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Pixiedust34 · 08-23-2009, 10:36 AM

We just got back from a 10 day stay at WDW and started a new tradition this year. When we left the park mid-day, we'd stop at a FP machine on our way out of the park to get a set of FPs and then we'd give the FPs to a family who was on their way into the park. It was an easy and fun way to spread a little pixie dust!

hthrbells · 08-23-2009, 10:41 AM

That's fantastic!!!! I love it!!! We will give it a shot in 29 days!!! Thanks!!!!

DopeyFan1966 · 08-23-2009, 10:44 AM

That is so awesome of you. We did that at DLR just because we were leaving and weren't going to use them. I think that we are going to do the same thing that you did. It is a great way to spread pixie dust to someone else.

BarleyJack · 08-23-2009, 10:59 AM

That's so great! We give away unused FPs too! Also, when we check out we try to find someone checking in to give them our Arcade Cards (from the resort) as well as any leftover (unopened of course) grocery delivery stuff, like bottled water, sodas, granola bars.

I'm with you, I think that if more people did things like this and thought of others more often this just may be a better world.

FunkyDuck · 08-23-2009, 11:09 AM

I love this idea too! I'm jumping on the bandwagon...sooo simple yet such a wonderful "treat" to give a family coming into the parks!

nooneshome · 08-23-2009, 11:32 AM

We love giving away FPs and are firm believers of FP karma!!

This next trip we plan to use our extra snack credits to give snacks away!!

Dopey's twin Dippy · 08-23-2009, 11:33 AM

that is a great idea. we actually did that the last time we went.

Lankysmom · 08-23-2009, 12:34 PM

That sounds like fun!! What a great idea!

Tosie · 08-23-2009, 12:36 PM

What a great idea!! How did the recipients respond?

Anglefan · 08-23-2009, 12:47 PM

My tradition is to write checks for $25,000 and give them away around the parks!

*wins*

Flyerfan · 08-23-2009, 01:19 PM

Cool idea!

Mickeyistheman · 08-23-2009, 01:26 PM

That is such a great idea! I am also a firm beleiver in Karma and if you are leaving the park and had a great day why not spread that Pixie Dust around to others who are just coming in.

I started giving away FP's a few years ago when I knew that I was not going to be using them why not let someone else experience the ride and in a quicker way!

Every time it feels AWESOME! I usually go to that ride and see who is looking for a FP and give it to them. I had an extra Toy Story Mania - I know crazy but we did it was 6 FP's and we gave it to 2 different families they were stoked!

Good begets Good in my book!

islandchick779 · 08-23-2009, 01:27 PM

That's a great tradition to have! We've never thought about doing that, but I'm going to try to start making a habit of it. Especially since we usually take a midday break. I can get FP's before we head out and someone can take advantage then, and by the time we go back to the park we can FP again!

We have given out extra FP's that we had (when my boys chicken out on rides)

Zeebs · 08-23-2009, 02:00 PM

We did this on our last day at Disneyland, we were leaving at 11.00 for a meal and then off to the airport. There was a family walking past Buzz Lightyear ride as we were so I asked them if I could get them some fastpasses, they were really happy.

It was a nice way to finish off the day.

Kirsten

Puget Peach · 08-23-2009, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by BarleyJack

Also, when we check out we try to find someone checking in to give them our Arcade Cards (from the resort) as well as any leftover (unopened of course) grocery delivery stuff, like bottled water, sodas, granola bars.

Our timeshare (Worldmark) has a donation box in the lobby for such items to go to the food bank. Maybe we can suggest it to Disney? I always have a few unopened shelf-stable items to add.

08-23-2009, 10:36 AM	#1
Pixiedust34 It's like I'm stuck in a music time warp Hasn't touched an iron in over 10 yrs! I love Target! Where else can you buy candy corn 90% off?! My tags are getting dusty! Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 6,951	Our new park tradition We just got back from a 10 day stay at WDW and started a new tradition this year. When we left the park mid-day, we'd stop at a FP machine on our way out of the park to get a set of FPs and then we'd give the FPs to a family who was on their way into the park. It was an easy and fun way to spread a little pixie dust! __________________ Kelly

08-23-2009, 10:41 AM	#2
hthrbells DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The greatest spot in CT Posts: 710	That's fantastic!!!! I love it!!! We will give it a shot in 29 days!!! Thanks!!!! __________________ Heather

08-23-2009, 10:44 AM	#3
DopeyFan1966 Earning My Ears Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Currently in Belgium Posts: 27	That is so awesome of you. We did that at DLR just because we were leaving and weren't going to use them. I think that we are going to do the same thing that you did. It is a great way to spread pixie dust to someone else. __________________

08-23-2009, 10:59 AM	#4
BarleyJack And a pirin tablet? Why? Are you afraid of my Guatemalan-ness? Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tennessee, near music city Posts: 1,208	That's so great! We give away unused FPs too! Also, when we check out we try to find someone checking in to give them our Arcade Cards (from the resort) as well as any leftover (unopened of course) grocery delivery stuff, like bottled water, sodas, granola bars. I'm with you, I think that if more people did things like this and thought of others more often this just may be a better world. __________________ We've been Boo'd by the food review Queen!

