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*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+* *+*~The Snow Queen~*+* ~A gi
- Joined
- Apr 1, 2007
~Okay, I hate to admit it but after our experience -- I have to say that FP+ & Magic Bands are just too fabulous to give away to everyone for free. I don't know how Disney does it, but I think it's a steal!!!
~Let those who love to run around from dated FP machine to FP machine collecting paper tickets all day and no choice of selecting a return time continue to do so. And, please give those of us who truly appreciate the freedom and fun FP+/Magic Bands afford, the opportunity to purchase at a premium.
~I used to scoff at the idea of Disney monetizing the basic aspect(s) of FP+, and in a sense I still do. But, to make everyone happy -- Disney should keep the old FP for free to the masses and market the Magic Bands and FP+ just to someone like me, who would jump at the chance to buy this -- make it only available to resort guests and AP's who purchase directly from Disney, and give us exclusive access to the MDE app/website. This way everyone wins!
~I want a "Platinum Magic Band" similar to both Six Flags Platinum Flash Band and Universal's Front of the Line Pass -- it's little to no waiting and you can ride most of the rides twice without getting back in line. Or, Disney could keep the Magic Bands with a limit of three which is perfectly fine for us, and offer an upgrade to a Platinum Band with more options!
~The more I think it about it, the more I feel this should be completely monetized -- all of the other theme parks are doing this and catch little to no flack. People already pay top dollar using unscrupulous methods to cut corners and access the front of the line. So why not create a legitimate platform that benefits everyone by allowing people to pay for what they want??? The implementation of a pay for play system utilizing Disney's Magic Bands and FP+ would be pure genius, IMO!
~With that said, I think it's fabulous how Disney continues to upgrade their infrastructure with savvy new tech! Love it!!!
~Let those who love to run around from dated FP machine to FP machine collecting paper tickets all day and no choice of selecting a return time continue to do so. And, please give those of us who truly appreciate the freedom and fun FP+/Magic Bands afford, the opportunity to purchase at a premium.
~I used to scoff at the idea of Disney monetizing the basic aspect(s) of FP+, and in a sense I still do. But, to make everyone happy -- Disney should keep the old FP for free to the masses and market the Magic Bands and FP+ just to someone like me, who would jump at the chance to buy this -- make it only available to resort guests and AP's who purchase directly from Disney, and give us exclusive access to the MDE app/website. This way everyone wins!
~I want a "Platinum Magic Band" similar to both Six Flags Platinum Flash Band and Universal's Front of the Line Pass -- it's little to no waiting and you can ride most of the rides twice without getting back in line. Or, Disney could keep the Magic Bands with a limit of three which is perfectly fine for us, and offer an upgrade to a Platinum Band with more options!
~The more I think it about it, the more I feel this should be completely monetized -- all of the other theme parks are doing this and catch little to no flack. People already pay top dollar using unscrupulous methods to cut corners and access the front of the line. So why not create a legitimate platform that benefits everyone by allowing people to pay for what they want??? The implementation of a pay for play system utilizing Disney's Magic Bands and FP+ would be pure genius, IMO!
~With that said, I think it's fabulous how Disney continues to upgrade their infrastructure with savvy new tech! Love it!!!