Epcot non-ride entry

[denman007]

Does any one else wish that there was a cheaper entry ticket so that you could eat and drink and skip the rides? I know it's pretty much systematically impossible. I can't justify a 1 or 2 day ticket for 2 ppl for $120 per day per person.

I and going in June without park tickets. I know I can easily fill my time and food/drink consumption elsewhere, but I will miss eating and drinking around the world.

Even the after 2pm ticket is $117. How about an after 5pm ticket for $35, Disney?

 

[scrappinginontario]

While I appreciate your request, I find Disney offers more for non-park guests than many other places. There is so much to do at the resorts, Disney Springs, etc. If I choose to go to Epcot, I'm okay to pay what they're asking even if choosing not to ride attractions.

Also, I have a feeling a ticket priced at $35 would completely overwhelm the park and take away from the guest experience of all.

 

[Forevermarypoppins]

While I appreciate your request, I find Disney offers more for non-park guests than many other places. There is so much to do at the resorts, Disney Springs, etc. If I choose to go to Epcot, I'm okay to pay what they're asking even if choosing not to ride attractions.

Also, I have a feeling a ticket priced at $35 would completely overwhelm the park and take away from the guest experience of all.

I agree. If I really want the park experience, I have to be willing to pay! A "value" price that is a low price point will not be advantagious to the overall guest experience because the parke would be overwhelmed. I do like the idea of a senior ticket because they are plenty of us who won't do rides anymore.

 

[WLWildlife]

Does any one else wish that there was a cheaper entry ticket so that you could eat and drink and skip the rides? I know it's pretty much systematically impossible. I can't justify a 1 or 2 day ticket for 2 ppl for $120 per day per person.

I and going in June without park tickets. I know I can easily fill my time and food/drink consumption elsewhere, but I will miss eating and drinking around the world.

Even the after 2pm ticket is $117. How about an after 5pm ticket for $35, Disney?

I would love a non-riding ticket. I think it could be tracked through a magic band. I enjoy the park atmosphere, but most rides, the big ones, I don't care for. I have done a no park Disney vacation, and there was plenty to do, but I did miss being in the parks.

 

[Miffy]

I would love a non-riding ticket. I think it could be tracked through a magic band. I enjoy the park atmosphere, but most rides, the big ones, I don't care for. I have done a no park Disney vacation, and there was plenty to do, but I did miss being in the parks.

While this seems like a good idea, in practice it would make things difficult at rides, since every rider no matter what queue they were in would have to have their ticket or MB scanned.

 

[HopperFan]

Years ago they had a Florida Epcot After 4 Annual Pass. I think they thought getting folks in to dine in the evenings would make that worth it. Disney determined that was not a good ticket to maintain so I'm sure they'd see a non-ride ticket not worth it either. The cost of implementing and the additional bodies in a park that stays pretty full - wouldn't make sense for DIsney.

While this seems like a good idea, in practice it would make things difficult at rides, since every rider no matter what queue they were in would have to have their ticket or MB scanned.

THIS ^ It would be a nightmare for CMs and Guests alike. The only person not put out would be the person with the "no ride ticket".

Even the after 2pm ticket is $117. How about an after 5pm ticket for $35, Disney?

The costs to implement this would likely be more than the price of that ticket. They can make that much selling just two drinks. Disney's offer to wander and relax and wine/dine is Disney Springs or visit a hotel. They will keep the parks for the folks paying the higher ticket amount.

 

[SteveH]

Sadly @denman007 Disney doesn't care about you, however they do care about your wallet.. a lot. I think that type of ticket would be popular for many consumers, those that are of an age where the rides aren't the appeal but the nostalgia and the theming are. But that's not where the profit is and and to Disney those that would like that are just adding to the crowd without generating the profit. I don't expect to ever see a ticket like that at Disney in it's current form.