic? I also don't understand the Florida discount, Why do they get a discount for having Disney help pay your taxes?
I know a lot of people are not going to like my opinion but here it. First let me say that I may not have been there as many times as some as you but since 1980 I have been there over 25 times,what do I desearve for all those trips? I desearve the fun I had and the memories I have. Why do people think that because they have been lucky enough to be able to go to Disney and enjoy vacations they are entiteled to something more then people who have to scrimp and save to be able to take their families on a once in a lifetime vacation. Walt wanted a place where everyone could relax and be treated the same. I have an idea, how about a discount for first timers so everyone would get a chance to feel the magic? I also don't understand the Florida discount, Why do they get a discount for having Disney help pay your taxes?
Chape19714
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I think you are confusing the Perks of a birthday with a Magical Moment. Nowhere is it stated that wearing a birthday pin will automatically mean free dessert each and every time. Pins and that sort of thing are magical moment, unlike a set frequent visitor program.
Sure, people do have a different hierarchy in resorts, but my point still stands: Everyone has access to the same things. It's not like Deluxe and Moderates aren't available only to a specific group of people. Anyone can book whichever resort they want. nothing is reserved, not even DVC.
In the parks, there is no hierarchy to speak of. Same lines, same fastpass rules, same food, same everything. And again, I think you are confusing Magical Moments with set perks as far as birthdays and special occasions go.
Dad 2 M & M
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Additionally, how many of those of us "hooked" would WDW lose (by not offering perks)? I imagine it would be very near zero.
To this day, my father claims that in the summer of '72, they offered lifetime passes for $500 a piece. The way he tells the story, they had a person asking you as you walked through the turnstiles if you were interested in possibly buying a "Golden Ticket" and that my parents said "What would we need that for? We'll probably never be back."*
I've never seen this alluded to anywhere (and like most everyone on this board, I'm a bit of a Disneyphile), but he's not really the type to make up stories or embellish either. I tend to believe there's some truth to it, but it was a very, very short lived offer.
*He's probably walked through the gates at the Magic Kingdom 100 times since them; double it if you count my mother; double it again if you count the other WDW parks.
wolf359
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Well, maybe back before there were bus drivers it was the turnstile CM's that started all of the wild rumors... :lol:
Krack, I don't think it's quite the same, but I vaguely remember a time when your annual pass could be renewed at the same rate as the original purchase price. It was one of the reasons my BIL gave me when he was trying to convince me to purchase one.
But the policy was changed, of course.
But the policy was changed, of course.
wendysue
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I wish! Several of my family members and myself have been registered with Disney sites for many years and none of us has ever received a pin code. Probably because we visit 1 or more times a year.....
wendysue
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Exactly
muse1983
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I really don't understand why someone wants "perks" simply for visiting the most magical place on earth as much as possible...isn't the ultimate perk being able to afford, have the time off and be able to go?
For people who have been 30, 40 or even 50 times in their lives, you already have experienced your perks. Your perk is being able to go so many times so instead of asking for more more more just appreciate where you are and be thankful you are able to experience such an amazing place on such a regular basis. I can only dream of going that many times but I have managed to be content with only going every 2-5 years....still make me sad though:lol:
For people who have been 30, 40 or even 50 times in their lives, you already have experienced your perks. Your perk is being able to go so many times so instead of asking for more more more just appreciate where you are and be thankful you are able to experience such an amazing place on such a regular basis. I can only dream of going that many times but I have managed to be content with only going every 2-5 years....still make me sad though:lol:
sbkline
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No, having a birthday pin doesn't guarantee you a free dessert, as my son wasn't even wearing one, but still got free desserts, since it was keyed into the computer that we were celebrating a birthday. But I think it is the same principle, because the fact remains that we got a free dessert at our table and the table next to us did not. So what some of us are saying is that by virtue of being a frequent visitor, maybe you would get a free dessert, a free appetizer, free meal, or whatever. Something you're getting for a special reason, that the party next to you isn't getting. Just like my son got a free dessert but the child at the other table didn't. Regardless of the reason, it's still an inequality. So if you're gonna argue in favor of eliminating all inequalities, then let's eliminate them ALL. Anytime you single out ANY type of reason to give one person something and not someone else (whether it be a birthday, anniversary, 10th visit, or whatever), then you've already created a certain type of hierarchy, even on the smallest possible level.
Again, I'm not saying that you should be able to get unlimited access to the fastpass lines for the length of your stay or anything like that. But a free meal, appetizer, dessert, a small discount, or something to that effect.
Chape19714
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Magical Moments are not inequalities. I'm not against Magical moments happening for frequent visitors, but even having your birthday in the system does not guarantee anything. A frequent flyer program or the like do guarantee things, VERY specific things and people begin to feel entitled. This creates Hierarchy. That's not what I want to see all over the place.
