That's my point though, we don't know why they changed it so what's the point of still trying to figure it out? If its that disappointing, then its time to move on to another vacation destination. I think the "vent" has just turned into complaining, which doesn't get anybody anywhere.
I always try to figure out why things are done, so trying to understand why Disney only allows 10 days instead of 12 on a 6-day PH Plus makes sense to me. I do know why: YAMG (yet another money grab). I do agree with you that if the YAMG is too much for the OP she should find somewhere else to vacation but she's allowed to express her disappointment and sadness and complaints. The title is "Complaining"
so I wonder what else you expected inside it 
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You are right, but I guess after a few days of complaining I would rather try to fix the problem instead of any endless circle of new complaints. But to each their own!I always try to figure out why things are done, so trying to understand why Disney only allows 10 days instead of 12 on a 6-day PH Plus makes sense to me. I do know why: YAMG (yet another money grab). I do agree with you that if the YAMG is too much for the OP she should find somewhere else to vacation but she's allowed to express her disappointment and sadness and complaints. The title is "Complaining"
I was thinking about this yesterday. They severely decreased the value of what you get for that water park option. If you only have 9 days to use a 6 day ticket with parks and water parks, odds are you aren't going to use all your entitlements. That's just wrong.
Yes! OP is getting some good explanations, and some good suggestions on how to make the most of this ridiculous money grab. If that comes with some complaints, then that's fine too. As you say, anyone reading the title should know what they'll find when they open the thread.I always try to figure out why things are done, so trying to understand why Disney only allows 10 days instead of 12 on a 6-day PH Plus makes sense to me. I do know why: YAMG (yet another money grab). I do agree with you that if the YAMG is too much for the OP she should find somewhere else to vacation but she's allowed to express her disappointment and sadness and complaints. The title is "Complaining"
You can bet I'd be complaining if I was in her shoes. I learned a lot in the course of this thread as well, so I'm sure it will serve as a warning for many other visitors.
That is actually a good suggestion and for some odd reason I hadn't even considered it. We enjoy the water parks but maybe that is something we can do without.
Or you can go to the water park once and pay OOP and still save money over paying for the pass extension.
If you keep your current trip with Free Dining you still have to keep Park Hoppers. You don't have to have the Park Hoppers Plus option (that gets you the water parks) but part of the stipulations for Free Dining is to purchase at least Park Hoppers.
Thank you for catching that mistake. I don’t always follow the rules on WDW discounts. We stay DVC or offsite.
I myself don't keep up and up on Free Dining rules because the Dining Plan doesn't work for us. They didn't use to be as strict they've just gotten that way over time in what you have to do in order for Free Dining to apply. I was thinking about Disney having rules, but didn't know exactly what those rules were so I looked it up, for the offer when you mentioned downgrading what tickets the OP has and paying OOP for the water parks, which is a good idea IMO to save some $.
Well shoot. The park hopper plus option isn’t that much more than the park hopper. Sorry, OP
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Aww heck, I knew there must be a catch! Now that I'm really looking over our options, it honestly doesn't make much sense to continue with the Free Dining deal we'd booked. I have always wanted to try Free Dining because it would give us an excuse to try all the desserts and drinks that we'd otherwise pass up. Not too mention I'd be off the hook for fixing meals in the room! But it really isn't "Free" (of course) and staying off site makes so much more financial sense.
Yeah, I'm definitely complaining, which I realize is completely useless, but somehow makes me feel better anyway. We are THISCLOSE to changing our vacation, which I would like to avoid. But I'm finding it hard to convince my DH that it's still worth it. Heck, I've been a lifelong Disney fan and I'm not even sure it's worth it.
Thanks. It's just nice to hear from other people who feel the same way and see what they've done about it. Also, I've gotten some good info about the new tickets that I hadn't kept up-to-date on.Yes! OP is getting some good explanations, and some good suggestions on how to make the most of this ridiculous money grab. If that comes with some complaints, then that's fine too. As you say, anyone reading the title should know what they'll find when they open the thread.
Man, that stinks! I hope they get back to you.
You may want to double check that, if you are staying onsite. Per the Disney website, tickets are valid for the period of time based on # of days purchased, or the length of onsite stay, whichever is longer
Thanks for the optimism but the 2 CM's I spoke to at Disney both told me that only if buying park passes coupled with a room reservation, as a "package", will the tickets be valid for length of stay. That was one of my points in my letter to Disney. As DVC owners, we'll never buy a vacation package. I will always buy my tickets separately. Initially, I thought it only applied to tickets bought through 3rd person vendors like AAA or undercover tourist. But again, CM"s told me that even tickets bought direct from Disney, unless bought with a package, will all have the same limitations. I would LOVE to find out they're wrong because it's insane.
