Soarin' SB+ test...Fail

[notnothin]

Keep 'em coming because I don't think I've ever seen a thread take this turn before. It is refreshing!

 

[ScottieMouse]

Quite simply? No, I wouldn't. I wouldn't pay anything for that. I have absolutely no desire to have my vacation have as much of a detailed schedule (or more of one!) than I have at work. I don't think I'm an oddball in that either. Yes, people don't like lines...that doesn't mean they want to be 100% prescheduled in order to avoid them.

I think the majority of people are like you not wanting everything scheduled, but there is a significant market for people who are willing to spend more to guarantee they wouldn't have to stand in line.

If you told me I could spend an extra ($100? $200?) a day and be able to prebook every single ride for my stay at Disney World I would probably do it. I wouldn't pay much more, but I am willing to bet there are plenty who would drop a lot of cash to do just that.

Is this a good thing? Not necessarily, but if it brings in money then Disney will go for it.

 

[Angel Ariel]

I think the majority of people are like you not wanting everything scheduled, but there is a significant market for people who are willing to spend more to guarantee they wouldn't have to stand in line.

They already have a place for that market...the 2 new tours they unveiled last month and the VIP Tours..

 

[notnothin]

If you told me I could spend an extra ($100? $200?) a day and be able to prebook every single ride for my stay at Disney World I would probably do it. I wouldn't pay much more, but I am willing to bet there are plenty who would drop a lot of cash to do just that.

I would do this in a second, no question about it.

 

[FlipHipster]

You are so late to the party, Flip. I sang that yesterday. Not to be confused with...

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away
Now it looks as though they're here to stay
Oh, I believe in yesterday




Current wait time for TSMM is 85 minutes....so no test.

D**mit Jim! I can't keep up with the threads some days.

How about this one:
Lines, lines everywhere lines
Messin up the scenery
Wastin' my time
Can't ride this, can't ride that
Have you seen the lines?*



*Disclaimer: The above post is a parody attempted to convey humor. The author is not implying that Disney sucks or that you can no longer have fun** at Disney.
**Fun limited by availability and not offered for all attractions.

 

[Mad Hattered]

Dammit Jim! I can't keep up with the threads some days. How about this one: Lines, lines everywhere lines Messin up the scenery Wastin' my time Can't ride this, can't ride that Have you seen the lines?* *Disclaimer: The above post is a parody attempted to convey humor. The author is not implying that Disney sucks or that you can no longer have fun** at Disney. **Fun limited by availability and not offered for all attractions.

NOW you are getting with the program!!!

 

[notnothin]

D**mit Jim! I can't keep up with the threads some days.

How about this one:
Lines, lines everywhere lines
Messin up the scenery
Wastin' my time
Can't ride this, can't ride that
Have you seen the lines?*



*Disclaimer: The above post is a parody attempted to convey humor. The author is not implying that Disney sucks or that you can no longer have fun** at Disney.
**Fun limited by availability and not offered for all attractions.

The lyrics are great but the disclaimer rocks!

 

[FlipHipster]

The lyrics are great but the disclaimer rocks!

It's been a looooong day. I admit I may have zoned out in a few meetings thinking about FP+/SB+ strategies. uggg

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

**Fun limited by availability and not offered for all attractions.

Very broad disclaimer. Covers SB+ incidents, and Captain EO all the time. Well done.

 

[Mad Hattered]

As sung by Johnny Cash

I keep a close watch on this band of mine
I keep my eyes wide open all the time
I keep close track for the time that binds
And if it's not, I stand in line

 

[JoshuaShaw]

There's a grief that can't be spoken.
There's a pain goes on and on.
Empty lines but queue is closed
Now my chance to ride is gone.

Here they talked of reservations.
Here it was they passed the blame.
Here they sang about short waits
But short waits never came.

 

[ScottieMouse]

They already have a place for that market...the 2 new tours they unveiled last month and the VIP Tours..

Good point. I guess I see that as the 1% option for the very rich. The option I was thinking of was more the upper middle class option where I am spending more money, but I don't want a tour guide holding my hand the whole way.

 

[ScottieMouse]

I would do this in a second, no question about it.

I'm actually going to Disney for 5 days in October and then Universal for 2. I was easily sold on the express pass option (even tho it doesn't work for Potter...which sucks).

