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canadadoug · 12-22-2012, 07:33 AM

Anyone heard any news regarding the Limited Time Magic schedule? 2013 is around the corner.

MrsSwiggy · 12-22-2012, 09:52 PM

The website for the promotion says to check back on the 28th.

dizfan · 12-26-2012, 12:08 AM

Short notice works for locals and those living a few hours away. The rest of us need advance notice or it does nothing for their marketing department.

massmickeypal · 12-26-2012, 09:07 AM

I agree dizfan. This may add excitement to a planned trip but we need more notice if this was to be a main reason for a trip. For us with the new Fantasy Land and other improvements like Test Track this is just one more reason to go.

Horace Horsecollar · 12-26-2012, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by dizfan

Short notice works for locals and those living a few hours away. The rest of us need advance notice or it does nothing for their marketing department.

What Disney is promoting is that 2013 is the year to visit Walt Disney World and the Disneyland Resort because guests will get a special experience when they visit -- an experience that only a limited number of other guests will also get.

Every year, Disney looks for a reason to encourage casual guests to visit within 12 months rather than putting off a WDW vacation. At one time, such as for the Millennium Celebration, it actually could mean something special. More and more, there's just a slogan and a gimmick. For 2013, the slogan is Limited Time Magic and the gimmick is that guests will get an experience (and the associated bragging rights) that comes from being at the right place at the right time -- regardless of when they visit in 2013.

jennameowse · 12-26-2012, 04:32 PM

I think the reason they're not giving the full year in advance is because these aren't things that should make or break your trip. They're just small things that can add a little extra magic. I doubt that many of the "events" will be something to plan a trip around. The only thing I'm really excited about and would plan a trip specifically for is the Golden Horseshoe Revue. I think things of that nature which will be lasting longer (I've heard anywhere from 1-2 months for the Revue) will get a bit more notice so people can *try* to plan for it. But like I said, these are really just things that may or may not enhance your already planned trip. I don't think it's that big of a deal that it isn't all just laid out way in advance for us. I like the element of surprise for things like this.

jlwhitney · 12-26-2012, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by jennameowse

I think the reason they're not giving the full year in advance is because these aren't things that should make or break your trip. They're just small things that can add a little extra magic. I doubt that many of the "events" will be something to plan a trip around. The only thing I'm really excited about and would plan a trip specifically for is the Golden Horseshoe Revue. I think things of that nature which will be lasting longer (I've heard anywhere from 1-2 months for the Revue) will get a bit more notice so people can *try* to plan for it. But like I said, these are really just things that may or may not enhance your already planned trip. I don't think it's that big of a deal that it isn't all just laid out way in advance for us. I like the element of surprise for things like this.

I agree with you! It is suppose to be a fun thing, but nothing that would matter to most. Remember many people won't even realize they are doing it.

jennameowse · 12-26-2012, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by jlwhitney

I agree with you! It is suppose to be a fun thing, but nothing that would matter to most. Remember many people won't even realize they are doing it.

I think that's part of the fun! If I plan a trip just because or for a birthday/holiday, I'm planning a trip for that! And hey, if it also happens to be long lost friends week or something else, then great! More fun for me! But there's no way I'd plan a trip just for that. There's got to be more than some small event to make me shell out the money for a hotel and gas.

dizfan · 12-26-2012, 08:57 PM

If it turns out to be nothing that will attract tourist from NYC, than I think Disney marketing mde a mistake with the ice castle event in NYC.

Jason71 · 12-26-2012, 09:45 PM

The "conspiracy theory" is that LTM is mostly to placate local APs (and/or keep them occupied) as Fastpass Plus is introduced, which seems likely to be unpopular with the locals.

disneydad123456789 · 01-29-2013, 12:33 PM

I am going to Disney World in March for two weeks and part of the excitement about going, is to be able to talk to my kids about all the cool things around the park.

I wrote guest relations an email asking what the LTM will be for the 2 weeks that we will be there and they wrote back the same day. They explained that they have over 100 ideas of the themed weeks thought of, but nothing has been set in stone yet. They said that the imagineers have a very carefull formula that they use to put their themes with certain weeks.

The letter then stated that since I am going to Disney during their peek times, I can rest assured, that the imagineers will have an amazing theme planned, Especially being that Easter is on March 31st.

So it kinda sounded like to me that crowd levels are a factor when planning LTM.

jennameowse · 12-27-2012, 02:11 PM

Can someone send me a link or some info on the fast pass plus deal? This is the first I've heard of it. (I only go to DLR and I don't really pay too much attention to the WDW news since I have no plans to go there for quite a bit. And everything I've seen online doesn't exactly explain what the deal is.)

zulemara · 12-27-2012, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jennameowse

Can someone send me a link or some info on the fast pass plus deal? This is the first I've heard of it. (I only go to DLR and I don't really pay too much attention to the WDW news since I have no plans to go there for quite a bit. And everything I've seen online doesn't exactly explain what the deal is.)

