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[tyro]

If this were Disney they would have charged $300 and call it EXCLUSIVE FIRST LOOK PREVIEW and people would pay it.

Bookmarking this for when Disney opens their elusive 5th gate so we can blame you for speaking it into existence.

 

[DarkMetroid567]

Calling it a “preview” implies not full experience in my mind. Preview means not full.

A few weeks ago we didn’t think Ministry would even open with the park, so putting that ride aside, anyone who had a bad day this week and went to guest services (or even called the next day) was granted refunds, or ticket replacements, no questions asked. That to me is how they would have treated it if it were just any other bad day at the existing parks. And they didn’t have to do it.

I don’t think this is as bad as Twitter and forums would have you believe.

This isn’t June 1990, yet. And the park was in pretty good shape today. But even if it wasn’t, just ask for a refund.

I think we just like to talk.

I think we’re on the same page! I think most people are pretty happy with their experience and I really doubt that Universal is being deceptive, intentional or otherwise. But I don’t think preview is a universal inference for technical rehearsal, at least, not for the layperson. I mean, “preview” in this context is really only commonly used in Broadway theater, right? And generally those previews are pretty well-polished and are more creative changes than anything.

This is really only in response to the “technical rehearsal means no complaints allowed” crowd that is frustrating me. The replies on the Blog Mickey virtual line tweet, for example, are really nasty right now.

 

[Brian G.]

I think we’re on the same page! I think most people are pretty happy with their experience and I really doubt that Universal is being deceptive, intentional or otherwise. But I don’t think preview is a universal inference for technical rehearsal, at least, not for the layperson. I mean, “preview” in this context is really only commonly used in Broadway theater, right? And generally those previews are pretty well-polished and are more creative changes than anything.

This is really only in response to the “technical rehearsal means no complaints allowed” crowd that is frustrating me. The replies on the Blog Mickey virtual line tweet, for example, are really nasty right now.

I haven’t paid much attention to the specifics, but there are definitely signs about “technical rehearsals”. I gotta really look but the term is being used interchangeably.

Re: Blog Mickey, I didn’t read the article but it does seem odd to write an article about something that may not exist by opening. But that doesn’t mean he needs to be attacked.

EDIT: it’s addressed in the opening paragraph. Ignore my comment.

 

[Jake S]

If this were Disney they would have charged $300 and call it EXCLUSIVE FIRST LOOK PREVIEW and people would pay it.

and people would rightly talk about how nuts that is.

 

[Acandrews12]

The lesson here is don’t spend full ticket prices on previews. If you don’t spend it, they won’t charge it.

If it would have opened at $140, nobody bought them, they would be forced to change the price.

 

[Skold]

I cannot believe how this thread has blown up!

What part of "rehearsals" is misunderstood?!?

Yeah it sucks that they are charging for them, but if you purchased it you knew that going in!

Pretty sure you can close the thread now @Brian G.