The anecdotal reports of this made me change plans. I was planning on going mid february to mid march buying an annual pass to do January of next year. I know it would not be uncrowded during that time. but I did figure that not every ride would be mobbed. The conversations here made me believe that the relaxing park time would not materialize. We found other places to spend that money at business' that respect my time not manage it. It will be interesting to see how many people get upset when they realize they waited in longer lines because of a Disney decision to save a few bucks. Disney better be careful that the reputation of a premium experience at a premium price becomes premium price only.