The Miscellaneous Thought Thread

[chadwpalm]

Actually, both of our math is wrong because child tickets are cheaper than adult, so the Tier-1 to Tier-0 savings is really $80, not $88 if the two children are 9 and under.

With the child discount it would be a savings of $176, not $196, but still significant. As busy at it is, you'll want to use some of that savings for some Lightning Lane Multipasses.

This now has me thinking......if you plan your trip to go on the $104 day in order to save money, but it is so busy that you'd need to get LL in order to do do the same amount of attractions as a lighter day, are you really saving money in the long run?

 

[mickEblu]

Actually, both of our math is wrong because child tickets are cheaper than adult, so the Tier-1 to Tier-0 savings is really $80, not $88 if the two children are 9 and under.

With the child discount it would be a savings of $176, not $196, but still significant. As busy at it is, you'll want to use some of that savings for some Lightning Lane Multipasses.

Oh really? Not sure why I was under the assumption that kids and adults were the same price? Maybe I forgot because the difference is so insignificant considering all the things my 2 year old under 40 inches couldn’t do that I can.

Anyway I could definitely see why someone would try to do this. Getting a family of four into Disneyland in 2025 for $308 ain’t too shabby.

 

[mickEblu]

This now has me thinking......if you plan your trip to go on the $104 day in order to save money, but it is so busy that you'd need to get LL in order to do do the same amount of attractions as a lighter day, are you really saving money in the long run?

Yeah not worth the small savings at all even if you don’t pay for LLs and especially if you aren’t also taking advantage of the $50 kids tickets. I think even the normies will soon catch on that Tier 0 days = $hit show.

 

[chadwpalm]

Yeah not worth the small savings at all even if you don’t pay for LLs and especially if you aren’t also taking advantage of the $50 kids tickets. I think even the normies will soon catch on that Tier 0 days = $hit show.

I bet you can somewhat quantify this with an experiment. I mean, Dave at FB was willing to ride RotR 30 times to get the line-science down, so someone like him could maybe do this.

The experiment would take 14 trips. Go on each of the 7 Tier days WITHOUT purchasing a LLMP, then go on each of the 7 Tier days WITH purchasing a LLMP. In order for the experiment to be somewhat controlled, all days would be between certain set hours, like noon-6pm.

Then count how many attractions you can ride.....go at it however you think you'd maximize the number as any vacationer would. Then for each of the 14 days, take the dollar amount you spent (base price or base with LL) and divide it by the number of attractions you rode. That would give you a dollar-amount-per-attraction value. Then find the lowest value and that would be the sweet spot. Tier-4 without LL for example. That's the day you wanna go to save the most.

There's hundreds of other variables to factor in that might skew the results (time of year, events, weather, etc.), but would still be a fun experiment.

 

[mickEblu]

I bet you can somewhat quantify this with an experiment. I mean, Dave at FB was willing to ride RotR 30 times to get the line-science down, so someone like him could maybe do this.

The experiment would take 14 trips. Go on each of the 7 Tier days WITHOUT purchasing a LLMP, then go on each of the 7 Tier days WITH purchasing a LLMP. In order for the experiment to be somewhat controlled, all days would be between certain set hours, like noon-6pm.

Then count how many attractions you can ride.....go at it however you think you'd maximize the number as any vacationer would. Then for each of the 14 days, take the dollar amount you spent (base price or base with LL) and divide it by the number of attractions you rode. That would give you a dollar-amount-per-attraction value. Then find the lowest value and that would be the sweet spot. Tier-4 without LL for example. That's the day you wanna go to save the most.

There's hundreds of other variables to factor in that might skew the results (time of year, events, weather, etc.), but would still be a fun experiment.

That would be an interesting experiment. @monsterdavid care to try?

I agree and think that Tier 3/ 4 days is probably where one can find he most value. The lower tier days will bring in he most demand for the cheap price and the higher tiers are high for a reason because they’re traditionally more in demand leaving the middle tiers hypothetically flying a little under the radar.

