News Round Up 2017

[Tinkerbell8956]

a few of the QS have discounts, and many/most TS take it. Majority is 10%, but some are 20%:
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/passholder-program/passholder-benefits-and-discounts/

Don't forget about AP room discounts... we saved $70/night (against the already discounted summer rates) for our upcoming six night stay (at the GF), so it was a no brainer for us to get one annual pass for our family.

We have saved $100/night before with AP discounts.

 

[MissGina5]

I upgraded to an AP with a bridged ticket (prior to the increase last year) and purchased TiW before the AP 20% came out and I easily made my money back in one trip. My group did some signature meals, Club Villain, Spirit of Aloha show, etc which the discount all worked on. I did plan other trips and go other times, but it is very possible to save within one trip. I honestly wish I had thought of it before booking my resort because I would have saved even more then!

Also, Memory Maker only allows you access for a limited time (45 days) and PhotoPass+ gives you an entire year. Could be nice for some.

And the current AP merch discount is 20% off most places, no minimum and the Disney Visa is 10% off $50+. Depending on what you buy, it can make a big difference!

Correct me if I am wrong, don't you have to be a Florida resident to have AP?

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

Correct me if I am wrong, don't you have to be a Florida resident to have AP?

You actually don't need to be a resident of Florida to have APs.

You do however need to be a Florida resident to get the discounted tickets labeled Florida Resident.

 

[MissGina5]

You actually don't need to be a resident of Florida to have APs.

You do however need to be a Florida resident to get the discounted tickets labeled Florida Resident.

wait what?! THIS JUST CHANGED MY ENTIRE LIFE Oh my god... this whole time!

 

[PolyRob]

Correct me if I am wrong, don't you have to be a Florida resident to have AP?

There are different AP levels.

Florida has the most options: Epcot After 4, Weekday, Silver, and Gold. You can also do a payment plan as a FL resident.

DVC has the option for a Gold pass.

Everyone including Florida residents and DVC members have the options of Platinum and Platinum Plus. I have a Platinum Pass

All are subject to different blackouts. Gold and higher have the PhotoPass+.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

wait what?! THIS JUST CHANGED MY ENTIRE LIFE Oh my god... this whole time!

Now there are some Annual Passes only available to Florida residents or DVC members but still it's not an all or nothing deal.

See this for more information: http://www.wdwinfo.com/discounts/discounts-ap.htm

ETA: PolyRob explains a bit about the Annual Passes for Florida residents and DVC members

 

[FoxC63]

I really wish they had announced this ahead of time. We were debating this one, and now I'm inclined to skip it altogether.

Exactly!

 

[FoxC63]

I know what you mean. I've been leaning toward getting it, but figured I had some more time to decide. Yesterday I called Disney to make a BBB reservation, and the cast member asked me if I wanted to purchase memory maker. I told her I still had plenty of time, and she said well just remember the price can increase at any time. I thought she was just trying to be pushy to get me to buy so I said no thanks. Now I am kicking myself for not taking the hint. If I had known it really was increasing I would have gladly purchased it yesterday. I feel slightly bitter about it as well now, but I know I will give in and purchase it anyway. Not a big deal in the scheme of things, but still wish I had known. I hate missing out on a deal, ha!

Find a family who already purchased it and do a share. The cost will decrease dramatically.

 

[rteetz]

News

A little history on 25 years of running Disney.

https://www.rundisney.com/blog/arti...79&CMP=EMC-ESPNWWOSFY17Q3rdQtrStrdSummr170007

Can't wait to run the 25th full marathon and 5th Dopey Challenge.

 

[rteetz]

News

Big Thunder Trail reopens to guest traffic tomorrow, and Disneyland railroad begins test runs without guests this weekend at Disneyland.

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

News

Big Thunder Trail reopens to guest traffic tomorrow, and Disneyland railroad begins test runs without guests this weekend at Disneyland.

Great to hear! Looks like I'll be able to experience it when I'm out for D23. Now, I'm just hoping Fantasmic will be showing by then.

 

[pineapplechips]

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2017/06/updat...ttempt-cheat-fastpass-system-beginning-today/

Huh... Apparently the FP crackdown is even stronger than we thought. This article states:

"Beginning today, any guest who books a FastPass using tickets not used for theme park admission that day will have their associated MyDisneyExperience account and the ability to book any further FastPasses locked at the end of that day. The system will apparently run through all accounts to find any culprits overnight, and then lock the account should it find a FastPass was booked illegitimately. Guests with these infractions will have to visit guest relations in order to unlock their accounts. Guest relations will only unlock the accounts if the act was deemed to not be malicious."

