Park hopping option to end?

[deej696]

I won't be surprised if you see something like Disneyland's "13 day" policy - meaning that all days on the ticket must be used within 13 days of first admission - tickets sold outside of packages. I also wouldn't be surprsed if all tickets purchased with resorts become "length of stay" as well. Ticketing is always a big bone on contention within WDW management (too many parties have too many behaviors they want to influence). The end result is always a comprimise of some sort.

Personally I am ok with this idea. Either a) people will just need to plan better for the amount of days or b) it would make sense to underestimate, and then just add a day to the package if you need it. Come to think of it I'm not sure if you can even do that now?

Switching to a length of stay ticket, or the method Disneyland uses, would seem to simplify things as far as ticketing. I mean look at how many "can i upgrade this ticket from 1988" threads there are here on the DIS.

Making park hopping an "on site guest" only perk is not one I am in favor of, but if the object is to save $ on transportation by eliminating busses, then this would obviously be one of the easiest ways to accomplish it. As a stockholder, its a good idea. As a guest it stinks. (Although I never stay off site...)

 

[ransom]

That.. (or something kinda like it) and the change to the recreation option and perhaps no more no-exp option.. (that one seems iffy)

Sounds fine to me. We always stay onsite, and we never buy no-expiring tickets, and we always either get hoppers or use APs. So all of that would work just fine and dandy for me.

It'll be really interesting to see what's announced (if anything) this Friday.

Wouldn't it be funny if Disney was just yanking our chain this whole time?

 

[minnie61650]

I won't be surprised if you see something like Disneyland's "13 day" policy - meaning that all days on the ticket must be used within 13 days of first admission - tickets sold outside of packages. I also wouldn't be surprsed if all tickets purchased with resorts become "length of stay" as well. Ticketing is always a big bone on contention within WDW management (too many parties have too many behaviors they want to influence). The end result is always a comprimise of some sort.

I remember using Lenght of Stay passes around 2003 and/or 2004.
The tickets expired at the end of our stay.

Here is the old price list from 2004:

2 and 3 Day Tickets


Not the same as Park Hopper Tickets. Can only be used for one park per day - Magic Kingdom, MGM, Epcot, or Animal Kingdom.

Adult Child (3-9)
2 Day Ticket $111.30 $87.86
3 Day Ticket $164.28 $129.13




Ultimate Park Hopper Passes

Ultimate Park Hopper Passes have replaced the Unlimited Magic passes.

They provide unlimited admission to the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney-MGM Studios, Animal Kingdom, River Country, Blizzard Beach, Pleasure Island, Disney Quest and Disney's Wide World of Sports complex. They must be purchased for the full length of your reservation & by all members in your party. They are to guests staying at any Walt Disney World Resort, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resorts, and Downtown Disney area resorts.



Length of stay Adult Child
1 Night/2 Days $137.39 $110.76
2 Nights/3 Days $187.44 $150.17
3 Nights/4 Days $251.34 $201.29
4 Nights/5 Days $300.33 $240.69
5 Nights/6 Days $335.48 $268.38
6 Nights/7 Days $370.62 $297.14
7 Nights/8 Days $407.90 $326.96
8 Nights/9 Days $440.91 $353.58
9 Nights/10 Days $474.99 $380.21
10 Nights/11 Days $503.74 $403.64
11 Nights/12 Days $525.05 $420.68
12 Nights/13 Days $543.15 $435.59




Park Hopper Pass

If you're here to play in the Theme Parks, then the Park Hopper Pass is perfect for you! With it, you're welcome to visit the four Disney Theme Parks on the same day.

Unlimited admission* to the Magic Kingdom Park, Epcot, Disney-MGM Studios; and Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park

Freedom to go from Theme Park to Theme Park on the same day

Use of Walt Disney World transportation -- monorails, ferryboats, and motor coaches

Unused days never expire

Saves you money when compared to the purchase of single-day tickets.



Adult Child
4-day $233.24 $187.44
5-day $265.19 $213.00




Park Hopper PLUS Pass

Unlimited admission* to the Magic Kingdom Park, Epcot, Disney-MGM Studios, and Disney's Animal Kingdom Park. Freedom to visit all these Parks on the same day, PLUS other fun options like Downtown Disney Pleasure Island; Disney's Water Parks: Blizzard Beach, Typhoon Lagoon, and River Country; and Disney's Wide World of Sports complex. The number of options vary according to the number of days on your ticket.

