Disney Cuts After Hours Event Price for Passholders

[Disinthe808]

Just reserved for May 12. Probably would not have done it at $150 but had to do it at $75. For me it's all about taking photos that night in a almost empty park. Plus free ice cream!!!!

 

[Hikergirl]

Why would anyone pay retail, now?

Id offer them Olive Garden gift cards and "magic" beans for some tickets.

Because not all of us get APs and go multiple times a year. Some of us only get to go every couple of years and aren't always lucky enough to receive a discount during the time we are there. The fact that others are still wouldn't stop me from purchasing something I want at a price that I'm willing to pay. I'm willing to pay $150 for this event, and since I just planned a trip for September to visit Epcot only, if this event is being offered me and dh just may purchase tickets for it.
So, to answer your question, we definitely would pay retail.

 

[MomTo3PrincessesInNJ]

I'm willing to pay $150 for this event, and since I just planned a trip for September to visit Epcot only, if this event is being offered me and dh just may purchase tickets for it.
So, to answer your question, we definitely would pay retail.

We're going in November for 2 nights and planned on buying a 1 day ticket for Epcot for Food & Wine, if this is still available I would certainly do this on our arrival day. It looks like we could get as much done in those few hours as a whole day and we'd have much lower waits.

 

[CMNJ]

Thanks. That is what I was thinking. I have tickets for next Saturday, 5/8. I'm going to call in the morning to see if I can get a refund. They did for Club Villain so hopefully they will for this too. We'll see I guess.

I'm sure you probably know this and just mistyped but the event on May 8th is Sunday night not Saturday-just wanted to make sure your plans didn't get out of wack if you had gotten the days confused

 

[bizeemom4]

I arrive tomorrow night around 5. I was planning to only hit MK til close but now I think I'll get a ticket.

 

[winterwhite]

Can anyone confirm if the passholder can buy extra tickets at this price? I'm a passholder but my DH is not, and we have friends visiting at the same time as we are that are only doing universal. I'd like to buy the 3 of them tickets with me for this price. I'll be with them to pick them up.

 

[bbjunkie]

I'd consider at least thinking about going at that price, if I even had an AP. My thought was this is not selling out as quickly as Disney hoped, so instead of firing people and canceling the event (bad publicity), they're doing what they can to fill it up.

Well, since they have extended the event past the original dates into June, I don't think this is the case. I think they adjusted the AP cost to not penalize them for having an AP. Technically, an AP holder has already paid for the first three hours of these events; charging them full price would cause them to double pay for the hours when the park is already open. To me, this adjustment just makes sense. (It would be different if you had to have a park ticket in addition to the event, but you don't.)

 

[ArwenMarie]

I wouldn't expect this event to last beyond the current dates without some major retooling.

 

[mom2rtk]

Well, since they have extended the event past the original dates into June, I don't think this is the case. I think they adjusted the AP cost to not penalize them for having an AP. Technically, an AP holder has already paid for the first three hours of these events; charging them full price would cause them to double pay for the hours when the park is already open. To me, this adjustment just makes sense. (It would be different if you had to have a park ticket in addition to the event, but you don't.)

Then why don't they offer larger discounts to AP holders for the Halloween and Christmas parties?

 

[AngiTN]

I'm sure you probably know this and just mistyped but the event on May 8th is Sunday night not Saturday-just wanted to make sure your plans didn't get out of wack if you had gotten the days confused

Yep, know that. You are right. I did mean Sunday May 8th. Thanks. Sometimes my fingers don't type what my mind tells them to

 

[mom2rtk]

Wonder if an AP holder can buy at the good rate for the whole party?

Are you thinking of inviting all of your DIS friends?

 

[caralovesdis]

Makes me wish I renewed our APs.......

 

[lovethattink]

Then why don't they offer larger discounts to AP holders for the Halloween and Christmas parties?

Supply and demand. Much higher demand for those parties. Look how many sold out last year earlier than expected.

I think Disney is realizing $149 prices out too many people.

Lots of locals go to those parties even if they don't have AP. $149 isn't going to entice locals without AP.

 

[mom2rtk]

Supply and demand. Much higher demand for those parties. Look how many sold out last year earlier than expected.

I think Disney is realizing $149 prices out too many people.

Lots of locals go to those parties even if they don't have AP. $149 isn't going to entice locals without AP.

I agree with that. They are doing what they have to in order to move the tickets. I just don't think it's out of some sort of obligation or sense of fairness to AP holders.

 

[Mickey Fliers]

Has anyone been able to book this via DVC?

 

[lovethattink]

I agree with that. They are doing what they have to in order to move the tickets. I just don't think it's out of some sort of obligation or sense of fairness to AP holders.

It's $75 more per person than the free Disney has been granting. It's money generated instead. It's not about entitlements.

But I'm all for perks! I think it's great when a perk pops up. This perk just isn't in my budget even at a fair price.

 

[lovethattink]

When we bought our MNSSHP tickets last year with the AP discount, the cm required me to show an AP for each ticket purchased when I arrived at will call. I also had to present my ID and the charge card I used for the purchase.

So I'd be sure to verify procedure before you buy tickets for non-AP.

 

[Mikie]

Are you thinking of inviting all of your DIS friends?

Not an AP holder, but I think you're on to something! DIS meet at the next DAH - all we need is one AP holder to invite up to 3000 (?) of us!

 

[serenitynow]

Well, since they have extended the event past the original dates into June, I don't think this is the case. I think they adjusted the AP cost to not penalize them for having an AP. Technically, an AP holder has already paid for the first three hours of these events; charging them full price would cause them to double pay for the hours when the park is already open. To me, this adjustment just makes sense. (It would be different if you had to have a park ticket in addition to the event, but you don't.)

Where do you see it extended into June? Tha last date I can find is Thursday May 19th. I'm not trying to be a stickler for details pain in the behind, but the night I want is thursday May 26 (which is the story of my life, day late dollar short) so I would love to see it extended into June.

 

[aprincessatlast]

Well, since they have extended the event past the original dates into June, I don't think this is the case.

When did that happen?