agavegirl1
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Feb 23, 2012
I have to say, I did use my iphone while in the parks on my last visit to check the wait times for lines I did not FP. However, when at Universal Hollywood last summer, I never took it out. Why? Because Universal has digital updated ride times on signs all over the park. Now, in the interview, he mentioned that Disney has digital media that doesn't look like digital. I can see how a digital sign would detract from the effective theming but wouldn't this be a better idea than expecting people to "interact with their smart phone"?
I do expect that this is the whole reason for this system. To force us to interact with smart media or park kiosks so the innumerable marketing opportunities for Disney to squeeze more money out of us and control our movements within the park can be achieved.
If I had more opportunities to check ride times, I would not have needed my phone. So based on observational evidence, Disney believes we "want" to interact with our smart phone. Instead of asking "why do they have to use their smart phones?".
The comments regarding "your experience will start from your own home" lead me to believe in forced advance planning. Maybe those of us who like to plan are actually to blame because we say we "like to plan". Maybe the receipt of your MagicBand package is enough to entice you to log in and see what other wonders await or maybe you just think, I guess this is our tickets and go about your business.
I learned the hard way about ADRs. Prior to my last trip, I could make dining reservations from my hotel on the day of. Fortunately, we went at a low crowd time and walked in to most restaurants with a slight wait (party of 2).
No word at all on the number of or tiers of FP. Nothing that will scare the liver out of people who actually make a touring plan.
Lots about data mining though, carefully crafted to focus on the "guest experience". So much more personal when they know everything you did in the park except for the parts where you are just enjoying the scenery. Oh Wait, they kind of know that too.
Concerned? Yes. Panic? No.
As for PP's comments on competition with US. This is not it. Not by a long shot. I plan my vacations based on whether or not there is something new at the park since my last visit that I would like to see. My next vacation in 2014 is being planned because of what is new at US/IOA. Since I'm in Orlando and the Mine Train is likely to be open, I will go there as well. This is a far more expensive vacation than going to other locations. I had already seen Transformers and Carsland because I went to California instead of Florida last year. They were just day trips.
I am really confused about this whole MM+/FP+ thing. I don't think their goals will be achieved.
I do expect that this is the whole reason for this system. To force us to interact with smart media or park kiosks so the innumerable marketing opportunities for Disney to squeeze more money out of us and control our movements within the park can be achieved.
If I had more opportunities to check ride times, I would not have needed my phone. So based on observational evidence, Disney believes we "want" to interact with our smart phone. Instead of asking "why do they have to use their smart phones?".
The comments regarding "your experience will start from your own home" lead me to believe in forced advance planning. Maybe those of us who like to plan are actually to blame because we say we "like to plan". Maybe the receipt of your MagicBand package is enough to entice you to log in and see what other wonders await or maybe you just think, I guess this is our tickets and go about your business.
I learned the hard way about ADRs. Prior to my last trip, I could make dining reservations from my hotel on the day of. Fortunately, we went at a low crowd time and walked in to most restaurants with a slight wait (party of 2).
No word at all on the number of or tiers of FP. Nothing that will scare the liver out of people who actually make a touring plan.
Lots about data mining though, carefully crafted to focus on the "guest experience". So much more personal when they know everything you did in the park except for the parts where you are just enjoying the scenery. Oh Wait, they kind of know that too.
Concerned? Yes. Panic? No.
As for PP's comments on competition with US. This is not it. Not by a long shot. I plan my vacations based on whether or not there is something new at the park since my last visit that I would like to see. My next vacation in 2014 is being planned because of what is new at US/IOA. Since I'm in Orlando and the Mine Train is likely to be open, I will go there as well. This is a far more expensive vacation than going to other locations. I had already seen Transformers and Carsland because I went to California instead of Florida last year. They were just day trips.
I am really confused about this whole MM+/FP+ thing. I don't think their goals will be achieved.