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[Tink575]

So an AP holder can only prebook 7 days initially, then book an 8th once the first date comes and goes?!

AP holders should at least get to book for the longest MYW ticket offered.

Yes OtherScott, that is correct we can have 7 days of FP+, then have to wait for the first day to roll off to schedule another.

 

[*disgal*]

You'll have to excuse us "old timers" for occasionally being cynical with regard to opinions (especially strong ones) and low post counts. Often they are trolls just looking to stir up a hornet's nest and sincere new members sometimes get mistaken for those types of posts. Don't take it too personally. Now if you misspell something, that's another matter. The grammar police will attack unrelentingly.

OH!! Most definately!!! (just thought I would blow there mind for a second lol Aack! I can't stop!)

My bad Pixie. I, of all people, should have known better. Forgot my original login info sometime last year and when I showed up in November with new name, you would have thought I was from the KGB.

Sincere apology

Ha! Please. I did that years ago. Didn't want to seem like a newcomer so that's why I put what I did under my name. THEN, about a week ago I got called out for THAT! Practically called me a liar! I'm thinking about removing it and instead putting, "One of Pete's best friends" and seeing if that flies.

 

[*disgal*]

I'm NOT a supporter of FP+.

But I dislike it less, now that we know offsite guests can book in advance.

I'm ok with onsite getting an advantage. I've never been opposed to perks for onsite guests, I just don't like it when it's the kind of thing that makes for a drastically worse experience for offsite. Booking online in advance vs booking same day at a kiosk was one of those cases of a drastically worse experience.

But 30 days vs 60 days is a pretty good compromise between giving onsite people an advantage and not making offsite people suffer much.

This is EXACTLY where my brain is right now.

I think that's why they love building time shares. They rent them out long term to people who consider it an investment and let them worry about the rooms being full.

Wow, I kind of feel like offsite scum that should just be thankful for any scraps that onsiters throw on the floor. It was my understanding that allowing ALL guests to prebook FP+ was always the plan and it just took longer to roll out than expected. To hear some of your comments about losing your onsite perks, you should get more because you spend more (which aren't you already getting more? The perks were never suppose to include FP but the "experience", dining plan, free transportation, etc.) and Disney is basically telling you they don't value you because they are allowing my family to utilize the FP system makes me a little sad. I was hoping to get a "First Visit" pin to put on while we were staying, do they have a "Least Valued Guest" that I should ask for as well? Maybe I am just having an uber-sensitive day. Sorry if that is the case. I will go put my big-girl pants on now.

Awww... I've been an offsiter for a while now. Don't let it bother you. And just so you know, it's "Second class guest" on the button, not the other. (sarcasm helps)

Looks like that's the plan!http://www.wdwmagic.com/resorts/wal...ndry-facility-to-service-resort-expansion.htm

Can we get an FP for this?

Oh, you beat me to it!!!

 

[JeremyGNJ]

PP is completely right. It's illogical to think Disney would treat offsite guests badly by not giving them the ability to prebook. That doesn't mean offsite guests bring Disney in more money than onsite guests.

They may not be as valuable as a whole to Disney as onsite guests, but that doesn't mean it's logical to think Disney would treat them badly as part of their long term plans. Disney couldn't thrive at the levels it does with onsite guests alone. They need those offsite guests, and offsite guests are theoretically the ones who Disney benefits most from when they prebook. Onsite guests as a whole are already pretty locked into Disney, and didn't necessarily need FP+ like offsite guests do from Disney's perspective.

Who is more likely to buy tickets at the gate vs in advance? Who is less likely to visit Disney every day of their time in Orlando? Who is more likely to make a spur of the moment decision to visit another Orlando attraction? Who has an easier time getting anywhere else in Orlando? Who has an easier time finding cheaper eating and shopping? The answer to all of that is offsite guests. Without giving them the pre booking ability, Disney is basically throwing their hands up and giving up on capturing the extra revenue possible from offsite guests. Giving them the ability to book in advance allows Disney to attempt to keep them on Disney property longer, getting more of their money.

What's illogical, IMO, is thinking Disney wasn't going to go down this road. Anyone thinking past their own "I want this to be a perk for me!" thoughts could easily see it coming.

Sorry, I meant Annual Pass holders.

1st Tier = On-site Guests
2nd Tier = Off-site Guests
3rd Tier = Annual Pass Holders

 

[WEDWDW]

Offsite Magicbands will be $12.95 plus tax.

I've got some extras I'll let go for $10.00!lol
http://www.wdwmagic.com/other/mymag...ests-at-a-lower-than-expected-price-point.htm

 

[Luvchefmic]

Sorry, I meant Annual Pass holders.

1st Tier = On-site Guests
2nd Tier = Off-site Guests
3rd Tier = Annual Pass Holders

and last but not least..well maybe least..

4th Tier = CMs and the guests they give comp tickets too

 

[WEDWDW]

The Swolphin is going to get the 60 Day FP+ "perk".
http://www.wdwmagic.com/other/mymag...ance-fastpass-reservations-from-next-week.htm

 

[mom2mickeyfan]

Offsite Magicbands will be $12.95 plus tax.

