Haunted Mansion 50th anniversary

[anime23]

If it is, then I sincerely wish you all the luck. If you're not a Sorcerer ticket holder, I hope you can get into the line quickly. Sorcerers get in ahead of everyone else and they do not hesitate to clean out the exclusives. As I would tell you, it cost me an entire day of wasting time in the exclusive line just so I could then resort to ebay for my dolls (yes I chose to pay).

Is this really that different from any other con?

No but there's apparently a lot of folks who think the lines at the Disney one are attemptable. To their credit, CCI went over to the lottery system to attempt to control their mess. It's not a perfect system but it is something that perhaps Disney ought to consider?

Not to mention, Disney allows for a structured ticket package that basically caters to people willing to fork over insane amounts of money. I know other cons have VIP packages too but Disney's is exorbitant. Really? $2,500 per person???

I don't think I have ever gone to a con that had VIP to get onto the floor and a specific vendor early. I know they have them for photo and autographs. The booth itself should prevent this though. Or allow only so many to be sold to Sorcerers. And they pay that per person. I remember last time I went seeing a family of four come down the hall to their hotel room with bags full (each one two parents two kids) the day before the convention started. I believe they can buy a day early. 10k for 4 people...must be nice

[weird888]

Is this really that different from any other con?

No but there's apparently a lot of folks who think the lines at the Disney one are attemptable. To their credit, CCI went over to the lottery system to attempt to control their mess. It's not a perfect system but it is something that perhaps Disney ought to consider?

Not to mention, Disney allows for a structured ticket package that basically caters to people willing to fork over insane amounts of money. I know other cons have VIP packages too but Disney's is exorbitant. Really? $2,500 per person???

I don't think I have ever gone to a con that had VIP to get onto the floor and a specific vendor early. I know they have them for photo and autographs. The booth itself should prevent this though. Or allow only so many to be sold to Sorcerers. And they pay that per person. I remember last time I went seeing a family of four come down the hall to their hotel room with bags full (each one two parents two kids) the day before the convention started. I believe they can buy a day early. 10k for 4 people...must be nice

Sadly Disney has always had a pay to skip lines option. They can charge an arm and a leg for it but it will still sell out.

[weird888]

Oh, it sold out in under two minutes I believe. I tried and because you are just trying to get the tickets in your cart, if you aren't in the first few seconds, you didn't get them. It's very competitive.

Plus the sorcerers get a nice gift bag and many of them put all of that up on eBay as well as many of the exclusives they get to buy by being met into the lines first. It really is lucrative for some of them I would imagine.

You would think so, but I did a deep dive on what you'd have to sell/things that did sell, and the margins are not that great considering what they have to spend. They'll be lucky to break even, most of them. I wanted to go for the perks of the signings and the great panels that will be there this year, if I had gotten the package.

Disney has started cracking down on reselling lately. There are reports of "personal shoppers" having their accounts banned and annual passes revoked. Not sure if this is a new trend or policy for them.

[ghostrye]

Plus the sorcerers get a nice gift bag and many of them put all of that up on eBay as well as many of the exclusives they get to buy by being met into the lines first. It really is lucrative for some of them I would imagine.

You would think so, but I did a deep dive on what you'd have to sell/things that did sell, and the margins are not that great considering what they have to spend. They'll be lucky to break even, most of them. I wanted to go for the perks of the signings and the great panels that will be there this year, if I had gotten the package.

Disney has started cracking down on reselling lately. There are reports of "personal shoppers" having their accounts banned and annual passes revoked. Not sure if this is a new trend or policy for them.

Disney tracks the amount of merchandise you buy through your AP discount and it is obvious by the quantities they buy who is a reseller and who isn’t...the AP has a caveat in it that says that discounts utilized by the pass will not be used to sell items for profit. It’s sad but necessary to curb the rampant reselling.

[wolfy233]

Oh, it sold out in under two minutes I believe. I tried and because you are just trying to get the tickets in your cart, if you aren't in the first few seconds, you didn't get them. It's very competitive.

