If I came to Disney specifically for that ride and spent all that money - then another 35 per person may not be that big a deal.
For many folks that might be a very big deal and they may not even know
the mouse owns us
We do enjoy split stays between both parks. Love them both in their own way.
it’s astonishing as to the seemingly large numbers of people who cluelessly show up at WDW without any obvious prep work as to planning. This, despite spending a huge chunk of change In the process.
even the pro’s (those who have secured RoTR multiple times after studying all the hints) admit to getting shut out now & again.
It seriously stinks when you are unable to secure a slot when you have an occasional visitor along for the ride with you
IMO Disney left this situation simmer long enough to the point where many of those who have been shut out are willing to fork over $$ to ‘guarantee’ their slot.
all the parks offer extras via a fee basis these days. It helps to subsidize the park’s operations. I have no argument with those willing to part with their disposable income in whatever matter they deem appropriate. Nor do i blame the park management in any way, it’s a business, they need to be profitable. If the experience is lacking, people will eventually vote with their pocketbooks on the offerings.
nagging few thots I’m having tho…
is the IAS going to be a minor sort of lottery/free-for-all, same as the current system, when trying to purchase it the same day for RoTR?
if you want the Genie+ but, only in conjunction with IAS at DS; can you obtain a refund if one or the other is unavailable after your initial purchase?
where’s the love for (arguably) their best customers, the AP holders & DVC members? Once the dust settles, will WDW surely follow suit of DL & offer their frequent flyers the opportunity to purchase the Genie+ in some discounted fashion/number Other than daily Don’t expect to see any bargains there.
i’m really hoping to squeeze in our first part of upcoming split trip @ WDW the end of September, before the system takes hold. We specifically avoided the MK on the 50th as the 30th & 40th were much ado about nothing but crowds. the celebration will roll for a year, will be back for a winter trip when things settle down & there will be tons of how-to’s as to how to navigate the system & elsewhere.
Doubtful U would touch their FOTL program until the gate is higher or the new park opens. perhaps they will just keep increasing the hotel rates or offer a ‘lite option’ at a heavy discount to those who have no interest in the FOTL perk Or just want X number of ride options.