Let's take a look at FastPass vs. FP+ in the same vein....
With the original FastPass system, it was first-come, first-served. People who knew the system, whether they were staying on Disney property or not, got what they wanted by arriving early and stockpiling FastPasses (until they actually started enforcing the time windows). People who didn't know the system - first time visitors, for instance - ended up standing in long queues whether they paid the extra money to stay on Disney property or not.
A lot of first-timers or one-timers paid a lot of money to stay on Disney property and enjoy a visit, only to get shut out of some attractions or have to wait while the above mentioned group zips right on through. (I blame this on the 80/20 rule, but that is a whole different soapbox.)
Believe it or not, there are still some people who do not do research before visiting.
So, Disney comes up with this new system to do a number of things:
- Cut down on stockpiling FastPasses (FP)
- Allow more visitors to get FP
- Allow those staying on property access to FP before those staying off property (weekenders and AP holders who know the system well and play it for all it's worth)
You already pay more than standard (for the area) for rooms on-property. To me, that means you are already paying for FP+ and Disney Transportation. Why shouldn't those people get a bit of "preferential treatment" on what they are paying extra for?
I am not a fan of the FP+ system myself, but I just don't get some of the complaints. Next thing you know, people will complain about Single Rider lines because they (can) make the Stand-By line move slower.
There will always be complaints, so let's just make the best of the situation while we can.
OK...off my soapbox now... :soapbox: