OhMickeyUrSoFine
Mouseketeer
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- Oct 11, 2019
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I'm sure 100% of the people on these boards can relate and have their own stories to tell.
I know I feel horrible when there is someone I know going to WDW and doing essentially no planning. In fact a co-worker is there now in that situation.
I heard about her trip probably around November last year and I told her I know a lot about how to plan etc. She hadn't been for many years and I said it's REAL different. I tried to tell her about fast passes etc and she said "my mom is handling everything". They are staying off site btw.
So right after the first of the year I said "you can get your fast passes soon" and again she said her mom was handling everything. I asked if they at least got their tickets because prices usually go up in Feb. She wasn't sure.
So last week I asked her again and she said was in a panic. Her Mom had done nothing and sent her a book (not sure of it was the official or unofficial guide. But she said it was HUGE.)
At this point there wasn't anything I could do. I asked one last time if they have their park tickets and she said they weren't sure how many days they were going. I sent her a screen shot of the crowd projections from Touring plans, explained they have algorithms for determining wait times and sequence of rides etc (we're in an analytics group so she related to that) and by that time she knew they weren't going to get much done (two little kids with them).
I said you'll have a great time just being there. But I think I was lying somewhat - I suspect they will drive up mid morning - buy their tickets there - walk into MK and look at the map and say "OK, what do you want to do?" and find there is at least a half hour wait for anything (if they are lucky). They will leave disappointed at best - frustrated and angry at worst .
I tried to warn her - and she'll come back and say "well, you tried to warn me!"
I can't help but feel bad though because it's avoidable if only you believe the people telling you how it is.
I'm a Florida native, so I've seen how it's changed for over 4 decades and often I go there and leave frustrated myself. It wasn't always this way. What's most frustrating is dealing with illness, I can't just make a reservation day-of when I'm feeling well on that day anymore. However, there are reservations/fast passes that I do find sometimes but it's never for anything I actually wanted. I miss being able to go to Le Cellier or Narcoosee's ... etc. when I'm having a "good day". Keep hoping on a real good day I'll be able to get a fast-pass to an attraction I'd like to ride or restaurant I'd like to dine that day ... still hoping. Gotta keep that hope alive!