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