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Was in Asheville this last week and weekend.  Flew back into Orlando today.  On the plane was a guy with his two kids (not sure where mom was or if she was even in the picture).  The youngest was four and the oldest was 15.  The little boy was so excited.  I asked them what their dining plans were and what sort of fast passes they had lined up.  They had nothing.  They were going to "figure it out as they went".  I couldn't, in good conscience tell them what kind of disappointment was ahead of them.  I really felt bad for them. 

 
Deranged Hermit said:
Ooof, the things we do for our kids. 

The Disney store has been doing a promotion the last few months where you get a themed 'key' one Sunday a month with any purchase. We missed the first one, a Mickey key, but snagged last months Aladdin key. This month was Donald. I guess the news has really started to get around because it was pandemonium in the store. They issued tickets before the store opened and we got number 95 out of 100 alotted to the  store. Arguments and yelling between customers and cast members. It was ugly.
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Next you have to camp out to be first in line to use the "big key" to open the store and get some other special trinket. My niece got to do this at Christiana awhile back. That was first I heard of it, and now this is first I've seen about the 100 keys. 

 
The Commish said:
Was in Asheville this last week and weekend.  Flew back into Orlando today.  On the plane was a guy with his two kids (not sure where mom was or if she was even in the picture).  The youngest was four and the oldest was 15.  The little boy was so excited.  I asked them what their dining plans were and what sort of fast passes they had lined up.  They had nothing.  They were going to "figure it out as they went".  I couldn't, in good conscience tell them what kind of disappointment was ahead of them.  I really felt bad for them. 
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I still find that this is common.  The problem is - a lot of us in here could probably do that - wing it.  Assuming they aren't regulars and god forbid they are first timers it will suck for them.

 
AAABatteries said:
The Commish said:
Was in Asheville this last week and weekend.  Flew back into Orlando today.  On the plane was a guy with his two kids (not sure where mom was or if she was even in the picture).  The youngest was four and the oldest was 15.  The little boy was so excited.  I asked them what their dining plans were and what sort of fast passes they had lined up.  They had nothing.  They were going to "figure it out as they went".  I couldn't, in good conscience tell them what kind of disappointment was ahead of them.  I really felt bad for them. 
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I still find that this is common.  The problem is - a lot of us in here could probably do that - wing it.  Assuming they aren't regulars and god forbid they are first timers it will suck for them.
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Rides and stuff, I think they can get by, but things like character breakfasts etc, they could very well be screwed.  I did give the dad that dining site you guys gave me and told them it helps them find reservations so he doesn't have to be on his phone/device all the time, but that part is going to be rough I think.

 
looks like I'll need to peruse this... I'm looking to do the Dopey Challenge in Jan 2020, using that time as a family Christmas presents/vacation.   

 
The Commish said:
Rides and stuff, I think they can get by, but things like character breakfasts etc, they could very well be screwed.  I did give the dad that dining site you guys gave me and told them it helps them find reservations so he doesn't have to be on his phone/device all the time, but that part is going to be rough I think.
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Agree - if you have to have a character meal or a specific restaurant then they are probably screwed - we had a fantastic last minute meal at Olivia’s last time we were down there.  There’s places that aren’t that crowded and always things like bars and other spots to grab food last minute if you know what you are doing.

 
AAABatteries said:
Agree - if you have to have a character meal or a specific restaurant then they are probably screwed - we had a fantastic last minute meal at Olivia’s last time we were down there.  There’s places that aren’t that crowded and always things like bars and other spots to grab food last minute if you know what you are doing.
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I did point them to Liberty Tavern and told them to get there early to get on the list.  That place never disappoints.

 
Dang, I go to the beach for a week and everyone starts bashing Disney???  I always thought I was bringing the vibe down here.  I try to tread lightly these days. 

