OPINION POLL: What do you think of a pay-for-FASTPASS system? - Page 4

BelleOfTheBall · 01-30-2006, 08:44 PM

I suppose we'll be paying to breathe the air in Disney next?

Jetjaguar · 01-31-2006, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Stitch

I would be all for the idea if it ran similar to USF.

Stay on Property, it's included....otherwise pay $19.99 and then you get n to the fast past lines WITHOUT having to collect the tickets.

I agree with this suggestion...it makes the most sense. Disney is trying to maximize it's occupancy of guests on property, and this would be the best way to do that... it's a great added incentive for guests to stay on property rather than outside the park...

For those who live in Florida and don't stay on property.... YOU LIVE IN FLORIDA!!! You get to go to Disney anytime you want, just hop in the car and go! You don't need a fastpass, you can just come back the next weekend if the wait is too long... let us unlucky people who only get to enjoy Disney once a year (if we're lucky) get the most out of our rare trip by not having to spend our time in lines...

SaraTheGreat · 01-31-2006, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Jetjaguar

I agree with this suggestion...it makes the most sense. Disney is trying to maximize it's occupancy of guests on property, and this would be the best way to do that... it's a great added incentive for guests to stay on property rather than outside the park...

For those who live in Florida and don't stay on property.... YOU LIVE IN FLORIDA!!! You get to go to Disney anytime you want, just hop in the car and go! You don't need a fastpass, you can just come back the next weekend if the wait is too long... let us unlucky people who only get to enjoy Disney once a year (if we're lucky) get the most out of our rare trip by not having to spend our time in lines...

Those are some fighting words. Florida is a big state. I personally do not think a four hour trip each way is just hop in the car and go kind of trip. Yes it may be shorter than a lot of people but it is still a haul to do over and over just to be able to get on a ride. It's not my fault you live far away. AP holders at least should also get this privelege. Problem is like I've said before if AP and resort guests are all in the fast pass line it defeats the purpose of the fast pass. Everybody would be in that line.

Jetjaguar · 02-01-2006, 04:00 PM

Fighting words? This is a Disney site

You have a good point though... AP holders should have this access as well... maybe it would bump the cost of the AP up some, but it would be worth it...

The question then becomes, if they keep Fastpass as it is, where only a certain amount of tickets can be distributed per ride for one day, does that make it fair to people who pay the extra for the FP privelige, if they go to get a FastPass and they are out for the day? Maybe they could do a 'raincheck' or something, so the next time you go back, you automatically get one? It's a little convoluted, but I think it's something Disney should check into... it would certainly bump up the value of staying in their resorts and/or buying an Annual Pass...

GirlStar613 · 02-01-2006, 09:02 PM

i dont' like this idea of paying extra, as we've all said we pay enough...i'm having a tough enough time trying to convince my family to go this month when i visit.

BelleOfTheBall · 02-03-2006, 04:42 PM

Okay, I've decided to come back and really post something about this. My previous post was a joke and the thing is, nothing is like taking in the Disney aroma. lol I just might would have to pay for it. lol I'm known as the smeller in our Disney gang.

Anyway, back to the topic. I personally don't like the thought of paying for fastpasses. I mean, don't get me wrong I love FP and I think it's a great thing for EVERYONE to be able to use and enjoy. I like the fact that they don't charge. Some people don't have the extra money to be buying FPs and I think it's such a good thing for those who have yet to experience Disney World. It helps them at least get a couple of the big rides out of the way when the park is busy, busy, busy. My family and I go to Disney about 5 times a year and when we're there when the parks are super crowded I always feel bad for those who come for the first time during the week of Christmas and all those other busy times at WDW. I always think "at least they have FP to help them get some things accomplished."

I'm also saying "no" to offering it just to resort guest and I'm not just saying that because it wouldn't benefit me, because it would. We always stay in one of the Disney Resorts and let's be honest here, that would come in handy big time knowing only resort guest can get them, but I still think it's a nice little gesture that they offer everyone. I know that Universal has an ahead of the line (or something like that) pass. It cost money and you only get 6 of them (I think) and they also have the "express" passes for everyone. They may have bigger and better deals with that. I usually only go to Universal one day (if that..Disney for me), but some of my family were telling me about it. Now, I think that could be a pretty good idea. Something like that makes more sense to me, but only have so many passes. I could see them offering something like that to even just Resort Guest, but I think that and "extra magic hours" would be a little much. Gosh, the "extra magic hours" was the best idea ever! lol I love it!

