OP, I think if canceling, for whatever reason, is what you needed to do, then I think its your decision.
I am on the fence with FP+. Honestly in the 9 trips we have made we probably used fp a handful of times. Heck, we probably pulled more than we actually used. So, I really don't understand the idea that a great vacation can' be had without fp. But, once you add realitiy..we typically go at a less crowded time of year, when my kids were teens preferred to just go in the single riders line instead of waiting for a fp window..we just tour differently than some. I get that, which puts me in a position to understand those who pull fp and utilize it to its advantage because it works for them to do so.
In a couple weeks we will be testing out the new fp+. Am I nervous? Yes, simply because we will have our grandchildren with us and I can see the advantage of have fp to avoid waits in line and the ability to do some great rides. However, I also know what they don't know they can't miss. So, if they get to ride some things, wonderful. If not, they probably won't realize that they didn't!
But, like all 'new' things that get rolled out, it works for some and not so much for others. We haven't seen all the different things that will happen. I have no doubt that once the entire package is rolled out, it will work a little better than some think, a little worse for others. And change is always difficult. Its like the difficulties some are speaking about with MB and not having access to the parks, or dining plan/purchasing not working. I can assure everyone here that this occurred with KTTW cards too. In 2006, our KTTW cards for our party were a complete disaster. We didn't know from day to day who would get in a park, who would not be able to use their dining credits. I spent so much time at the lobby getting things straightened out. And every fix seemed to make it worse. We left with several dining credits not able to be used and several hours NOT doing the parks. I point that out only to say, WDW computer systems are terrible and the volume of guests and information is so large, I can't imagine. But, in the some of the problems people are reporting are not new for WDW. Just new for MB.
I don't honestly understand how people say that I should have no issues because I should be glad I can afford a vacation. I, of course, am glad of that. However, no apology for wanting to use my dollars that I work very very very hard for. Yes, I am certain there are some who spend years saving for a trip that I get to take every year if I wish. But, it comes back to they have no idea what they are missing if they can't do everything by using FP.
I can't fault anyone who feels, at this time with what information they have, would better be suited to use their hard earned dollars elsewhere. Lets face it, WDW vacations are pricey. People who will have the most issue with fp+ are those returning year after year and understand how the system can be utilized to their touring style. I don't think being smart about what works for you and your family, i.e. spending your hard earned money at another vacation spot due to changes at WDW that don't work, calls out being ungrateful for opportunities like vacations.
Kelly
I am on the fence with FP+. Honestly in the 9 trips we have made we probably used fp a handful of times. Heck, we probably pulled more than we actually used. So, I really don't understand the idea that a great vacation can' be had without fp. But, once you add realitiy..we typically go at a less crowded time of year, when my kids were teens preferred to just go in the single riders line instead of waiting for a fp window..we just tour differently than some. I get that, which puts me in a position to understand those who pull fp and utilize it to its advantage because it works for them to do so.
In a couple weeks we will be testing out the new fp+. Am I nervous? Yes, simply because we will have our grandchildren with us and I can see the advantage of have fp to avoid waits in line and the ability to do some great rides. However, I also know what they don't know they can't miss. So, if they get to ride some things, wonderful. If not, they probably won't realize that they didn't!
But, like all 'new' things that get rolled out, it works for some and not so much for others. We haven't seen all the different things that will happen. I have no doubt that once the entire package is rolled out, it will work a little better than some think, a little worse for others. And change is always difficult. Its like the difficulties some are speaking about with MB and not having access to the parks, or dining plan/purchasing not working. I can assure everyone here that this occurred with KTTW cards too. In 2006, our KTTW cards for our party were a complete disaster. We didn't know from day to day who would get in a park, who would not be able to use their dining credits. I spent so much time at the lobby getting things straightened out. And every fix seemed to make it worse. We left with several dining credits not able to be used and several hours NOT doing the parks. I point that out only to say, WDW computer systems are terrible and the volume of guests and information is so large, I can't imagine. But, in the some of the problems people are reporting are not new for WDW. Just new for MB.
I don't honestly understand how people say that I should have no issues because I should be glad I can afford a vacation. I, of course, am glad of that. However, no apology for wanting to use my dollars that I work very very very hard for. Yes, I am certain there are some who spend years saving for a trip that I get to take every year if I wish. But, it comes back to they have no idea what they are missing if they can't do everything by using FP.
I can't fault anyone who feels, at this time with what information they have, would better be suited to use their hard earned dollars elsewhere. Lets face it, WDW vacations are pricey. People who will have the most issue with fp+ are those returning year after year and understand how the system can be utilized to their touring style. I don't think being smart about what works for you and your family, i.e. spending your hard earned money at another vacation spot due to changes at WDW that don't work, calls out being ungrateful for opportunities like vacations.
Kelly