 

[Disney Irish]

That would be an interesting experiment. @monsterdavid care to try?

He hasn't been on this site in years, at least not logging on. Maybe he still lurks. But I haven't even seen him reference this site in his videos lately.

 

[Agent H]

Well in any case I’m following him now that I know he’s fresh baked.

 

[Dear Prudence]

I wouldn't say no to a Kingdom Hearts-themed attraction......

 

[mickEblu]

He hasn't been on this site in years, at least not logging on. Maybe he still lurks. But I haven't even seen him reference this site in his videos lately.

Ok I’ll hit him on his cell then.

 

[Agent H]

Ok I’ll hit him on his cell then.

You can do that?!

 

[mickEblu]

Took the kids to Legoland for the first time a couple weeks ago for my nephews birthday. All the cousins, grandparents, uncles and aunts went too. Was a little bummed at first as day one ended up being a very grey, foggy and misty day. Half way through the day however I began to enjoy it and it kind of just felt invigorating. It reminded me of a really fun rainy day we went to Disneyland when I was a kid. The last time to be exact as now with kids of my own I avoid rainy days like the plague. Even fully cloudy days I avoid if I can.

Anyway I think Legoland is a beautiful little park. Lots of trees and great landscaping. In fact, I think it might have the best landscaping for any park in California not named Disneyland. And that includes DCA. Lots of charming little pathways. Now the rides are meh. Great for little kids but kind of underwhelming of course when compared to Disney and Universal. On our first day the mist kept all the locals away so it was so wonderfully empty. Most of the rides were walk ons. The Dragon, Technic Coaster and Emmitt’s Flying Adventure were all 20 min or less. The Dragon has a cool set up but I would have liked for the dark ride portion to be a little more immersive or transportive. Emmitt’s Flying Adventure was actually grander and more fun than I thought it would be. Also a lot more range of motion than Soarin.

Ok now that I’ve spent a little time at some other California theme parks. I’m sorry but Disney needs to step their game up on some of the quick service basics. The chicken tenders I had at Sea World and the Burger I had at Legoland blow away Disneyland. Disneyland has a lot more variety as well as its own tasty treats but when it comes to some of the theme park basics some of the other parks do it better. And I kid you not when I say I consumed without a doubt the best churro I’ve ever had in my life at Legoland. That thing was really hot, thick, moist on the inside, super crispy on the outside. Healthy portion of coarse sugar and cinnamon. Chocolate dipping sauce. In fact it’s the one thing I’m looking forward to most when I go back. And I’m going back because Legoland gives you a free ticket to come back if you happen to go on a rainy day. Apple fries were just ok for me. First batch was just barely warm and not very crispy. When I tried some of my sisters later they were hotter and crispier but still didn’t love them.

Our second day the weather was beautiful but it was more crowded. Pretty chill though as we had already knocked out all the heavy hitters.

The kids loved the hotel room. We stayed at the Legoland Castle Hotel. They loved the bunk beds and the theming. We stayed in a the most gender neutral Wizards room. Wasn’t putting my son in the princess room and wasn’t putting my daughter in the knights/ dragon room. Admittedly the aesthetic also appealed to me the most. Room was comfortable and spacious. The breakfast buffet the hotel which I expected to be awful was actually good. I stuck to the biscuits and gravy, carnitas and chilaquiles and it was all much better than you’d expect.

To Sum it up it feels like the park is 3-5 solid attractions away from being a park I’d want to return to every once in a while. But then again I tend to feel that way about all parks not named Disneyland. Universal, Knotts, DCA and Legoland could all use 3-5 solid immersive family friendly dark rides. They need to work on some licensing deals with Disney/ Star Wars and Potter. A couple immersive LEGO Potter and Star Wars attractions / lands would be a home run.