Now that I think about it, the regular lines would be super duper long with FPs and ahead of the line passes. *sigh* Will it ever end?

LAXplaya1346 · 02-04-2006, 09:46 AM

i am so glad that this was a typo, i was eating breakfast at the time I heard this so you can imagine what kind of shock i was in....no more cherrios lol

garf243 · 02-13-2006, 08:34 PM

I think having to pass for a fast pass is a bad idea. You already pay a fortune to get into the park, so I don't think it's fair to make you pay again just to get a jump on a line. While I love the convenience of the fast pass, I would rather wait in line than pay. I survived before fast pass came along and I'd survive again. I agree that it would also make it very elitist if they allowed precedence to the more expensive resorts.

47 days and counting until we go to visit the mouse!!

foxylady · 02-14-2006, 07:42 AM

I like the fastpass system as it is at the moment. However, if there ever was a time when they decided to charge, I think it should be one fee to include one fastpass ride on those attractions with fastpass. They should not make it too expensive though. Universal charge too much for their Express system and when you take into account how much you have already paid for the tickets in the first place, for larger families it could become so expensive they could'nt do everything they wanted to.

goofi24 · 02-14-2006, 08:47 AM

I hate the idea. Universal does it and it irritates me to no end that just because you can afford to buy it, you can bypass everyone. We spend a lot of money for annual passes, food in the park and even souvenirs, we shouldn't have to pay for fast passes.In fact, I think Disney should reward their loyal passholder and give them fast passes. After all, we are the ones that frequent the parks more than vacation guests, etc.
Kathy

Boater · 02-17-2006, 12:59 PM

I love the idea of a heircrhial system. Those who stay at deluxe resorts pay a fortune to enjoy Disney.
It would be nice to have a perk and keep the bottom feeders in the stand by lines

DisneyFREAK91 · 02-21-2006, 07:36 PM

NO WAY!! I live for fastpasses! I can't pay for all of them. Well, I dunno actually. I mean, I barely ever use them unless of emergencies. So, I'm kind of in between indifferent and HATE IT

Cameo · 03-19-2006, 11:27 AM

Personally, I don't like the idea of paying for FPs and if they began charging I would not be one to cough up the money. It's just not worth it to me. I grew up going to Disney at least once a year and every trip we waited in lines to go on everything. If I survived when I was a kid, I can survive it as an adult. I rarely use FPs as it is, only if a line is ridiculously long and the return time is reasonable. As an Orlando resident, WDW would end up losing money from me if I were to use the FPs more often. My mom visited last month and we went to spend the day at MK. After using a FP only once we were completely finished with the park (having gone on absolutely everything we wanted to do, and only skipping about 5 attractions) we were finished by 5:30. Instead of spending money on a Disney dinner, we simply went back to my apartment to eat instead. If we had used more FPs, we would have been out of there even earlier and maybe not have even snacked at all.

Besides, if they want to charge for this, they need to run it more efficiently first. Why can they not figure out how to time the Peter Pan passes so that they don't get backed up all the time?! And I'm beginning to see a similar problem with Soarin'.

butch61 · 05-01-2006, 07:37 AM

i would make a one off payment and have a central fp station

{(AB)} · 05-01-2006, 09:38 AM

i think if there was a set fee on entrance, it would be worthwhile, but, when thinking about food, drink, and general spending, it does seem alot, especially when you've already paid for a ticket. When you have paid for flights from England, you dont want to be spending more money than you expect. lol.