Plus the sorcerers get a nice gift bag and many of them put all of that up on eBay as well as many of the exclusives they get to buy by being met into the lines first. It really is lucrative for some of them I would imagine.

Really? I wouldn't have expected to get >$2500 in swag..that's insane.

It's gotten to the point where it's becoming a zero sum game. They seem to raise the price of the sorcerer ticket $500 every two years but the exclusives seem to be netting the same or lower on the resale market, so if you are trying to make money in this venture, I think a lot of people that bought the tickets may be in for a rude awakening this year. You buy it more for the perks and peace of mind that you can get and do whatever you desire with minimal planning. For some, that is well worth the exorbitant price.

[ghostrye]

Oh, it sold out in under two minutes I believe. I tried and because you are just trying to get the tickets in your cart, if you aren't in the first few seconds, you didn't get them. It's very competitive.

Plus the sorcerers get a nice gift bag and many of them put all of that up on eBay as well as many of the exclusives they get to buy by being met into the lines first. It really is lucrative for some of them I would imagine.

Really? I wouldn't have expected to get >$2500 in swag..that's insane.

Oh I’m not saying that the swag is worth $2500...I’m just pointing out that they also get a nice bag filled with tons of goodies: promotional items, merch, etc from various vendors that many turn around and resell.

[ghostrye]

Plus the sorcerers get a nice gift bag and many of them put all of that up on eBay as well as many of the exclusives they get to buy by being met into the lines first. It really is lucrative for some of them I would imagine.

Really? I wouldn't have expected to get >$2500 in swag..that's insane.

It's gotten to the point where it's becoming a zero sum game. They seem to raise the price of the sorcerer ticket $500 every two years but the exclusives seem to be netting the same or lower on the resale market, so if you are trying to make money in this venture, I think a lot of people that bought the tickets may be in for a rude awakening this year. You buy it more for the perks and peace of mind that you can get and do whatever you desire with minimal planning. For some, that is well worth the exorbitant price.

I shutter to think about what sdcc would look like if they offered this type of pass for access into any panel you wanted as well as early access to the floor to be first in merch lines.

[nascar246788]

You would think so, but I did a deep dive on what you'd have to sell/things that did sell, and the margins are not that great considering what they have to spend. They'll be lucky to break even, most of them. I wanted to go for the perks of the signings and the great panels that will be there this year, if I had gotten the package.

Disney has started cracking down on reselling lately. There are reports of "personal shoppers" having their accounts banned and annual passes revoked. Not sure if this is a new trend or policy for them.

Disney tracks the amount of merchandise you buy through your AP discount and it is obvious by the quantities they buy who is a reseller and who isn’t...the AP has a caveat in it that says that discounts utilized by the pass will not be used to sell items for profit. It’s sad but necessary to curb the rampant reselling.

I have heard about this practice of Disney cracking down on reselling for profit. I really hope that doesn't stop people like me from helping fellow funatics on this board. I guess if I were to be safe, I wouldn't use my annual pass to purchase for funatics to make it cheaper for my fellow funatics.

[TravT77]

Metallic Hat Box would be cool!

[theoriginalz]

I was coming here to say the same thing. Even though it's hard to get into the booth at SDCC, they at least have a lot of shared pops that you can purchase online. I had a lot of success last year with ordering online when I didn't get a Funko booth ticket. D23 I feel like is almost impossible...

Funko needs to do times if they are going to sell at D23. To avoid all the sorcerers getting them. Just because you can afford to spend 2k on a pass to a convention doesn't mean you should push everyone else who can't afford it out of a chance.

I couldn't agree more. Or do a lottery. I was beyond frustrated after 5 hours in that line to learn the sorcerers had bought all the dolls I wanted earlier that morning and then the next year to learn that they had filled up the autograph line when were were about to try to get into it (that was worse because of having camped all night only to see our effort flushed by sorcerers).

ReedPOP just needs to take over D23 and they'll fix a ton of junk that Disney simply doesn't understand.

