Sarabi's Cubs
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I don’t think this part is anything new. I think this has always been the case.
As the planner of our family, I hate that I now have to wake up at 7am each day if we opt to use this. I don't want to WING my park day were I already have dining reservations and park pass for. Let me book my options in advance lol
Yup. This is every trip planner’s worst nightmare. Ok, the Disney Genie might be the worst, but the Genie+ is a close second. No way am I going to let an app dictate the most “efficient” day by planning where I should go, and when. No app is that smart.
If you can only make one at a time what's the benefit to the resort guests booking at 7am? Are these going to be very limited. So people will be paying an upcharge of 15/person and taking only whats available? Sounds miserable.
I can't believe how much Disney is nickel and diming everyone, its really turning me off. SO much that used to be included is now an upcharge and there is zero reason to stay on site and pay ridiculous inflated hotel prices if there are no longer tangible benefits.
I can see the Genie pitch now.arent we just paying for the lines we were already standing in for Standby?
LMAOI can see the Genie pitch now.
“What if we get them to pay to make them think they are avoiding a line, but in reality, they will spend the same time waiting to actually ride”
“oh so kinda like when we started closing the parks early and charging a second admission for shorter lines?”
“yep, also like when we charged to get a better “view” of fireworks”
“but what if they complain?”
“so what. They always complain, but then just accept it”
“meeting adjourned”
The fact that there is no price range mentioned for the pay-per-ride attractions is egregiously discourteous.
I can see the Genie pitch now.
“What if we get them to pay to make them think they are avoiding a line, but in reality, they will spend the same time waiting to actually ride”
“oh so kinda like when we started closing the parks early and charging a second admission for shorter lines?”
“yep, also like when we charged to get a better “view” of fireworks”
“but what if they complain?”
“so what. They always complain, but then just accept it”
“meeting adjourned”
I think they have a guess but not firm numbers. I bet they may set a ceiling and floor but I’d guess an algorithm is setting the price based on demand that day. The prices at DP aren’t encouraging though.they’re waiting to see how people react to this news before deciding how much to drop the hammer down.
If you were sleeping in, won't affect you. You were standing in line all day anyway. #ropedropSo much for sleeping in on vacation. If your plan was to hit the park in the afternoon, you either have to get up at 7 a.m. or take your chances that something decent will be when you are ready to go to the park.
Or you had 3 prebooked midday fast passes.If you were sleeping in, won't affect you. You were standing in line all day anyway. #ropedrop
If buzz is $18…tron is going to be $30+I think they have a guess but not firm numbers. I bet they may set a ceiling and floor but I’d guess an algorithm is setting the price based on demand that day. The prices at DP aren’t encouraging though.
I don’t think this part is anything new. I think this has always been the case.
A summary of new charges for things previously included in our last trip in February '19, assuming we go in Feb '21 (Apr '20 trip cancelled) for our family of 5:
$160 - Roundtrip airport transportation: $32 x 5 "adults" (standard Mears service)
$525 - Genie+ = $15 x 5 x 7 days in the park
$900 - access to Extended Evening Hours (requires upgrading our usual stay in the Cabins at Fort Wilderness to a split stay at the least expensive Deluxe resort for 3 nights requiring 5 people to sleep in 3 beds one of which is a day bed; a 1 bedroom suite would be even more)
$1,400 - A la carte access to 2 top tier rides not included with Genie+ at each park each day = $20 x 5 x 2 x 7 (rumor is a la carte prices ranging from $4 to $24 per ride, per person- assuming top tier rides closer to the $24 price)
$2,985 Total
Would we actually pay $1,400 for 2 a la carte rides each day over a week? Absolutely not but I just wanted to highlight the possible cost. Even $700 for one top tier ride each day is a considerable cost.
It’s all one sided changes at top of the market pricing.I am so happy I never bought into DVC! Planning a WDW vacation takes all the relaxation out of a vacation!
TC