That's a good question for the future. I cannot imagine that Disney would refuse to take your money but the very fact that they are limiting IA$ to 2 per person, it's possible that they will want to make a limited commodity available to a large variety of guests, which theoretically would increase guest satisfaction over more guests.
I'm afraid anything "magical" is becoming a thing of the past!
That's the big question. With the paper FP that gave you the "next" time is was also one at a time (although you could get a 2nd after 2 hours if your wait time was much later in the day). And there were still many where your return time would be many hours off. Toy Story Mania used to run out of times for the whole day within the first hour! FP+ seemed to offer a lot more options but because you got to choose your own time they were more spread out. A lot will depend on what % of ride capacity they allocate to possible reservations. I used MaxPass once (albeit somewhat off season and as a solo traveller who didn't need to use it for rides with single rider lines) and thought it was OK although it really felt like I was tied to Disney's schedule more than I was able to do my own. But if it turns out that at 3pm everyday nearly all reservations are gone other than It's a Small World and Barnstormer, it will be a big failure. Based on FP+ if you can't find several options for rides with a return time 60-90 minutes away - it will be a HUGE downgrade in experience.
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For $1500, you endure a lot, and you kinda have the "right" to be grumpy if the magic isn't there.
Sorry if this has already been mentioned, but FWIW, Mears has always operated DME. They just did so under contract with Disney. Now Disney is subsidizing the cost by having guests pay for it. Eventually, the high speed rail will be in place and this will be a moot point. Its just a temporary solution.
Not a chance.
It's easy. Everyone can download the Genie app which will give you tons of info for free. You can CHOOSE to add Genie +. Genie + will be $15 per person, per day. For that, you will receive what essentially is the next available time for Tier 2 attractions (such as Haunted) that Disney has decided on, starting at 7 am whether or not you are staying at a Dis resort. Also, you can CHOOSE to purchase Individual Attraction Selections. Price not yet determined. This will get you a maximum of TWO Tier 1 attractions as determined by Disney ( such as Ride of the Resistance). For this, if you are staying at a Disney Resort you can pay for the privilege if getting up at 7 am for best availability. For non-Disney resort guests you must be in the park to do this. Everything will be done through the Genie app.
No, they raised them.
Spoke to a Disney dieheart yesterday. For the last 10 years they have flown from CLE to WDW at least once and some years twice. They told me they are done and forgoing any DVC purchase. They have decided to halt their WDW addiction and start traveling other places for far less dollars for the deluxe accommodations, meals, tansportation etc. they have come to enjoy at WDW. (Not comparing using cost of APs when looking at other vacations). I was very surprised they are going to Hawaii instead of WDW for Christmas. Another frined ready to buy OKW and rethinking. And me - being tied to tech to get a meal or use a fastpass type program....... UGH! We have DVC at GF and are not adding on. It may be time for American Cruise Lines, AAA trips, and ABD via Costco.
The rail service is still planned, but it does keep getting pushed back. Whenever it’s done, it will have a station at Disney Springs and presumably Disney will have options to get to your resort from there. It’s been said this is one of the reasons they let the DME contract lapse. The rail may be a hassle with the transfer, but it will likely be the economical option for people worried about budget.
