What are willing to pay for FastPass+?

[ILOVEDISNEY]

Let's face it, the time is coming (probably sooner than later) that Disney will start charging for FP+ given the need to satisfy the shareholders, who are becoming increasingly greedy. What are you willing to pay for each POS transaction? Personally, I will not pay for FP+ under any condition. Disney did not spend over a $1B for a system if there was not a plan to recoup the cost plus interest. We're paying some of the cost now with increased ticket prices, but that is just a drop in the bucket. There's a goldmine embedded in every RFID MagicBand/Card especially when a credit card will have to be linked to said band or card. Disney hopes to strike it rich over and over. Hi, ho, . . . .!

 

[Hakunamatata]

Let's face it, the time is coming (probably sooner than later) that Disney will start charging for FP+ given the need to satisfy the shareholders, who are becoming increasingly greedy. What are you willing to pay for each POS transaction? Personally, I will not pay for FP+ under any condition. Disney did not spend over a $1B for a system if there was not a plan to recoup the cost plus interest. We're paying some of the cost now with increased ticket prices, but that is just a drop in the bucket. There's a goldmine embedded in every RFID MagicBand/Card especially when a credit card will have to be linked to said band or card. Disney hopes to strike it rich over and over. Hi, ho, . . . .!

You realize you just slandered all Disney shareholders.

 

[lightningtap347]

I'm already paying enough for tickets to even have the ability to pay for FP+ (Regardless of system quality).

 

[englanddg]

I'm willing to pay nothing for it.

And, if they try to go into "microtransactions", it may be profitable, but it will be my last trip to the world (if that was your implication by the linked card).

 

[copcarguyp71]

Our family has already agreed on a five year pull-out on any Disney trips due to decreased value for our dollar so by All means they can feel free to drive us away permanently.

 

[englanddg]

DCL can take my money until the mentality infects them...and I move to one of the "of the Seas" ships.

My child is 10 this year. Only a few more years will she be interested in the Disney aspect vs the WOW aspect...

 

[mousehockey37]

Let's face it, the time is coming (probably sooner than later) that Disney will start charging for FP+ given the need to satisfy the shareholders, who are becoming increasingly greedy. What are you willing to pay for each POS transaction? Personally, I will not pay for FP+ under any condition. Disney did not spend over a $1B for a system if there was not a plan to recoup the cost plus interest. We're paying some of the cost now with increased ticket prices, but that is just a drop in the bucket. There's a goldmine embedded in every RFID MagicBand/Card especially when a credit card will have to be linked to said band or card. Disney hopes to strike it rich over and over. Hi, ho, . . . .!

Paying for something like a FP+ is ridiculous and it may happen, but I'd doubt it. If people realized that they were going to have to pay for something that they could go and stand in a line and NOT pay for it, which do you think they'll choose? Yes, it's a rhetorical question and the answer is probably 50/50.

If Disney wants to recoup their money for MDE, then they need to focus on other areas. Improve the dining. Get better, more "land"/area/ride/park specific merchandise (For the most part, I did all my shopping at Downtown Disney prior to heading to the MK for MNSSHP this year) because most of the stuff is the same everywhere.

As far as ticket prices? It's pretty much been the norm that they increase the price every year (give or take a few times).

 

[kgaf99]

I refuse to pay for something like that. FP+ should be available to everyone not just the ones that can afford to shell out the extra cash. Busch Gardens Tampa is like that I think. The last time I was there I think you pay an extra $40 and it would get you in the rides way faster than waiting in line. Just doesn't make sense... I hope they don't try this bc they're going upset a lot of people.

 

[prfctlyximprct]

I personally think Disney wouldn't sink to this level. I hope this never happens.

 

[CP_alum08]

I think it's more a matter of when, not if. I fully expect to be paying for some sore of "enhanced experience" including FP in the next 5 years. How long has Uni been doing it?

Me personally, I will not pay for it. For the first time in almost a decade we do not have a trip to WDW planned and no desire to plan one in the next few years. The 50th might just be our next trip.

 

[Dwarful]

I wouldn't pay anything extra for it. I've already cut back on our sit down dining on previous trips due to decline in quality/value. We are doing a short trip to WDW in a few days. This summer we are skipping our annual 8 - 14 day trip in favor of two one week trips elsewhere. If they decided to go this route I think it would be a long time before our next visit.

 

[MissingDisney]

Zero. I am willing to pay zero. Standing in lines gives me an opportunity to read up on WDWMagic forum posts from all you good people......

 

[rct247]

$0.00. I know the best times to visit and how to maximize my rides without it.

 

[mousehockey37]

So IF they do this and go to this type of FP+, are there going to be different levels? Like you can pay and get a FP+, but if you pay more, you get a FP+ that gets you to the front of the FP line?

 

[marni1971]

Zilch.

 

[CAPTAIN HOOK]

Count me in with the "paying nothing extra" opinion

 

[TubaGeek]

They still have yet to earn me back as a guest, let alone someone who would pay extra for something that should be free with admission. (And also reverted to the old system, just paperless.)

 

[WondersOfLife]

 

[WedwayPM]

$0.00. I know the best times to visit and how to maximize my rides without it.

^ This!

 

[draybook]

I used to criticize the "pay to skip" method, but I must admit that we got pretty spoiled by the Express Pass. The trouble with trying to do something like that at WDW is the sheer volume.