News Walt Disney World launches new seasonal Water Park Pass

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Walt Disney World launches new Seasonal Water Park Pass

Walt Disney World launches new Seasonal Water Park Pass

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[Prince-1]

Not a bad deal if you like going to the water parks.

 

[Biff215]

Will both parks ever be open again at the same time? The wording here seems to suggest it’s not part of the plan, at least into 2024. Such a shame to see parks of this magnitude sit unused so much.

 

[wdwmagic]

Will both parks ever be open again at the same time?

Very good question. It has been a long time.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

That’s funny…perhaps they aren’t selling tickets due to them not running the parks?

 

[HauntedPirate]

Great. Another way for those low-life local scum to bring in their own food and have picnics, but now in the water parks. This is madness!

 

[HauntedPirate]

I’m honestly surprised at the price. The desperation is almost palpable at this point.

 

[ToTBellHop]

I’m honestly surprised at the price. The desperation is almost palpable at this point.

If they were that desperate, I wouldn’t need an Uber from a DVC to get to a water park in under 90 minutes.

 

[wdwmagic]

If they were that desperate, I wouldn’t need an Uber from a DVC to get to a water park in under 90 minutes.

Skyliner from CBR station to Blizzard Beach would be very useful.

 

[monothingie]

The Water Park only AP was around $140. Water Parks from Late December to the first half of March aren't that awesome. So for basically the months of Oct/Nov and April/May were it is routinely hot enough to enjoy you can pay a little more half what it used to cost for the entire year.

Or if you're already an AP Holder, spring for the extra $20 and get a full years worth.

 

[bmr1591]

It’ll be a long time before I see them opening both at the same time again. When they’re struggling to get people to one during the hot months, it’s hard to justify opening both.

 

[Bocabear]

Volcano Bay is a pretty amazing water park... definitely better than anything Disney has built...I would love to see Disney up their game in the water parks...

 

[wdwmagic]

It’ll be a long time before I see them opening both at the same time again. When they’re struggling to get people to one during the hot months, it’s hard to justify opening both.

The solution in my opinion is:

1. Improve transport to get there. Easy, regular, direct bus routes to the water parks. Add Skyliner.
2. Invest in new attractions. Both parks are stale and have had very little investment in new additions. They feel stale.

Doing both of those I think would restore new interest in the parks and significantly boost attendance.

 

[monothingie]

The solution in my opinion is:

1. Improve transport to get there. Easy, regular, direct bus routes to the water parks. Add Skyliner.
2. Invest in new attractions. Both parks are stale and have had very little investment in new additions. They feel stale.

Doing both of those I think would restore new interest in the parks and significantly boost attendance.

I went to Typhoon Lagoon a couple of times from May-September, including Memorial Day Weekend and Labor Day weekend. Considering the heat and the fact that BB was closed, at no time did the park seem remotely crowded.

I think the lack of locals, via the AP boondoggles; and given people's limited time at WDW, people would rather spend their time at other places on property that they don't have to pay extra for, contribute to this weakness.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

I’m honestly surprised at the price. The desperation is almost palpable at this point.

Isn’t a 1 day like $71?

 

[HauntedPirate]

If they were that desperate, I wouldn’t need an Uber from a DVC to get to a water park in under 90 minutes.

Locals don't come from DVC, silly! Those picnic baskets aren't going to stock themselves, you know.

But your point is valid.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

I went to Typhoon Lagoon a couple of times from May-September, including Memorial Day Weekend and Labor Day weekend. Considering the heat and the fact that BB was closed, at no time did the park seem remotely crowded.

I think the lack of locals, via the AP boondoggles; and given people's limited time at WDW, people would rather spend their time at other places on property that they don't have to pay extra for, contribute to this weakness.

…and the prices are too high/they’re losing their market…

Don’t forget about Lucy the Elephant in the Corner

 

[HauntedPirate]

Isn’t a 1 day like $71?

$69/adult right now, I believe the article says, which lines up with what I recall from looking recently.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

$69/adult right now, I believe the article says, which lines up with what I recall from looking recently.

Yikes

So a “pass”…even off season…at $10 more than a ticket?

Hmmm

Still waiting for Bob to get serious (aka desperate) and launch that dvc promo AP…they’re already a month behind.

And wait I shall

 

[monothingie]

…and the prices are too high/they’re losing their market…

Don’t forget about Lucy the Elephant in the Corner

Every local I know has the add ons. At $99 it's a no brainer. The problem is a lot of locals gave up their APs. For the General Public, $70 PP for a family of 4 on top of the whatever the cost is for a multi-day ticket, on top of a Disney Hotel Room, on top of Food, on top of Airfare, etc for only a single open water park that is showing it's age is a tough pill to swallow.