Category 1: The Commando. The object of this type of tourist is to get the most theme park bang for their vacation buck. Knows how to take maximum advantage of the FP system. Often stays in the parks from RD until past closing. Typically stay off-site or in value resorts. Generally views table service dining as a waste of time and money. May come home sleep deprived.
Category 2: The Resort Lounger. This type of tourist approaches Disney like an all-inclusive resort that happens to have theme parks. Typically stays on-site in a deluxe resort, DVC villa, or moderate resort. Opts for a lot of resort time and may only spend 3-5 hours per day at a park, some days skipping the parks entirely. Usually enjoys table service dining and is often either on a dining plan or has TIW.
Category 3: The Local. This type of tourist is relatively local to central Florida and typically visits multiple times per year. Usually an AP holder, they may come for a whole day, part of a day, or just for a special event (e.g., F&W, CP, etc.). They may also opt for multiple, short overnight trips (for example, they may be DVC owners who come several weekends per year).
Category 4: The Uninitiated. This type of tourist is often a first time visitor who hasn't put much thought into their trip. Often stays off-site during a peak season and arrives at the parks after 11 am. Has little knowlege of the relative popularity of attractions or the workings of the FP system. Likewise, has little knowledge of the relative popularity of restaurants or the workings of the ADR system.
Obviously, these aren't hard and fast categories, as many guests are likely a hybrid between at least two. Also, I've excluded certain categories of guests like tour groups, competition groups, and conventioners.
If you had to break down Disney guests by their dominant category, what do you think the ratio would be?
What category most closely describes you?
Category 2: The Resort Lounger. This type of tourist approaches Disney like an all-inclusive resort that happens to have theme parks. Typically stays on-site in a deluxe resort, DVC villa, or moderate resort. Opts for a lot of resort time and may only spend 3-5 hours per day at a park, some days skipping the parks entirely. Usually enjoys table service dining and is often either on a dining plan or has TIW.
Category 3: The Local. This type of tourist is relatively local to central Florida and typically visits multiple times per year. Usually an AP holder, they may come for a whole day, part of a day, or just for a special event (e.g., F&W, CP, etc.). They may also opt for multiple, short overnight trips (for example, they may be DVC owners who come several weekends per year).
Category 4: The Uninitiated. This type of tourist is often a first time visitor who hasn't put much thought into their trip. Often stays off-site during a peak season and arrives at the parks after 11 am. Has little knowlege of the relative popularity of attractions or the workings of the FP system. Likewise, has little knowledge of the relative popularity of restaurants or the workings of the ADR system.
Obviously, these aren't hard and fast categories, as many guests are likely a hybrid between at least two. Also, I've excluded certain categories of guests like tour groups, competition groups, and conventioners.
If you had to break down Disney guests by their dominant category, what do you think the ratio would be?
What category most closely describes you?
). Some of us take breaks on park days, however we don't usually go back to our resort but rather tour the Disney resorts, or hit DTD, or whatever, when the park crowds are at their peak or we just need a break from the heat and noise. So we're there at RD and stay past closing, but we're not necessarily in the park all day.
