Why is everyone so obsessed with a new E-ticket ride?

[mharrington]

I realize this thread will not go over well with a lot of the people here, but I have to get it off my chest?

Why is it that everyone thinks that every new attraction at any Disney park MUST be an E-ticket experience? Everyone seems so anti about anything less than that. I just want to know why.

 

[Pumbas Nakasak]

When was the last e- ticket opened in the MK

Epcot-?

AK ?

Studios?


Fill the dates in and that may give you your answer, though I suspect you arent really looking for one.

 

[thelookingglass]

It probably has to do with the fact that Epcot, DHS, and DAK really, REALLY need at least one new E-ticket attraction. And a few smaller attractions wouldn't hurt either.

I excluded MK because its getting FLE, but it only took them since, oh, 1992, to add another E-Ticket.

 

[Avenger117]

I think ultimately people will be happy with new innovative rides, but most want E-tickets, because they want something they can't find at the state fair. People want sensational experiences, thats why people are always looking to buy the biggest high definition TV or the fastest best looking sports car.

 

[mharrington]

I think ultimately people will be happy with new innovative rides, but most want E-tickets, because they want something they can't find at the state fair. People want sensational experiences, thats why people are always looking to buy the biggest high definition TV or the fastest best looking sports car.

Or cell phones so they can do nothing but text people instead of actually talking to them on the phone?

My point is, not every attraction has to be some big fancy one-of-a-kind experience.

 

[wolf359]

It's not everyone...

I've also wondered why the frequent "solution" to any park's "problem" is "another E-Ticket." Everything has to be newer, bigger, faster, longer, and just plain more than it is right now or else it is a failure.

I think it is because in general we've moved to the point that everything can only be graded in terms of "epic win" or "total fail." All of the shades of gray in between fall by the wayside in favor of propelling a particular point of view forward. It has become all about absolutes, no matter how impractical it is to transfer those "internet ideals" to the real world.

 

[Disney Dawg88]

I've been on the boards here for a while now and I'm pretty sure I've figured everything out on here but I still have absolutely no idea what an E-Ticket ride is. Can someone please explain this to me? I've been going to WDW for years now and went about 25 times this past year but have no idea what an E-Ticket is. Sorry to ask and get the discussion off track, thanks for your help. :shrug:

 

[mharrington]

I've been on the boards here for a while now and I'm pretty sure I've figured everything out on here but I still have absolutely no idea what an E-Ticket ride is. Can someone please explain this to me? I've been going to WDW for years now and went about 25 times this past year but have no idea what an E-Ticket is. Sorry to ask and get the discussion off track, thanks for your help. :shrug:

Try this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E_ticket.

 

[Avenger117]

Yeah I know. I don't think every attraction needs to be an E-ticket but it seems like a lot of people do. They are looking for big, flashy thrills for their money.


Its kind of a bummer to me that the wait time for Soarin is 2 hours and right across the pavilion there is no wait for Living with the Land. Living with the Land is a great attraction but doesn't have the grandiose appeal of an E-ticket like Soarin'.

 

[thelookingglass]

DAK, DHS, and Epcot NEED more E-Ticket attractions, because roughly only THREE each is not enough for parks of that caliber, considering the huge attendance levels these parks get and the admission price Disney charges for them.

Compare to Islands of Adventure, which OPENED in 1999 with more E-tickets than DAK, DHS, and Epcot have individually to this day.

 

[Disney Dawg88]

Try this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E_ticket.

Thank you!!!! :sohappy:

 

[Disneyfan1981]

"everyone" is obsessed with it because to those it is needed. There needs to be a balance in every park. Stuff for people of all ages but especially for the teens and adults as well as the kids. We all love WDW and I would say for the majority of us we love it because we feel like kids once we walk through the gates but I would also say that we need to cater to all aspects of our theme park experiences including the ones looking for thrills.

DAK is one of my favorite parks but it really does need more to make it a full park day. They have EE but could use more. Epcot needs one. DHS needs one. MK is overdo for one. I think though for every E-Ticket there needs to be "lesser" tiered rides and attractions as well. Epcot could use some C and D ticket rides as could DAK.

 

[Motorpro]

Agree with mharrington

While I enjoy e-ticket rides if you want all e-ticket rides there are parks full of them all over the world.But they will never have the magic of Disney. I will take a Carrosel of progress over another coaster anytime

 

[plaz10]

DAK, DHS, and Epcot NEED more E-Ticket attractions, because roughly only THREE each is not enough for parks of that caliber, considering the huge attendance levels these parks get and the admission price Disney charges for them.

I agree. An E-Ticket would balance out the crazy lines at these parks. Something to take the heat off the other E-Tickets. There is nothing wrong with small attractions, living w/the land is a great ride. But given the choice between Living w/the land and Soarin - most people (who enjoy the ride, aren't afraid of heights, etc...) will choose Soarin. It's a great experience and compared to just ride a boat ride (cool scenery or not) can be done in almost every park (and most resorts).