 

[Agent H]

Took the kids to Legoland for the first time a couple weeks ago for my nephews birthday. All the cousins, grandparents, uncles and aunts went too. Was a little bummed at first as day one ended up being a very grey, foggy and misty day. Half way through the day however I began to enjoy it and it kind of just felt invigorating. It reminded me of a really fun rainy day we went to Disneyland when I was a kid. The last time to be exact as now with kids of my own I avoid rainy days like the plague. Even fully cloudy days I can avoid if I can.

Anyway I think Legoland is a beautiful little park. Lots of trees and great landscaping. In fact, I think it might have the best landscaping after Disneyland in all of California. Lots of charming little pathways. Now the rides are meh. Great for little kids but kind of underwhelming of course when compared to Disney and Universal. On our first day the mist kept all the locals away so it was so wonderfully empty. Most of the rides were walk ons. The Dragon, Technic Coaster and Emmitt’s Flying Adventure were all 20 min or less. The Dragon has a cool set up but I would have liked for the dark ride portion to be a little more immersive or transportive. Emmitt’s Flying Adventure was actually grander and more fun than I thought it would be. Also a lot more range of motion than Soarin.

Ok now that I’ve spent a little time at some other California theme parks. I’m sorry but Disney needs to be step their game up on some of the counter service basics. The chicken tenders I had at Sea World and the Burger I had at Legoland blow away Disneyland. Disneyland has a lot more variety as well as its own tasty treats but when it comes to some of the theme park basics some of the other parks do it better. And I kid you not when I say I consumed without a doubt the nets churro I’ve ever had in my life at Legoland. That thing was really hot, moist on the inside, super crispy on the outside. Healthy portion of coarse sugar and cinnamon. Chocolate dipping sauce. In fact it’s the one thing I’m looking forward to most when I go back. And I’m going back because Legoland gives you a free ticket to come back if you happen to go on a rainy day.

Our second day the weather was beautiful but it was more crowded. Pretty chill though as we had already on knocked out all the heavy hitters.

The kids loved the hotel room. We stayed at the Legoland Castle Hotel. They loved the bunk beds and the theming. We stayed in a the most gender neutral Wizards room. Wasn’t putting my son in the princess room and wasn’t putting my daughter in the knights/ dragon room. Admittedly the aesthetic also appealed to me the most. Room was comfortable and spacious. The breakfast buffet the hotel which I expected to be awful was actually good. I stuck to the biscuits and gravy, carnitas and chilaquiles and it was all much better than you’d expect.

What was your favorite ride?

 

[Agent H]

Took the kids to Legoland for the first time a couple weeks ago for my nephews birthday. All the cousins, grandparents, uncles and aunts went too. Was a little bummed at first as day one ended up being a very grey, foggy and misty day. Half way through the day however I began to enjoy it and it kind of just felt invigorating. It reminded me of a really fun rainy day we went to Disneyland when I was a kid. The last time to be exact as now with kids of my own I avoid rainy days like the plague. Even fully cloudy days I can avoid if I can.

Anyway I think Legoland is a beautiful little park. Lots of trees and great landscaping. In fact, I think it might have the best landscaping after Disneyland in all of California. Lots of charming little pathways. Now the rides are meh. Great for little kids but kind of underwhelming of course when compared to Disney and Universal. On our first day the mist kept all the locals away so it was so wonderfully empty. Most of the rides were walk ons. The Dragon, Technic Coaster and Emmitt’s Flying Adventure were all 20 min or less. The Dragon has a cool set up but I would have liked for the dark ride portion to be a little more immersive or transportive. Emmitt’s Flying Adventure was actually grander and more fun than I thought it would be. Also a lot more range of motion than Soarin.

