Another vent on Disney lightening passes

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yeah I hate the new system because i LOVED the advance planner approach of the old FPP system. Having to wing it day-of is not great for Disney in my view.

Same.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yeah I hate the new system because i LOVED the advance planner approach of the old FPP system. Having to wing it day-of is not great for Disney in my view.

Same.

The new system does allow you to plan in advance like the old system. It lets you plan 3 rides in advance. And then, as you use those passes, you can pick new ones for later times.

I actually don't like the new system b/c with the previous system, as you used your passes, it was relatively easy to get another pass for another ride in the next hour or so. I went to WDW a few weeks ago, and with the new system, most of the available passes mid-day are for late in the afternoon, so it's hard to jump from ride to ride.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Pro tip: watch the weather for rain. Buy $1.99 ponchos for everyone Pick a park (Magic Kingdom is the obvious). Let kids in on secret.

We probably looked insane while everyone was fleeing as we went against the crowd but literally saw the entire MK park in a few hours without a fast pass (the old LP term) and more importantly created a memorable and lasting family memory.

Or, wear your ponchos, stand in line for an hour in 2 feet of water while you wait for the rides to open back up again.

That poster sounds like they haven’t been in a decade. The parks don’t clear out in the rain any longer. That’s so 2010.

[Anonymous]

Why are people still going? (Why did they ever go?)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why are people still going? (Why did they ever go?)

Because some of us love it and will keep going. Please feel free to stay away!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why are people still going? (Why did they ever go?)

It’s so expensive and crowded, no one goes anymore!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why are people still going? (Why did they ever go?)

Because some of us love it and will keep going. Please feel free to stay away!

We will. Thank you.

[Anonymous]

I understand the frustration about not being able to get the rides you want when you are staying on-site, paying for lightning lanes, and booking right when the window opens. As another poster mentioned, you can try visiting the more popular parks later in your trip, so you can pick attractions as far in advance as possible based on your window. I also recognize that people hate being tied to their phones all day, but spots for popular rides do open up during the day. If you are arriving early, make sure one of your LL choices is early, even if it's not a super popular attraction, so you can try to find other selections as soon as you use the first LL. Other strategies like using the early arrival hours for resort guests, extended hours, and special ticketed events (the holiday parties and after-hours events) are all options to get the sought-after attractions with limited waits. But I do feel your pain.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Why are people still going? (Why did they ever go?)

There’s nothing worse than a smug snob.

Ick.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I understand the frustration about not being able to get the rides you want when you are staying on-site, paying for lightning lanes, and booking right when the window opens. As another poster mentioned, you can try visiting the more popular parks later in your trip, so you can pick attractions as far in advance as possible based on your window. I also recognize that people hate being tied to their phones all day, but spots for popular rides do open up during the day. If you are arriving early, make sure one of your LL choices is early, even if it's not a super popular attraction, so you can try to find other selections as soon as you use the first LL. Other strategies like using the early arrival hours for resort guests, extended hours, and special ticketed events (the holiday parties and after-hours events) are all options to get the sought-after attractions with limited waits. But I do feel your pain.

We went to a recent after-hours event at MK and got to do everything we wanted to do, including TRON and Space Mountain, both twice.

It’s the way to go.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Best tip for a Disney vacation is to do the VIP experience. You are assigned a Disney VIP who helps you plan your Disney experience. The experience includes snacks, and beverages along the way. Meals are extra.

Our group of 8, two families experienced the Magic Kingdom in it’s entirety in one full day. We rode all the rides we wanted to experience. There was no standing in lines for hours for a few minute ride, no lightning passes or complications with using the app.

Our VIP had interesting stories and information as we traversed the park, we enjoyed seeing some of the ‘behind the scene’ activity, and enjoyed many more character meet & greets than we planned.

Doing this cost extra money, but allowed for an enjoyable Disney vacation. After a full day at the Magic Kingdom, the other days we enjoyed relaxing days at our resort and its amenities, toured Orlando and returned home feeling as though we had been on vacation.

We agreed one trip to Disney with our kids, and we’d make it memorable. Our friends that accompanied us still think we’re nuts, but talk about the experience and memories. They’ve been back twice and haven’t raved about subsequent trips trying to use lightning lanes and the apps.

Kudos to my friend who keyed us into the Disney VIP experience.

It’s $6k minimum per day and that doesn’t include lodging, tickets or food. Even you can’t be stupid enough to think that’s an option for most people. Even on DCUM.

And that’s why you see people from all walks of life at Disney, those that fly, others take the auto train and others drive. Some people eat to do Disney everyday, and others like the option of the VIP experience.

To each their own

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Best tip for a Disney vacation is to do the VIP experience. You are assigned a Disney VIP who helps you plan your Disney experience. The experience includes snacks, and beverages along the way. Meals are extra.

Our group of 8, two families experienced the Magic Kingdom in it’s entirety in one full day. We rode all the rides we wanted to experience. There was no standing in lines for hours for a few minute ride, no lightning passes or complications with using the app.

Our VIP had interesting stories and information as we traversed the park, we enjoyed seeing some of the ‘behind the scene’ activity, and enjoyed many more character meet & greets than we planned.

Doing this cost extra money, but allowed for an enjoyable Disney vacation. After a full day at the Magic Kingdom, the other days we enjoyed relaxing days at our resort and its amenities, toured Orlando and returned home feeling as though we had been on vacation.

We agreed one trip to Disney with our kids, and we’d make it memorable. Our friends that accompanied us still think we’re nuts, but talk about the experience and memories. They’ve been back twice and haven’t raved about subsequent trips trying to use lightning lanes and the apps.

Kudos to my friend who keyed us into the Disney VIP experience.

It’s $6k minimum per day and that doesn’t include lodging, tickets or food. Even you can’t be stupid enough to think that’s an option for most people. Even on DCUM.

And that’s why you see people from all walks of life at Disney, those that fly, others take the auto train and others drive. Some people eat to do Disney everyday, and others like the option of the VIP experience.

To each their own

No. A VIP tour is out of range for 99% of people. It’s not an example of “to each their own.”

[Anonymous]

7 Dwarves Mine Train is better at night anyway.

More spots are released for the 3 day people. You could possibly make some adjustments then. Personally I’d just take advantage of the rest of your days forward you can book with a resort stay.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I stopped going to Disney. It's too much like the Hunger Games.

I also feel like I am being trained to get treats...get up at 7 am, log onto my device, wait in an online line for a pass. Maybe I get a treat.

Then, I have to be on my phone all day trying to get onto rides at certain times.

And for that, I am paying high prices? No way.

Some of us figured out a long time ago that it was not worth it.

Move on, to real life for a good time.

disney f*ing sucks. People need to take their kids to a national park vacation. SOOO much better

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am stay at a Disney resort and our window to get lightening passes opened today at 7:00? I was online right on time and many many slots gone. And I couldn't get the Snow White Train until evening. Just a vent, but it makes no sense. What about people not staying at Disney hotel.

Anyone have any idea how they allocate? Do the set aside a huge number of times? This is for a Tues in Feb.

Disney is so frustrating as lots of people have said. I have been going for years and it gets worse and worse.

For example, you can no longer get your three favorite rides with the LP. You get one of the most popular and then get to pick 2 from the others. This i just an example of how they get you at every turn. (And the 2 most popular are a separate ticket for more money)

How much lighter do you get?