I still love it, but my first trip with kids in 2014 was vastly different than my last one this past Christmas.  In those 5 or so years the parks have gotten exponentially more crowded and much more expensive it seems.  I'm very glad we made all the trips we did these past 5 years, but we're about to scale back big time.  This is the first time in about 6 years we really have no intention of going back.  

 
jb1020 said:
Dang, I go to the beach for a week and everyone starts bashing Disney???  I always thought I was bringing the vibe down here.  I try to tread lightly these days. 

I still love it, but my first trip with kids in 2014 was vastly different than my last one this past Christmas.  In those 5 or so years the parks have gotten exponentially more crowded and much more expensive it seems.  I'm very glad we made all the trips we did these past 5 years, but we're about to scale back big time.  This is the first time in about 6 years we really have no intention of going back.  
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For the record, I’ve been doing this consistently for a long time.  :lol:

 
The Commish said:
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I'm hoping it's not, but I can't make a good case why it shouldn't be replaced with something. I love CBJ, but there is no denying its seen better days, and bigger crowds. IDK if I love the Toy Story idea, give there is so much TS presence in the parks now, but there really is no other successful IP that fits in that area. I wish they would replace it with original content, but thats not the current trend at Disney these days.

Its had to fight it when Walt Disney himself is quoted saying "Disneyland will never be completed. It will continue to grow as long as there is imagination left in the world." Things have to change, and they are (in most cases) not going to invest in new experiences w/o removing old ones.

 
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Osaurus said:
For the record, I’ve been doing this consistently for a long time.  :lol:
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:fist bump:

I wasn't always like this though.  Our first trip seemed magical, and we were the dopes that didn't know about FP's and what not.  In 4 days I think we rode every major attraction without waiting more than 40 minutes.   We stayed 4 nights at the Contemporary (theme park view) and the costs included tickets was like $3000.  Didn't do the meal plan that year.   I bet that room alone now is over $3500. 

We went Spring Break in 2018 and at one point MK had 11 attractions that had a 90 minute wait or longer.  Nothing at MK is worth waiting that long for. 

But what gets me the most is the wait times.  You can spend 7-8 days in the park, spend $1000 a day and theres no guarantee you'll be able to ride FoP in Pandora without waiting 3-4 hours.    Going to be the same for Star Wars going forward.   I'm not a theme park expert, and its probably not a fair comparison, but where else could you go and spend that much time and money and only get to do the major attractions once, maybe twice if you're lucky?  

I don't know what the fix is either?  Theres always a rumor that they don't run the rides as efficiently as possible making the wait times inflated, but I don't know if I buy that.  The price on literally everything has gone up the  past 5 years, but the crowd keeps growing.  You'd think at some point the demand would decline, but it doesn't.  Disney is good at what they do.  

 
glvsav37 said:
I'm hoping it's not, but I can't make a good case why it shouldn't be replaced with something. I love CBJ, but there is no denying its seen better days, and bigger crowds. IDK if I love the Toy Story idea, give there is so much TS presence in the parks now, but there really is no other successful IP that fits in that area. I wish they would replace it with original content, but thats not the current trend at Disney these days.

Its had to fight it when Walt Disney himself is quoted saying "Disneyland will never be completed. It will continue to grow as long as there is imagination left in the world." Things have to change, and they are (in most cases) not going to invest in new experiences w/o removing old ones.
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It was pretty funny to see the article.  We were in the park yesterday with some family who is here for a dance thing.  Anyway, half of us hate it, the other half love it.  My 2 year old loved it, so that was good enough for me, but I don't get how it's stayed around this long if I am being honest.

 
I haven’t been to Disney in 20 years.  My wife’s never been.  We are planning on doing a trip this October.  Perusing these pages makes me think I’m way behind the eight ball already with planning and it’s clear I don’t know wtf I’m doing anyways.  In lieu of starting on page one here is there anywwhere someone can point a fellow FBGer to learn at least the basics and perils/pitfalls?  My girls are 4 and 8.

thanks in advance.

 
unckeyherb said:
I haven’t been to Disney in 20 years.  My wife’s never been.  We are planning on doing a trip this October.  Perusing these pages makes me think I’m way behind the eight ball already with planning and it’s clear I don’t know wtf I’m doing anyways.  In lieu of starting on page one here is there anywwhere someone can point a fellow FBGer to learn at least the basics and perils/pitfalls?  My girls are 4 and 8.

thanks in advance.
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You still got time to do your FP's.  IMO thats the most important for a first timer.  You want to ride the rides without waiting.  You do that 60 days out.  

