Disneyland Guest Criticizes Long Lines and High Prices, Calling it Unworthy of the Cost and Effort One disillusioned Disneyland visitor has expressed their frustration with the iconic theme park,
describing the steep ticket prices and extended wait times as "atrocious." They lamented that nearly every aspect of the park, from using the restroom to purchasing souvenirs, involves waiting in lines.
The dissatisfied guest shared their experience of having to wait "20 minutes to 1 hour" for various activities within the park, and they also mentioned purchasing a Genie+ pass that only allowed them to access a few rides. An attempt to wait in line for a ride without this pass resulted in a two-hour wait, which was further aggravated by the ride breaking down.
Moreover, the disappointed visitor criticized the quality of the rides at Disneyland, stating that other amusement parks, like Universal Studios, offer similar experiences at a significantly lower cost. They argued that Disneyland's quality is overshadowed by the overwhelming crowds and long lines.
In response to the post, thousands of Reddit users concurred that the cost of visiting Disneyland has become exorbitant. Many shared their own experiences of overcrowded parks and highlighted that other theme parks offer more enjoyable and cost-effective experiences.
Despite the criticisms, some users still found enjoyment in visiting Disneyland, mentioning the quality of certain rides and the food options. However, the overall sentiment was that Disneyland's rising popularity, along with increasing ticket prices, has made it a more expensive and crowded destination.
This critique comes as Disney recently raised the prices of theme park tickets, leading to growing concerns about the value and affordability of visiting Disneyland. Photo by Andrei Dan Suciu, Wikimedia commons.