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by jm1670
Fri Sep 02, 2022 2:51 pm
Forum: Resort Hotels
Topic: Where would you stay on a solo trip?
Replies: 12
Views: 33153

Re: Where would you stay on a solo trip?

Pop Century. If you plan on spending most your time in the park the you don't need the moderate or luxury resorts.
by jm1670
Fri Jul 15, 2022 3:20 pm
Forum: Walt Disney World
Topic: Attractions That Don’t Belong In The Park They’re In
Replies: 4
Views: 9276

Re: Attractions That Don’t Belong In The Park They’re In

The most obvious one is Guardians of the Galaxy should be in Hollywood Studios instead of Epcot. I would also argue that Tron should be there as well though.
by jm1670
Mon Jun 27, 2022 1:44 pm
Forum: Walt Disney World
Topic: Cast Members Highly Suggest Lightning Lane and house keeping update.
Replies: 1
Views: 6618

Re: Cast Members Highly Suggest Lightning Lane and house keeping update.

I can confirm the staff shortages. Tower of Terror is normally 75+ minute wait right now due them usually only running 1 of 4 elevators. Most other attractions are impacted as well bot ToT seems to be impacted the most. As for whether or not to get LL, if you do I would recommend the strategy of dou...
by jm1670
Mon Jun 27, 2022 1:32 pm
Forum: Walt Disney World
Topic: Park Hopping Strategy For One Park
Replies: 3
Views: 7999

Re: Park Hopping Strategy For One Park

I haven't really looked at this since I have an Annual pass but I thought you can upgrade your tickets anytime. Are you sure they don't let you upgrade at the ticket window?
by jm1670
Wed Feb 09, 2022 9:04 am
Forum: Walt Disney World
Topic: Breaking down Genie+ PPM cost (Price Per Minute) is it worth it?
Replies: 10
Views: 10206

Re: Breaking down Genie+ PPM cost (Price Per Minute) is it worth it?

Here's the problem with Genie+ and LL. It wasn't designed to assist the guest. It was designed to triple your costs for nothing in return. Can some of the high end disney users figure the system out? Sure but I can do that without paying $15 per person per day. If you do your homework you can ride a...
by jm1670
Wed Feb 09, 2022 8:33 am
Forum: Food
Topic: Festival of The Arts 1/14/2022
Replies: 2
Views: 7487

Re: Festival of The Arts 1/14/2022

I would make a strong recommendation for the Symphony in Chocolate flight.
by jm1670
Wed Feb 09, 2022 8:30 am
Forum: Resort Hotels
Topic: Pop Century, Skyliner and scared of heights.
Replies: 2
Views: 6682

Re: Pop Century, Skyliner and scared of heights.

For most of your stay, the skyliner is the only means of transportation to Epcot and Hollywood Studios. If you can't do the heights then you might want to move your stay to one of the All Star resorts, which will be bus only.
by jm1670
Wed Feb 09, 2022 8:29 am
Forum: Resort Hotels
Topic: Checking in at 3AM ?
Replies: 2
Views: 7020

Re: Checking in at 3AM ?

Very unlikely that you can check in at 3am. You can check in early but more than likely your room won't be ready until noon or later. Typical time for me is between 12pm and 3pm when the room is ready. If you don't have things that require refrigeration, then you can park your car and head into the ...
by jm1670
Wed Feb 09, 2022 8:24 am
Forum: Walt Disney World
Topic: Lightening Lane money back
Replies: 1
Views: 3145

Lightening Lane money back

Just thought I would let you know that they will refund your money for lightening lane if you request it. I got up at 7am and grabbed my first LL time which was for 10:30am. By the time I was able to schedule my second the earliest ride were for rides that are normally walk ons and the earliest was ...
by jm1670
Tue Nov 30, 2021 2:05 am
Forum: Walt Disney World
Topic: Pros & Cons Of Having An Annual Pass
Replies: 5
Views: 6338

Re: Pros & Cons Of Having An Annual Pass

The pros are if it saves you money. Not really much beyond that. You used to get photo pass but not any more. The only real benefit now is money. That still is pretty significant. The standard number of days is 10. If you are going to the park 10 days or more then you should absolutely get an annual...
by jm1670
Thu Sep 02, 2021 4:08 pm
Forum: Walt Disney World
Topic: Disney World Annual Passes for sale again starting 9/8/21!
Replies: 14
Views: 17014

Re: Disney World Annual Passes for sale again starting 9/8/21!

Disney is really pushing things a bit much but this is not as bad as I had feared. I've always had the Platinum pass so this is a really small increase for me personally. The ones getting screwed here are the DVC members. I was considering becoming a DVC member until this month but that's gone now....
by jm1670
Tue Aug 31, 2021 3:51 am
Forum: Walt Disney World
Topic: Disney World Annual Passes for sale again starting 9/8/21!
Replies: 14
Views: 17014

Re: Disney World Annual Passes for sale again starting 9/8/21!

