Looks like the park reservation system is here to stay.

[Ta.Ham1989]

There are pro's and con's. I used to be a passholder, who doesn't live in the state of Florida, The reservation system makes it very difficult to plan a last minute getaway.

 

[Weedy]

Reservations are here to stay in a lot of places.
Reservations are now required for many of our National Parks.
https://www.nationalparkreservations.com/booking/

 

[CaptainAmerica]

There are pro's and con's. I used to be a passholder, who doesn't live in the state of Florida, The reservation system makes it very difficult to plan a last minute getaway.

My expectation is that once staffing returns to normal, park reservations shouldn't matter very much unless you're visiting at Christmas, Easter, or some other peak period. I think it'll be uncommon for parks to "sell out."

 

[Jrb1979]

My expectation is that once staffing returns to normal, park reservations shouldn't matter very much unless you're visiting at Christmas, Easter, or some other peak period. I think it'll be uncommon for parks to "sell out."

I disagree. My feeling is they will limit AP holders, off-site guests and day guests. Who says they ever go back to as high capacity as they used to have.

 

[Weedy]

There was a story this morning on CBS Sunday morning about the need for reservations at National Parks
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/protecting-national-parks-from-too-much-love/?ftag=CNM-16-10abd6g

 

[Jrb1979]

There was a story this morning on CBS Sunday morning about the need for reservations at National Parks
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/protecting-national-parks-from-too-much-love/?ftag=CNM-16-10abd6g

Our parks in Canada have been that way since Covid due to many going camping again. If you compare Disney to other amusement/theme parks they are the only with reservations needed.

 

[CaptainAmerica]

I disagree. My feeling is they will limit AP holders, off-site guests and day guests. Who says they ever go back to as high capacity as they used to have.

More guests means more revenue. Your theory makes no sense in its face.

If you compare Disney to other amusement/theme parks they are the only with reservations needed.

The vast majority of amusement parks only have one park. "Park reservations" doesn't even mean anything because it's not like they have four parks to choose from. Most parks sell date-specific tickets which is the same thing as a park reservation.

 

[Jrb1979]

More guests means more revenue. Your theory makes no sense in its face.


The vast majority of amusement parks only have one park. "Park reservations" doesn't even mean anything because it's not like they have four parks to choose from. Most parks sell date-specific tickets which is the same thing as a park reservation.

I do get what you're saying. That once they have the full amount of CMs back there will be availability day of all the time. I don't agree cause I think there will always be a limit on AP holders.

Most parks sell tickets that expire that season but can be used any day that season. Not the same as Disney forcing you to pick your park and day to go.

 

[joviroxx]

More guests means more revenue. Your theory makes no sense in its face.


The vast majority of amusement parks only have one park. "Park reservations" doesn't even mean anything because it's not like they have four parks to choose from. Most parks sell date-specific tickets which is the same thing as a park reservation.

Except non AP guests spend more than AP guests. So they use the buckets to control the type of guest entering the park. This the reason for the lawsuit and the halt of annual pass sale

 

[Ms Bibbidi]

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[Aluminum Falcon]

Except non AP guests spend more than AP guests. So they use the buckets to control the type of guest entering the park. This the reason for the lawsuit and the halt of annual pass sale

Agreed, I don’t think Dis likes APs, or Floridians for that matter haha

 

[nancipants]

Whenever I see people say APs don't spend a lot of money in the parks, I look at my credit card statement and laugh.

 

[Aluminum Falcon]

Whenever I see people say APs don't spend a lot of money in the parks, I look at my credit card statement and laugh.

Yeah but compare it to the non AP holders, and i bet it doesn't hold a flame

 

[Ms Bibbidi]

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[Jrb1979]

I realized I have not had a clear, detailed understanding on Chapek's statement on this. Does he mean including the cost of hotel rooms or just what they spend on gate admission, food, beverages, merch, guided tours, etc? Does anyone actually know this answer?

My guess is the amount they spend on a vacation to Disney. The guest who goes for a week vacation to Disney is going to spend a lot more money then your regular AP holders who pops once or twice a week.

 

[Ms Bibbidi]

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[Aluminum Falcon]

I realized I have not had a clear, detailed understanding on Chapek's statement on this. Does he mean including the cost of hotel rooms or just what they spend on gate admission, food, beverages, merch, guided tours, etc? Does anyone actually know this answer?

i don't think Disney would ever admit, or publish that data, it really isn't a good look. That being said a family doing a 1 off vacation would have people spending more money.

 

[Jrb1979]

i don't think Disney would ever admit, or publish that data, it really isn't a good look. That being said a family doing a 1 off vacation would have people spending more money.

They won't come out and say it but IMO the pass holder they dislike the most are ones who pop every days just to take in the sites and sounds.

 

[Ms Bibbidi]

i don't think Disney would ever admit, or publish that data, it really isn't a good look. That being said a family doing a 1 off vacation would have people spending more money.

Oh, close hold to be sure. I went back and read Chapek's quotes. "Merchandise food and beverage" is what he referenced -- not lodging. Surprising to me, he also did not say gate admission price.

 

[Ms Bibbidi]

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