Rides are rides. Not a fan, don’t get standing in line as an adult for 2 hours for a 5 min ride. Even the adult ones are ok, but that’s it

Also, Fat ppl everywhere on scooters. Think wall-e the movie was based on Disney patrons. Ton of foreigners here probably aghast at how fat everyone is.

Hate how much I spent on this. Makes me go nuclear every moment one of the kids complains because they have to have fun or I’ve wasted $9k.

Maybe a day is worth it but not 5

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5711341&forum_id=2),#48851415)

I think parts of Disney are still magical, but it is just way too commercial at this point. There's way too many people at the park. It just feels overly crowded at all times.

You used to be able to just show up and watch the fireworks - it was just an extra. Now there's people legitimately camping out 2 hours ahead of time - for fucking fireworks.

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You title it "Disney" but then say you went to Universal.

It's ostensibly about Disney "Adults" but it's really about your bitch ungrateful kids and how much money you spent.

Also, LOL @ spending 9k on three days and not paying an extra $100 on fast pass to negate the line issues. No wonder ur kids were pissed, they waited in line for 2 hours per ride.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5711341&forum_id=2),#48851428)

Going to universal Thursday at Disney now

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Lighting Lane Premier Pass Pricing at Disneyland

Prices range from $129 to $449 (per pass, plus tax). According to reporter Scott Gustin, the parks have the following pricing ranges:

Animal Kingdom: $129 to $199 (per pass, plus tax)

EPCOT: $169 to $249 (per pass, plus tax)

Disney’s Hollywood Studios: $269 to $349 (per pass, plus tax)

Magic Kingdom: $329 to $449 (per pass, plus tax)

Lighting Lane Premier Pass Pricing at Disneyland

Premier Pass is currently $400 (per pass, plus tax) to use for both parks throughout 2024. In 2025, pricing will vary by date and demand, ranging from $300 to $400 (per pass, plus tax)

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If you plan it out and pay for Lighting Lane you can do probably 15-20 rides a day and have a good time.

If you don't plan it out, you might only get on 3 rides.

It's not an ideal vacation IMO that you now have to monitor your phone and keep your party on schedule like a drill instructor - but it's the difference between a great day and a day when you do nothing but stand in line for shit rides.

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Yeah honestly, it sounds like either option is shit. the fun of vacation is doing whatever you want. but it is so regimented now.

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i had a neighbor like this. at one point she suddenly had to move her family to florida for health reasons that were unclear. she never worked when they lived here but last i heard they settled in orlando and she got a job at disney. would not be surprised if she was banging one of the doods dressed up like gaston

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5711341&forum_id=2),#48851599)

The Pirates of the Caribbean ride was hilarious, Johnny Depp robot singing songs in Chinese.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5711341&forum_id=2),#48851489)

Now it makes sense

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i’m not too into going when they can “appreciate it” either at this point though. it’s just a really gay place to spend any of your time

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5711341&forum_id=2),#48855047)

Also, for how much it costs I suspect that a swim with the dolphins experience or something like that would be more memorable.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5711341&forum_id=2),#48855368)

Otherwise you are getting scammed. Should have went to Moab or Yellowstone. Shoot some small game with pellet gun. Swim in the rivers. Cook with open fire. And not be a goy glutting faggot.

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seems like the only way this works for a family is if the parents are legit dirt poor and the kids don't even acknowledge that there are things they cannot have

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5711341&forum_id=2),#48853979)

https://ibb.co/spdW4ZMH

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Disney is a terrible once-in-a-lifetime vacation for middle class families but fun if you’re rich and can go every year or two. Cruises are better though.

The childless adults are weird as fuck. Sadly Disney is catering more and more to them since they have money to spend.

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Still amazed at how many morbidly obese people there are here.

Epcot was little better in today. Wish I didn’t have to squeeze it all in one day. Was exhausted for last 5 hours of it.

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I was jealous of everyone staying at the adjacent Four Seasons

By mid-vacation we're hiking to Four Seasons just to get a quiet meal

Guess which hotel charged more for a crappy room (no suite)

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5711341&forum_id=2),#48856823)

Disney safari land and waterparks are underrated

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### **1. Disneyland Paris (France) – Estimated Cost**

**Assumptions**:

- Flying from **New York** (round-trip).

- Staying in a **mid-range off-site hotel**.

- Visiting for **3 park days** (2-day ticket + 1 extra day).

| Expense | Cost (USD) | Notes |

|------------------------|------------|-------|

| **Flights (4x)** | $2,400–$3,600 | Round-trip from NYC to Paris (varies by season) |

| **Visa (if needed)** | $0–$200 | Schengen Visa not required for U.S. citizens (short stays) |

| **3-Day Park Tickets (4x)** | $1,000–$1,400 | ~$85–$120 per person per day (child discount) |

| **Hotel (4 nights)** | $500–$800 | Off-site 3-star hotel (e.g., Ibis, ~$125–$200/night) |

| **Food (4 days)** | $600–$800 | ~$40–$50 per person per day (Disney + outside meals) |

| **Souvenirs/Extras** | $200–$400 | Mickey ears, toys, etc. |

| **Total Estimated Cost** | **$4,700–$7,200** | |

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### **2. Walt Disney World (Orlando) – Estimated Cost**

**Assumptions**:

- Flying from **New York** (round-trip).