[Mjacob78]

Funko needs to do times if they are going to sell at D23. To avoid all the sorcerers getting them. Just because you can afford to spend 2k on a pass to a convention doesn't mean you should push everyone else who can't afford it out of a chance.

I couldn't agree more. Or do a lottery. I was beyond frustrated after 5 hours in that line to learn the sorcerers had bought all the dolls I wanted earlier that morning and then the next year to learn that they had filled up the autograph line when were were about to try to get into it (that was worse because of having camped all night only to see our effort flushed by sorcerers).

ReedPOP just needs to take over D23 and they'll fix a ton of junk that Disney simply doesn't understand.

I definitely hope they do some type of lottery. It was so nice actually getting to sleep in my very expensive hotel last year at SDCC and would love the same for D23 . Not like frying in the sun all day outside then Freezing all night in the basement

[mnkykng77]

Plus the sorcerers get a nice gift bag and many of them put all of that up on eBay as well as many of the exclusives they get to buy by being met into the lines first. It really is lucrative for some of them I would imagine.

Really? I wouldn't have expected to get >$2500 in swag..that's insane.

It's gotten to the point where it's becoming a zero sum game. They seem to raise the price of the sorcerer ticket $500 every two years but the exclusives seem to be netting the same or lower on the resale market, so if you are trying to make money in this venture, I think a lot of people that bought the tickets may be in for a rude awakening this year. You buy it more for the perks and peace of mind that you can get and do whatever you desire with minimal planning. For some, that is well worth the exorbitant price.

From what I've seen a majority of the Sorcerer ticket holders know they aren't going to "make money" off reselling, but its for the fact that they can get into panels without over night waiting and for the special perks; private lounge, snacks, and reserved seating in front of the stage during the major panels as well.

[repair-manmanmanman]

Plus the sorcerers get a nice gift bag and many of them put all of that up on eBay as well as many of the exclusives they get to buy by being met into the lines first. It really is lucrative for some of them I would imagine.

Really? I wouldn't have expected to get >$2500 in swag..that's insane.

It's gotten to the point where it's becoming a zero sum game. They seem to raise the price of the sorcerer ticket $500 every two years but the exclusives seem to be netting the same or lower on the resale market, so if you are trying to make money in this venture, I think a lot of people that bought the tickets may be in for a rude awakening this year. You buy it more for the perks and peace of mind that you can get and do whatever you desire with minimal planning. For some, that is well worth the exorbitant price.

Yeah I agree. Anytime I choose to pay a premium for a "VIP" experience, I have to come to terms with the fact that the extra money is invested in the convenience added, not the potential returns on money. Otherwise I wouldn't be willing to pay $$$$$ for a downtown hotel during SDCC.

[repair-manmanmanman]

Really? I wouldn't have expected to get >$2500 in swag..that's insane.

It's gotten to the point where it's becoming a zero sum game. They seem to raise the price of the sorcerer ticket $500 every two years but the exclusives seem to be netting the same or lower on the resale market, so if you are trying to make money in this venture, I think a lot of people that bought the tickets may be in for a rude awakening this year. You buy it more for the perks and peace of mind that you can get and do whatever you desire with minimal planning. For some, that is well worth the exorbitant price.

I shutter to think about what sdcc would look like if they offered this type of pass for access into any panel you wanted as well as early access to the floor to be first in merch lines.

I remember they discussed it on one of the SDCCBlog ConCasts - the possibility of some paid panels, but they said CCI would never make SDCC "pay to play" which is why the experiences and activations there will always be free.

In fact, the only paid "VIP" sort of experience I can think of right now is the Rave of Thrones party, but even then you're just paying extra for a $50 booze voucher.

[ghostrye]

It's gotten to the point where it's becoming a zero sum game. They seem to raise the price of the sorcerer ticket $500 every two years but the exclusives seem to be netting the same or lower on the resale market, so if you are trying to make money in this venture, I think a lot of people that bought the tickets may be in for a rude awakening this year. You buy it more for the perks and peace of mind that you can get and do whatever you desire with minimal planning. For some, that is well worth the exorbitant price.