Ok now that I’ve spent a little time at some other California theme parks. I’m sorry but Disney needs to be step their game up on some of the counter service basics. The chicken tenders I had at Sea World and the Burger I had at Legoland blow away Disneyland. Disneyland has a lot more variety as well as its own tasty treats but when it comes to some of the theme park basics some of the other parks do it better. And I kid you not when I say I consumed without a doubt the nets churro I’ve ever had in my life at Legoland. That thing was really hot, moist on the inside, super crispy on the outside. Healthy portion of coarse sugar and cinnamon. Chocolate dipping sauce. In fact it’s the one thing I’m looking forward to most when I go back. And I’m going back because Legoland gives you a free ticket to come back if you happen to go on a rainy day.

Our second day the weather was beautiful but it was more crowded. Pretty chill though as we had already on knocked out all the heavy hitters.

The kids loved the hotel room. We stayed at the Legoland Castle Hotel. They loved the bunk beds and the theming. We stayed in a the most gender neutral Wizards room. Wasn’t putting my son in the princess room and wasn’t putting my daughter in the knights/ dragon room. Admittedly the aesthetic also appealed to me the most. Room was comfortable and spacious. The breakfast buffet the hotel which I expected to be awful was actually good. I stuck to the biscuits and gravy, carnitas and chilaquiles and it was all much better than you’d expect.

Disneyland’s food looks much better on average than the stuff here in Florida.

 

[mickEblu]

What was your favorite ride?

1. Emmitt’s Flying Adventure
2. The Dragon
3. Technic Coaster

 

[Agent H]

1. Emmitt’s Flying Adventure
2. The Dragon
3. Technic Coaster

What did you and your son think of the ninjago ride?

 

[TheDisneyParksfanC8]

DCA and Legoland could all use 3-5 solid immersive family friendly dark rides.

For DCA they'll be getting that with Coco and maybe Infinity Defense. And when they branch out into the Simba lot, I have a feeling a large scale family ride on par with MMRR will be present there.

 

[mickEblu]

What did you and your son think of the ninjago ride?

It was kind of meh. But surpassingly it did some things better than Spider-Man. There were some scenes that just had a much greater sense of depth than Spidey which really goes a long way and breaks up the “flatness” of rides like Webslingers and TSMM. But tech wasn’t working for me at all. Maybe because I got the yellow color whatever we were shooting so it was hard to see but it didn’t feel very responsive.

 

[Agent H]

And when they branch out into the Simba lot, I have a feeling a large scale family ride on par with MMRR will be present there.

color me intrigued.

 

[Agent H]

It was kind of meh. But surpassingly it did some things better than Spider-Man. There were some scenes that just had a much greater sense of depth than Spidey which really goes a long way and breaks up the “flatness” of rides like Webslingers and TSMM. But tech wasn’t working for me at all. Maybe because I got the yellow color whatever we were shooting so it was hard to see but it didn’t feel very responsive.

I’m just interested because as a fan of the show I found it very disappointing it doesn’t even make sense in universe like it’s just a bunch of the villains show up for no reason at all regardless of whether or not they’re canonically dead and the gameplay isn’t very good either.

 

[mickEblu]

For DCA they'll be getting that with Coco and maybe Infinity Defense. And when they branch out into the Simba lot, I have a feeling a large scale family ride on par with MMRR will be present there.

My master plan for DCA (based on feasible/ realistic options amd things that have already been announced) would admittedly be very Pixar heavy but I think would maximize space, make sense, and bring a nice variety of attractions to DCA.

Bus Tranpo Expansion area - Santa Cecilia mini land / Coco boat ride

Hollywood Backlot - Monstropolis, Monsters Inc ride (willing to sacrifice Monsters Inc ride if more space is needed for Santa Cecilia and Monstropolis).

Hyperion / stage next to Hyperion - Doors coaster

Expansion Plot behind Incredicoaster - Inside Out Dark ride to go with Bing Bongs and Emotional Whirlwind

Simba Lot - Pandora and E ticket boat ride. And then I think you do Villains land here too. I know thematically it makes more sense over at Disneyland but that plot on that side is smaller so they may need to be a little choosier. Also not sure Villains Land is what you want right outside the Disneyland hotel. I think you go something Fantasy Springs Esque on the DL side.