Use of Walt Disney World transportation - monorails, ferryboats, and motor coaches. Unused days and options never expire. Saves you money when compared to the purchase of single-day tickets.



Adult Child
5-Day (2 options) $300.34 $240.70
6-Day (3 options) $332.30 $266.26
7-Day (4 options) $364.24 $291.83

 

[CanadianGuy]

I won't be surprised if you see something like Disneyland's "13 day" policy - meaning that all days on the ticket must be used within 13 days of first admission - tickets sold outside of packages. I also wouldn't be surprsed if all tickets purchased with resorts become "length of stay" as well. Ticketing is always a big bone on contention within WDW management (too many parties have too many behaviors they want to influence). The end result is always a comprimise of some sort.

They already have this unless you purchase the no expiration option. Sounds like DL doesn't have the 'no expiration option'.

LOS passes? Im not crazy for those but it would simplify packages.

 

[jjohnson]

Yikes Linda those LOS prices are high I really do not want the other options included. I'm still trying to use up some from our 2005 trip.

 

[minnie61650]

Yikes Linda those LOS prices are high I really do not want the other options included. I'm still trying to use up some from our 2005 trip.

Yes, the 2004 LOS prices were high.
And many complain about todays MYW ticket prices.

My MYW tickets cost less for an 8 nights stay this year than a 4 night LOS did in 2004.

 

[CanadianGuy]

It'll be really interesting to see what's announced (if anything) this Friday.

Wouldn't it be funny if Disney was just yanking our chain this whole time?

Now that would be the true ta-da moment of the month!

 

[Another Voice]

Changes like this involve a lot of people on both coasts and a lot of different interests and ideas. It's all a guess trying to balance out driving attendance, driving on site hotel stays and meeting the cash demands of The Company (WDW has been bailing out ABC for years now and its not going to stop).

And this is Disney as well, a corporate cultural that's been designed aroond the egos of Division Heads. It's all very possible that WDW has put together a tightly crafted plan and it to be smashed at the last minute by some suit in Burbank.

There's an old saying in Hollywood that the problem with the town is that there are lots of people that can say "No" to a project, and no one that has the authority to say "Yes".

 

[deej696]

Changes like this involve a lot of people on both coasts and a lot of different interests and ideas. It's all a guess trying to balance out driving attendance, driving on site hotel stays and meeting the cash demands of The Company (WDW has been bailing out ABC for years now and its not going to stop).

And this is Disney as well, a corporate cultural that's been designed aroond the egos of Division Heads. It's all very possible that WDW has put together a tightly crafted plan and it to be smashed at the last minute by some suit in Burbank.

There's an old saying in Hollywood that the problem with the town is that there are lots of people that can say "No" to a project, and no one that has the authority to say "Yes".

Or as we've learned with Disney, sometimes its a CEO that says "YES," and no one beneath him with the guts to say "NO."

 

[tfc3rid]

It will be more interesting to see now that Disney Parks noted a drop in attendance for the Quarter... I would imagine in the coming 6 months, park attendance will continue to drop due to a number of factors, including less flights to Orlando, high prices of flights, high gas proces, etc...

It's a difficult decision...

 

[GOOFYsince71]

It will be more interesting to see now that Disney Parks noted a drop in attendance for the Quarter... I would imagine in the coming 6 months, park attendance will continue to drop due to a number of factors, including less flights to Orlando, high prices of flights, high gas proces, etc...

It's a difficult decision...

I agree about the factors all changing,,and they are pretty important
"Deal Breakers" when it comes to vacation.
I made my reservations on United on June 9th for a Sept. trip, and the cost of the flight has gone up from $259 to $364 as of today!
I know that if I hadn't "locked in",,that I would not be so quick to agree to
pay that much. Remember when a trip to Florida was about $119...everytime you wanted to go!!!!!!!??????????
That is but a memory.

 

[dee1952]

THERE ARE NO CURRENT PLANS TO ALTER THE PARK HOPPER. Do know that the agents you call ARE indeed the friendliest service I have met. They work hard to get you all of your requests plus all the added freebies for your trip IF YOU CALL AND BOOK. The reservation center at WDW id filled with great agents. Once you book it, pay your deposit, YOU FEEL TOTAL EXCITEMENT, At least I do.

 

[mrsR123]

This is the closest I could find to a potted fern smilie.