I shutter to think about what sdcc would look like if they offered this type of pass for access into any panel you wanted as well as early access to the floor to be first in merch lines.

I remember they discussed it on one of the SDCCBlog ConCasts - the possibility of some paid panels, but they said CCI would never make SDCC "pay to play" which is why the experiences and activations there will always be free.

In fact, the only paid "VIP" sort of experience I can think of right now is the Rave of Thrones party, but even then you're just paying extra for a $50 booze voucher.

It could turn into an ala. carte system where you enter a lottery to specific panels and then pay a few to get in. They love to monetize things where they can!

[wolfy233]

It's gotten to the point where it's becoming a zero sum game. They seem to raise the price of the sorcerer ticket $500 every two years but the exclusives seem to be netting the same or lower on the resale market, so if you are trying to make money in this venture, I think a lot of people that bought the tickets may be in for a rude awakening this year. You buy it more for the perks and peace of mind that you can get and do whatever you desire with minimal planning. For some, that is well worth the exorbitant price.

I shutter to think about what sdcc would look like if they offered this type of pass for access into any panel you wanted as well as early access to the floor to be first in merch lines.

I remember they discussed it on one of the SDCCBlog ConCasts - the possibility of some paid panels, but they said CCI would never make SDCC "pay to play" which is why the experiences and activations there will always be free.

In fact, the only paid "VIP" sort of experience I can think of right now is the Rave of Thrones party, but even then you're just paying extra for a $50 booze voucher.

Too many moving parts for them to do this at SDCC I would think, beyond the panels I mean.

[wolfy233]

Really? I wouldn't have expected to get >$2500 in swag..that's insane.

It's gotten to the point where it's becoming a zero sum game. They seem to raise the price of the sorcerer ticket $500 every two years but the exclusives seem to be netting the same or lower on the resale market, so if you are trying to make money in this venture, I think a lot of people that bought the tickets may be in for a rude awakening this year. You buy it more for the perks and peace of mind that you can get and do whatever you desire with minimal planning. For some, that is well worth the exorbitant price.

Yeah I agree. Anytime I choose to pay a premium for a "VIP" experience, I have to come to terms with the fact that the extra money is invested in the convenience added, not the potential returns on money. Otherwise I wouldn't be willing to pay $$$$$ for a downtown hotel during SDCC.

The price has gotten to that point. At the last D23, I heard the same thing from Sorcerer ppl, they had fun, but they would never do it again. It's really one of those, you wanna do it once, experiences.

[ghostrye]

I shutter to think about what sdcc would look like if they offered this type of pass for access into any panel you wanted as well as early access to the floor to be first in merch lines.

I remember they discussed it on one of the SDCCBlog ConCasts - the possibility of some paid panels, but they said CCI would never make SDCC "pay to play" which is why the experiences and activations there will always be free.

In fact, the only paid "VIP" sort of experience I can think of right now is the Rave of Thrones party, but even then you're just paying extra for a $50 booze voucher.

Too many moving parts for them to do this at SDCC I would think, beyond the panels I mean.

As good as the team at SDCC has gotten over the years with innovation. (RFID chips, wristbanding in the evening the night before panels, etc...). They still have a ways to go to solve all problems.

[wolfy233]

Disney has started cracking down on reselling lately. There are reports of "personal shoppers" having their accounts banned and annual passes revoked. Not sure if this is a new trend or policy for them.

Disney tracks the amount of merchandise you buy through your AP discount and it is obvious by the quantities they buy who is a reseller and who isn’t...the AP has a caveat in it that says that discounts utilized by the pass will not be used to sell items for profit. It’s sad but necessary to curb the rampant reselling.

I have heard about this practice of Disney cracking down on reselling for profit. I really hope that doesn't stop people like me from helping fellow funatics on this board. I guess if I were to be safe, I wouldn't use my annual pass to purchase for funatics to make it cheaper for my fellow funatics.

