How many were in your group? I'm guessing it's easier for groups of one or two, than to get for 5 or 6 . But I don't know for sure, I don't deal with FPS. My DD takes care of FP for us.
After your first few rides, I would have said, You go, have fun, I'll sit here with my coffee for the next hour. I can't imagine just getting from park to park with all the walking from car/transportation and security. Back in the day we visited all four parks, but only to hit a few rides in each park. It was for my birthday and I wanted the birthday buttons from each park. Each park had a different design.
After your first few rides, I would have said, You go, have fun, I'll sit here with my coffee for the next hour. I can't imagine just getting from park to park with all the walking from car/transportation and security. Back in the day we visited all four parks, but only to hit a few rides in each park. It was for my birthday and I wanted the birthday buttons from each park. Each park had a different design.