New Survey Questions Suggest New Possible Ticket Options Are In The Works!
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drabbito · 08-17-2010, 04:49 PM

This is an interesting article

Surveys show Disney considering VIP and add-on theme park ticket options for Walt Disney World and Disneyland | Inside the Magic

**Colexis Mom** · 08-17-2010, 04:53 PM

Interesting! Thanks for the link!

Mommy2alittleprincess · 08-17-2010, 05:37 PM

Some of those ideas I really liked and some I did not. The idea of all-inclusive sounds great. I mean if you get hotel, MYM tix, and DDP it almost is. I like the character and holiday experiences. Part of the magic sounds great but over a $1000 is pricey.

**DrDolphin** · 08-17-2010, 05:39 PM

Interesting options.... thanks for the link.

Pax · 08-17-2010, 06:29 PM

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VIP Attraction Add-On – Unlimited use of Fastpass ($150 per person on top of regular park admission, subject to availability.);

Oh, I really HOPE not! That would ruin the extraordinary FAIRNESS of the fastpass system.

drabbito · 08-17-2010, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Pax

Oh, I really HOPE not! That would ruin the extraordinary FAIRNESS of the fastpass system.

Sean I agree totally!!!

mamapajama · 08-17-2010, 08:00 PM

I just wrote a long rant & then erased. Suffice it to say that this does not sit well with me, especially the FP thing. If people are willing to pay $150 pp for that, why would they continue the current system? Why give for free what people will pay a ton of money for? $600 for a family of four? Or FP's for free? Slippery slope, Disney.

Ashli · 08-17-2010, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Pax

Oh, I really HOPE not! That would ruin the extraordinary FAIRNESS of the fastpass system.

This one didn't sit well with me, either! Let's hope it's just a rumor.

**Cam22** · 08-17-2010, 10:23 PM

That is interesting!

for sharing!

**chezp** · 08-18-2010, 01:22 AM

Interesting options.

Thanks for sharing that.

Pax · 08-18-2010, 04:37 AM

Mind, you, I do think some of the other options are ... interesting. Often logistically unfeasible, but interesting nonetheless:

Touring Only / No Rides Ticket – Access to theme parks to enjoy everything except the rides and shows with a queue (between $29 and $49 per guest, per day);

This would have SO suited my grandmother, when she, my mother, and I went to Disney (my 14th birthday present - in '85, prior to DHS, heck,prior to the Living Seas in Epcot

). She really didn't ride much of anything; she sat down for a rest whenever my mother and I went on a ride.

Convenience Add-On – Pre-planned itinerary, valet parking, dining reservations, private park entrance ($100 per group, up to 6.);

Silly rabbits. PP helps peole do this for themselves, free of charge!

Still, I can see some people really liking this option. Even the "private park entrance" thing doesn't bother me - once they're in the park, they're waiting in the same lines I will be, so ... eh. (I only ever go at low-crowd times of year, so lines to get in/out of the park are rarely a major issue.)

Be Part of the Magic Add-On – Four to six hour experience “side-by-side” with select Disney characters including a “makeover,” private meet ‘n’ greet with ride experience, photo session, themed meal, and private transportation (Examples: Princess or Buzz Lightyear. $1,500 per group, up to 6.);

I could never afford this, but for real die-hard Disney enthusiasts, I can see the appeal. And it doesn't sound like it'd take away from or intrude upon any other guests, so I don't have a problem with this idea, any moe than I do with Victoria and Alberts (whih is also out of my price range).

Character Nights – Nighttime visit to the Magic Kingdom or Disneyland park with all attraction wait times at 10 minutes or less, special fireworks, unlimited snacks, and more character experiences ($125 per person, per day);

EMH on steroids - probably after park closing; they could re-open the gates for a select few (thousand) folks, Actually sounds like a neat idea.

Premium Holiday Ticket – Entrance to the Magic Kingdom or Disneyland on popular holidays with a limit on the number of guests allowed in the park, allowing more time with characters and shorter lines for attractions ($99 per person, per day – $17 more than the current one-day ticket);

This really sounds like Disney has decided "demand far outstrips supply, and our parks are un-fun-ly crowded on those few dates. Let's charge a bit more, thin the herd, and limit the maximum crowd levels a bit more". I honestly don't have a problem with that, if it's limited to major holidays and maybe the day before/day after (i.e., December 23, 24, 25, and 26 - Christmas, Christmas Eve, and the days before/after). Hopefully, it would be an option you could add to one or more days of a 10-day ticket ...

All-Inclusive Disney Resort (Walt Disney World) – Unlimited food and non-alcoholic beverages, resort recreation (boat rentals, parasailing, etc.), amenities (Internet access, gym, etc.) ($40 – $80 per person, per night. Does not include room rate.);

Kind of like having an unlimited dining plan - but I bet you, it'd only be good for meals AT YOUR RESORT. Meals in the parks, or at other resorts, would probably still cost $$ (or dining plan credits).

Angileyze1 · 08-18-2010, 06:30 AM

Hmmmmmm interesting!

Wendyismyname · 08-18-2010, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Pax

Touring Only / No Rides Ticket – Access to theme parks to enjoy everything except the rides and shows with a queue (between $29 and $49 per guest, per day);

This would have SO suited my grandmother, when she, my mother, and I went to Disney (my 14th birthday present - in '85, prior to DHS, heck,prior to the Living Seas in Epcot

). She really didn't ride much of anything; she sat down for a rest whenever my mother and I went on a ride.

This one is very interesting to me!! Last December we were down there for the day, didn't do a single ride or attraction. We were just there, soaking up the ambiance.

Epcot, especially World Showcase is a perfect example of where this would work perfectly too!

Thanks for the link Denice!!!

MayraLR · 08-18-2010, 08:12 AM

Thanks for the link.

Griffin · 08-18-2010, 09:00 AM

Partial Day Ticket – Access to theme parks from opening until 3:00 pm or 3:30 pm until closing (between $29 and $49 per guest, per day);
Touring Only / No Rides Ticket – Access to theme parks to enjoy everything except the rides and shows with a queue (between $29 and $49 per guest, per day);

I don't see how they could pull these two off. More wristbands and checking everyone all the time?

VIP Attraction Add-On – Unlimited use of Fastpass ($150 per person on top of regular park admission, subject to availability.);

I like the idea of this one. I assume the $150 is per week and not per day?