That wouldn't work at most stores at D23. You can't use your pass at say the Disney store where most of the exclusives are. They have gone after the habitual resellers that are there constantly though at the parks.

[nascar246788]

I remember they discussed it on one of the SDCCBlog ConCasts - the possibility of some paid panels, but they said CCI would never make SDCC "pay to play" which is why the experiences and activations there will always be free.

In fact, the only paid "VIP" sort of experience I can think of right now is the Rave of Thrones party, but even then you're just paying extra for a $50 booze voucher.

Too many moving parts for them to do this at SDCC I would think, beyond the panels I mean.

As good as the team at SDCC has gotten over the years with innovation. (RFID chips, wristbanding in the evening the night before panels, etc...). They still have a ways to go to solve all problems.

Not do worried about d23. I just hope they make distinction between reseller and helping fellow collectors and helping their wallets.

[wolfy233]

Too many moving parts for them to do this at SDCC I would think, beyond the panels I mean.

As good as the team at SDCC has gotten over the years with innovation. (RFID chips, wristbanding in the evening the night before panels, etc...). They still have a ways to go to solve all problems.

Not do worried about d23. I just hope they make distinction between reseller and helping fellow collectors and helping their wallets.

They do their best. I will say it's usually pretty organized though.

[volsspongebob]

Metallic Hat Box would be cool!

I would take anything Metallic. Its my favorite variant version. And a Hat Box would be at the top of the Metallic want list.

[d00dz]

Metallic Hat Box would be cool!

I would take anything Metallic. Its my favorite variant version. And a Hat Box would be at the top of the Metallic want list.

Metallics are definitely the best variants! Followed by glows!

[Vinyl4Blood]

I would like to see some of the other characters from the Haunted mansion.
Like Constance or some of the stretching portrait characters.

In my opinion, the hitch-hiking ghosts & hatbox have been overdone at this point.

[d00dz]

I would like to see some of the other characters from the Haunted mansion.
Like Constance or some of the stretching portrait characters.

In my opinion, the hitch-hiking ghosts & hatbox have been overdone at this point.

As much as I love them, I have to agree with you. Its time to vault the old molds and focus on new characters.

[Mjacob78]

Metallic Hat Box would be cool!

I would take anything Metallic. Its my favorite variant version. And a Hat Box would be at the top of the Metallic want list.

Metallics are definitely the best variants! Followed by glows!

Agreed:)

[repair-manmanmanman]

Disney tracks the amount of merchandise you buy through your AP discount and it is obvious by the quantities they buy who is a reseller and who isn’t...the AP has a caveat in it that says that discounts utilized by the pass will not be used to sell items for profit. It’s sad but necessary to curb the rampant reselling.

I have heard about this practice of Disney cracking down on reselling for profit. I really hope that doesn't stop people like me from helping fellow funatics on this board. I guess if I were to be safe, I wouldn't use my annual pass to purchase for funatics to make it cheaper for my fellow funatics.

That wouldn't work at most stores at D23. You can't use your pass at say the Disney store where most of the exclusives are. They have gone after the habitual resellers that are there constantly though at the parks.

Yeah, I remember reading something one or two years ago about a girl finding out her annual pass was revoked after the fact when they found her reselling park merchandise online. They have actual language regarding this in the sales agreement, which they referred her to when she questioned it.

[repair-manmanmanman]

I shutter to think about what sdcc would look like if they offered this type of pass for access into any panel you wanted as well as early access to the floor to be first in merch lines.

I remember they discussed it on one of the SDCCBlog ConCasts - the possibility of some paid panels, but they said CCI would never make SDCC "pay to play" which is why the experiences and activations there will always be free.

In fact, the only paid "VIP" sort of experience I can think of right now is the Rave of Thrones party, but even then you're just paying extra for a $50 booze voucher.

It could turn into an ala. carte system where you enter a lottery to specific panels and then pay a few to get in. They love to monetize things where they can!