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01-30-2006, 08:44 PM	#46
BelleOfTheBall A-Ticket holder Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NC Posts: 33	I suppose we'll be paying to breathe the air in Disney next? __________________ "A Whole New World. A new fantastic point of view. No one to tell us no or where to go or say we're only dreaming...." * ~ Let me share this whole new world with you ~ *

02-01-2006, 04:00 PM	#49
Jetjaguar D-Ticket Holder Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Salem, NH Posts: 273	Fighting words? This is a Disney site You have a good point though... AP holders should have this access as well... maybe it would bump the cost of the AP up some, but it would be worth it... The question then becomes, if they keep Fastpass as it is, where only a certain amount of tickets can be distributed per ride for one day, does that make it fair to people who pay the extra for the FP privelige, if they go to get a FastPass and they are out for the day? Maybe they could do a 'raincheck' or something, so the next time you go back, you automatically get one? It's a little convoluted, but I think it's something Disney should check into... it would certainly bump up the value of staying in their resorts and/or buying an Annual Pass... __________________ Zazu: Well the buzz from the bees is that the leopards are in a bit of a spot. And the baboons are going ape over this. Of course, the giraffes are acting like they're above it all... The tick birds are pecking on the elephants. I told the elephants to forget it, but they can't. The cheetahs are hard up, but I always say, cheetahs never prosper... 9/2004 - Polynesian - first time at WDW! 10/2005 - Not the Polynesian (Port Orleans) 12/2006 - 1/2007 - Polynesian - Christmas & New Year's! 10/2008 - Polynesian for Halloween!

02-01-2006, 09:02 PM	#50
GirlStar613 Queen of Couture Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: The Big Apple Posts: 687	i dont' like this idea of paying extra, as we've all said we pay enough...i'm having a tough enough time trying to convince my family to go this month when i visit. __________________ Erica "There's a great big beautiful tomorrow, shining at the end of everyday. There's a great big beautiful tomorrow, just a dream away!" When I grow up I wanna be a Disney

02-03-2006, 04:42 PM	#51
BelleOfTheBall A-Ticket holder Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NC Posts: 33	Okay, I've decided to come back and really post something about this. My previous post was a joke and the thing is, nothing is like taking in the Disney aroma. lol I just might would have to pay for it. lol I'm known as the smeller in our Disney gang. Anyway, back to the topic. I personally don't like the thought of paying for fastpasses. I mean, don't get me wrong I love FP and I think it's a great thing for EVERYONE to be able to use and enjoy. I like the fact that they don't charge. Some people don't have the extra money to be buying FPs and I think it's such a good thing for those who have yet to experience Disney World. It helps them at least get a couple of the big rides out of the way when the park is busy, busy, busy. My family and I go to Disney about 5 times a year and when we're there when the parks are super crowded I always feel bad for those who come for the first time during the week of Christmas and all those other busy times at WDW. I always think "at least they have FP to help them get some things accomplished." I'm also saying "no" to offering it just to resort guest and I'm not just saying that because it wouldn't benefit me, because it would. We always stay in one of the Disney Resorts and let's be honest here, that would come in handy big time knowing only resort guest can get them, but I still think it's a nice little gesture that they offer everyone. I know that Universal has an ahead of the line (or something like that) pass. It cost money and you only get 6 of them (I think) and they also have the "express" passes for everyone. They may have bigger and better deals with that. I usually only go to Universal one day (if that..Disney for me), but some of my family were telling me about it. Now, I think that could be a pretty good idea. Something like that makes more sense to me, but only have so many passes. I could see them offering something like that to even just Resort Guest, but I think that and "extra magic hours" would be a little much. Gosh, the "extra magic hours" was the best idea ever! lol I love it! Now that I think about it, the regular lines would be super duper long with FPs and ahead of the line passes. sigh Will it ever end? __________________ "A Whole New World. A new fantastic point of view. No one to tell us no or where to go or say we're only dreaming...." * ~ Let me share this whole new world with you ~ *

02-04-2006, 09:46 AM	#52
LAXplaya1346 C-Ticket Holder Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 174	i am so glad that this was a typo, i was eating breakfast at the time I heard this so you can imagine what kind of shock i was in....no more cherrios lol __________________ DISNEY KID FOREVER MouseTunes.. Gone... But have not stopped Babbling Movie worked on by a friend of ours, Katie Murphy! Hope the movie is great Katie!

