Disney to extend 60 day FP booking to non Disney hotels

[crazycatlady]

Wow! As someone who rents a car every trip so doesn't need ME or the Disney transportation system, that may be one more push to stay offsite in cheaper (and a lot of times, nicer) places. We used to stay at Mariott timeshare properties, but decided the on-site benefits outweighed the swankier off-site hotels. Now with shorter EMH hours and no FP+ benefits, we may reconsider for future trips. I can't really think offhand of any other benefits to staying on-site now that our kids are grown and the proximity isn't such a big issue.

 

[jackieleanne]

wow removing one of the best benefits of staying onsite. Would definitely make me think about looking for somewhere a lot cheaper.

 

[Klayfish]

It's a step in the right direction. As an offsite AP holder, I'd love to see the 60 day window be extended to all...especially out of state AP holders.

 

[foodiddiedoo]

Surprising as this takes some of the benefit of staying at Disney Hotels away. Hopefully when this goes into effect I don't have trouble getting FOP FP (get to book December 24th).

 

[anomamatt]

Are they insane?!? At least it's just select "good neighbor" hotels.

I know WDW has no trouble filling hotel rooms (to put it mildly), but this removes one of the biggest advantages of staying on site.

I never thought I would stay off site, but if 4 seasons is included in this, I will be staying off site more often in the future...

I wonder if EMH benefits are next. And I wonder what the hotels are paying to have this happen. I assume that must be what it's about... some hotels willing to pay a lot of $$$ for this benefit.

 

[SaintsManiac]

I love staying onsite, but I would seriously consider switching to offsite in the future, especially if we decide to drive in.

 

[lugnut33]

Are they insane?!?

it wasn't all that long ago that everyone had equal access to the FastPass system.

The good old days.

 

[anomamatt]

it wasn't all that long ago that everyone had equal access to the FastPass system.

The good old days.

I'm not saying I like the current system, but I cannot believe they would do something to reduce the attractiveness of staying on-site. 60 day FPs were keeping me on site, and I'm already browsing 4 seasons... =). The hotels included in this must be paying through the nose.

 

[luvgoing2disney]

I wonder if this is just a setup for another move by Disney to maybe allow 90 days for on-site guest? I would hope not as 60 days out and trying to plan attractions that far out can be stressful/annoying.

 

[pitpat]

Seems wrong that an offsite hotel guest can get better FP privileges than an AP holder.

 

[disneymagicgirl]

I wonder if this is just a setup for another move by Disney to maybe allow 90 days for on-site guest? I would hope not as 60 days out and trying to plan attractions that far out can be stressful/annoying.

Or maybe tiered FP+ prebooking...3 good neighbor, 4 values, 5 mods, 6 deluxe. I’d be down with that!

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Not a fan. And I don't get why Disney would make this decision... seems to undercut a selling point of staying onsite...

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

I wonder if this is just a setup for another move by Disney to maybe allow 90 days for on-site guest? I would hope not as 60 days out and trying to plan attractions that far out can be stressful/annoying.

Really? I could plan my FP at 180 days, the moment I know my ADRs.

 

[wdwlver]

Really? I could plan my FP at 180 days, the moment I know my ADRs.

I can too. Hoping there is some benefit to those of us who own DVC or always stay on site. Because they just removed the biggest onsite perk.

 

[Gentry2004]

That would be crazy, what would the incentive be to stay onsite. Can you share the link?

Seems like it’s just certain “good neighbor” hotels, not all offsite people. I think it’s to set them up for selling Maxpass or something similar.

 

[Darbie]

Seems wrong that an offsite hotel guest can get better FP privileges than an AP holder.

 

[firstwdw]

Swan & Dolphin already have 60 day fast passes. However, it would be nice for Shades of Green, the military resort, to extend the 60day fast pass boon window to their guests.

 

[Mrs~Incredible]

Well kiss my grits. This would be incredible for the offsite crew.



Although not sure the other onsite perks (EMH, etc) is enough to keep up the same volume- the FP advantage is a huge draw for many onsite guests

And I agree, hope they don’t forget about the loyal AP holders...

 

[rtbreneman]

We normally stay onsite because of the perks and my wife wanting to maintain that Disney "magic" the entire time. I seem to think the magic is somewhat lost when I get the bill, but I digress. This is obviously one more step that leads me to look long and hard at off-site alternatives. What is truly left to hold me onsite - extra magic hours only?

 

[ITALIANNYC]

I stay in Disney property cause your in the magic. Take away all benefits and I'll still stay in Disney hotels.

It might not be popular if this is true but Disney is getting very hard for people in general to enjoy. Let anyone going on vacation get it the same time is what I say.

If you try hard enough, and put the effort, you'll get the fast passes you want, no matter the time.