FastPass Policy - For Resort Guests Only

[TerrytownGrl]

Do I think that FP should be for resort guests only. No, not really.

However, we did enjoy our GAD fast passes during our trip last year. We were lucky enough to participate in last year's Give a Day, Get a Disney Day program. We volunteered our time to a worthy cause and instead of using the free ticket option, we got the GAD fast passes.

The fast passes were wonderful! We were even able to get a set of FP for TSM around noon, the day before Thanksgiving when all the regular FP were exhausted for the day.

I would love to see Disney do a promotion like that again. We loved helping out our community and having the perk of getting those fast passes. I told my DH on our last day that those GAD fast passes were going to spoil us for future trips.

Just my .02

 

[disneyfav4ever]

Even though I always stay on property I like the FP system the way it is. I think Disney just has too many resorts for any FP system to be really effective, and we already have a lot of perks for being resort guests anyway, like EMH.

 

[GuardMusic]

You bet! For the prices the resorts cost, this would be a great benefit. Of course, we stay on property 90% of the time & go in non-peak season. I would reverse my vote, when I move down there for retirement!

 

[hookedonears]

FP's should be for everyone. However, I do believe that on property guest should be given 3 FP's for any park, up to 2 parks per day. As has been talked about on this board many times, On-property guest should be able to, at the beginning of each day, pre-book return times for certain attractions. These pre-booked FP's would automatically take FP's out of inventory for those attractions. To avoid the problem of people pre-booking FP's and not showing up, the guest would be required to validate the FP's by entering the park at least 1 hour prior to the scheduled FP return time. If they didn’t the FP’s inventory would automatically be increased. The only way to accomplish this is that the Pre-Reserved FP’s would not be hard ticked until the On-Property Guest put his park entrance card into the FP machine at the particular attraction where the pre-reservation was made, prior to entering the attraction. Even if the FP's were sold out, or where for a much later time. The On Property guest's FP return would print for his pre-reserved time.

 

[woodinvilleguy]

I think that I would be truly offended if they did this. I get more sick and tired of the separation of classes everyday in real life.

Maybe as a high end guest I'll be allowed to have a caddy wait in line for me while I drink. Or maybe I can stalk and shoot an animal at the animal kingdom because I paid for it.

 

[maxiesmom]

I do like this idea but I think if they go this route, they also need to have different amounts depending on the resort you're at. So if you're at a value, each person is entitled to 1 FP per day per any ride you want for any hour time slot you decide. If you're at a moderate, you get 2. And then a deluxe gets 3. If someone wants 3 FP for TSM, they're entitled to do that as well.

I think Disney has done a great thing in that there are no class seperations at the park, or park perks, because of the resort you stay at. Deluxe resorts don't get shorter lines. Moderate resorts don't get to bypass 19 Value resort people while waiting for food. And I think that is the way it should be. Any perks you get for staying at a Deluxe resort exist at that resort. There shouldn't be any carryover to the parks. That is the way things are now, and I hope it never changes.

And we all wonder why so many posters feel the need to include how much money they spend on a vacation. It seems that actually does hold sway with some people.

 

[epcot.girl]

Any perks you get for staying at a Deluxe resort exist at that resort. There shouldn't be any carryover to the parks. That is the way things are now, and I hope it never changes.

I agree.

 

[Nancyg56]

I think Disney has done a great thing in that there are no class seperations at the park, or park perks, because of the resort you stay at. Deluxe resorts don't get shorter lines. Moderate resorts don't get to bypass 19 Value resort people while waiting for food. And I think that is the way it should be. Any perks you get for staying at a Deluxe resort exist at that resort. There shouldn't be any carryover to the parks. That is the way things are now, and I hope it never changes.

And we all wonder why so many posters feel the need to include how much money they spend on a vacation. It seems that actually does hold sway with some people.

I agree with this. I think that having the opportunity to buy your way past others in a line would detract from the overall experience in the parks. We already hear from folks who are encountering pool hoppers at their resorts, line crashers on a hot July afternoon. Can you imagine standing in line for 45 minutes only to find that you are bumped by someone who has more money than you? I believe the policy would only encourage more nasty behavior.

 

[KellyNY]

I think Disney has done a great thing in that there are no class seperations at the park, or park perks, because of the resort you stay at. Deluxe resorts don't get shorter lines. Moderate resorts don't get to bypass 19 Value resort people while waiting for food. And I think that is the way it should be. Any perks you get for staying at a Deluxe resort exist at that resort. There shouldn't be any carryover to the parks. That is the way things are now, and I hope it never changes.

And we all wonder why so many posters feel the need to include how much money they spend on a vacation. It seems that actually does hold sway with some people.

Exactly!

 

[BigGreen73]

The FP system should stay as is. It's fair for everyone, but it still surprises me how many still do not use it. If there is a change, it should be a change were it's fair for all. We shouldn't see certain guests benefit more than others and it shouldn't have to be paid for.

But I do have this feeling that WDW may be trying to change the FP system a bit. Maybe those staying onsite will get fast passes as a perk, I thought I just saw a little while ago that DL guests were getting some FP's as part of their package. Maybe WDW will limit how many FP a guest can get in a day. Who knows?

For example: If they add it as a perk to stay onsite, a guest could received 1 FP per person per night of their stay to use as they please.