02-13-2006, 08:34 PM	#53
garf243 A-Ticket holder Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2	I think having to pass for a fast pass is a bad idea. You already pay a fortune to get into the park, so I don't think it's fair to make you pay again just to get a jump on a line. While I love the convenience of the fast pass, I would rather wait in line than pay. I survived before fast pass came along and I'd survive again. I agree that it would also make it very elitist if they allowed precedence to the more expensive resorts. 47 days and counting until we go to visit the mouse!!

02-14-2006, 07:42 AM	#54
foxylady A-Ticket holder Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 2	I like the fastpass system as it is at the moment. However, if there ever was a time when they decided to charge, I think it should be one fee to include one fastpass ride on those attractions with fastpass. They should not make it too expensive though. Universal charge too much for their Express system and when you take into account how much you have already paid for the tickets in the first place, for larger families it could become so expensive they could'nt do everything they wanted to.

02-14-2006, 08:47 AM	#55
goofi24 A-Ticket holder Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1	I hate the idea. Universal does it and it irritates me to no end that just because you can afford to buy it, you can bypass everyone. We spend a lot of money for annual passes, food in the park and even souvenirs, we shouldn't have to pay for fast passes.In fact, I think Disney should reward their loyal passholder and give them fast passes. After all, we are the ones that frequent the parks more than vacation guests, etc. Kathy

02-17-2006, 12:59 PM	#56
Boater B-Ticket Holder Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Redington Shores, FL Posts: 79	I love the idea of a heircrhial system. Those who stay at deluxe resorts pay a fortune to enjoy Disney. It would be nice to have a perk and keep the bottom feeders in the stand by lines __________________ Mark, Stayed at: Grand Floridian, Polynesian, Contemporary, Wilderness Lodge, Fort Wilderness Cabins (and in a tent once YUCK),Animal Kingdom Lodge, Yacht Club, Beach Club, Boardwalk, Caribbean, Port Orleans (both), Coronado Springs, Dolphin, Most of the Hotel Row, Many other off-site.

02-21-2006, 07:36 PM	#57
DisneyFREAK91 We go on Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Celebrating the future, hand in hand. Posts: 4,457	NO WAY!! I live for fastpasses! I can't pay for all of them. Well, I dunno actually. I mean, I barely ever use them unless of emergencies. So, I'm kind of in between indifferent and HATE IT __________________ Remember, Dreams Come True!

03-19-2006, 11:27 AM	#58
Cameo And the voila... you've got a Figment! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Riding my tricycle around the parking lot Posts: 421	Personally, I don't like the idea of paying for FPs and if they began charging I would not be one to cough up the money. It's just not worth it to me. I grew up going to Disney at least once a year and every trip we waited in lines to go on everything. If I survived when I was a kid, I can survive it as an adult. I rarely use FPs as it is, only if a line is ridiculously long and the return time is reasonable. As an Orlando resident, WDW would end up losing money from me if I were to use the FPs more often. My mom visited last month and we went to spend the day at MK. After using a FP only once we were completely finished with the park (having gone on absolutely everything we wanted to do, and only skipping about 5 attractions) we were finished by 5:30. Instead of spending money on a Disney dinner, we simply went back to my apartment to eat instead. If we had used more FPs, we would have been out of there even earlier and maybe not have even snacked at all. Besides, if they want to charge for this, they need to run it more efficiently first. Why can they not figure out how to time the Peter Pan passes so that they don't get backed up all the time?! And I'm beginning to see a similar problem with Soarin'. __________________ ~Sarah~ A dream is a wish your heart makes.... "Tom Morrow, paging Mr. Tom Morrow. Your party from Saturn has arrived. Please give them a ring."

05-01-2006, 07:37 AM	#59
butch61 B-Ticket Holder Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: U.K. Posts: 88	i would make a one off payment and have a central fp station

05-01-2006, 09:38 AM	#60
{(AB)} A-Ticket holder Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: England Posts: 25	i think if there was a set fee on entrance, it would be worthwhile, but, when thinking about food, drink, and general spending, it does seem alot, especially when you've already paid for a ticket. When you have paid for flights from England, you dont want to be spending more money than you expect. lol.

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