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Old 05-19-2005   #9 (permalink)
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Re: Fastpass Discussion

Actually, it doesn't sound like a very good thing at all. Not what Walt envisioned-type of thing. It is a common understanding that his vision included everyone getting the same high level of service independent of their means.

But Disney has already applied for a patent to include changes to the current fast pass system. Here's a link to it for those of you who speak legal-ese:
Patent Application

Basically, what the changes they've applied for are these:

Certain guests will be eligible for something called an "Immediate Freebie
FASTPASS."

A "Front of the Line" pass, granting front-of-the-line access for *all*
FASTPASS attractions.

"Television" and "Pre-Arrival FASTPASS" - Guests will be able to select their FASTPASS return times from a list of time windows. They'll use the web, a digital TV, cell phone, or other device (e.g., a kiosk) to make these choices up to several days in advance.

Concurrent FASTPASSes: the ability to hold multiple FASTPASSes
simultaneously.

"Advanced FASTPASS," where a guest will be able "to select a number of
specific attractions and the entertainment center assigns times for each of them and provides the Fastpass tickets to the guest prior to the riding of the first attraction."

Spending per guest at hotels can determine different hierarchies of
access to Fastpass. So the more you're spending on your vacation the higher priority your fastpass can get.

Hotel accommodation in related resorts and environments associated
with the entertainment center are allocated different priorities.

Different levels and hierarchies can be applicable at different
hotels. Thus, more luxurious hotels can have higher priorities. Those at the deluxe resorts will get more percs than those at the values.

Still sound like a good idea now?
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