You have missed your best window to book dining, but it can still be done with just a little effort.  Mousedining.com can search for you and let you know when something opens up. Otherwise just randomly check the app if theres a place you just have to go.  With 2 young girls it sounds like you need a princess dining meal at least once.  Akershus in Epcot is good.

Have you booked a room yet?  You're fine either way.  October is a great time to go.  Try and do the Mickey Halloween Party one night if you can swing it. 

I prefer doing the meal plan.  Not sure its any cheaper, but when its built into the lump sum with the room and tickets it makes it seem better.  I've gone without too, but I cringe when I get snacks and drinks for everyone and its like $70.  

 
jb1020 said:
You still got time to do your FP's.  IMO thats the most important for a first timer.  You want to ride the rides without waiting.  You do that 60 days out.  

You have missed your best window to book dining, but it can still be done with just a little effort.  Mousedining.com can search for you and let you know when something opens up. Otherwise just randomly check the app if theres a place you just have to go.  With 2 young girls it sounds like you need a princess dining meal at least once.  Akershus in Epcot is good.

Have you booked a room yet?  You're fine either way.  October is a great time to go.  Try and do the Mickey Halloween Party one night if you can swing it. 

I prefer doing the meal plan.  Not sure its any cheaper, but when its built into the lump sum with the room and tickets it makes it seem better.  I've gone without too, but I cringe when I get snacks and drinks for everyone and its like $70.  
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Cool thanks for the pointers.  Just had spine surgery and will be laid up for a while; seems like a good time to really dive into this.  Appreciate the feeback

 
unckeyherb said:
I haven’t been to Disney in 20 years.  My wife’s never been.  We are planning on doing a trip this October.  Perusing these pages makes me think I’m way behind the eight ball already with planning and it’s clear I don’t know wtf I’m doing anyways.  In lieu of starting on page one here is there anywwhere someone can point a fellow FBGer to learn at least the basics and perils/pitfalls?  My girls are 4 and 8.

thanks in advance.
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cool! you are not behind any 8-ball yet. it is a lot of planning, but you are fine. 

1st: have you picked a place to stay yet? Have you researched that at all? On site is generally more expensive but has its perks. Off -site resort or vacation rental is much cheaper for the room, but you will need other expenses that factor in to the total, I.e rental car, parking fees, and a smaller Fastpass window (which I'l mention later). 

2.After you picked your resort, there are a few milestones you need to keep in mind.

180 days out (which I believed has passed but not to worry) is when you can begin to book your restaurants. Popular ones fill up quick but my ip when in WDW is to be flexible with your meal times. WDW offers a dining package for purchase for on-site guests. There are tiers, but basically you get an allotment of credits per person for each day, the mid range package is 1 table service meal, 1 quick/counter service meal and 2 snack credits (popcorn, ice cream, muffins, etc). IMO dining is a big part of a WDW vacation, but the dining package is great o one hand b/c all your meals are paid for, but also  makes it tough b/c it basically hand cuffed to a sit down meal per day which eats into park time. Regardless, with girls that age, you will def want to book (even if its out of pocket) some character dining. Askerhus in Epcot's Norway is all princesses, a young girls paradise (I recommend breakfast if you can get it, its a more american style meal) . Cinderella Royal Table inside the castle at Magic Kingdom is as well but that gets pricey and books fast. The other characters (mickey, minnie, goofy, etc) are all over the place, so look into character dining. I can give you the full run down if you want, just don't want to overrun this reply.