I feel like they'd have trouble trying to scale that for all the attendees. Esp since it's their goal to get every panel as full as possible, so if money is a qualifier it might turn more people away than let them in...and they all just end up on the exhibit floor. then we all die from claustrophobia.

[anime23]

Funko needs to do times if they are going to sell at D23. To avoid all the sorcerers getting them. Just because you can afford to spend 2k on a pass to a convention doesn't mean you should push everyone else who can't afford it out of a chance.

I couldn't agree more. Or do a lottery. I was beyond frustrated after 5 hours in that line to learn the sorcerers had bought all the dolls I wanted earlier that morning and then the next year to learn that they had filled up the autograph line when were were about to try to get into it (that was worse because of having camped all night only to see our effort flushed by sorcerers).

ReedPOP just needs to take over D23 and they'll fix a ton of junk that Disney simply doesn't understand.

That will never happen. Disney would never give up control did you see the men in black walking around the big hall making sure no one had recording devices? In the stores I was talking to some of the people working there, they all work for Disney, in accounting, HR, basically everywhere. It is in their contract that they will work the event . They are told that they are expected to act like they would in the workplace. For real I just minded my Ps and Qs. I didn't want to do the wrong thing and come up to my TV playing snow on ABC, ESPN, Freeform, the Disney Channel, Disney XD and now Fox. Logon to Hulu it doesn't work . I wouldn't put it past them. They tell me I can't line up somewhere I am not lining up

[anime23]

I couldn't agree more. Or do a lottery. I was beyond frustrated after 5 hours in that line to learn the sorcerers had bought all the dolls I wanted earlier that morning and then the next year to learn that they had filled up the autograph line when were were about to try to get into it (that was worse because of having camped all night only to see our effort flushed by sorcerers).

ReedPOP just needs to take over D23 and they'll fix a ton of junk that Disney simply doesn't understand.

I definitely hope they do some type of lottery. It was so nice actually getting to sleep in my very expensive hotel last year at SDCC and would love the same for D23 . Not like frying in the sun all day outside then Freezing all night in the basement

I actually didn't mind lining up in the basement because I thought it was better than outside at SDCC. Plus there was food inside. The only thing that sucked not this last time but the time before that is that they kept playing songs from Frozen. I wanted to cry about 8 hours in....

[Thepopfamily]

Maybe we can get the pop up shop back this year and it will be Disney themed? Instead of “get animated “ for the looney tunes “get magical”? Lol

[weird888]

I remember they discussed it on one of the SDCCBlog ConCasts - the possibility of some paid panels, but they said CCI would never make SDCC "pay to play" which is why the experiences and activations there will always be free.

In fact, the only paid "VIP" sort of experience I can think of right now is the Rave of Thrones party, but even then you're just paying extra for a $50 booze voucher.

It could turn into an ala. carte system where you enter a lottery to specific panels and then pay a few to get in. They love to monetize things where they can!

I feel like they'd have trouble trying to scale that for all the attendees. Esp since it's their goal to get every panel as full as possible, so if money is a qualifier it might turn more people away than let them in...and they all just end up on the exhibit floor. then we all die from claustrophobia.

Disney might turn the more popular panels into an auction then

[weird888]

I couldn't agree more. Or do a lottery. I was beyond frustrated after 5 hours in that line to learn the sorcerers had bought all the dolls I wanted earlier that morning and then the next year to learn that they had filled up the autograph line when were were about to try to get into it (that was worse because of having camped all night only to see our effort flushed by sorcerers).

ReedPOP just needs to take over D23 and they'll fix a ton of junk that Disney simply doesn't understand.

I definitely hope they do some type of lottery. It was so nice actually getting to sleep in my very expensive hotel last year at SDCC and would love the same for D23 . Not like frying in the sun all day outside then Freezing all night in the basement

While I very much enjoyed sleeping in my hotel at SDCC it was offset by the fact that I got into zero exclusives and zero autographs . Hearing that some people got into multiple exclusives (some the same one multiple times or two different ones at the same time) didn't help .

It was easy to predict that the lottery would be problematic when they closed the lottery only a week before the con. No time to fix any mistakes.