Disney is really pushing things a bit much but this is not as bad as I had feared. I've always had the Platinum pass so this is a really small increase for me personally. The ones getting screwed here are the DVC members. I was considering becoming a DVC member until this month but that's gone now. ...
by jm1670
Tue Aug 24, 2021 6:04 am
Forum: Walt Disney World
Topic: Rock 'n' Roller Coaster LIGHTS ON TOUR Hollywood Studios
Replies: 2
Views: 4180

Re: Rock 'n' Roller Coaster LIGHTS ON TOUR Hollywood Studios

I have seen it in pitch black this week. Not sure if this was an accident or what but they had all the neon elements turned off for some reason. It wasn't complete pitch black as in Space Mountain during Villains after hours but it was dark enough that you could see the turns.
by jm1670
Mon Aug 23, 2021 8:50 pm
Forum: Walt Disney World
Topic: Disney Genie App
Replies: 35
Views: 42393

Re: Disney Genie App

Stealing this from a FB post I made on another group - after thinking about it for awhile - here is my opinion on Genie+ ... Saw lots of posts in support of Genie+ and Lightning Lane - I've taken some time to think about it since the announcement, I couldn't quite put my finger on why I hated the a...
by jm1670
Sat Aug 21, 2021 9:51 am
Forum: Resort Hotels
Topic: Is it worth it?
Replies: 2
Views: 7266

Re: Is it worth it?

You'll need to plan out which week and see what the costs are. All things aside it's much better being in a Disney resort. However the prices per night are fluctuating wildly right now. Around 50th celebration you can find the Disney value resorts going for $250 to $300. You can get a nicer room at ...
by jm1670
Fri Aug 20, 2021 11:59 pm
Forum: Walt Disney World
Topic: Question about current security screening
Replies: 5
Views: 6874

Re: Question about current security screening

The new security scanners are NOT metal detectors. They use Millimeter Wave (high frequency radio) technology and Artificial Intelligence software to detect both metal and non-metal weapons. The technology is made by Evolv and the scanners are called Evolv Express. My company uses the same scanners...
by jm1670
Fri Aug 20, 2021 11:53 pm
Forum: Walt Disney World
Topic: Disney Genie App
Replies: 35
Views: 42393

Re: Disney Genie App

The first thing to point out is that they say this is not a mandatory charge but to be honest it really is. Any introduction of a fastpass system means you will buy it or you won't be getting your money's worth. The introduction of line skipping of any kind means the stand by queues will be absolute...
by jm1670
Mon Aug 02, 2021 1:27 pm
Forum: Walt Disney World
Topic: Question about current security screening
Replies: 5
Views: 6874

Re: Question about current security screening

Basically anything that's metal can set them off. The only major change is the process. For example umbrellas set them off so they tell you to have your umbrella out and to hold it out straight in front of you as you pass. You can hear it set off the alarm still but they will let you go forward. Key...
by jm1670
Tue Jul 06, 2021 10:28 pm
Forum: Walt Disney World
Topic: fastpasses
Replies: 13
Views: 13846

Re: fastpasses

But now...having opined on that...it appears that Disney has just made an announcement for Disneyland Paris...that pundits are saying is going to be coming to WDW... In short... Park Passes continue Buy tickets to get into parks Pay a Premium price if you want walk-on access to (all?) rides...(repl...
by jm1670
Tue Jun 22, 2021 10:44 am
Forum: Walt Disney World
Topic: DISNEY ENDS MASKS FOR VACCINATED. Kids required.
Replies: 1
Views: 2398

Re: DISNEY ENDS MASKS FOR VACCINATED. Kids required.

It's kind of weird right now. You can take off the mask outside, on rides and preshows and even restaurants. However you still need to wear the mask on the bus and sky liner. Huh? What for? If the can crowd us in to the Tower of Terror pre show without a mask then what good does it do us wearing it ...
by jm1670
Wed Jun 16, 2021 1:07 am
Forum: Walt Disney World
Topic: Fast Pass, Fireworks and Parking Trams
Replies: 19
Views: 22155

Re: Fast Pass, Fireworks and Parking Trams

$100-$300 a day for fast past that’s ridiculous almost as much or more as a tickets itself It’s actually on par with a lot of other parks. I’ve paid over $200 for Six Flags version of fast pass before. Not saying it justifies Disney starting to charge for it, just saying the prices aren’t unusual. ...
by jm1670
Sun Jun 13, 2021 5:32 am
Forum: Walt Disney World
Topic: Fast Pass, Fireworks and Parking Trams
Replies: 19
Views: 22155

Re: Fast Pass, Fireworks and Parking Trams

Chapek using covid. Anything that resembled free will go away or will have a cost added to it. I am getting the feeling that Chapek is going to go down as one of the Disney CEOs that we hate. It might be unfair to judge him because he got his start in the middle of a pandemic but so far it appears ...
by jm1670
Sat Jun 12, 2021 1:50 pm
Forum: Walt Disney World
Topic: Fast Pass, Fireworks and Parking Trams
Replies: 19
Views: 22155

Re: Fast Pass, Fireworks and Parking Trams

That's outrageous. $100 dollars per guest per day for something that was free a year and a half ago. They really starting to price themselves out of the market. The cost of entrance is already too high.
by jm1670
Wed Jun 09, 2021 1:17 pm
Forum: Resort Hotels
Topic: Any chance of reopening the other resorts soon?
Replies: 3
Views: 8428

Any chance of reopening the other resorts soon?

I am planning my fall and winter trips to WDW and I am noticing that it's really hard to book a room for after September. Almost impossible for less than $400 per night. All Star resorts, Pop are almost completely booked. I found a couple weeks in there that Pop is open but at over $225 per night an...
by jm1670
Sun May 30, 2021 12:49 pm
Forum: Tips and Tricks
Topic: Best backpacks
Replies: 12
Views: 21735

Re: Best backpacks

Here is the exact backpack I use. Although I didn't pay $66 so I would search around on the price. https://www.amazon.com/SwissGear-3555424416-Hybrid-Grey-Heather/dp/B06XW7W1BR/ref=sr_1_14?crid=3M63KAEOFRFAB&dchild=1&keywords=swiss+gear+traveling+suitcase&qid=1622403933&sprefix=swiss...