60 days out is when you can book your fast passes if you are staying on site, 30 days if not. Fast passes are basically ride reservations. Everyone gets 3 per day, and if you use your 3rd, you can try and grab a 4th, then use that and try for a 5th, wash, rinse, repeat. What the basics are, is that at home, you book your 3 experiences (rides, shows, etc) for each day in 1 hour blocks. Then when in the park, when that hour window opens, you got to the ride and get in a special, faster line instead of waiting with everyone else. That said, each hour block only has a certain number of Fps available, so when I said the smaller FP window above, a lot of very popular rides will sell out very quickly, even on the 1st day you are available to make them. So on-site guests have a 30 day head start on those staying off site. That, and the Magical Express (below) are prob 2 of the biggest benefits to staying on site. 

3. Magical express is another solid perk. Basically its a free bus to and from the airport. But the best part is that you get special luggage tags before you leave and by putting them on your bags, you don't need to pick up your checked luggage. They have a service which will retrieve them and take them to your resort for you. So you get off the plane, then right on the bus and you are there. 

4. Tickets. If you stay on site, you will most likely be getting a package. There are 2 basic ticket types. Standard and hopper. Standard will get you into any one park on that day, as opposed to the 'hopper' which adds that ability to do just that, hop from park to park on that day. IMO< I would only do the hopper, but I very rarely spend a full day in any park. You indeed can, actually MK for you would be a multi-day park IMO, but your kids may not fin the value in Epcot, and Studios is great but will be crowded with Star Wars Land opening, so you may want to shoot in there, do some things for the girls and pop out. 

The biggest piece of advice I can give anyone is to realistically manage your expectations. WDW has changed a lot in 20 years...like a lot....a whole lot! You will NEVER be able to do everything in 1 trip...don't try....don't even think about it, you will end up leaving broke, exhausted and never want to come back. Everyone picks a few things they want to do and hit those, anything else is a bonus. WDW will always be there, if you enjoy this trip, you can come back. 

Lastly, if you are really stressing this, I would recommend looking into a vacation planner/travel agent. There is no fee to use them, WDW pays them a commission and they can do all the dirty work including find you discounts you may not know about. For pretty much a 1st timer, you may want to consider it, its what they do and know the parks inside and out. I can gladly recommend a few if you are interested. 

Feel free to ask any questions, there are a bunch of really knowledgeable dis-nerds here. Keep us posted

 
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unckeyherb said:
Cool thanks for the pointers.  Just had spine surgery and will be laid up for a while; seems like a good time to really dive into this.  Appreciate the feeback
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how long are you laid up and whats the PT timeline? WDW is a ton of walking, you sure you will be up for it? And october is just as hot sometimes as august there.

 
Since we talk about Universal in here, I’ll post this

the new HarryPotter wizards unite game is about to be released globally. They are having an event in Hollywood to allow select influencers to play and report about the game. They also just opened a new Hagrid coaster in FLA that had a posted 10 hour wait time

the reason I bring it up, is because I can definitely see Disney doing something similar. I know they have the play Disney app that brings Galaxys edge to life. But I can see the going the AR route to be able to play things like the sorcerers game. Which my kids loved. Should be interesting to see where they go with the tech. 

 
glvsav37 said:
cool! you are not behind any 8-ball yet. it is a lot of planning, but you are fine. 

1st: have you picked a place to stay yet? Have you researched that at all? On site is generally more expensive but has its perks. Off -site resort or vacation rental is much cheaper for the room, but you will need other expenses that factor in to the total, I.e rental car, parking fees, and a smaller Fastpass window (which I'l mention later). 

2.After you picked your resort, there are a few milestones you need to keep in mind.

180 days out (which I believed has passed but not to worry) is when you can begin to book your restaurants. Popular ones fill up quick but my ip when in WDW is to be flexible with your meal times. WDW offers a dining package for purchase for on-site guests. There are tiers, but basically you get an allotment of credits per person for each day, the mid range package is 1 table service meal, 1 quick/counter service meal and 2 snack credits (popcorn, ice cream, muffins, etc). IMO dining is a big part of a WDW vacation, but the dining package is great o one hand b/c all your meals are paid for, but also  makes it tough b/c it basically hand cuffed to a sit down meal per day which eats into park time. Regardless, with girls that age, you will def want to book (even if its out of pocket) some character dining. Askerhus in Epcot's Norway is all princesses, a young girls paradise (I recommend breakfast if you can get it, its a more american style meal) . Cinderella Royal Table inside the castle at Magic Kingdom is as well but that gets pricey and books fast. The other characters (mickey, minnie, goofy, etc) are all over the place, so look into character dining. I can give you the full run down if you want, just don't want to overrun this reply.