I sometimes book FastPasses, forget to go to the park, and never cancel the FastPasses... I guess I can't do that anymore?

 

[4Hawks]

Memory Maker price increase -> goes into effect today: http://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories/memory-maker-price-increase-goes-into-effect-today-june-7/

Advance was increased from $149 to $169. If you wait to purchase Memory Maker until you’re on site, the price increased from $169 to $199.

Does anyone know if the 1-day memory maker product remains at $59?

 

[rteetz]

Does anyone know if the 1-day memory maker product remains at $59?

Haven't seen anything about that.

 

[SureAsLiz]

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2017/06/updat...ttempt-cheat-fastpass-system-beginning-today/

Huh... Apparently the FP crackdown is even stronger than we thought. This article states:

"Beginning today, any guest who books a FastPass using tickets not used for theme park admission that day will have their associated MyDisneyExperience account and the ability to book any further FastPasses locked at the end of that day. The system will apparently run through all accounts to find any culprits overnight, and then lock the account should it find a FastPass was booked illegitimately. Guests with these infractions will have to visit guest relations in order to unlock their accounts. Guest relations will only unlock the accounts if the act was deemed to not be malicious."

I sometimes book FastPasses, forget to go to the park, and never cancel the FastPasses... I guess I can't do that anymore?

It sounds like a poor use of words.
Booking on a valid ticket and then not visiting or redeeming is not a illegitimate use and is a common occurrence (guests who get sick and can't go, AP or CM who forget or decide not to go, etc)

The lockout should only effect guests who book and redeem FastPasses on tickets not used for entry.

 

[FoxC63]

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2017/06/updat...ttempt-cheat-fastpass-system-beginning-today/

Huh... Apparently the FP crackdown is even stronger than we thought. This article states:

"Beginning today, any guest who books a FastPass using tickets not used for theme park admission that day will have their associated MyDisneyExperience account and the ability to book any further FastPasses locked at the end of that day. The system will apparently run through all accounts to find any culprits overnight, and then lock the account should it find a FastPass was booked illegitimately. Guests with these infractions will have to visit guest relations in order to unlock their accounts. Guest relations will only unlock the accounts if the act was deemed to not be malicious."

I sometimes book FastPasses, forget to go to the park, and never cancel the FastPasses... I guess I can't do that anymore?

No this was always what was posted on the SDFP Thread, this isn't new.

 

[pineapplechips]

It sounds like a poor use of words.
Booking on a valid ticket and then not visiting or redeeming is not a illegitimate use and is a common occurrence (guests who get sick and can't go, AP or CM who forget or decide not to go, etc)

The lockout should only effect guests who book and redeem FastPasses on tickets not used for entry.

That's what I thought initially, then when WDWNT posted an update... well, that scared me a little!

 

[SouthFayetteFan]

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2017/06/updat...ttempt-cheat-fastpass-system-beginning-today/

Huh... Apparently the FP crackdown is even stronger than we thought. This article states:

"Beginning today, any guest who books a FastPass using tickets not used for theme park admission that day will have their associated MyDisneyExperience account and the ability to book any further FastPasses locked at the end of that day. The system will apparently run through all accounts to find any culprits overnight, and then lock the account should it find a FastPass was booked illegitimately. Guests with these infractions will have to visit guest relations in order to unlock their accounts. Guest relations will only unlock the accounts if the act was deemed to not be malicious."

I sometimes book FastPasses, forget to go to the park, and never cancel the FastPasses... I guess I can't do that anymore?

Does anybody know what happened to the SDFP post? I was reading it on occasion to see all the folks whine about Disney closing this loophole and now I see it seems to have been deleted. Did somebody finally decide that the DIS would stop supporting this discussion on how to abuse the fastpass system?

 

[Madonna3]

Ok, what did y'all do to the fastpass thread

 

[rteetz]

Does anybody know what happened to the SDFP post? I was reading it on occasion to see all the folks whine about Disney closing this loophole and now I see it seems to have been deleted. Did somebody finally decide that the DIS would stop supporting this discussion on how to abuse the fastpass system?

Correct it was decided we will not support this anymore.