News Round Up 2018

[sachilles]

For the club level fast pass thing. If you factor a 7 day ticket is about $58/day, or $70 for parkhopping all access. It's darn close to just adding fake people to your party.

Not that it really games the system financially for Disney, but I'm wondering if you could buy two tickets a day to double your fast passes. In theory if they were all in you party, then each person could get two rides within the fast pass window.

Is the thumb reader smart enough to know you've double entered? As you would only need to enter the park, go around to the exit and re-enter with a second magic band.

 

[mcd2745]

For the club level fast pass thing. If you factor a 7 day ticket is about $58/day, or $70 for parkhopping all access. It's darn close to just adding fake people to your party.

Not that it really games the system financially for Disney, but I'm wondering if you could buy two tickets a day to double your fast passes. In theory if they were all in you party, then each person could get two rides within the fast pass window.

Is the thumb reader smart enough to know you've double entered? As you would only need to enter the park, go around to the exit and re-enter with a second magic band.

I know there are, without a doubt, a small group of folks out there who would go through any lengths to try and game the system for for some sort of advantage/extra FPs, etc. However, to me, that just requires waaaayy too much effort.

 

[AzzySpazbourne]

For the club level fast pass thing. If you factor a 7 day ticket is about $58/day, or $70 for parkhopping all access. It's darn close to just adding fake people to your party.

Not that it really games the system financially for Disney, but I'm wondering if you could buy two tickets a day to double your fast passes. In theory if they were all in you party, then each person could get two rides within the fast pass window.

Is the thumb reader smart enough to know you've double entered? As you would only need to enter the park, go around to the exit and re-enter with a second magic band.

 

[sachilles]

I know there are, without a doubt, a small group of folks out there who would go through any lengths to try and game the system for for some sort of advantage/extra FPs, etc. However, to me, that just requires waaaayy too much effort.

It's not a lot of effort, but it is a lot of money.
I sure wouldn't be bothered.

 

[Redcon1]

News/Rumor

UPDATE: Disney Claims Stitch’s Great Escape Will Return at the Magic Kingdom

"Let the past die....kill it if you have to". -Ben Solo

 

[dolewhipdreams]

"Let the past die....kill it if you have to". -Ben Solo

 

[dina444444]

News/Rumor

Star Wars: The Last Jedi Rumored Release for Blu-ray, DVD And 4K HD Ultra On March 27th

 

[dina444444]

News

CONFIRMED: Club-Level Guests Can Buy More FastPasses, 90-Day Booking Window, & Preferred Nighttime Show Viewing with New Theme Park Extra Offering

 

[PaintsWithAllTheColors]

News

CONFIRMED: Club-Level Guests Can Buy More FastPasses, 90-Day Booking Window, & Preferred Nighttime Show Viewing with New Theme Park Extra Offering

Hmm limited attractions and still needing to book way in advance is a lot less cool then 3 anytime fastpasses to any attraction.

The multiple top-tier option is the only real perk. The 90-day out thing is cool too but still requires thought and planning way in advance.

 

[mburstein]

I think the preferred viewing for nighttime spectaculars also contributes to value here, particularly in light of dessert party prices.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

"Let the past die....kill it if you have to". -Ben Solo

and now I picture Stitch walking out of a fog of smoke, brushing off his shoulder like he's Projection Luke

 

[sachilles]

90 day booking window is a bigger deal, especially with the good neighbor hotels getting a 60 day window.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Hmm limited attractions and still needing to book way in advance is a lot less cool then 3 anytime fastpasses to any attraction.

The multiple top-tier option is the only real perk. The 90-day out thing is cool too but still requires thought and planning way in advance.

I keep thinking about the upcoming lands though - 90-days out means you would be able to guarantee you get FP for FoP, Slinky Dog, and both Star Wars attractions ... definitely some value in that

 

[PaintsWithAllTheColors]

I think the preferred viewing for nighttime spectaculars also contributes to value here, particularly in light of dessert party prices.

That’s true, I sort of glossed over that but that is a major value now that I think about it.

The minimum purchase for DH and I would be $300. But when you consider that a dessert party for one night would run us $160, just doing two of the special viewings pays for itself in a way.... interesting

ETA: I know I’m not factoring in the benefit of the desserts, just trying to do a quick calc

 

[PaintsWithAllTheColors]

I keep thinking about the upcoming lands though - 90-days out means you would be able to guarantee you get FP for FoP, Slinky Dog, and both Star Wars attractions ... definitely some value in that

IF those attractions are included in the “limited attractions and arrival windows”. That’s the only thing that makes me skeptical.

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

IF those attractions are included in the “limited attractions and arrival windows”. That’s the only thing that makes me skeptical.

I'm interested to see what attractions are included in this before I say if it is worth it for that reason. Also, what times you can book for.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

IF those attractions are included in the “limited attractions and arrival windows”. That’s the only thing that makes me skeptical.

definitely a big IF - but without that I just don't see the point of getting more FP to rides that it isn't that hard to get FP for

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I'm interested to see what attractions are included in this before I say if it is worth it for that reason. Also, what times you can book for.

nope, sorry .... this is the internet - we need your extreme reaction way before all the details are known

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

nope, sorry .... this is the internet - we need your extreme reaction way before all the details are known

Then there is no way I'm buying this.

 

[skier_pete]

For the club level fast pass thing. If you factor a 7 day ticket is about $58/day, or $70 for parkhopping all access. It's darn close to just adding fake people to your party.

Not that it really games the system financially for Disney, but I'm wondering if you could buy two tickets a day to double your fast passes. In theory if they were all in you party, then each person could get two rides within the fast pass window.

Is the thumb reader smart enough to know you've double entered? As you would only need to enter the park, go around to the exit and re-enter with a second magic band.

I can't remember how it happened, but we ended up once with some extra single day park passes that we had gotten for free. This was after the finger scans were put in place - but before the advent of FP+. There were 3 of us and we had 6 passes, so we went in, then both DW and I went out, and came back in on the other ticket, and then I went out a third time and came back in again. We were then able to use the extra tickets to get FP, so we could get two sets of FP at a time for the day.

Personally, if you are dumb enough to buy extra park tickets just to get extra fastpasses, I guess more power to you. Likewise if you want to spend $50 per person per day for 3 FP, hey go for it. I suppose if they worked anywhere, and I could use them to shortcut Flights of Passage, Frozen 4Eva, and 7DMT, skipping out on approximately 8 hours of lines, I might consider it for a day. Otherwise, for typical touring, I don't usually really need the extras.