We were given dream FP's as we exited Thunder Mountain RR. We had no idea and was a bit surreal. They had a group of us roped off within about 15 - 20 seconds and passed them out to all that were in that area. That was about 10:15 AM.
I would say that the randomness of the moment was what made it magical. I don't think it would have been as special if we had "strategized" our way into receiving them. Although, I know most of this thread is just for fun!
I also recognze that while it might not have been as "magical" if we would have "cracked the code" and placed ourselves in the right place....we would have enjoyed missing the lines! LOL
This trip was probably made more magical by the actions of some wonderful CMs than the Fast Passes.
As we entered the MK there was a problem with our APs, but the CM was very sweet and said she would fix it. While it did take a while, she came back with new ones...and 3 "Head of the Line" passes for our family. Those are cool...any attrction or show...give the CM your pass and they take you to the front of the line. It usually requires going "backstage" which was an extra treat! We went backstage at the POTC and HM...pretty cool.
Our DD (9) must be extra cute...
As I bought my mickey
crocs, the CM checking us out was talking with Ashlyn. As we were leaving the CM asked her if she liked any of the pins on her lanyard. She let my DD pick one out and gave it to her.
DD has a Pal Mickey and had saved some $$ to buy him an outfit. As she was checking out (at a different store than the crocs) the CM asked why wasn't mickey with her. She told him that the batteries had died and he was "sleeping" in her backpack. The CM asked to see Mickey, looked him over and said "this won't do." He asked us to follow him to the "Mickey Repair Shop." The CM opened him up...replaced the batteries and gave my daughter a wink as he handed Mickey back over.
Great Memories...watching the magic come alive for my kids!
Sorry about the length of the post...I started out to only post a few sentences...LOL
Good Luck!