Does Disney World think it's an airline?

[Angel Ariel]

Major flaw in this analogy:

The VAST majority of visitors will see FP+ as a new added benefit to their admission.

Its only the very small group of people who used FP- a lot that feel like something is being taken away.

While it may be that more people like FP+ than dislike it, I disagree that only the "very small group of people who used FP- a lot...feel like something is being taken away."

My parents, brother/SIL/nephews are not Disney fanatics. Last March was the first time they had all been to WDW since FP- was started. They *loved* FP- (and no, we were not being commandos about using it). They have since heard the changes to the program and they are not fans, and they do feel like something is being taken away. These are not people who would be in the "very small group of people who used FP- a lot".

Yes, it is anecdotal, and yes it is only a few people. But I'd be more than willing to bet they aren't the only ones who are like them (didn't use FP- much, but aren't fans of FP+). For some people it's not about 3<6. Some just do not like the idea of reserving rides in advance. I know you don't *have* to prebook, but Disney is marketing FP+ as "hey, you can book your favorite rides in advance!" - and that is what they (at least my family) are reacting to...Disney's choice of marketing.

 

[mickeyluv'r]

So one of the results of FP+ is an increase in spam email and junk mail?

Something we an all agree is a negative.

 

[rcoaster]

We'll actually they are thinking about making an airline for the disney park city!

 

[eyehartdisney]

Yes. Yes it does.

 

[kbelle8995]

Actually this would be nothing new. In the old days, WDW had a low admission price but then you paid for tickets to ride the rides.

I don't think Disney would charge for FP+ now. But who knows.

 

[nkereina]

The difference though is that everyone still has the option to wait in standy-by lines, no matter how long or short they may be. If you don't know about FP+ or refuse to use (or don't want to), then stand-by is still a viable option. Sure you'll wait a while for the headliners, but an option. With the airline, it's either pay to check your bag or don't bring a suitcase (only a carry on). Some people, depending on the trip and traveler, are forced into paying for the checked bag. With FP+, no one is forced into using it.

 

[pampam]

http://www.google.ca/url?sa=i&rct=j...LAnzxjtxsNjofrodRLq_XzkA&ust=1401290130211709

I'm thinking it does.

 

[SuperRob]

... the original FastPass was designed to get people on more rides but is Fastpass+ designed to get people to go on less rides?

That was not the intent of FastPass. Originally, the point was to get you out of a line, since you couldn't do anything else while waiting for the ride. It's a "virtual queue" system. You wait, but you can do something else while you're waiting, like shop, eat a meal, see an attraction with less of a wait. It was never about getting you on "more rides." It was, fundamentally, about giving you more opportunities to spend.

With FastPass+, they're actually allowing you to have at least three "guaranteed" attractions every day. For a great many guests, not knowing what to expect was a big deterrent to a vacation that costs a lot of money. Having some experiences already a known quantity takes a lot of the unknown out of it, increasing satisfaction. What some people see as a lack of spontaneity, others see a sigh of relief.

To the original poster's question, however, I would say that Disney is becoming more like their own travel agency, booking experiences in advance of the stay, rather than like an airline. But it's a weak analogy.

 

[rcoaster]

Yes. Yes it does.

dude that's jail that's a japanise airline not a disney airline