Originally Posted By HMButler79 I CANNOT WAIT to see who comes out to defend THIS.... I think we needs mental evaluations for TDO. <a href="http://www.wdwmagic.com/Attractions/Celebrate-A-Dream-Come-True/News/20Oct2011-FASTPASS-test-for-'Celebrate-A-Dream-Come-True'-parade.htm" target="_blank">http://www.wdwmagic.com/Attrac...rade.htm</a>
Originally Posted By leobloom SHRILL GASP DIAL IT UP TO 11 THE HORROR THE HORROR MERCY HEAVENS GOODNESS GRACIOUS
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo I suppose if people want to waste a fp n that poor excuse for a parade, I guess it will leave more for the attractions. Wish they wouldn't waste their money on this kind of stuff.
Originally Posted By u k fan I'd rather they do it this way than charge for the reserved viewing area. If people want to waste a FP on a parade let them. I actually thinks this eliminates some of the fairness issues that people have with FP because there are lots of excellent spots to watch the parade from so latecomers aren't penalised by the limiting of capacity for "standby" guests as with an attraction. If parade diehards now are all in one spot other good viewing areas will go less quickly!!!
Originally Posted By dagobert I wonder how Disney will execute that. They can't close the whole parade route and then allocate the people with FP to the first row. My guess would be that designated areas will be reserved for FP. However FP was one of the worst decisions Disney ever made.
Originally Posted By u k fan I should think there will be a reserved area as there is for disabled visitors. It's not really that different to offering meal packages as they've done for shows for years. The difference is all this costs is a FP!!!
Originally Posted By DDMAN26 I never understood the big hullabaloo over fastpass. You got the fp, saw the time you had to come back, got on the attraction.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt "SHRILL GASP DIAL IT UP TO 11 THE HORROR THE HORROR MERCY HEAVENS GOODNESS GRACIOUS" LOL!!
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom I think it is a great idea. But, I don't understand why you need a fastpass to get a viewable spot to watch a parade. I have long thought that folks in wheelchairs, elders and families with children should be able to request a spot so they don't have to fight with the hoards. Having a dedicated location with seating would be a great addition to the Disney parks ( althought I seriously doubt seating is going to be a park of plan). The unfortunate part is that Disney is devising this as part of FP. It should have been a given that certain folks would benefit from a dedicated parade viewing area free from the hoards.
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper <<I have long thought that folks in wheelchairs, elders and families with children should be able to request a spot so they don't have to fight with the hoards.>> There are wheelchair-only viewing areas along the parade routes.
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper As for the OT...I can't wait till I need a Fastpass to eat. Or use the bathroom.
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom The parades in the MK have always been "controlled chaos". How many people have we seen sitting on the curb on Main Street to watch the parades? I would have thought dedicated parade seating would have been a no brainer. There are various locations along the parade route for bleachers. For that matter there are a few empty rides/ attractions, restaurants that could be torn down for additional bleacher parade viewing. Apparently there is a growing need since Disney feels obligated to "ration" optimal parade viewing via FP.
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper <<There are various locations along the parade route for bleachers.>> Sorry...but that is one terrible idea. Bleachers? Talk about an ugly addition to the park.
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom <<As for the OT...I can't wait till I need a Fastpass to eat. Or use the bathroom.>> Valid point! I think I'm making the same point.
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom <<Sorry...but that is one terrible idea. Bleachers? Talk about an ugly addition to the park.>> It would be great! You could easily make it work. You just build them so that they blend in with their environment. For example if you are going to place them at the Main Street train station you make them out of stone and look like steps or something. They could always level the Diamond Horseshoe Revue and put bleachers, heck you could cover them with a roof and make them look like them are made out of wood. Disney has bleachers all over DHS. It's not as if bleachers are a odd idea for Disney parks. It amazes me that there aren't any in Disney's busiest park.
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom I think it's a great idea.. but I think it is all in the execution. If you can't execute if right.. then don't do it. Imagine if they did bleachers like "Soarin". Just lift you up into place.... man that would be awesome!
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORDDU: It IS rather ridiculous, HMButler79, duckling, and your point is well taken. I certainly wouldn't laugh at or mock you for the point you're making. Don't be discouraged, dear. Not everyone is going to understand where you're coming from but, then, others do.
Originally Posted By u k fan How about up high viewing spots ON buildings not in front of them? I have to admit I'm not sure about bleachers. At DLP the seating area for the castle stage also worked for the parade, but as soon as the parade started everyone just stood up forcing people to stand on the seats so unless you were in the first row or two it was no help and was more of a safety problem than a solution for anything!!!
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom <<ORDDU: It IS rather ridiculous,>> Witches, what part of this is ridiculous? 1) The need 2) The execution 3) Tieing into the Fast Pass system
