Disneyland introduces $400 line skipping pass

I believe WDW is offerning the same thing.

This is more economical than a VIP tour, though not quite the same experience. VIP I think is like $700 per hour, up to ten people. So ten people there for ten hours is about $700 per person. Mind you, they'll drive you around between parks, get you snacks and beverages, and sometimes walk you directly up to the platform. (They don't buy you even a counter service meal though, which feels kind of cheap.)

Feels like Disney is searching for new revenue streams. Which I would suppose that their attendance is projected to decrease in the future, not necessarily by large volumes, but less people are having kids, and thus probably their biggest target market should shrink.

I could see this being a sound investment it if you're a foreign visitor who wants to do everything.

Lets say you get 2x the number of rides in this way – that means you can cut your trip length in half, saving on accommodation and park admission costs.

Seems like they are adding another tier of premium experience. Finding ways for people who are willing to spend a little more money in the parks.

And because I think it needs to be said: Further evidence (as if any were needed at this point) that Disney hates poor people.

The people that go every week are outraged about this, of course.

I just don’t see how this will coexist with Multi LL, the people paying $400 will expect >15 min waits for everything, MLL guests expect 4-6 meaningful LL rides. I contend Disney lacks the capacity to satisfy both groups. They should go to the Paris model, Premier and individual only.

Will Cedar Flags look at this and maybe think they need to stop their ridiculous low pricing of the gate and add-ons like fast lane? The fact that Halloween events are accessible for less than $60 (Knotts is $59.99/Point is $49.99) still boggles the mind. Knott’s and Point could easily be charging $74.99 given the quality of their Halloween experiences, and I’m sure some of the legacy SF parks could be brought up to that level too like Great America and Great Adventure.

Rick_UK:

The people that go every week are outraged about this, of course.

I didn't think of it until you posted this, but it occurs to me that none of my social circles really intersect with local Disney "enthusiasts." Gosh, I wonder why. They sound like a real hoot.

Gunkey Monkey:

Knott’s and Point could easily be charging $74.99 given the quality of their Halloween experiences

Knott's given their population center could easily charge $100-120. Their event is excellent.