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Jesus……I’m taking the kids in January and I just want to go on a bunch of rides. I don’t want to have to know the inner workings of Disney World to not end up standing around all day.
THAT NOT WHY WE HERE!
Jesus……I’m taking the kids in January and I just want to go on a bunch of rides. I don’t want to have to know the inner workings of Disney World to not end up standing around all day.
Jesus……I’m taking the kids in January and I just want to go on a bunch of rides. I don’t want to have to know the inner workings of Disney World to not end up standing around all day.
Well you’ll be able to watch people go on ridesJesus……I’m taking the kids in January and I just want to go on a bunch of rides. I don’t want to have to know the inner workings of Disney World to not end up standing around all day.
Thanks- didn’t know that on Magic Key, that helps. We are actually staying closer to San Diego most of the trip but are up in the air for that first weekend. Would be cool to stay in Anaheim but with our later Friday flight times I’m not sure we will end up staying close to DL.The crowd calendar can be hit or miss. The reason they are directing you to the weekend is because of Annual Pass holders (now actually "Magic Key"). Disneyland has a massive Annual Pass population. The 2 lowest tiers are blocked on Saturday March 12. That can actually lighten the crowd.
If you are looking for a nice sit down meal Carthay Circle is really nice.
As is always recommended, be there at rope drop. You can do more in those first two hours than then rest of the day.
DL is usually open later than DCA. So if you are planning to stay to close, factor that in.
If World of Color is up and running at DCA it is a unique show that isn't at WDW.
DL Pirates is a much better ride than WDW. Much longer and more involved.
Splash Mountain is better at WDW. Shorter at DL
Space Mountain is different. I think the DL is better.
Sorry GB...that ship sailed 7-8 years ago.Jesus……I’m taking the kids in January and I just want to go on a bunch of rides. I don’t want to have to know the inner workings of Disney World to not end up standing around all day.
Jesus……I’m taking the kids in January and I just want to go on a bunch of rides. I don’t want to have to know the inner workings of Disney World to not end up standing around all day.
In the same boat here. We're taking the kids and my in-laws in January and I'm already annoyed about how much work is going into this "vacation." To be fair I wouldn't have chosen a giant amusement park as a vacation destination anyway but this sounds especially frustrating. I'm envisioning standing in line for 2 hours for a ride I don't want to go on, watching seasoned pros cut in front of us repeatedly because they're running apps on three different phones to optimize their experience. My wife was stressed out weeks ago about booking reservations for meals we'll be eating two months from now. Trying to stay positive but I haven't even been there yet and I'm already convinced I never want to go back.![]()
Yup. They’ve pretty much ruined the whole experience for everybody, but in particular people who just want to go once with their kids and experience the place. It’s pretty dumb.In the same boat here. We're taking the kids and my in-laws in January and I'm already annoyed about how much work is going into this "vacation." To be fair I wouldn't have chosen a giant amusement park as a vacation destination anyway but this sounds especially frustrating. I'm envisioning standing in line for 2 hours for a ride I don't want to go on, watching seasoned pros cut in front of us repeatedly because they're running apps on three different phones to optimize their experience. My wife was stressed out weeks ago about booking reservations for meals we'll be eating two months from now. Trying to stay positive but I haven't even been there yet and I'm already convinced I never want to go back.![]()
I get it. Basically, I don’t want to be tied to my phone while there but apparently I’m not going to have any choice unless we want to be waiting in line all day.Sorry GB...that ship sailed 7-8 years ago.
I’d kinda like to be “in the moment” with my kids. Last time we’re going as a family and I’d like to experience it through them, not tied to my phone the entire time.Yup. They’ve pretty much ruined the whole experience for everybody, but in particular people who just want to go once with their kids and experience the place. It’s pretty dumb.
Hey I get it. It sucks. We were there this time last week and I spent a 45-minute period on my phone trying to figure out what to do next…and we are regulars. It blows.I’d kinda like to be “in the moment” with my kids. Last time we’re going as a family and I’d like to experience it through them, not tied to my phone the entire time.
As of 2 weeks ago at Disney, TP did not work with lightning lane at all. They have said they are working at integrating it though. My experience was also that it did not handle Early Entry well at all either. It was great the rest of the day otherwise.Has anyone used the Touring Plans app with the lightning thing yet?
Looks like we're heading back next May or June, so I my 6 months of 3-hours-a-night prep starts now.
And even if you spend a bunch of time, everything is so unclear/inconsistent that you may find it different than what you expect anyway.Sadly, no choice.
I dont think its as simple as those 2, but they play a part.I don’t want to derail the thread with anything resembling a socioeconomic or political take but suffice it to say that I think Capitalism and Greed play a decent role in the issues we are describing. I could be wrong but I think Walt would be kind of mortified by some of it.
Walt would be thrilled. That guy was the biggest capitalist alive, among other things.AAABatteries said:I don’t want to derail the thread with anything resembling a socioeconomic or political take but suffice it to say that I think Capitalism and Greed play a decent role in the issues we are describing. I could be wrong but I think Walt would be kind of mortified by some of it.
Is this the Mario land? What’s the status on that? My son is going to dunk Mickey and our annual passes in the trash can when that place opens.glvsav37 said:they are head long into a new park that will take less time than building the Galaxy's edge land and they just let the guests come and experience the resort.
lol. They started clearing land before the pandemic, and while construction is back on, it seems the supply chain issue has slowed them again.Is this the Mario land? What’s the status on that? My son is going to dunk Mickey and our annual passes in the trash can when that place opens.