60 days out is when you can book your fast passes if you are staying on site, 30 days if not. Fast passes are basically ride reservations. Everyone gets 3 per day, and if you use your 3rd, you can try and grab a 4th, then use that and try for a 5th, wash, rinse, repeat. What the basics are, is that at home, you book your 3 experiences (rides, shows, etc) for each day in 1 hour blocks. Then when in the park, when that hour window opens, you got to the ride and get in a special, faster line instead of waiting with everyone else. That said, each hour block only has a certain number of Fps available, so when I said the smaller FP window above, a lot of very popular rides will sell out very quickly, even on the 1st day you are available to make them. So on-site guests have a 30 day head start on those staying off site. That, and the Magical Express (below) are prob 2 of the biggest benefits to staying on site. 

3. Magical express is another solid perk. Basically its a free bus to and from the airport. But the best part is that you get special luggage tags before you leave and by putting them on your bags, you don't need to pick up your checked luggage. They have a service which will retrieve them and take them to your resort for you. So you get off the plane, then right on the bus and you are there. 

4. Tickets. If you stay on site, you will most likely be getting a package. There are 2 basic ticket types. Standard and hopper. Standard will get you into any one park on that day, as opposed to the 'hopper' which adds that ability to do just that, hop from park to park on that day. IMO< I would only do the hopper, but I very rarely spend a full day in any park. You indeed can, actually MK for you would be a multi-day park IMO, but your kids may not fin the value in Epcot, and Studios is great but will be crowded with Star Wars Land opening, so you may want to shoot in there, do some things for the girls and pop out. 

The biggest piece of advice I can give anyone is to realistically manage your expectations. WDW has changed a lot in 20 years...like a lot....a whole lot! You will NEVER be able to do everything in 1 trip...don't try....don't even think about it, you will end up leaving broke, exhausted and never want to come back. Everyone picks a few things they want to do and hit those, anything else is a bonus. WDW will always be there, if you enjoy this trip, you can come back. 

Lastly, if you are really stressing this, I would recommend looking into a vacation planner/travel agent. There is no fee to use them, WDW pays them a commission and they can do all the dirty work including find you discounts you may not know about. For pretty much a 1st timer, you may want to consider it, its what they do and know the parks inside and out. I can gladly recommend a few if you are interested. 

Feel free to ask any questions, there are a bunch of really knowledgeable dis-nerds here. Keep us posted
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This is exactly what I was looking for.  Thanks a lot for basic gist.  It much of what I thought in speak8ng with some friends that have gone and just “winged it”.   Their explanations made me think that wa s a horrible idea.  I also like the idea of tUtilizing a booking agent; are they contracted through the park?  If you have recommendations I’d certainly appreciate them.

regarding my surgery I had a herniated C67 disc that they removed and fused.  I’ll be good to go within a few weeks and certainly by GoTime!  At least I hope so, lol.

thansk again, you seem extremely knowledgeable.

 
unckeyherb said:
It much of what I thought in speak8ng with some friends that have gone and just “winged it”.   Their explanations made me think that wa s a horrible idea.
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It's a bad idea ESPECIALLY if you aren't well versed in the process.  I like to think we have a pretty good handle on it and even I don't wing it except for the rare occasion.

 
unckeyherb said:
This is exactly what I was looking for.  Thanks a lot for basic gist.  It much of what I thought in speak8ng with some friends that have gone and just “winged it”.   Their explanations made me think that wa s a horrible idea.  I also like the idea of tUtilizing a booking agent; are they contracted through the park?  If you have recommendations I’d certainly appreciate them.

regarding my surgery I had a herniated C67 disc that they removed and fused.  I’ll be good to go within a few weeks and certainly by GoTime!  At least I hope so, lol.

thansk again, you seem extremely knowledgeable.
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Cool, I'll PM you in a bit.