There is no official information on it yet other than the things that have been tested and rolled out. There are still a LOT of unknowns.

It's basically the ability to reserve ride times or experiences in advance before leaving for your vacation.

edit: and idk what they are doing for LTM but I certainly do have my wish list:

Limited time magic: one more night(or even a week!) at Mannequins Dance Palace

jennameowse · 12-27-2012, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by zulemara

There is no official information on it yet other than the things that have been tested and rolled out. There are still a LOT of unknowns.

It's basically the ability to reserve ride times or experiences in advance before leaving for your vacation.

edit: and idk what they are doing for LTM but I certainly do have my wish list:

Limited time magic: one more night(or even a week!) at Mannequins Dance Palace

Thanks. From what I've seen posted about this new FP thing I don't care for it but we'll have to wait and see the final product.

I'm excited to see what LTM will bring. Even the small stuff will be great.

dizfan · 12-28-2012, 12:24 PM

Glad to hear Disney realizes larger events like the Salute to the Golden Horseshoe Revue need to be announced earlier and last long enough for people to plan around.

Smaller Limited Time Magic events, I can understand keeping as more of a surprise.

I know it will never happen, but if they decided to bring back The Adventurer's Club for a month, the place would be packed every night.

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MrsSwiggy Earning My Ears Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 14	The website for the promotion says to check back on the 28th.

12-26-2012, 12:08 AM	#3
dizfan DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: WI Posts: 1,605	Short notice works for locals and those living a few hours away. The rest of us need advance notice or it does nothing for their marketing department.

12-26-2012, 09:07 AM	#4
massmickeypal Earning My Ears Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 34	I agree dizfan. This may add excitement to a planned trip but we need more notice if this was to be a main reason for a trip. For us with the new Fantasy Land and other improvements like Test Track this is just one more reason to go.

12-26-2012, 04:32 PM	#6
jennameowse Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 223	I think the reason they're not giving the full year in advance is because these aren't things that should make or break your trip. They're just small things that can add a little extra magic. I doubt that many of the "events" will be something to plan a trip around. The only thing I'm really excited about and would plan a trip specifically for is the Golden Horseshoe Revue. I think things of that nature which will be lasting longer (I've heard anywhere from 1-2 months for the Revue) will get a bit more notice so people can try to plan for it. But like I said, these are really just things that may or may not enhance your already planned trip. I don't think it's that big of a deal that it isn't all just laid out way in advance for us. I like the element of surprise for things like this.

12-26-2012, 08:57 PM	#9
dizfan DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: WI Posts: 1,605	If it turns out to be nothing that will attract tourist from NYC, than I think Disney marketing mde a mistake with the ice castle event in NYC.

12-26-2012, 09:45 PM	#10
Jason71 Brother to pirates and corsairs... Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Orlando Posts: 2,131	The "conspiracy theory" is that LTM is mostly to placate local APs (and/or keep them occupied) as Fastpass Plus is introduced, which seems likely to be unpopular with the locals.

01-29-2013, 12:33 PM	#11
disneydad123456789 Earning My Ears Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 7	I am going to Disney World in March for two weeks and part of the excitement about going, is to be able to talk to my kids about all the cool things around the park. I wrote guest relations an email asking what the LTM will be for the 2 weeks that we will be there and they wrote back the same day. They explained that they have over 100 ideas of the themed weeks thought of, but nothing has been set in stone yet. They said that the imagineers have a very carefull formula that they use to put their themes with certain weeks. The letter then stated that since I am going to Disney during their peek times, I can rest assured, that the imagineers will have an amazing theme planned, Especially being that Easter is on March 31st. So it kinda sounded like to me that crowd levels are a factor when planning LTM.

12-27-2012, 02:11 PM	#12
jennameowse Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 223	Can someone send me a link or some info on the fast pass plus deal? This is the first I've heard of it. (I only go to DLR and I don't really pay too much attention to the WDW news since I have no plans to go there for quite a bit. And everything I've seen online doesn't exactly explain what the deal is.)

12-28-2012, 12:24 PM	#15
dizfan DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: WI Posts: 1,605	Glad to hear Disney realizes larger events like the Salute to the Golden Horseshoe Revue need to be announced earlier and last long enough for people to plan around. Smaller Limited Time Magic events, I can understand keeping as more of a surprise. I know it will never happen, but if they decided to bring back The Adventurer's Club for a month, the place would be packed every night.