- Staying in a **budget off-site hotel**.

- Visiting for **4 park days** (1 park per day).

| Expense | Cost (USD) | Notes |

|------------------------|------------|-------|

| **Flights (4x)** | $1,200–$2,000 | Round-trip NYC to Orlando (cheaper if domestic) |

| **Visa (if needed)** | $0 | No visa required for U.S. citizens |

| **4-Day Park Tickets (4x)** | $1,800–$2,400 | ~$100–$150 per person per day (child discount) |

| **Hotel (4 nights)** | $600–$1,000 | Off-site 3-star (e.g., Holiday Inn, ~$150–$250/night) |

| **Food (4 days)** | $800–$1,200 | ~$50–$75 per person per day (Disney prices are high) |

| **Souvenirs/Extras** | $300–$500 | Genie+ ($20–$30/day/person), merch |

| **Total Estimated Cost** | **$4,700–$7,100** | |

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### **3. Shanghai Disneyland (China) – Estimated Cost**

**Assumptions**:

- Flying from **New York** (round-trip).

- Staying in a **budget off-site hotel**.

- Visiting for **2 park days** (since it’s a single park).

| Expense | Cost (USD) | Notes |

|------------------------|------------|-------|

| **Flights (4x)** | $4,000–$6,000 | Round-trip NYC to Shanghai (long-haul) |

| **China Visa (4x)** | $560–$800 | ~$140–$200 per person |

| **2-Day Park Tickets (4x)** | $600–$800 | ~$75–$100 per person per day (child discount) |

| **Hotel (4 nights)** | $400–$600 | Off-site 3-star (~$100–$150/night) |

| **Food (4 days)** | $400–$600 | ~$10–$15 per meal (much cheaper than U.S./Europe) |

| **Souvenirs/Extras** | $200–$300 | Cheaper merch than U.S. parks |

| **Total Estimated Cost** | **$6,160–$9,100** | |

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### **Final Comparison: Which is Cheapest?**

| **Destination** | Total Cost (Family of 4) | Best For |

|-----------------------|--------------------------|----------|

| **Disneyland Paris** | **$4,700–$7,200** | Europeans, shorter flights from U.S. than Asia |

| **Orlando (WDW)** | **$4,700–$7,100** | U.S. families (no visa, cheaper flights) |

| **Shanghai Disneyland** | **$6,160–$9,100** | Budget-friendly if already in Asia |

### **Best Value Winner?**

✅ **For U.S. families** → **Orlando** (cheaper flights, no visa, but high park/food costs).

✅ **For international travelers** → **Shanghai** (if flights/visa aren’t a hurdle, cheapest food & hotels).

✅ **For Europeans or short trips** → **Paris** (good balance of cost and experience).

### **Money-Saving Tips**

- **Orlando**: Stay off-site, pack snacks, visit during off-peak times (Jan–Feb).

- **Paris**: Book tickets in advance, stay near RER trains (not Disney hotels).

- **Shanghai**: Visit on weekdays, eat outside the park.

Would you like help finding deals on flights/hotels for a specific trip? 😊

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On the new days we’re going due to the rain tomorrow. Only problem is the lightening lane passes are non refundable. Also, I got the meal plan that gives you 2 quick service meals a day instead of one quick service and one sit down meal. Whoops. Can’t pay more to get the sit down option bc Disney said so. Now I have to eat fast food all week. My stomach already hurts after one meal lol. God help me

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The lightning lanes are great, but they do take some planning and it's frustrating that they sell out during popular times of year. FWIW, last time I was there over a busy long weekend, lines really died down after about 9, and my oldest and I rode a ton of stuff with pretty much no lines.

What did you get lightning lanes for?

Meal plan is flame and not worth it to try to save, at most, a few bucks. Occasional quick service meals and snacks plus grocery delivery of pb&j, fruit, cereal, pretty much whatever you want is cr.

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The 3 part fast pass kind of sucked at animal kingdom so we rushed early opening to ride the flight of the passage ride, which still took 45 min in line. Fast pass was safari, finding Nemo (unnecessary but only option), and Mount Everest roller coaster. Did pretty much everything we wanted at animal kingdom except for the river ride ride (not rapids).

Going Hollywood studios tomorrow. Those rides we’ve done before -Star tours, millennium falcon, Indiana jones (unnecessary again, but only option). I paid for rise of the resistance fast pass too, which we haven’t done before.

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Obviously they're banking cash but I think they're aware they're selling nostalgia more than a good experience at this point.

Are adults twenty years from now going to have fond memories as a kid waiting for 200 minutes watching people richer than them cut them in line? Or waiting 40 minutes to sit for a parade and get stuck behind brown men crying to see Donald duck?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5711341&forum_id=2),#49805684)