I very well may be way off with my Pollyanna-ish take but I won’t derail things any more.Walt would be thrilled. That guy was the biggest capitalist alive, among other things.
you're not wrong, its an opinion shared by many. And its also OK to say that Bob Chapik is not the most charismatic, likable guy, unlike past Disney CEO's. That position, esp in that company, is just as much of playing the role of "we want everyone to come and have fun" as it is creating huge shareholder value. As mentioned before, some former CEO's had a sidekick who had to do the dirty money work, while the COE got to be the big, fun thinker.AAABatteries said:Yeah, definitely just a part of it but I truly feel like Walt had a vision and a passion and while maybe some of that was monetary, I think most of it wasn’t. He would be innovating and pushing the envelope even if it meant hurting the bottom line. It feels like the bottom line is about the only thing that motivates Disney leadership now. Probably unfair of me to frame it that way but it’s how I feel about it.
Oh I think it’s interesting I just don’t think Walt was a princely person. But he probably would not have liked the parks only being available to those with means (he would have taken less fortunate people’s money tooI very well may be way off with my Pollyanna-ish take but I won’t derail things any more.
)The Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Chapek is hoping to bring Disney into the world of sports betting through ESPN in an effort to attract younger audiences and create new revenue.
Chapek said on the most recent fourth-quarter earnings call that Disney must “seriously consider getting into gambling in a bigger way, and ESPN is a perfect platform for this.”
Yeah, I'm getting there. Boarding plane home in about 45. Been here all week. Not a fan of being in the phone the whole time.Hey I get it. It sucks. We were there this time last week and I spent a 45-minute period on my phone trying to figure out what to do next…and we are regulars. It blows.
What keeps you in the phone all day? Is it the small amount of reservations you can make so you constantly need to make more? Or just trying to rely on the app for where to go next?Yeah, I'm getting there. Boarding plane home in about 45. Been here all week. Not a fan of being in the phone the whole time.
I'm sure we will get used to it, but it's a shame disney decided to go into the hotel business and ignore the actual experience in the park that built the empire. Maybe they will figure that out soon.
the app is designed to "guide you" through your day. It is constantly refreshing with wait times, suggestions on where to go next, lightening lane reservation times, etc.What keeps you in the phone all day? Is it the small amount of reservations you can make so you constantly need to make more? Or just trying to rely on the app for where to go next?
yes/noBest to have genie plus and lightning lane for all four parks?
My fam will be in Orlando for a late Christmas in early January and we aren't even considering going to the parks. We'll likely walk around Disney Springs and eat at Ohana - that's it.Yup, they have ruined the experience. I am heading to Orlando around Christmas to visit family and not even going to Disney this time. Going to spend a couple days at Universal and staying at their luxury property to take advantage of some of those perks and not worrying about all the planning.
This is pretty much our philosophy moving forward.Capella said:Staying at fort wilderness for the first time ever, and all that I can say is this place rules. Very happy with this, don’t even need to go to the parks really.
Putzed around in my little golf cart for like 3 hours today just looking at stuff. Went into the store, got some lunch, picked up some stuff for the cabin, putzed back. I’ve fully transformed into a 65-year-old man.This is pretty much our philosophy moving forward.
Is this the path to the Villages?Putzed around in my little golf cart for like 3 hours today just looking at stuff. Went into the store, got some lunch, picked up some stuff for the cabin, putzed back. I’ve fully transformed into a 65-year-old man.
)Sorry sir, there are no refunds at Disney.At guest services at Epcot and some guy is in here ranting and raving that he can’t get on remy. “What do you mean we can’t get on the ride, WE PAID TO BE HERE”
”But sir it’s a virtual queue you had to secure a pass to the ride at 7 am or 1:00” (me during this, watching the blood leave this guy’s face:)
He stormed out screaming “this whole place is a joke” — another satisfied customer.
Yup, they have ruined the experience. I am heading to Orlando around Christmas to visit family and not even going to Disney this time. Going to spend a couple days at Universal and staying at their luxury property to take advantage of some of those perks and not worrying about all the planning.
Yup. They’ve pretty much ruined the whole experience for everybody, but in particular people who just want to go once with their kids and experience the place. It’s pretty dumb.
Ha, no I don’t think that place is in my future.Is this the path to the Villages?
Is it really ruined to have an alternative to standing around and waiting? You can still do that.
I grew up 90 minutes from Disney so I spent plenty of time there 20 years ago. It's not like you could just walk on the rides then. I remember walking into the end of the line at Splash Mountain/Space Mountain at the same spot the standby line typically ends at today.
Lines are definitely a bit longer overall, which is to be expected with a lot more people going there, but the reality is if you went 25 years ago you were going to spend most of your time in line anyway. Having an alternative for the geeks that want to plan ahead like they're organizing a fantasy football draft isn't necessarily a bad thing. You can still do it the "old" way.
I remember waiting 2 hours in line for Splash Mountain in 1995 when fast passes didn't exist and again in 2002 (when Fastpasses were in-person and too much of a pita to bother with). Having an option to spend 3 days at the park without ever waiting half that long for a ride with some legwork upfront is a good thing, imo. It's not a requirement any more than it was 25 years ago when it didn't exist.
Just my .02c.
FreeBaGeL said:Is it really ruined to have an alternative to standing around and waiting? You can still do that.
and stuff like this is only going to get worse now that they have legitimized adding a $ figure to an attraction.Capella said:”But sir it’s a virtual queue you had to secure a pass to the ride at 7 am or 1:00”
no you see…he couldn’t do that.FreeBaGeL said:Is it really ruined to have an alternative to standing around and waiting? You can still do that.