Is it even worth it????

[EllenMurphy]

I am not sure if this is on the Board anywhere since I am a newbie but *** Disney?? We are supposed to go Nov 2022 and apparently all these changes will happen before then. So, I pay a ton of money to get IN and may not even be able to stand in line?!! Pay all the money and travel to Canada to pay even MORE??

Think of Standby Pass as a virtual line to get in a real line. Once the Standby Line gets too long, Disney will require guests to obtain a Standby Pass to enter the Standby Line. For example, let’s say Big Thunder Mountain switches to Standby Pass at 10:00 a.m., and Disney knows that there’s around 65 minutes’ worth of people in the standby line already. When you request a Standby Pass, you’ll be given a return window that starts at the next available time, say, 11:05 AM. Like the old FastPass system, you’ll have a window of time to return to ride, which I think will be 30 minutes. So you’ll need to show up between 11:05 a.m. and 11:35 a.m. to redeem your Standby Pass.

Plus, 10-15 per person per ride for a fast pass?!!

https://touringplans.com/blog/7-way...4Ss6V-tXbpKDyQhcCud26MpgtElhdgxjGpIKpFmM0H0XQ

 

[pigletto]

Personally I think there’s no use in getting worked up about it until we see what it is. Bloggers have been wrong before, and if they aren’t , we still don’t know cost. I will say, I saw a very similar uproar when fastpass+ was introduced. People were sure it was the death of Disney and now everyone wants it back. Whatever is coming down the line could be ok , or it might be a total disaster but we just don’t know enough yet to make any decisions on its worth in my opinion.

 

[EllenMurphy]

Personally I think there’s no use in getting worked up about it until we see what it is. Bloggers have been wrong before, and if they aren’t , we still don’t know cost. I will say, I saw a very similar uproar when fastpass+ was introduced. People were sure it was the death of Disney and now everyone wants it back. Whatever is coming down the line could be ok , or it might be a total disaster but we just don’t know enough yet to make any decisions on its worth in my opinion.

Ok, thanks. It already feels stressful enough trying to plan and save....

 

[pigletto]

Ok, thanks. It already feels stressful enough trying to plan and save....

I totally agree. I can see where it’s worrisome but I have a feeling it won’t be quite as bad as we think but probably not as good as it was . I’m hoping for the best .

 

[Heather07438]

It's scary between all the changes the parks have already going thru the past few years and now the new uncertainty of what's gonna replace the traditional FP system. I'm not overly concerned yet because at the end of the day WDW's bread and butter is guest experience. Surely they must know guests won't willingly pay these high prices if the parks are a disaster.

 

[Chickinvic]

I will say, I saw a very similar uproar when fastpass+ was introduced. People were sure it was the death of Disney and now everyone wants it back.

Not me. I hate Fastpass+ and want nothing to do with it.

 

[pigletto]

Not me. I hate Fastpass+ and want nothing to do with it.

I really didn’t want it at first but got used to it for the most part .

 

[Carolynleanne]

Wait til anything becomes official before deciding. As far as whether going is 'worth it', that is only something you can decide right now for OUR family, all this stress isnt worth a trip to Disney. I cannot say where everything will be at in one or two years from now.

 

[bababear_50]

Well
I am one of the original people that had her sons running around getting her the best Fast Passes available.
So my vote is re install the machines for the Original Fast Passes. LOL...Yes I know times have changed but honestly when something isn't broke why try to fix it...... Remembering the past.....
*****plus the paper Fast Passes made great memento souvenirs.




Hugs
Mel

 

[Heather07438]

Well
I am one of the original people that had her sons running around getting her the best Fast Passes available.
So my vote is re install the machines for the Original Fast Passes. LOL...Yes I know times have changed but honestly when something isn't broke why try to fix it...... Remembering the past.....
*****plus the paper Fast Passes made great memento souvenirs.

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Hugs
Mel

You should try seeing if they'll honor them now lol. Maybe they'll give you credit for holding 10 years

 

[EllenMurphy]

Well, I guess I am worried bc Disney Paris and Shanghai has paid fast passes and at some point...you just cant afford it

 

[JPinkc]

I am not sure if this is on the Board anywhere since I am a newbie but *** Disney?? We are supposed to go Nov 2022 and apparently all these changes will happen before then. So, I pay a ton of money to get IN and may not even be able to stand in line?!! Pay all the money and travel to Canada to pay even MORE??

