Disney's FastPass System is Abusing Guests

Originally Posted By Witches of Morva

ORDDU: My sisters and I just swooped into this topic--without reading all 300 posts, we're sorry to say--but wanted magnet to know how much we agree with him about the abuses the Fastpass system has created. We've been against it from the start. Instead of creating a situation where guests have to compete with each other in a way they never used to, it would be so much better if management went back to the 'first come, first serve' way of doing things.

ORWEN: You sure would enjoy the parks a lot more if they did. I mean, instead of having to keep track of all the fastpasses and times for using them, you could just enjoy the attractions!! I don't like having to be a secretary while I'm at the parks. I just want to let myself go and have fun!! They way they've set things up, now, you can't do that as much.

 

Originally Posted By Brer Bunny

Hmm, well someone mightve already stated this, but maybe Disney should do what Universal does and have guests pay extra for their "Express pass." Its sooo much nicer than a fastpass believe me. The stand by wait doesnt take as long because there are not many people cutting you and the express pass is only open to a limited few.

Either that or make every huge attraction have a single rider line.

 

Originally Posted By Witches of Morva

ORDDU: If they went back to the way things were before Fastpass was ever invented, things would be so much better. Everybody would be on equal footing without all the headaches that were created by Fastpass. Yes, there are advantages for some who use Fastpass. But--over all--it's something that didn't really wasn't needed at all. Talk about trying to fix something that wasn't even broken!

 

Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA

FastPass sometimes strikes me as one of those 'customer requests' gone terribly wrong.

Question to Guest: 'And finally, is there anything else about your vacation that you wanted to comment on?'

Guest: 'Well, my kid never got to see Mickey Mouse in person.'

SOLUTION #1: Character spots with queue ropes so guests can wait in line and have their pictures taken with Mickey and his friends.

SOLUTION #2: WDI creates 'Mickey's ToonTown' -- where Mickey and the 'Top 5' characters live. Guests can go see characters anytime they want.

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Question to Guest: 'Is there anything about your visit that you found frustrating?'

Guest: 'Wull, I hated waiting in line.'

SOLUTION: FastPass. Now guests don't have to wait in line.

 

Originally Posted By Goofyernmost

Thanks for weighing in Witches and Jim. I can remember early on, in FP history, it seemed like only TDLFAN and myself were voicing concern. You might have as well, but, he's the only one I remember. It seems it has become just a little more popular to have it be not as popular. It warms my heart when park experts like yourselves (frogs and all) feel concerned.

Where is that old girl anyway? Out frogging?

 

Originally Posted By Witches of Morva

ORDDU: I assume you're referring to my little sister, dear? Yes, you can rest assured that she's out 'frogging' as you so aptly put it. And, yes, we've been against Fast pass from the very beginning and had our broom sticks held to the fire for not supporting it. But it doesn't matter to us. A bad idea is a bad idea is a bad idea. We aren't easily swayed by popular opinions. But at least one of us IS swayed by your good looks. Why not drop by our little cottage in Morva some evening? I'll be sure to leave a candle burning in the window...

 

Originally Posted By Goofyernmost

Oh, ORDDU, you are going to make me blush. Shame on you, you naughty young lady.

 

Originally Posted By RollenMac

Disney: Ruining lives ones fastpass at a time.

 

Originally Posted By mickeyboy43

Please dont get started again *crosses fingers*

 

Originally Posted By WilliamK99

Disney: Ruining lives ones fastpass at a time. <<

I cannot let such an idiotic comment go unchecked, how is Disney ruining any lives by allowing Fast Pass? If your life is ruined because you had to wait in line for a ride, I truly and deeply feel sorry for you.

 

Originally Posted By Goofyernmost

Disney: Ruining lives ones fastpass at a time. <<

>>>I cannot let such an idiotic comment go unchecked, how is Disney ruining any lives by allowing Fast Pass? If your life is ruined because you had to wait in line for a ride, I truly and deeply feel sorry for you<<<

I am not the brightest light on the tree, but, I would bet any amount of money that it was a joke and a cute one at that. Lighten up folks, it's just Fastpass.

That said, if people are feeling upset, to whatever degree, then the cause should be looked at closely. One shouldn't have to feel bad, even if it's a little, when paying that much money to go to a fun place and it is preventable.

 

Originally Posted By RollenMac

Please, I was being sarcastic because everyone is taking the fast pass issue so seriously.

 

Originally Posted By demderedoseguys

>>Actually it means a lot. In my opinion, The frantic pace created by FP plus the feeling of being a second class guest to some people detract from the way the parks were meant to be enjoyed. People rushing around in a big hurry tends to add to the rudeness one encounters at the parks. Very similar to the hustle, and bustle one encounters in a big city, compared to the laid back lifestyle in a small country town.<<


As someone who just takes his time in the parks, none of this FP issue really bothers me. I will say that my solution is to limit each guest to 2 FP's a day. This would create a situation where people would have to pick and choose what attractions they really want to see and plan their day accordingly and actually get to enjoy the beauty of the parks and all of the other things Disney that they are missing with the "get out of my way, I wanna get a FP attitude".Rush,rush,rush. Not my idea of vacation.

 

Originally Posted By FerretAfros

Welcome to LP Rollen! To a new person I would guess that this does all seem pretty silly, but stick around here for a while and you'll see that FP is one of the most often (and most heated) debated topics. It just seems to be one of those things where everybody has an opinion, and nobody can dee the other side, no matter how hard they try.

 

Originally Posted By RollenMac

Goofyernmost: Thank you for picking up on the fact that it was a joke, apparently it wasn't a clear as I'd hope.

FerretAfros: Thank you for the welcome! I've acutally been a reader for a while, just decided to post for the first time. I guess I could have selected a more milder topic to jump into. IMO, having a heated fast pass discussion makes more sense than a heated reusable mug discussion. haha.

 

Originally Posted By mickeyboy43

****As someone who just takes his time in the parks, none of this FP issue really bothers me. I will say that my solution is to limit each guest to 2 FP's a day. This would create a situation where people would have to pick and choose what attractions they really want to see and plan their day accordingly and actually get to enjoy the beauty of the parks and all of the other things Disney that they are missing with the "get out of my way, I wanna get a FP attitude".Rush,rush,rush. Not my idea of vacation.****

I really like this idea except for the fact that people are already used to getting 2+ per day. If they had done this in the beginning, things might be better.

 

Originally Posted By MPierce

>>> >> Disney: Ruining lives ones fastpass at a time. <<

I cannot let such an idiotic comment go unchecked, how is Disney ruining any lives by allowing Fast Pass? If your life is ruined because you had to wait in line for a ride, I truly and deeply feel sorry for you. <<<

Don't you think an apology is in order WillamK99. It seems you are much to involved with the issue of FP to recognize a satirical remark for a simple jest. Come on now, you'll feel much better about yourself.

 

Originally Posted By WilliamK99

Thing is those comments have been made by others , so I will not apologize, people are acting like lives are ruined by FP existing and I will not let stupid comments stand uncorrected.

 

Originally Posted By Goofyernmost

I don't think an apology is in order, but, at least a "oops, I guess I got caught up in the moment and read too much into it" might be called for.

That, however, is a personal choice and, to be frank, it really doesn't matter at all to me. I was just bored and wanted to type something. There...I feel much better now.

 

Originally Posted By WilliamK99

There was no smiley, no ha ha, just a straight comment, so I am going to take it at face value. I have seen even more out there posts on LP that you might assume is sarcasm but people actually believe.