CaptainShortty
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The original purpose of those buttons were to be conversation starters between Cast Members and Guests and to make the connection between the 2 people deeper and more interactive. When you put on those buttons it is at the "digression of the CM that see you" to make magical moments happen. That is why you get free desserts, fastpasses things like that. It just happens to be who you're talking to and the connection to them that you make. Any guest can get those magical moments. It does not just happen because you have one of those buttons on. A CM is allowed to make a magical moment for any guest at any time but generally do it when they feel it is warranted.
And Disney does offer frequent visitor discounts to guests in the form of Annual Passholders, DVC, Florida Resident Discounts, etc. There are lots of discounts of those groups of people who in general are the ones that visit Disney World multiple times a year. Beyond that, you should just be happy to be able to afford to go to the most magical place on earth so many times. That in and of itself should be worth its weight in gold.
Chef Mickey
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Yes, as a 30+ time visitor, I not only spend a lot of money there, but I truly respect them.
I follow the rules, buy the food and merchandise, and clean up after myself. I am a good guest.
I don't think it needs to be anything big, but maybe some kind of VIP access such as perma fast pass or 10% off like the season passholders receive on dining, etc.
Regardless, I'll always be back.
I follow the rules, buy the food and merchandise, and clean up after myself. I am a good guest.
I don't think it needs to be anything big, but maybe some kind of VIP access such as perma fast pass or 10% off like the season passholders receive on dining, etc.
Regardless, I'll always be back.
disneygirl1
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This is a great topic!! Funny enough, we were just talking about our upcoming Aug/Sept trip and my Dad goes... For the amount of $$$ that you give Disney on a yearly basis they should be giving you discounts for going so often!!! :ROFLOL: As much as I would like to receive a discount for my frequent visits, I have to me honest, I don't see that happening. Why should Disney offer discounts to people who visit Disney World regularly? It's us who Disney is making the $$$ off of. I have been VERY lucky enough to take advantage of several discount pin codes that I have received and have also taken part in the free dining that Disney offers in the fall... I am quite happy at receiving those offers and taken advantage of them! So lets hope they keep occuring!
RonAnnArbor
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There actually ARE some subtle perks...but most go unnoticed...
Frequent visitors get faster access to reservation systems and people who are trained to interact with them differently, since they already know the resorts and parks;
Frequent visitors often get upgraded at the resorts (especially if they are adults traveling without children);
Frequent visitors often get special offer mailings and advance notification of events that other visitors do not get including 2 for 1 dining coupons for Downtown Disney restaurants, etc;
But in general, WDW did away with any type of "Frequent Flyer Perks" when they developed the DVC model -- they are not necessarily about creating brand-loyalty....they already have that. They are about creating "give me all your vacation money instead of just the occasional vacation money"...
Frequent visitors get faster access to reservation systems and people who are trained to interact with them differently, since they already know the resorts and parks;
Frequent visitors often get upgraded at the resorts (especially if they are adults traveling without children);
Frequent visitors often get special offer mailings and advance notification of events that other visitors do not get including 2 for 1 dining coupons for Downtown Disney restaurants, etc;
But in general, WDW did away with any type of "Frequent Flyer Perks" when they developed the DVC model -- they are not necessarily about creating brand-loyalty....they already have that. They are about creating "give me all your vacation money instead of just the occasional vacation money"...
The Disney Kid
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Why would Disney discount for a "frequent guest"? They already have us hooked! That would just be giving money away....And Disney doesn't give money away.
Scooter
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As a frequent visitor to WDW, (twice a year for the last 20 years) and one who always stays in a Deluxe resort. I don't necessarily think I should get park discounts or special fast passes. I do. however believe that if I am going to spring for a $350+ a night room at a deluxe resort, then it wouldn't hurt Disney to bump me up to Concierge level once every five or so stays.
Everyone who enters the parks should be treated the same regardless of where they are staying, even if it's off property.
However, where you CHOSE to stay is up to you. I could CHOSE to stay off property every trip and it would save me a fortune, but if I CHOSE to stay at one of Disney's more expensive resorts, I am doing Disney a favor and I think Disney should be grateful enough to give me a resort perk every once in a while.
Everyone who enters the parks should be treated the same regardless of where they are staying, even if it's off property.
However, where you CHOSE to stay is up to you. I could CHOSE to stay off property every trip and it would save me a fortune, but if I CHOSE to stay at one of Disney's more expensive resorts, I am doing Disney a favor and I think Disney should be grateful enough to give me a resort perk every once in a while.
loveofamouse
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Which is why I said the perks should be based off of hotel stays. That would also eliminate the unevenness between locals and tourists. Locals can pop into WDW often but may not stay at the resort. Disney wants people at their resorts.
As for FL residents, I believe we get discounts at all of the parks because it's so common place for us to go, we tend not to go. I know of many FLians that AVOID disney and the other parks because of dealing with all of the tourists. PLus, during certain times of the year, the likelihood of out of towners making the trip is alot lower so they put themselves out to the locals so that SOMEONE is in the parks making them money