Think of Standby Pass as a virtual line to get in a real line. Once the Standby Line gets too long, Disney will require guests to obtain a Standby Pass to enter the Standby Line. For example, let’s say Big Thunder Mountain switches to Standby Pass at 10:00 a.m., and Disney knows that there’s around 65 minutes’ worth of people in the standby line already. When you request a Standby Pass, you’ll be given a return window that starts at the next available time, say, 11:05 AM. Like the old FastPass system, you’ll have a window of time to return to ride, which I think will be 30 minutes. So you’ll need to show up between 11:05 a.m. and 11:35 a.m. to redeem your Standby Pass.

Plus, 10-15 per person per ride for a fast pass?!!

https://touringplans.com/blog/7-way...4Ss6V-tXbpKDyQhcCud26MpgtElhdgxjGpIKpFmM0H0XQ

My fear is your price is of 10-15 per fast pass is way too low. We are in the same boat with a Nov trip booked, Airfare is paid but not the Stay so we are really on the fence. This whole new system just strikes me of the worst display of greed on the part of TWDC. I know they need to make money but this is getting to be a bridge to far for what they already charge!!!

 

[EllenMurphy]

My fear is your price is of 10-15 per fast pass is way too low. We are in the same boat with a Nov trip booked, Airfare is paid but not the Stay so we are really on the fence. This whole new system just strikes me of the worst display of greed on the part of TWDC. I know they need to make money but this is getting to be a bridge to far for what they already charge!!!

I 10-15 seems low but that is PER PERSON so a family of 4 its 40 bucks plus PER RIDE in USD!

 

[JPinkc]

I 10-15 seems low but that is PER PERSON so a family of 4 its 40 bucks plus PER RIDE in USD!

Oh yeah I am agreeing, I guess what I was trying to say is I think it will be more of 25-50 per person per ride for the Lightning Pass or whatever they are calling the ride now thing. This whole pay per ride thing is insane on top of what we already pay just to get in the parks. Not including airfare to get there and a on property stay.

 

[Carolynleanne]

Oh yeah I am agreeing, I guess what I was trying to say is I think it will be more of 25-50 per person per ride for the Lightning Pass or whatever they are calling the ride now thing. This whole pay per ride thing is insane on top of what we already pay just to get in the parks. Not including airfare to get there and a on property stay.

Yup. That would be the little push we need to just start vacationing elsewhere. I AM really glad these days that we arent DVC owners...

 

[EllenMurphy]

Yup. That would be the little push we need to just start vacationing elsewhere. I AM really glad these days that we arent DVC owners...

It has been my Dad's dream to go with the grandkids since we only went once as kids but is it worth it to just stand around if you cant even wait in line or can't afford to pay to get ON the rides. Its so sad

 

[pigletto]

All of the seemingly credible rumours right now include some free options , and we don’t know if anything will be included with hotel stay. I think some paid version is inevitable but that doesn’t mean it will be the main offering. I will not pay for rides on top of the astronomical ticket prices . But I also find after hours events a ridiculous cash grab . So if the value isn’t there without paying extra and above my tickets I won’t go anymore . But I have a feeling it won’t be all or nothing .

 

[ottawamom]

It is beginning to look like one needs an advanced degree in Disney planning just to take a holiday. I was ok with planning everything 60 days out but this could be the tipping point for me.

I'm not planning on going back for another year or more. Hopefully they will get this all straightened out and streamlined.

As much as I love going to Disney, a holiday is meant to be fun not stressful and uber expensive. Disney was supposed to be a place where families go together to enjoy spending time with each other. I think it's moving a long way from that for all but a small subset of society.

 

[EllenMurphy]

All of the seemingly credible rumours right now include some free options , and we don’t know if anything will be included with hotel stay. I think some paid version is inevitable but that doesn’t mean it will be the main offering. I will not pay for rides on top of the astronomical ticket prices . But I also find after hours events a ridiculous cash grab . So if the value isn’t there without paying extra and above my tickets I won’t go anymore . But I have a feeling it won’t be all or nothing .

I was actually hoping the early ticket items for fantasyland in MK would come back. A friend of mine did it with her kids and said it was so worth it. I doubt it will

 

[mi*vida*loca]

We’re also booked for November 2022. I’m not getting myself worked up yet on if we will go or not. It’s all rumors at this point. I’m just watching the news as it’s released and will decide as the date gets closer. November 2022 is a lifetime away in Disney terms. So much can change.