 

[sjaakie]

I think Disney has done a great thing in that there are no class seperations at the park, or park perks, because of the resort you stay at. Deluxe resorts don't get shorter lines. Moderate resorts don't get to bypass 19 Value resort people while waiting for food. And I think that is the way it should be. Any perks you get for staying at a Deluxe resort exist at that resort. There shouldn't be any carryover to the parks. That is the way things are now, and I hope it never changes.

And we all wonder why so many posters feel the need to include how much money they spend on a vacation. It seems that actually does hold sway with some people.

They will change that police no matter the complains and weeping.

 

[sjaakie]

The FP system should stay as is. It's fair for everyone, but it still surprises me how many still do not use it. If there is a change, it should be a change were it's fair for all. We shouldn't see certain guests benefit more than others and it shouldn't have to be paid for.

So actual you are saying that those who pay for deluxe resort should not complain if Disney puts them in a value resort because because it is fair for all if the get the same treatment or resorts.

Believe me in due time Disney will change this police and yes it will be fair for the price you pay.
You can't expect to buy a cheap theater ticket and than get "loge seats".

 

[wtccheermom]

I think that I would be truly offended if they did this. I get more sick and tired of the separation of classes everyday in real life.

Maybe as a high end guest I'll be allowed to have a caddy wait in line for me while I drink. Or maybe I can stalk and shoot an animal at the animal kingdom because I paid for it.

How is staying on property making you a high end guess. I can assure we are by no means overly wealthy and we stay on property. We just save and make use of discounts. There are also tons of people who stay off property not because they can’t afford Disney resorts but because that is what they like. I just don’t understand where you are coming from with this.

 

[Ramsfan28]

I think that I would be truly offended if they did this. I get more sick and tired of the separation of classes everyday in real life.

Maybe as a high end guest I'll be allowed to have a caddy wait in line for me while I drink. Or maybe I can stalk and shoot an animal at the animal kingdom because I paid for it.

Not sure what this means.

Separation of classes? Does that mean I should pay for a deluxe resort room and stay at a value as to ensure everyone gets the same treatment?

There is nothing wrong with folks that pay $10,000 for a Disney vacation - as long as they feel they are receiving value - the same goes for people that pay $1,000.

High end guests if you will are part of Disney, that is why Disney offers resorts/packages that are a fit for just about everyone. If you want to pay extra to stay at the GF - you can, if you want to save a few $$ and stay at Pop, you are more than welcome to.

With that said, Disney apparently is already looking to add tiered benefits for its DVC members - it is good business to reward people that are loyal to Disney. Disney is a business and like many in the entertainment/travel business they value making $$ and will do what is necessary to ensure people come year after year and spend $$.

So if they feel, only giving FP's to guests that stay on property, I am sure it would be a well thought-out decision that they feel will make them more $$. With all the hotels/timeshares around Disney, I am a little surprised Disney doesn't do a bit more to encourage guests to stay onsite.

 

[Rora]

No, I wouldn't support that at all.

 

[skater]

Absolutely not. As a passholder, and living only 30 minutes away, I visit frequently, no need to stay at a resort, that would be horrible.

I think this is a good point. I'm not a local (and I'm jealous of you too ), but the current fp system is probably very appealing to you. I don't claim to know the business aspects of this system, but I'm wondering if more people come more often with the convenience of fp. And I'm betting you spend money while in the park - at least on food.

 

[doconeill]

The argument against giving more to deluxe guests than value, etc. generally has to do with the fact that you are already getting more for the price - better accommodations, better locations, better dining options, better theming, etc. After all, that's why you paid that price - otherwise might as well go value and save the money. None of those features give you any sort of in-park advantage though. You didn't need further enticements like "Stay at a Deluxe and get 3 FPs!"

But I also agree that if Disney sees a need, especially with the additional value rooms coming online, to entice people to the deluxes, this is one option they already have plans for that can be dusted off.

 

[JoshuaShaw]

While I think making Fastpasses an exclusive perk to resort guests is a ludicrous notion, I don't really understand all of these "class" remarks. Disney World isn't a government institution. It's a business and Disney owes no one anything. Some people are wealthy, some people aren't; that's life. Why shouldn't someone who spends more money get more perks? The very act of visiting Disney World, regardless of where you stay, is class-dividing, as there are many people who cannot afford such a lavish vacation.

 

[doconeill]

While I think making Fastpasses an exclusive perk to resort guests is a ludicrous notion, I don't really understand all of these "class" remarks. Disney World isn't a government institution. It's a business and Disney owes no one anything. Some people are wealthy, some people aren't; that's life. Why shouldn't someone who spends more money get more perks? The very act of visiting Disney World, regardless of where you stay, is class-dividing, as there are many people who cannot afford such a lavish vacation.

Ah...but it's all perception...some people don't know what they are entitled to, so when they see someone using something they don't realize they are entitled to as well, they see it as a class division.

On the flip side, there are those who think they ARE due something they are not, and pitch a hissy fit when they can't get their way, usually starting with the phrase, "I paid all this money for this vacation..."

 

[grandmadebby2]

It wouldn't matter that much to me if they made it a perk to stay on property. We tour the parks maybe using only 1 or 2 fast passes a day. In fct it may be to our benefit if they did it that way. We usually get one for Peter Pan and Winnie the Pooh at MK. TSM, Soarin and TOT in the other parks. The rest of the fastpasses don't have enough to do in the area to keep us there for several hours and I don't find running back and forth across the park improves my vacation. We always get done everything we want to get done on vacation at WDW.