Disney News, Discussion & an Element of Fun - 2022 Edition

[snikki]

G+ needs to be capped. Especially at DHS. If this is the case, it gives me a bit of relief for our upcoming trip.

 

[redboat45]

I guess I better buy my Genie+ now.

 

[Smugpugmug]

G+ needs to be capped. Especially at DHS. If this is the case, it gives me a bit of relief for our upcoming trip.

I agree, as unfortunate as that is to say. The fact that so many people are using it is the reason why it works so poorly in HS.

 

[umichigan10]

The did add on the Genie+ site the following

Purchase on the date of visit, one day at a time, via the complimentary Disney Genie service in the My Disney Experience mobile app, subject to availability."

It does look like it will be capped. Which IMO is much needed.

I’ve seen others state that it’s probably tied to a price increase too which makes sense. Curious to see how it all shakes out, since this should all be coming to a head after my June visit

 

[MidnightMeeko]

I understand wanting it capped, but another price increase of anything right now just feels sad. A revamp, or bringing FP+ (I know...not gonna happen) would do wonders though.

 

[roctavia]

How is Space 220? We have resis for the lounge while we are there.

The atmosphere was cool, but the restaurant has a weird smell.... maybe that's what space is supposed to smell like (really I think it's from the one dish that is served with a smoke dome along with regular kitchen smells) Our waiter was really nice and went above/beyond.

We were seated right by a window and the kids had fun watching the stuff go by. We had hoped for a lounge reservation just for more options, but still enjoyed our food on the prixe fixe menu. (I was a little spinny from riding Mission Space, so took my main meal to go, but the cauliflower app was really good)

Our kids both got the souvenir cup and our waiter snagged us extra trading cards, since they only come with the specialty drinks now- we only ordered the pop rocks one to share.

I'm glad we went but I don't know if it's a restaurant we would do again.

 

[BrianL]

I agree, as unfortunate as that is to say. The fact that so many people are using it is the reason why it works so poorly in HS.

Yup. It's as I always say, "If everybody has fast pass then nobody has fast pass!"

 

[indylaw99]

I also wonder if they might be considering dynamic pricing like individual Lightning Lanes now. So they can make Genie+ more expensive on days like Spring Break and Christmas.

I've only been able to buy them day of because I'm an AP. But still something about this whole process just doesn't sit right. Disney is already exhausting. But now you have to stay up until midnight to get your Genie so that it doesn't sell out. Then get to sleep and get back up by 7am to get your first Genie ride of the day so that you get at least one really good ride. At least right now we just get up at 6:40, get Genie, then get our 7am. I definitely see the value in capping the number of people who get Genie. But if you are going to do that, don't open the Genie purchase at midnight and then the first ride selection at 7am. It's just kind of nonsensical.

 

[umichigan10]

I also wonder if they might be considering dynamic pricing like individual Lightning Lanes now. So they can make Genie+ more expensive on days like Spring Break and Christmas.

I've only been able to buy them day of because I'm an AP. But still something about this whole process just doesn't sit right. Disney is already exhausting. But now you have to stay up until midnight to get your Genie so that it doesn't sell out. Then get to sleep and get back up by 7am to get your first Genie ride of the day so that you get at least one really good ride. At least right now we just get up at 6:40, get Genie, then get our 7am. I definitely see the value in capping the number of people who get Genie. But if you are going to do that, don't open the Genie purchase at midnight and then the first ride selection at 7am. It's just kind of nonsensical.

I think they’re gonna need to adjust the timing on all that. The breakdown above is hastily approaching “not worth the hassle” territory for me

 

[brockash]

This is strange. Unless they’re looking to cap purchases, I don’t see the point of this

Raise prices and say we're getting more for our money because they're going to Cap it at some imaginary # never to be revealed.

 

[umichigan10]

Raise prices and say we're getting more for our money because they're going to Cap it at some imaginary # never to be revealed.

Seems to be the likely end result of this. I think a cap is smart, but don’t know how much more is reasonably want to spend on it

 

[BrianL]

Raise prices and say we're getting more for our money because they're going to Cap it at some imaginary # never to be revealed.

Will that cap be like they are capping attendance currently? That is to say, not really for any practical purpose.

 

[Smugpugmug]

Yup. It's as I always say, "If everybody has fast pass then nobody has fast pass!"

Very true. With how confusing Genie+ already is and Disney's insistence on making it even more confusing I somewhat wish they would just transfer over DLP's $90 Premier Pass and be done with it.

 

[snikki]

Will that cap be like they are capping attendance currently? That is to say, not really for any practical purpose.

A price hike will get some people to forego purchasing it which in turn could give it a "cap." A poster in another thread mentioned dynamic pricing and if that'll be what's coming too. $50 G+ the week of Christmas. They can do this much easier with their park reservation system.

 

[BrianL]

A price hike will get some people to forego purchasing it which in turn could give it a "cap." A poster in another thread mentioned dynamic pricing and if that'll be what's coming too. $50 G+ the week of Christmas. They can do this much easier with their park reservation system.

Honestly though, many guests have demonstrated that they will pay whatever price - I am not sure it would actually limit the majority of guests from getting it unless it were exhorbitant. Most people now see 15 bucks as a drop in the bucket to an overall WDW vacation - 20 or 25 isn't going to stop them!

 

[MouseEarsMom33]

So now guests will need to get up even earlier to plan while they are on vacation? Need to get Genie+ before they are all gone.

I do think Disney has an opportunity to give resort guests first access to passes, but not sure if they are going to do this.

 

[jpeterson]

Honestly though, many guests have demonstrated that they will pay whatever price - I am not sure it would actually limit the majority of guests from getting it unless it were exhorbitant. Most people now see 15 bucks as a drop int he bucket to an overall WDW vacation - 20 or 25 isn't going to stop them!

So far that has been the case. I wonder for how long though? As revenge travel starts to peter out and the economy takes a turn for the worse, is there a limit? I'm certain Disney will find it if there is one.

 

[TISHLOVESDISNEY]

So now guests will need to get up even earlier to plan while they are on vacation? Need to get Genie+ before they are all gone.

I do think Disney has an opportunity to give resort guests first access to passes, but not sure if they are going to do this.

That's what I don't get. Why not allow onsite first access.


Also, I can't even buy it now for July because we have a mix of APs and tickets. So if I buy it for my tickets, I'll be hosed with the APs and have to call at 7am and may be shut out...

 

[mrsap]

Ricoh Business Center Reopens Today at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa​

Beginning today (Wednesday, May 18), the business center located at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa will reopen to Guests. Ricoh Business Centers found at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels offer computer, photocopying, shipping, and other office services.
As a reminder, the following Ricoh Business Centers are open during these hours:

• Disney’s Beach Club Resort and Disney’s Yacht Club Resort (shared): Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

 

[bambialways4ever]

Yeah ... I don't get this decision. Especially since I've read of various issues of people trying to add G+ after midnight or day of. Disney IT is bad enough already, but it may get even worse when the system crashes as everyone is trying to add G+ at the same time every day along making the G+ reservations.



I already added G+ to my November trip as well ... I don't think I needed for every day of the trip, but figured I'd pre-book it before a price increase which I still think is likely before Nov

When we went in April, there was not a single day we purchased Genie+ that I was able to do so from my phone. Had to use my partners every day. Not that big of deal, but definitely anxiety inducing in the morning