Another thing is make YouTube your #1 research tool. It will be very helpful when trying to pick a resort b/c you'll be able to really see the style of the resort, the pools, the rooms, etc. Same for ding and attractions, you'll be able to get a better sense then just looking at pictures. 

the DFBGuide is a great channel for tips and secrets. 

Similarly, the Disney Food Blog has al the menus and info about all the restaurants. I don't know how picky your kids are, but its good to know what they offer before booking. 

Lastly measure the kids so you know what rides that can go on. Nothing worse then hyping a kid up for a certain ride and then getting there and having them turned away b/c they don't make the height requirement. 

Feel better. lol, thanks, I kinda make disney my unofficial useless hobby. 

 
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Capella said:
Ugh that show sucks. Why do people obsess over keeping terrible things just because they remember them as a kid? The comments there are frightening - one person advocating violence against whomever that decision maker is. Nutty. 
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In their defense, getting rid of Mr. Toad is still one of the greatest disasters in human history.

 
glvsav37 said:
Happy price increase day!! 

Disney's Annual Pass prices magically went up (a lot) overnight.
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I think I'm good with this.  I mean, it sucks for those that rely on these, but I think this will help with the crowds.   So many people have passes it seems.  When people buy things the cast member always asks if they have a pass and it seems like most people do.  

For context, I bought a Platinum plus AP for $579 in Dec 2016.  I did get a deal being a DVC, but that same pass now is $1219.  Thats gonna have an impact on park attendance and availability of FP's.  

 
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I think I'm good with this.  I mean, it sucks for those that rely on these, but I think this will help with the crowds.   So many people have passes it seems.  When people buy things the cast member always asks if they have a pass and it seems like most people do.  

For context, I bought a Platinum plus AP for $579 in Dec 2016.  I did get a deal being a DVC, but that same pass now is $1219.  Thats gonna have an impact on park attendance and availability of FP's.  
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Yes. Lot of people on FB freaking out but the demand seems to be exceeding the supply, in a way. It sucks that some people may be priced out, and I am hardly an elitist, but the park almost has to do that at this point. There are times you can’t even walk around. 

 
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Yes. Lot of people on FB freaking out but there demand seems to be exceeding the supply, in a way. It sucks that some people may be priced out, and I am hardly an elitist, but the park almost has to do that at this point. There are times you can’t even walk around. 
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I think they are trying to find the break point between AP value and a regular vacation package price value. Locals will alway go. As others I chat with say, the value of having the parks in your backyard still outweighs the price. But for guys like me that live out of state but still buy APs, they are really not making money off me. 

Regardless, this is our last Ap for a while. After our July trip, they expire. We are taking 2020 off and saving DVC points for a big 20th anniversary trip to Aulani in 21, with a stop in Disneyland for a few days. That will scratch the itch and give the kids a new experience. I don't even want to think what AP's will cost when i'm ready to jump back into that cycle.

 
My guess is the AP increase hits DL the hardest.  I've always heard that park is more or less locals just hanging out.  Who knows.  

It'll be interesting to see it all unfold.  

 
annnnd.....resort parking rates increased today to. Only about $1 per night more, but it adds up .

For reservations made June 18, 2019 and thereafter for arrivals in 2020:

Disney Value Resorts: $15 per night, up from $13 

Disney Moderate Resorts: $20 per night, up from $19 

Disney Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resorts: $25 per night, up from $24

DVC members staying on points is still free. 

To note, along with the AP increase. A big perk for having an AP is you get free parking at the theme parks, however not at resorts. So if you have a car while there, you are paying somewhere. 

 
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My guess is the AP increase hits DL the hardest.  I've always heard that park is more or less locals just hanging out.  Who knows.  

