Laz
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Aug 18, 1999
I quite disagree. The old system only served 'those in the know.' This new system is going to allow many more different types of touring. In the past the ONLY way to do it was Rope Drop -> Run to get FP -> Hit headliners. You HAD to be at the park to get those FPs. Now, you don't. You can sleep in and still make sure you get to do the most important things.
We are already seeing evidence of shorter wait times due to people distributing themselves more efficiently.
Think about it this way: The Midway Mania rush is a thing of the past. The Know Alls still will get there at RD for a couple extra rides, but the know nothings are now going to get to ride on the their FP+ where in the past they would have just been disheartened by the line when they showed up at 11am.
Before: Late Arrivals could not ride Midway Mania without a 60+ minute wait.
Now: Late Arrivals can. Late Arrival is a potential optimum strategy.
It isn't a push to the middle, it is a diversification and specialization.
I must disagree with you. I believe WDW is trying to restrict touring to the way WDW wants you to tour, not the way the guest wants to tour. Those in the know got to maximize their valuable time in multiple parks using multiple rides. Now the value for my vacation dollar has been greatly reduced. WDW has not reduced the disheartened guest, just changed them at the very least. They may have even increased them.