Plus, if we are asking Disney for something...why not go big? Who out there asks for "a smaller, slow ride that's pretty cheap, not thrilling or innovative and similar to other rides in the parks." No we want bigger and better! For what we are paying, we expect big and exciting. Not redundant and boring. And I think attendance at certain rides is a perfect example...
DHS - American Idol Experience. vs Toy Story Midway Mania
Both newer attractions within the past few years. Which would you rather ride/watch? (assuming you like both)

 

[ABigBrassBand]

Or cell phones so they can do nothing but text people instead of actually talking to them on the phone?

It's all personal preference, really, just like texting is easier than calling.

They also want the E-ticket because it has been desperately needed at any of the parks besides MK for a while.

 

[Walt Disney1955]

While I enjoy e-ticket rides if you want all e-ticket rides there are parks full of them all over the world.But they will never have the magic of Disney. I will take a Carrosel of progress over another coaster anytime

Good point. I'm pretty sure the Mine Coaster (when it's finished) won't be classified as an E-Ticket ride. But I'm willing to bet you won't replace that magic at any Six Flags park that Disney can offer.

Carousel of Progress is a great attraction for someone who doesn't spend all day texting their friends and using text words like "OMG" every two seconds. The older a person gets, the more they appreciate these rides solely on their attention to detail and dare I say, nostalgic features.

I can always tell the age of a poster when they complain about Carousel of Progress, Country Bear Jamboree, Small World, Jungle Cruise etc.

Now can Disney use another big name attraction in the mold of a Harry Potter? For sure. But the Fantasyland expansion should be great and Star Tours hopefully will be vastly improved. Universal did well with Potter and I say good to them because you need that healthy competition but you can't always go for the quick fix. Universal can only dream of having the fan base of Disney and everyone seems to know that except Disney fans

 

[thelookingglass]

I can always tell the age of a poster when they complain about Carousel of Progress, Country Bear Jamboree, Small World, Jungle Cruise etc.

But nobody in this thread complained about them?

I don't think anyone is saying "every ride should be an E-Ticket thrill ride or be removed!" DAK, DHS and Epcot literally NEED new E-Tickets to ease the strain on the others, because like I said before, roughly 3 in each of these parks is not enough to carry them.

Also, texting is easier and less awkward than a phone call when you only have to say one or two things or ask one question. :lookaroun

 

[Pumbas Nakasak]

OMG not the pixie dust and magic crap again.

Details are pointless if the thing that is detailed is dated, worn and at times nonsensical.

Surely its Disney that should be aware of its privileged position in regard to fan base and it neglects it at its peril.

 

[Walt Disney1955]

But nobody in this thread complained about them?

No, but they are prime targets. If only people would look at the actual attention to details and the life like features of these attractions. I mean if I felt that when I was 10 why can't adults do it today?

I don't think anyone is saying "every ride should be an E-Ticket thrill ride or be removed!" DAK, DHS and Epcot literally NEED new E-Tickets to ease the strain on the others, because like I said before, roughly 3 in each of these parks is not enough to carry them.

Also, texting is easier and less awkward than a phone call when you only have to say one or two things or ask one question. :lookaroun

I agree, it never hurts to keep improving and a new E-Ticket would do wonders. It would take the pressure off of the other ones, it might lure a new fan or two to the park, and it would lessen the lines everywhere else.

I was just saying that the trademark of Disney is quality, not quantity. If you can do both fine, but if you can only do one do the former not the latter

 

[Thrill]

No one said everything has to be an E-Ticket. I personally believe that Magic Kingdom is at a point where refurbishments are almost all that is needed, aside from a couple replacements in Tomorrowland and Fantasyland (on top of Fantasyland Expansion). With that said, I am loving the idea of a Tron E-Ticket, and so I would be incredibly happy if it happens (though it would be better at DHS). Another E-Ticket in Adventureland might help, but I don't think it's necessary with two classic E-Tickets right there. Money would be better used helping whole parks with basically three E-Tickets than lands with two.

As for the other parks, I believe that the main focus should be one E-Ticket for World Showcase, another E-Ticket for Animal Kingdom (to absorb closures of Expedition Everest and Dinosaur. mostly), and probably an E-Ticket at Hollywood Studios. Other than that, Animal Kingdom needs a couple D-Tickets and a few C-Tickets, and Epcot and DHS could both use the same treatment.

WDW honestly only needs about 5 new E-Tickets, as well as a few D-Tickets and C-Tickets and a whole lot of refurbishments. Now, even more E-Tickets might help to allow more refurbishments to occur, but Disney can definitely stretch a D-Ticket into an E-like experience. I remember reading that Toy Story Mania is a D-Ticket, but it gets advertised as an E-Ticket, and rightfully so.