People would complain, but I would love to be able to throw more money at Disney and skip the lines. I know the "VIP" tour option is available, but the whole paying per hour to have someone tour the place with you is too much. I just want a VIP ticket...but I understand how that would make others upset haha.

 

[notnothin]

I'm actually going to Disney for 5 days in October and then Universal for 2. I was easily sold on the express pass option (even tho it doesn't work for Potter...which sucks).

People would complain, but I would love to be able to throw more money at Disney and skip the lines. I know the "VIP" tour option is available, but the whole paying per hour to have someone tour the place with you is too much. I just want a VIP ticket...but I understand how that would make others upset haha.

I took it a step farther and booked a (throwaway?) night at the Hard Rock because the cost was approximately the same as the passes after I found a deal on the room. Plus it provides the early park admission, which I think is worth it.

If Disney offered similar options, many people would pay with a smile on their face.

 

[Mad Hattered]

I took it a step farther and booked a (throwaway?) night at the Hard Rock because the cost was approximately the same as the passes after I found a deal on the room. Plus it provides the early park admission, which I think is worth it.

If Disney offered similar options, many people would pay with a smile on their face.

And your Unlimited Express pass is good for two days at Universal...the day you check in and check out.

 

[notnothin]

And your Unlimited Express pass is good for two days at Universal...the day you check in and check out.

Yes sir. We will be there bright and early on day one to take advantage!

 

[Priory]

There's a grief that can't be spoken.
There's a pain goes on and on.
Empty lines but queue is closed
Now my chance to ride is gone.

Here they talked of reservations.
Here it was they passed the blame.
Here they sang about short waits
But short waits never came.

Can I add the bridge?

From the kiosk in the corner
We could see fastpass was gone
So we decided to do standby

And we can see them now
The happy families let inside

Because they got there early

But my party will not get to ride...

 

[FlipHipster]

As sung by Johnny Cash

I keep a close watch on this band of mine
I keep my eyes wide open all the time
I keep close track for the time that binds
And if it's not, I stand in line

Now one for the lovers:

I find the app very, very easy to use
I just need 3 hrs, to book 'em then I'm through
FP+, I admit that I'm a fool for you
'Cause I got mine, I skip the line

 

[jcemom]

The lyrics are great but the disclaimer rocks!

Very broad disclaimer. Covers SB+ incidents, and Captain EO all the time. Well done.

 

[Angel Ariel]

Good point. I guess I see that as the 1% option for the very rich. The option I was thinking of was more the upper middle class option where I am spending more money, but I don't want a tour guide holding my hand the whole way.

The 2 new tours they unveiled last month are an upper middle class option..I'm not referring to just the full outVIP tours (which would be the top 1%)..

I'm referring to these tours:

The Ultimate Day of Thrills - A VIP Tour Experience: This VIP tour will last for 6-7 hours and give you access to thrill rides at Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom. The tour starts out in the Magic Kingdom, where guests will ride Big Thunder Mountain, Splash Mountain, Space Mountain, Haunted Mansion, and Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. Next up is a table service lunch at one of the Disney resorts. After lunch, head over to Hollywood Studios for Toy Story Mania!, Rock 'n' Roller Coaster, Tower of Terror and Star Tours. Animal Kingdom will be the last stop on the tour for Expedition Everest and Dinosaur!

The Ultimate Day for Young Families - A VIP Tour Experience: This tour is designed for families with children under age 10. Start out in the Magic Kingdom for Magic Carpets of Aladdin, it's a small world, Peter Pan's Flight, Under the Sea - Journey of the Little Mermaid, Dumbo the Flying Elephant, The Barnstormer, Tomorrowland Speedway, and Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin. Next up is a table service lunch at one of the Disney resorts. After lunch, head to Hollywood Studios for a showing of Disney Junior Live on Stage! and a ride on Toy Story Mania! Animal Kingdom will be the last stop on the tour with a performance of Festival of the Lion King and a ride on the Kilimanjaro Safaris.

http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/tours.htm

The really expensive VIP Tours are something like $300/hour for a minimum of 6 hours? So a minimum of $1800...

These tours are $299/person *total*for the 6-7 hr long tour that's described, and it includes lunch.

I totally understand not wanting a tour guide holding your hand the whole time...but these two tours are options for the upper middle class, not just the 1%