08-23-2009, 11:09 AM	#5
FunkyDuck Mother of 3 Beautiful Children and Wife of 1 Wonderful Husband...I know...gag...sappy...but sooo TRUE!! :) Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 234	I love this idea too! I'm jumping on the bandwagon...sooo simple yet such a wonderful "treat" to give a family coming into the parks! __________________ ME DH DD(17) DS(12) DD(2) Wilderness Lodge November 2008

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08-23-2009, 11:32 AM	#6
nooneshome but us dis shutins-send help or APs Join Date: May 2007 Location: at home but dreaming of Disney or St. Andrews Posts: 759	We love giving away FPs and are firm believers of FP karma!! This next trip we plan to use our extra snack credits to give snacks away!! __________________ Me DW DS DD Rosie Owee Tiger

08-23-2009, 11:33 AM	#7
Dopey's twin Dippy DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Ma. Posts: 1,021	that is a great idea. we actually did that the last time we went.

08-23-2009, 12:34 PM	#8
Lankysmom Earning My Ears Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 32	That sounds like fun!! What a great idea!

08-23-2009, 12:36 PM	#9
Tosie DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 634	What a great idea!! How did the recipients respond? __________________ 1994: CBR - Honeymoon continued 1995: WL - Last Hurrah before kids! 2000: ASMo - Ds' 1st time 2003: CBR - Surprise Grand Gathering! 2005: POR - Happy Birthday DH and DD! 2006 (May): POP - Happy 10th Bday DS! 2006 (Sep): WL - Happy 40th to Me! 2008: BWV - 1st Trip HOME!!! 8/2009: AK Kidani Village

08-23-2009, 12:47 PM	#10
Anglefan DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 545	My tradition is to write checks for $25,000 and give them away around the parks! wins

08-23-2009, 01:19 PM	#11
Flyerfan Hockey lovin' OLTL addict with a deep desire for Disney Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Tamaqua, PA...way too far from the Magic Posts: 1,020	Cool idea! __________________ Oct1989 Off site...Jan 1996 Dixie Landings...Jan 2006 POR....Dec 2006 POFQ...January 2008 SSR...Nov '08 OKW/Swan/SSR...Sept '09 BWV/YC....Nov '09 AKV/ SSR

08-23-2009, 01:26 PM	#12
Mickeyistheman DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Northern New Jersey Posts: 2,139	That is such a great idea! I am also a firm beleiver in Karma and if you are leaving the park and had a great day why not spread that Pixie Dust around to others who are just coming in. I started giving away FP's a few years ago when I knew that I was not going to be using them why not let someone else experience the ride and in a quicker way! Every time it feels AWESOME! I usually go to that ride and see who is looking for a FP and give it to them. I had an extra Toy Story Mania - I know crazy but we did it was 6 FP's and we gave it to 2 different families they were stoked! Good begets Good in my book!

08-23-2009, 01:27 PM	#13
islandchick779 Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 266	That's a great tradition to have! We've never thought about doing that, but I'm going to try to start making a habit of it. Especially since we usually take a midday break. I can get FP's before we head out and someone can take advantage then, and by the time we go back to the park we can FP again! We have given out extra FP's that we had (when my boys chicken out on rides) __________________ Liz Victor Aiden (7) Jonah (6) 1986-1st Disney trip, 1992-offsite,1995-ASMU,1996-ASMU, 1997-off-site Senior Trip,1999-last trip with parents 2005-1st trip with my kids 2006-offsite 2007-ASMO 2008-offsite @ Gaylord Palms March 2009-CSR June 2009-ASMu Sep 2009-ASSp no kids! Nov 2009-back with kiddos

08-23-2009, 02:00 PM	#14
Zeebs DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: UK... a long long way from my New Zealand roots. Posts: 1,057	We did this on our last day at Disneyland, we were leaving at 11.00 for a meal and then off to the airport. There was a family walking past Buzz Lightyear ride as we were so I asked them if I could get them some fastpasses, they were really happy. It was a nice way to finish off the day. Kirsten __________________ It was worth the 9 hour flight - A trip report

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