News Walt Disney World Adds Water Park Perk for 2025 Resort Guests

[fgmnt]

I hope they don’t require you to be checked in first or else you might get an hour or two tops at the water park given how long it takes them to flip a room.

I *think* it should be as easy as the vacation reservation holder getting x number of day tickets dropped on their phone the day the cancellation window closes. Maybe Disney wants you to go through a hoop to activate them so they can predict demand, and they probably will give out hard cards if you go to your hotel desk at check in or bring your reservation number to a TL/BB ticket window, but it should be within the realm of possibility to let guests assign the tickets themselves before they get on property.

 

[wdwmagic]

Okay, I'll bite, Steve. While you may not be able to say any specifics, do you know if this is something we can expect to hear about soon?

The Genie+ stuff keeps getting delayed, evolved, and modified, so I think we are at that point that it happens when it happens. They are way behind their original timeline for changes.

 

[wdwmagic]

Does this extend to DVC, or those staying on rented points?

Yes to both, I confirmed with Disney.

 

[LSLS]

I wonder if that means you will be able to book your genie attractions in advance too.

 

[Doberge]

I considering adding water parks to our AP next year so it'll save us +$400. We usually do split stays so it'll be great having choice to go up to twice per trip.

 

[PREMiERdrum]

I think the G+ changes are for this year.

They are, and were supposed to be announced *before* the water park access.

Curious as to what they're countering.

 

[lentesta]

They are, and were supposed to be announced *before* the water park access.

Curious as to what they're countering.

My initial guess is that the G+ software changes were mixed in with DAS changes. And DAS changes got put on hold over the Six Flags lawsuit. I could be wrong.

 

[pdude81]

Huh?

Not following you here

Dining reservation window is per resort now and not just length of stay (no more "dining fix" since Covid). So in this instance we likely get the benefit of a free water park day in the middle of the vacation with a split stay. In addition to the true arrival day if that even works out.

 

[pigglewiggle]

I think the G+ changes are for this year.

In a post in May 2023, Disney said, "We have heard from guests that they would like ways to plan with Disney Genie+ service and individual Lightning Lane selections before the day of their park visit, and we want you to know we are working on ways guests may do this for visits in 2024. Our goal is to give you the opportunity to spend less time planning in the park and more time enjoying your visit with friends and family. While we are not yet able to share specific details, we look forward to sharing more information at a later date."

Sorry for another question. Do you know if would this also be for just resort guests or for everyone?
Whatever it is, we will just adapt. Thanks for all the information today.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Okay, I'll bite, Steve. While you may not be able to say any specifics, do you know if this is something we can expect to hear about soon?

I think he just did…

Some rigged way to prebook.

Now we can all plan from the bathroom like the glorious days of 2016

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Dining reservation window is per resort now and not just length of stay (no more "dining fix" since Covid). So in this instance we likely get the benefit of a free water park day in the middle of the vacation with a split stay. In addition to the true arrival day if that even works out.

Oh I getcha there

Fun fact: I have NEVER used the LOS feature for dining…not once…

And you know why? It’s NEVER worked for me…15 year “glitch”…apparently

 

[PREMiERdrum]

My initial guess is that the G+ software changes were mixed in with DAS changes. And DAS changes got put on hold over the Six Flags lawsuit. I could be wrong.

You aren't, from what I can tell.

They really, *really* want to get the G+ changes out there.

 

[pdude81]

I can't wait until everybody complaining about the 7am wake up has to wake up at early for a whole week before vacation. I'm sure guest satisfaction will rise

 

[pdude81]

Oh I getcha there

Fun fact: I have NEVER used the LOS feature for dining…not once…

And you know why? It’s NEVER worked for me…15 year “glitch”…apparently

Never mind that man behind the curtain

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

You aren't, from what I can tell.

They really, *really* want to get the G+ changes out there.

It will still suck without more seats

Forever

And if they try to REALLY monetize it…then their attendance will sink into the quicksand faster than you can say “never ending story”

Quite the management skill we got going here in real time, eh?

 

[wdwmagic]

Sorry for another question. Do you know if would this also be for just resort guests or for everyone?
Whatever it is, we will just adapt. Thanks for all the information today.

There were plans to have different options for different segments of the visitor base. How it ends up actually looking when rolled out remains to be seen.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

I can't wait until everybody complaining about the 7am wake up has to wake up at early for a whole week before vacation. I'm sure guest satisfaction will rise

It’s a numbers problem…nothing they do will fix that

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

There were plans to have different options for different segments of the visitor base. How it ends up actually looking when rolled out remains to be seen.

Oh man…the return of the caste system?

Oh…my…golly…

 

[PREMiERdrum]

Oh man…the return of the caste system?

Oh…my…golly…

They really, really don't want to rollback those rack rates, so they have to add value.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

They really, really don't want to rollback those rack rates, so they have to add value.

I see what they’re doing (though no one will agree until there’s a press release )

They are trying not to slash tickets and rooms. Because to do so is a signal to the street they have reached their price ceiling

Do they have a price ceiling? Of course they do…we hit it (bonus points for anyone that figures out the signs?)
But someone has done speeches in sun valley for 15 years claiming there is no price ceiling for his IP

Cough…cough.

And before anyone who hates me (deservedly so) writes what I’m saying off? I got this really annoying streak of being right going…so don’t poke the bear