dfb
Mouseketeer
- Joined
- Jan 3, 2009
I was totally going to stay out of this thread, but now I can't help it. First, let me clarify my situation: I've used the new system, it's unacceptable and all future WDW trips are on hold until changes are made. Now, having said that, one can VERY easily decide that the system sucks without using it by applying simple logic. Let's say you're a rope dropper and paper FP connoisseur .... you could easily (in the old system) ride TSMM multiple times in one trip to HS without having to wait in long lines. During my last paper FP trip my family rode it four times, three of which were FP rides. With the new system, I can only FP the ride once, and assuming the line balloons at rope drop (which it will) only once in stand by. That leaves me with two rides in one day in the new system (without a crazy long wait). That is a 50% reduction in my ability to enjoy a single ride. In the two years since then, costs have increased. So, by looking at the situation logically, I'm paying more for my day at HS and getting less. Now, I experienced both situations, so I know the reality, but one can VERY easily deduce this on their own.
Sounds like you toured the parks as my family once did. Heavy on the rides. What I'm most interested in is finding ways to maximize our visit. More rides. As time goes on I hope to see more post on how to squeeze more rides out of the day. Did you see any opportunities in that area?
People like or dislike the new system depending on how they previously toured the park. If you previously used few FPs and didn't ride many rides the FP retrictions are no big deal. If you used several FPs, like our groups did, then the restrictions obviously are going to cramp your style.
The surveys and feedback to Disney, I think, will help losen the FP restrictions. How much - who knows.
But while the restrictions exist, I'm looking for ways to overcome them!!