I've got some extras I'll let go for $10.00!lol
http://www.wdwmagic.com/other/mymag...ests-at-a-lower-than-expected-price-point.htm

If you have a larger family and want MBs, then the throwaway tent campsite still may save you money, depending on the time of year you travel. For the time I had checked on, the site was $80 including tax. For a family of 5, that would be $64.75 for MBs and a $30 savings for parking 2 days. It is almost a $15 savings to just book the campsite. Half of the parking fee for a 3rd day.

 

[vicb]

Offsite Magicbands will be $12.95 plus tax.

I've got some extras I'll let go for $10.00!lol
http://www.wdwmagic.com/other/mymag...ests-at-a-lower-than-expected-price-point.htm

The Swolphin is going to get the 60 Day FP+ "perk".
http://www.wdwmagic.com/other/mymag...ance-fastpass-reservations-from-next-week.htm

Wow, the good news just keeps on coming for us S/D fans The 60 day perk doesn't help me on this trip as my 30 day window is next week anyway. However I am wondering where we will buy our MBs? Sounds like in Disney gift shops? Can we then link them on our app?

 

[PrincessNelly]

Do we have any set idea on how much the magic bands are going to cost? My tween thinks she is REALLY going to need one! lol Also, what is the typical time for shipping on these? By the time that we are allowed to order, it will be 3.5 weeks till our trip. Is that enough time?

$12.95 plus tax
Just posted on WDWMagic.

 

[WEDWDW]

Shades of Green will only get 30 days.
https://www.facebook.com/shadesofgreenresort/posts/10152341471249265

 

[Angel Ariel]

Shades of Green will only get 30 days.
https://www.facebook.com/shadesofgreenresort/posts/10152341471249265

It's crap that SOG is being treated differently than swan and dolphin. I will be letting wdw know that as well.

 

[WEDWDW]

It's crap that SOG is being treated differently than swan and dolphin. I will be letting wdw know that as well.

Yes,that was quite surprising.

 

[WEDWDW]

Wow, the good news just keeps on coming for us S/D fans The 60 day perk doesn't help me on this trip as my 30 day window is next week anyway. However I am wondering where we will buy our MBs? Sounds like in Disney gift shops? Can we then link them on our app?

There is a report on the resorts board that a Guest was able to link their Swan/Dolphin confirmation # to My Disney Experience today.

It "sounds" like everything is going to work just like for the Disney operated Resorts,except for the free Magicbands for Disney Resort Guests.

 

[gonnago]

Wow, I kind of feel like offsite scum that should just be thankful for any scraps that onsiters throw on the floor. It was my understanding that allowing ALL guests to prebook FP+ was always the plan and it just took longer to roll out than expected. To hear some of your comments about losing your onsite perks, you should get more because you spend more (which aren't you already getting more? The perks were never suppose to include FP but the "experience", dining plan, free transportation, etc.) and Disney is basically telling you they don't value you because they are allowing my family to utilize the FP system makes me a little sad. I was hoping to get a "First Visit" pin to put on while we were staying, do they have a "Least Valued Guest" that I should ask for as well? Maybe I am just having an uber-sensitive day. Sorry if that is the case. I will go put my big-girl pants on now.

I feel the same way after reading some of these posts.This will be my first trip off site(My DDIL's mother gave them a week at her timeshare for a 2 bed/2bath full kitchen W/D and you can't beat free accommodations) but with that we will have to pay for parking each day and it gives us more money to spend at the parks & DTD. I LOVE staying on site but I hope I love off site too because I would love to rent a home and have all my adult children and grandchildren go on a family trip some day and that is just not going to happen with everyone being on site but I don't think that off site people should be made to feel undeserving of having a magical vacation.

I do believe there should be incentives for guests to stay on site it's just good business practice but having the above mentioned as well as EMH and the ability to book a FP+ for BOG lunch as perks for on site guests only!I have no problem with that I completely understand they are paying for those perks but agree that the FP- system included all guests the only advantage on site guest had was being able to get their FP- on an EMH day before day guests and now they get to book their selections 60 days as opposed to 30 days in advance seems fair to me but it seems we may be the minority in this line of thinking.

I hope this doesn't keep you from posting to the boards in the future! Most people on here are very friendly and helpful.

 

[Dan Murphy]

There is a report on the resorts board that a Guest was able to link their Swan/Dolphin confirmation # to My Disney Experience today.

It "sounds" like everything is going to work just like for the Disney operated Resorts,except for the free Magicbands for Disney Resort Guests.

The link to WDWMagic does not go to S/D news now.

 

[Planogirl]

The Swolphin is going to get the 60 Day FP+ "perk".
http://www.wdwmagic.com/other/mymag...ance-fastpass-reservations-from-next-week.htm

Yay! One of my goals is to check out the Swan someday so this is good news. I'm thrilled for those who stay there regularly.

It's crap that SOG is being treated differently than swan and dolphin. I will be letting wdw know that as well.

That is surprising. Of course the Swan and Dolphin might have had to give something to get the perk.

 

[Angel Ariel]

That is surprising. Of course the Swan and Dolphin might have had to give something to get the perk.

Perhaps...I just sent my e-mail to Disney. I'll be interested to see if I get a response back from them.

 

[Dan Murphy]

Yay! One of my goals is to check out the Swan someday so this is good news. I'm thrilled for those who stay there regularly.


That is surprising. Of course the Swan and Dolphin might have had to give something to get the perk.

http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=51066915&postcount=3584

 

[Planogirl]

http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=51066915&postcount=3584

Odd that it's gone now. I hope that it is actually true.