Same day rider switch?!

[dlavender]

We just got our rider switch pass for FOP. I noticed the expiration date is for today! They used to be good for the month. Why the change? I’m hoping we get off and dw gets a chance to ride since the park closes in 30 minutes.

 

[tjmw2727]

Unfortunately people were collecting and reselling them.

 

[10CJ]

well that is interesting

 

[PPFlight75]

I hope she gets to ride it!!

 

[dlavender]

Well, they were able to use it at 7:59, just in time! I didn’t realize they changed the policy. So much for us getting the switch and using it another time during our trip...

 

[10CJ]

Well, they were able to use it at 7:59, just in time! I didn’t realize they changed the policy. So much for us getting the switch and using it another time during our trip...

I was potentially going to do this, so this is good to know

 

[PPFlight75]

Well, they were able to use it at 7:59, just in time! I didn’t realize they changed the policy. So much for us getting the switch and using it another time during our trip...

Glad you made it!!

 

[binkee12]

Unfortunately people were collecting and reselling them.

Is this for all Rider swaps or just that particular ride?

 

[Party.Of.4-NY>>>FL]

Unfortunately people were collecting and reselling them.

Boooo!!!

What happened to the good old days of spreading pixie dust and handing them off to the next group of 3 or less that enters the standby line?

...or if staying at a Value Resort, handing them off to a group waiting for a bus to the corresponding park.

 

[BridgetBordeaux]

We also used to enjoy passing on our extra and unused fastpasses to people that arrived later in the day.

 

[subtchr]

Is this for all Rider swaps or just that particular ride?

My understanding is that this policy started February 1 for FoP and 7DMT only. I know it was not in place in January, because we got many rider swaps, including several for FoP and 7DMT, on our trip January 1-7, and they were all dated January 31.

As TJ wrote, the change is to try to prevent people collecting them early in the month and selling them on EBay. Too bad, since it can be an inconvenience for families who would like to use it a few days later. #thisiswhywecanthavenicethings

 

[binkee12]

It seems like they should be linked to the Magic Band or cards. I feel like Disney could figure something out to prevent them from being sold.

 

[DisneyOma]

My understanding is that this policy started February 1 for FoP and 7DMT only. I know it was not in place in January, because we got many rider swaps, including several for FoP and 7DMT, on our trip January 1-7, and they were all dated January 31.

As TJ wrote, the change is to try to prevent people collecting them early in the month and selling them on EBay. Too bad, since it can be an inconvenience for families who would like to use it a few days later. #thisiswhywecanthavenicethings

Part of the reason is the abuse you mentioned above - getting multiple rider swaps for one attraction.

 

[My3SweetSuns]

Part of the reason is the abuse you mentioned above - getting multiple rider swaps for one attraction.

Why would that be abuse? If she went to the parks several days or even just one, but one person waited in line each time, that’s a legitimate use of rider switch.

 

[subtchr]

Part of the reason is the abuse you mentioned above - getting multiple rider swaps for one attraction.

We had a party of 12, 4 families. How is that abuse??

 

[ArwenMarie]

It seems reasonable to have them expire at the end of the day

 

[dlavender]

It seems reasonable to have them expire at the end of the day

I liked the flexibility of using them during another day during our trip, depending on the time we had the FP for. Even with fp’s the time to get through and out can be upwards of 30 mins. Sometimes the 3 year old gets a little cranky if she sits out longer than that. We liked to leave the area and let her have some fun then return another day. Oh, well. Seems like some bad apples ruined the bunch!

 

[Wubar]

Unfortunately people were collecting and reselling them.

Of course they were. Idiots.

 

[Robo]

Of course they were. Idiots.

It works with a change in punctuation, too.

Of course, they were Idiots.

 

[Wubar]

It works with a change in punctuation, too.

Of course, they were Idiots.

How about changes in vocal delivery?

Walken:

Of COURSE...they were...Idiots.

Shatner:

Of COURSE!....THEY!..were IDIOTS!