[parrity]

Metallic Hat Box would be cool!

I would take anything Metallic. Its my favorite variant version. And a Hat Box would be at the top of the Metallic want list.

Metallics are definitely the best variants! Followed by glows!

WRONG! Glow > Metallic any day. Fight me.

[MarvelPopFan75]

I would take anything Metallic. Its my favorite variant version. And a Hat Box would be at the top of the Metallic want list.

Metallics are definitely the best variants! Followed by glows!

WRONG! Glow > Metallic any day. Fight me.

I don't know, I've always liked metallic and flocked a little more than glow, but I definitely don't want any flocked variant for Haunted Mansion that would just be wierd.

[nascar246788]

I have heard about this practice of Disney cracking down on reselling for profit. I really hope that doesn't stop people like me from helping fellow funatics on this board. I guess if I were to be safe, I wouldn't use my annual pass to purchase for funatics to make it cheaper for my fellow funatics.

That wouldn't work at most stores at D23. You can't use your pass at say the Disney store where most of the exclusives are. They have gone after the habitual resellers that are there constantly though at the parks.

Yeah, I remember reading something one or two years ago about a girl finding out her annual pass was revoked after the fact when they found her reselling park merchandise online. They have actual language regarding this in the sales agreement, which they referred her to when she questioned it.

By all means hit those reselling for profit, but Disney should make distinction between reselling for profit and selling at cost even if it's AP cost to help friends get something and save on their wallets.

[ghostrye]

It could turn into an ala. carte system where you enter a lottery to specific panels and then pay a few to get in. They love to monetize things where they can!

I feel like they'd have trouble trying to scale that for all the attendees. Esp since it's their goal to get every panel as full as possible, so if money is a qualifier it might turn more people away than let them in...and they all just end up on the exhibit floor. then we all die from claustrophobia.

Disney might turn the more popular panels into an auction then

D23 or SDCC, I am certain that people would pay through the teeth to get into many popular panels.

[Loki437]

That wouldn't work at most stores at D23. You can't use your pass at say the Disney store where most of the exclusives are. They have gone after the habitual resellers that are there constantly though at the parks.

Yeah, I remember reading something one or two years ago about a girl finding out her annual pass was revoked after the fact when they found her reselling park merchandise online. They have actual language regarding this in the sales agreement, which they referred her to when she questioned it.

By all means hit those reselling for profit, but Disney should make distinction between reselling for profit and selling at cost even if it's AP cost to help friends get something and save on their wallets.

I would imagine that these cases are pretty few and far between. Disney is ubiquitous and tracking down individuals would be so time consuming. Perhaps they were flagged at a park for mass purchases or something?

[Loki437]

I feel like they'd have trouble trying to scale that for all the attendees. Esp since it's their goal to get every panel as full as possible, so if money is a qualifier it might turn more people away than let them in...and they all just end up on the exhibit floor. then we all die from claustrophobia.

Disney might turn the more popular panels into an auction then

D23 or SDCC, I am certain that people would pay through the teeth to get into many popular panels.

I’m certain you are all correct, but that sets a precedent that really goes against the idea of these conventions (at least for me). If I’m into something, I’m committed to it. I want to wait it out for a chance rather than just buying my way in.

[weird888]

Yeah, I remember reading something one or two years ago about a girl finding out her annual pass was revoked after the fact when they found her reselling park merchandise online. They have actual language regarding this in the sales agreement, which they referred her to when she questioned it.

By all means hit those reselling for profit, but Disney should make distinction between reselling for profit and selling at cost even if it's AP cost to help friends get something and save on their wallets.

I would imagine that these cases are pretty few and far between. Disney is ubiquitous and tracking down individuals would be so time consuming. Perhaps they were flagged at a park for mass purchases or something?

In the case of "personal shoppers" they advertise to purchasing things from the parks for other people. The only difference is that they had been doing this for years and several have now been banned in the past year. I doubt anyone needs to worry about buying things occasionally for others as long as they aren't advertising a service