tlmadden73
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I guess because they are non-party days. Makes sense. I have heard (and felt) the party days are lighter crowds as it pushes a lot of non-party guests to the few days without a party.
I guess because they are non-party days. Makes sense. I have heard (and felt) the party days are lighter crowds as it pushes a lot of non-party guests to the few days without a party.
I really like Dinoland. The coaster definitely isn't anything special but it is still a fun ride in a park lacking rides. It being closed also removed a lot of energy from that part of the park.
But it really gets under my skin that they have completely jacked up prices while taking away rides, entertainment, and experiences. It seems like they are trying the old retail death spiral technique, "we're losing customers and revenue" "well increase prices and cut corners to keep up profits" "we've lost more customers" repeat... (I'm not saying they are in a death spiral, just they are responding to loss of attendance by cutting the quality of the product.)
If DisUnplugged is to be believed the downturn will continueInteresting .. those were fun when DHS opened and the "magic" of making movies was a mystery. Good for a one-time "learn how movies were made" ..but after that, both felt like a waste of space. To me .. the greatest loss was the Honey I Shrunk the Playground. Still shocked they couldn't incorporate some sort of playground with giant toys in TOY Story Land.
Does this usually mean they are expecting bigger crowds on those days?
I am curious if October will still be as packed as it has been the last few years or the "downturn" in attendance from the summer months will continue.
One day, dh and I were trying to get from Pandora to Kilimanjaro Safari and there was some sort of musical act playing between Tusker House and Tamu Tamu. It was LOUD and the area was completely clogged with people watching. We made it through, but it was not pleasant. That is what I was talking about. Another time, either the same act or some other one was in the same place and I just wanted to use the restrooms that are in that area. I think the other side of Africa was closed (near Harambe Market) for a private event so the only place we could go was that area that was clogged up with the musical act. It was an extremely frustrating experience. I understand many people loved it (thus the reason the area was so congested), but for me all I felt was anxiety and frustration.
Agreed! It would make a great addition to my WDW parks playlist.Definitely hope they release the music as an MP3 or something
https://blogmickey.com/2019/09/behind-the-scenes-look-at-epcot-forever/
We have to remember though what they've added .. during this time of price increases - a total makeover of DHS (5 new rides .. and 2 new lands) (Plus a Lightning McQueen show) .. a makeover of Fantasyland, a new land with one great ride at AK, and .. while Epcot will be a disaster for the next few years .. it will be totally new as well with tons of new attractions and experiences.More to the point they are PO-ing the hardcore DIsney fan base that are the ones that will go during bad economic times.
WELL guess we are taking a Lyft for HS RD!
Buses should run earlier than that.
yes but with all the panic about reduced bus service do you think they will be reliable? I would think so, but you never know.
Facts schmacts — that’s no fun!We have to remember though what they've added .. during this time of price increases - a total makeover of DHS (5 new rides .. and 2 new lands) (Plus a Lightning McQueen show) .. a makeover of Fantasyland, a new land with one great ride at AK, and .. while Epcot will be a disaster for the next few years .. it will be totally new as well with tons of new attractions and experiences.
This is not to mention the special things the temporary experiences they add/remove like dance parties character meet and greets, etc.
It's not like they are just shutting down an entire land or an entire park just to save money.
I tried the Tinker Bell box and got 3 photos. 1 of another family, 1 with 1 of my family members out of frame, and 1 with someone's eyes closed. I only did the M&G to check out the box and was underwhelmed. If I had waited in a SB line for a princess with a child or used up a FP+ and got photos of that caliber I would be walking right over to GRs.I'm still torn on these.
Has anyone any experience with the photos these produce? Can they do videos (because a video of the whole exchange would be awesome) .. does it have multiple lenses (like the new iPhone) that takes multiple photos with different fields of view? Does it take a LOT of pictures (like the human photographers do) or does it just snap a few shots?
As long as some of the exchanges aren't missed .. hugs, high-fives, and the pose. I will be fine with this. If these photo boxes turn the M&Gs photos into a single posed shot .. Meh.
You figure with the sheer amount of cast members Disney had to hire for SWGE, that cuts would be made somewhere.
4 of those 6 dates with 10pm closures are Wednesdays which historically had PM EMH. Funny WDW
WELL guess we are taking a Lyft for HS RD!
So is it rumored/in the works to reduce/eliminate buses from those resorts to Epcot/DHS once everyone gets used to the new Skyliner service? If I recall, the monorail and Epcot resorts don't have buses to their nearby park, correct?
That happened though because they sat and did nothing for years. So to an extent it does feel silly to be cutting left and rightWe have to remember though what they've added .. during this time of price increases - a total makeover of DHS (5 new rides .. and 2 new lands) (Plus a Lightning McQueen show) .. a makeover of Fantasyland, a new land with one great ride at AK, and .. while Epcot will be a disaster for the next few years .. it will be totally new as well with tons of new attractions and experiences.
This is not to mention the special things the temporary experiences they add/remove like dance parties character meet and greets, etc.
It's not like they are just shutting down an entire land or an entire park just to save money.
That happened though because they sat and did nothing for years. So to an extent it does feel silly to be cutting left and right
ITA. I do not expect new attractions every year by any means but you can't sit stagnant for too too long either.That happened though because they sat and did nothing for years. So to an extent it does feel silly to be cutting left and right
My point though is that they are just taking away at this point sure they added a few things but they were already at a deficit of things because they let things sit for so long. They were replacing things which means taking away attractions and then refilling them and then ALSO taking away entertainment. And some of those replacements arent even done yet!ITA. I do not expect new attractions every year by any means but you can't sit stagnant for too too long either.
I think in the discussions of cutting entertainment and adding attractions/lands are comparing apples and oranges IMO. Or at the very least it doesn't mean adding attractions has to be in lieu of other things (ex. not an either/or type thing)
Oh I totally get you for sureMy point though is that they are just taking away at this point sure they added a few things but they were already at a deficit of things because they let things sit for so long. They were replacing things which means taking away attractions and then refilling them and then ALSO taking away entertainment. And some of those replacements arent even done yet!
Just to add, and this isnt directed at anything you said reallyOh I totally get you for sure
Reportedly they were testing vehicles today I guess.Call me crazy, but I don’t think it’s coming back.