The problem with Disneyland

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I was in Disneyland in April after not having been there in 6 years. Before that, my husband and I would go to Disneyland about once a year. We are not locals and as some of the other posters stated, spend at least $3,000 when we are there. This last time we brought our five year old as well as the grandparents who haven't been in over twenty years and they were all extremely overwhelmed! We planned our trip during what we thought were off peak times and it was crazy! On a Saturday night it was shoulder to shoulder people not to mention several rides were closed and the fireworks cancelled (all but one night during our trip so we never got to see them from inside the park). If I lived closer I might be an AP holder but then on the other hand, I think why not give others who do travel quite a distance or save up for many years a chance to experience the magic without being overwhelmed with crowds, long lines and cancelled attractions?

That's one of the big problems. Satisfying all guests. The main advantage of the AP is that you don't have the need to get everything in each visit like an occasional visitor. On the other hand, it is the right of the AP holder to come as much as their passes allow and expect a positive experience. I really feel for the occasional visitor, but think many of them would do as the locals do if they lived closer. I wish both could have positive experiences at Disneyland without greatly affecting the other.