Disney Y.E.S. Program

[Granny square]

They hate us.

 

[savannahcat]

One adult per family? Darn! We have 3 kids, one in HS, the others in elementary. So, it's not like we can put them all in the same class.

Did they say if prices went up? I only see the 2012 prices right now.

If you proceed as if you are going to order group tickets, you can see the 2013 prices. I only looked at 7 day hoppers, which increased from approximately $199 to $209. Still a great deal in my opinion.

If I understand correctly, one adult could accompany a child to one class while another accompanies a different child to a second class, but only one of the adults will qualify for the discounted ticket price.

 

[letsgoreds]

They hate us.

LOVE this : ) I agree!

 

[Granny square]

LOVE this : ) I agree!

 

[PatchPixie]

My daughter participated in the Synergy in Science class on Monday morning. I stayed with my younger daughter and she attended with her dad. She liked it very much and would like to do YES again when we come back next time My husband took quite a few pictures. I'll post some later. She participated in the questions, made a new friend, and enjoyed the activities. I am so glad we did the class! We were very pleased and would recommend it to others. My daughter is a bit bookish (dare I say "nerdy"? though, adorable...) and she loves school. I kept making her put her book down in the parks the one day So, going to school at Disney was very cool to her When I told my brother about the class, his reply was that his kids would HATE that! Different strokes, I guess...

 

[sweetlovin']

They hate us.

 

[kellia]

If you proceed as if you are going to order group tickets, you can see the 2013 prices. I only looked at 7 day hoppers, which increased from approximately $199 to $209. Still a great deal in my opinion.

If I understand correctly, one adult could accompany a child to one class while another accompanies a different child to a second class, but only one of the adults will qualify for the discounted ticket price.

Thank you so much for the info!

 

[ICan'tWait]

If I understand correctly, one adult could accompany a child to one class while another accompanies a different child to a second class, but only one of the adults will qualify for the discounted ticket price.

 

[wesjohnson]

This all seems like rumor and speculation to me. Before we freak out thinking that our vacation plans are ruined, let's just wait and see what happens when the tickets go on sale. I don't see the logic in Disney excluding one parent from the discounted tickets. It makes no sense to me when they allow siblings to get discounted tickets, even if they don't attend a class. I've seen countless times on these boards that someone talks to a CM and gets wrong information. They post what they think is accurate, only to find out later that another CM said something different. The YES program has been of great value to Disney and to families for many years; why would they change it at this point and only allow one parent to purchase discounted tickets?

 

[Granny square]

They only started offering the individual and homeschool courses to families a couple of years ago. So it is a work in progress unfortunately affected by liars and cheaters. So keeping the program might or might not really benefit the bottom line.

So, yes I agree it is speculations he information being out out by the yes staff seems far more accurate than other cms. I know we have a backup plan.

 

[MickeyMickey]

Scheduled for a class next Tuesday the 23rd. Should I be receiving any confirmation other than the one I got when I originally booked?

Thanks!

Anyone? Leaving on Friday and trying to make sure I have all of my paperwork.

Thanks!

 

[pigget74]

Ready to see how this is going to work. We would like the two little ones to take a class and hopefully we can all get discounted tickets!

 

[EEs*Mommy]

So what if a sibling is over whatever age Disney requires an "adult" ticket Any speculation on that?

 

[nan1217]

So what if a sibling is over whatever age Disney requires an "adult" ticket Any speculation on that?

YES has always considered a child to be anybody under 18, but the park ticket pricing is for 10+.

 

[EEs*Mommy]

YES has always considered a child to be anybody under 18, but the park ticket pricing is for 10+.

Thank you!

 

[pantherlj]

Scheduled for a class next Tuesday the 23rd. Should I be receiving any confirmation other than the one I got when I originally booked?

Thanks!

We are going to a class the 23rd as well (Wild by Nature) and I got a confirmation email about 1-2 weeks ago. It was document that I need to bring to the class. Maybe check your spam/junk folder?

Have a fun time, we can't wait!

 

[torinsmom]

Anyone? Leaving on Friday and trying to make sure I have all of my paperwork.

Thanks!

You can just use your original confirmation and receipt. One should have a bar code on it. I think the final confirmation is more to tell you where to meet and when and numbers to call if something happens. You could also call and ask to have a confirmation sent.

 

[kalc12345]

Anyone? Leaving on Friday and trying to make sure I have all of my paperwork.

Thanks!

We are doing a class on the 29th and I received an email confirmation about the class last week. It said to bring it with me.

 

[lsenquiz]

This all seems like rumor and speculation to me. Before we freak out thinking that our vacation plans are ruined, let's just wait and see what happens when the tickets go on sale. I don't see the logic in Disney excluding one parent from the discounted tickets. It makes no sense to me when they allow siblings to get discounted tickets, even if they don't attend a class. I've seen countless times on these boards that someone talks to a CM and gets wrong information. They post what they think is accurate, only to find out later that another CM said something different. The YES program has been of great value to Disney and to families for many years; why would they change it at this point and only allow one parent to purchase discounted tickets?

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[lsenquiz]

ok I just talked to the facilitator of the YES program(Dave). He was hesitant to give details but did tell me the following:

* The ability to buy individual tickets for Jan/Feb class will be working on the website in about 1 week.(he said the website should actually be giving a message that says coming soon - I told him I was not seeing that message so he is going to check into it.)

* There is definately something changing with individual enrollment ticket prices in 2013. (he did say the homeschool days is the same program as last year)

Again he was hesitant to give details but did tell me this:

For this years classes the discounted tickets that you see on the website will be for children only(this will include any child in your party age 3-17)

There will be a ticket discount for parents but it will be a separate discount from what the child gets.

Also, when I asked point blank if at least the adult chaperon would get a discounted ticket similar to the childs his answer was "Sorry I can not give you those kind of details you will need to wait the week until the program is released"

I could tell he was uncomfortable telling me much so if we want more details we will probably have to wait one more week until the new individual enrollment program is released to have the whole picture. However, people should prepare themselves for the fact that they will pay more for adult tickets then they have paid through YES program in the past.