Fast Pass Pet Peeve

[brownie]

It shouldn't bother you. If they want to spend their time that way, more power to them.

Of course, it does mean that's fewer people in line if you're hitting up attractions elsewhere while you're waiting on your Fastpass.

[PeterPan]

Friends, you are not getting to the root of the problem. Here it is...PEOPLE DO NOT READ. You know its true! Also, (everyone has said this) most of these people who do not "get" FastPass are newbies. They are confused and overwhelmed. They did not READ before they left, and they are not READING once they arrive.

Watch "Amazing Race." The people who lose are almost invariable the ones who DO NOT READ THE CLUES PROPERLY.

I am a teacher. The students (in COLLEGE) who do not do well - it is usually because THEY DO NOT READ.

People who get lost on the roadway or have accidents - sometimes it is because THEY DO NOT READ.

[MOJoe]

Friends, you are not getting to the root of the problem. Here it is...PEOPLE DO NOT READ. You know its true!

That's exactly what i'm talking about.

And as far as FastPassSteve says, that people need clear instruction. That's quite true. And in a teaching situation, critical. But life outside a classroom is very different. People's pride gets in their way. Asking for help with "simple" things like directions, reservations, fastpasses, ect. makes some people feel inadequate. They would rather do things "My Way" instead of reading the directions themselves or, heaven forbid, asking for help.

These people, who have never swallowed their pride, or recognized the value of assistance, are who i refer to saying, you just can't help. I'm not trying to be harsh. But i just recognize that people act the same no matter where they are....even at Disney World.

[Ian]

The problem is, some people go to Disney maybe once, or twice in their lifetimes.

That is part of the problem. I totally agree.

Although here's what I don't get ... in today's day and age of instant access to information, why don't people spend a couple hours Googling Disney World and reading what comes up???

I'm not talking about geeking out and posting 1,000 questions on discussion boards and stuff, but come on ... Google "Fastpass" and read the first explanation that comes up. Google "Dining in Disney World" ... it's not that hard, people.

[DizneyRox]

It is education, however...

Part of the "problem" may be that people are so used to getting nickle and dimed about every little thing (not just Disney BTW), you can't really blame them for thinking there's a charge.

Here's the deal... You're staying on property, and you want a snack. What do you do? You give them your room key, they charge your room, and you eat your snack. Want that cute stuffed tigger in the store? Again, swipe your card, they charge your room and you own a new stuffed animal. So now, you want me to swipe my card in a machine for what? To ride that? I'll just stand in line, it's only 40 minutes! I wouldn't fault them for assuming there's a charge for that too

Yes, education would be nice, but I really don't know how much else they can do. It's plastered on all the check-in materials, guide maps, and even around the fastpass machines. The only thing missing would be a big old FREE banner.

Maybe the plan is to start charging and they don't want to much evidence that it was once free.

[Imagineer1981]

I always like when they stand by the FP return entrance and block the entire area because their time is still 10 minutes away. Then a line forms and people who should be able to go in, have to fight their way through

[AndrewJackson]

I always like when they stand by the FP return entrance and block the entire area because their time is still 10 minutes away. Then a line forms and people who should be able to go in, have to fight their way through

That really makes me !

[WLfans]

We plan out the moves like a tag team.
Get in the gates collect the tics and go for the most popular rides. Feed the FP get the passes and get back to the wife and kids and enjoy the time.

Pet peeve, we go in July and get the Brazilian tour groups. They collect the tickets for 30 to 40 kids in a shot. Feed the FP machine and clog the system. It defeats the purpose. We finally went off on a CM at toy story. We really had enough. Our FP wait once in the FP line was 40 mins. Going this August hopefully they left by then.