It'll be interesting to see it all unfold.  
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they've been trying to trim the DL AP numbers for a while now. Its true, going to DL is like going out to dinner for most locals. I have friends that go, ride 2-3 rides and leave. But don't forget it hits DL harder b/c there is less physical park space with just DL and DCA. At WDW, you have 4 parks plus water parks for AP holders to disperse through when there. 

 
glvsav37 said:
annnnd.....resort parking rates increased today to. Only about $1 per night more, but it adds up .

For reservations made June 18, 2019 and thereafter for arrivals in 2020:

Disney Value Resorts: $15 per night, up from $13 

Disney Moderate Resorts: $20 per night, up from $19 

Disney Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resorts: $25 per night, up from $24

DVC members staying on points is still free. 

To note, along with the AP increase. A big perk for having an AP is you get free parking at the theme parks, however not at resorts. So if you have a car while there, you are paying somewhere. 
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I remember the social media freak out when they decided to charge for parking...that clearly didn't stop anyone from going.  This probably doesn't even make news.  

 
jb1020 said:
I don't know what the fix is either?  Theres always a rumor that they don't run the rides as efficiently as possible making the wait times inflated, but I don't know if I buy that.  The price on literally everything has gone up the  past 5 years, but the crowd keeps growing.  You'd think at some point the demand would decline, but it doesn't.  Disney is good at what they do.  
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The only reasonable fix I can think of is a whole new park but that seems very unlikely.  I'm with you - I feel lucky to have made the trips we did and have all the great memories of those trips but we won't be going back nearly as much in the future (unless I win the lottery) - maybe once we have grandkids

 
First they raised my annual pass, and I sat by.

Then they raised my parking fees, and again, I sat by

Well now they've hit the last straw! I cannot sit by and let them raise the price of.........reusable shopping bags! THIS IS WAR!!! 

 
and now the dining plan.

DDP prices for 2020 will rise about $2-3 per day depending on plan

Starting in 2020, Dining Plan prices will increase by the following amounts:

Quick Service Dining Plan (2 quick-service meals, 2 snacks, and 1 refillable mug)

Adult $55.00 ($52.50 in 2019)
Child $26.00 ($23.78 in 2019)

Standard Dining Plan (1 table-service meal, 1 quick-service meal, 2 snacks, 1 refillable mug)

Adult $78.01 ($75.49 in 2019)
Child $30.51 ($27.98 in 2019)

Deluxe Dining Plan (3 table-service or quick-service meals, 2 snacks, 1 refillable mug)

Adult $119.00 ($116.25 in 2019)
Child $47.50 ($43.49 in 2019)

:popcorn:  = 💸

 
Yankee23Fan said:
In their defense, getting rid of Mr. Toad is still one of the greatest disasters in human history.
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I'll be doing the Mr. Toad ride for the 1st time ever during our trip to Disneyland (which begins tomorrow). Mr. Toad was already gone by the time I made my 1st visit to WDW, but my wife remembers it from when she was a kid and is really looking forward to it.

 
Picked up costumes (Buzz and Jessie) for the kids as we hit the opening of Toy Story 4 this weekend.  Super pumped.

Got them a little big so they can wear them to Toy Story Land in September, if they so wish.

Less than a month until I can get my fast passes!

 
I just checked My Disney Experience account and it appears that my magic band customizations (that I did the day they became available) have disappeared.  OH HELL NO.

Has this happened to anyone else?

 
The Noid said:
JoJo Siwa concert VIP meet & greet for my daughters 7th birthday coming up in September  :headbang:
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Haaaa.....Its amazing what we do for our kids. Few weeks ago my daughter gave me the "but daddy, I love you" eyes and asked me for tickets to this Stranger Things Con. So of course I have to drop the equivalent of a replacement kidney on meet and greet tickets with 2 of the actors. But my daughter couldn't form a complete sentence for about an hour after and the social red she got from friends was off the charts....I guess it was a parenting win....until the next one. 

I joke that my plan is that when they are in therapy years from now, they can't blame me for anything lol. 

 
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