I'm editing this so to be clear that I really, really, really like FP+.....with that being said.....
Everyone has their own opinion on the parks and that's indisputable (see these forums). There are people who complain so much it wants to make me vomit but it's their choice to be miserable. There are people who complain about the complainers (yet the original complainers never see the point). However, here is mine.
I'm getting tired of hearing the lamest of all complaints and this is the people who are whining about how you can't book last minute trips because of FP+. For those reactionary typers and responders.....read the whole post before spewing off.
This is simply not true. This is more of someone seemingly wanting to complain about FP+ and trying to use an argument that really doesn't support their feelings on the topic. FP+ does not in any way stop people from waiting in line. Period.
What did people do before the legacy FP existed? Booked a last minute trip and waited in line right? What about after legacy FP was released? Booked a last minute trip, got what FP you could get and....wait for it.....waited in line right? Either way, FP+ did not block anyone from booking a last minute trip.
My biggest issue with this argument is.....no one is forcing you to use FP+. No one forced you to use legacy FP. WDW does not force (nor has not forced) anyone to use fastpass. It's a choice for each guest to make whether it's their first trip or 30th trip. They still aren't forcing you to use it, it's an option for all guests. Period.
Before FP+, were you able to book a last minute trip? Yes. After FP+, are you able to book a last minute trip? Yes. Indisputable. Fastpass plus has zero impact on if you want to book a last minute trip. The same rides and attraction were there before and after FP+ yes? The same restaurants? Same WDW? The stand-by lines were also there before and after yes? So why exactly can't you go last minute? Zero reasons.
Now, does FP+ affect the wait times? Yes but so does weather, time of year, tour groups, cheer competitions, mardi gras, etc... Irregardless....it doesn't stop anyone from booking a last minute trip. If you call Kingdom Konsultants and tell Marie (@wannabeBelle) you want to book a last minute trip, she's not going to tell you no if you haven't made your FP+ selection yet. Sorry Marie for using you.....lol She may tell you no because there are no rooms available but not because you didn't make your FP+ selections.
FP+ is offered by Disney as another planning tool for those who choose to plan their trip ahead of time just like MDE. It's not someone with a gun to your head forcing you to do it. Because of how the system is, dining reservations are impacted by over planners more than anything and that's simply because Disney has that offering. This doesn't mean you can't eat. It just means you have to adjust your plans. The large majority of travelers, whether it's to WDW or elsewhere, are more planners than ever. That's society and the advent of the internet and smartphones has increased this. One of the biggest things that veteran WDW guests tell people is what???? To plan and do research right? So this is what so many are doing and technology is allowing the planning to be easier.
In my opinion, FP+ helps veteran guests more than the newbies. We know about what times we'll be where so it allows us to use our knowledge of the parks to plan FP+ ahead of time. Saves time in my opinion than having to pink pong around the parks to get the paper fastpasses. I for one really liked it this September and it was my first time using it. I like not having to "run with the herd" for TSMM or walking to the other side of the earth in Epcot to get one for Soarin'. I choose to use it because I'm an unapologetic line snob. My family set a threshold for wait times and if we don't have a FP for it, we will move on and go back. We never miss an attraction that we want...ever. That's my choice! See what I'm getting at.........
Just an observation.
Everyone has their own opinion on the parks and that's indisputable (see these forums). There are people who complain so much it wants to make me vomit but it's their choice to be miserable. There are people who complain about the complainers (yet the original complainers never see the point). However, here is mine.
I'm getting tired of hearing the lamest of all complaints and this is the people who are whining about how you can't book last minute trips because of FP+. For those reactionary typers and responders.....read the whole post before spewing off.
This is simply not true. This is more of someone seemingly wanting to complain about FP+ and trying to use an argument that really doesn't support their feelings on the topic. FP+ does not in any way stop people from waiting in line. Period.
What did people do before the legacy FP existed? Booked a last minute trip and waited in line right? What about after legacy FP was released? Booked a last minute trip, got what FP you could get and....wait for it.....waited in line right? Either way, FP+ did not block anyone from booking a last minute trip.
My biggest issue with this argument is.....no one is forcing you to use FP+. No one forced you to use legacy FP. WDW does not force (nor has not forced) anyone to use fastpass. It's a choice for each guest to make whether it's their first trip or 30th trip. They still aren't forcing you to use it, it's an option for all guests. Period.
Before FP+, were you able to book a last minute trip? Yes. After FP+, are you able to book a last minute trip? Yes. Indisputable. Fastpass plus has zero impact on if you want to book a last minute trip. The same rides and attraction were there before and after FP+ yes? The same restaurants? Same WDW? The stand-by lines were also there before and after yes? So why exactly can't you go last minute? Zero reasons.
Now, does FP+ affect the wait times? Yes but so does weather, time of year, tour groups, cheer competitions, mardi gras, etc... Irregardless....it doesn't stop anyone from booking a last minute trip. If you call Kingdom Konsultants and tell Marie (@wannabeBelle) you want to book a last minute trip, she's not going to tell you no if you haven't made your FP+ selection yet. Sorry Marie for using you.....lol She may tell you no because there are no rooms available but not because you didn't make your FP+ selections.
FP+ is offered by Disney as another planning tool for those who choose to plan their trip ahead of time just like MDE. It's not someone with a gun to your head forcing you to do it. Because of how the system is, dining reservations are impacted by over planners more than anything and that's simply because Disney has that offering. This doesn't mean you can't eat. It just means you have to adjust your plans. The large majority of travelers, whether it's to WDW or elsewhere, are more planners than ever. That's society and the advent of the internet and smartphones has increased this. One of the biggest things that veteran WDW guests tell people is what???? To plan and do research right? So this is what so many are doing and technology is allowing the planning to be easier.
In my opinion, FP+ helps veteran guests more than the newbies. We know about what times we'll be where so it allows us to use our knowledge of the parks to plan FP+ ahead of time. Saves time in my opinion than having to pink pong around the parks to get the paper fastpasses. I for one really liked it this September and it was my first time using it. I like not having to "run with the herd" for TSMM or walking to the other side of the earth in Epcot to get one for Soarin'. I choose to use it because I'm an unapologetic line snob. My family set a threshold for wait times and if we don't have a FP for it, we will move on and go back. We never miss an attraction that we want...ever. That's my choice! See what I'm getting at.........
Just an observation.
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