Once again I feel that SDC is really missing out on taking advantage of programs that competitor parks (including Disney and Universal) utilize.
1. Season Dining.
I don't think there is another chain out there that does not offer this upgrade. I know I for one would DEFINITELY buy a plan. Who wouldn't want the option to get a meal and even a snack each time they visit. If nothing else, this might be a way to start "snuffing out" those who bring in food to the park. I know heartless on my part, but this isn't a charity.
2. Unlimited Drinks Mug
Again, there isn't a chain out there that doesn't offer a mug that you pay one price and you get unlimited refills for the season. I think this would be an ideal way to phase out all of the grandfathered in mugs with cheaper pricing. Again, this isn't a charity.
3. Unlimited Digital On-ride Photos
This has really become popular at Cedar Fair parks and Disney parks. You pay a price and then you collect as many digital on ride photos as you want during the season. The best part about these is that you can almost instantly share them online. This seems like a no-brainer to me.
4. Dinning Show Package
This goes over big time at Disney. You purchase a dinner and show package at one of the higher end restaurants and you are guaranteed a prime viewing location at one of the bigger shows. I think this would be a great way to phase out Show Lovers and at the same time make more money off of food sales. Considering a new musical is coming in 2019 for Christmas, this would be the ideal time to start this.
Considering CF's Platinum and SF's Gold passes including free admission to other parks, HFE should break down a sweeten the pot instead of 50% off at Dollywood. The trick is coming up with a perk at SDC that would justify a 15 to 20 buck premium. Maybe cut back on Bring a Friend Free on a basic pass.
Even some SEAS parks are getting in on this:
Busch Gardens new membership plans:
Basic membership: Admission during select dates to Busch Gardens, Water Country USA; 50 percent off general parking; admissions to Christmas Town and Howl-O-Scream during select dates; guest ticket discounts; member sneak peeks; in-park discounts.
Unlimited membership: Unlimited admission to Busch Gardens and Water Country USA; free general parking; admission to Christmas Town and Howl-O-Scream; two free guest tickets, plus discounts on additional tickets; member sneak peeks; in-park discounts.
Premier membership: Unlimited admissions to Busch Gardens and Water Country USA, plus the nine sister parks that are apart of Sea World Parks & Entertainment Inc.; Free preferred parking; admission to Christmas Town and Howl-O-Scream; three free tickets, plus discounts on additional tickets; member sneak peeks; in-park discounts.