Disney barring use of bogus FastPasses

johnkimv · 07-10-2008

Here is an article I found on Disney World - The Largest Unofficial On-Line Guide to Disney World, Walt Disney World in regards to the fast passes being sold on EBay.......

Disney barring use of bogus FastPasses
Jul 9, 2008

Disney is taking measures to stop the sale of expired FastPasses on internet auction sites. The tickets are used at Disney's parks as a method for guests to bypass lengthy attraction standby lines.

EBay is the main selling venue for FastPasses and has declined Disney's request to put an end to the FastPass listings.

Catherine England, spokesperson for eBay, stated "Since there are no laws prohibiting the sale of expired tickets, listings for expired tickets are allowed. EBay does not enforce third-party contracts, so it's up to whoever issues the tickets, in this case Disney, to enforce the terms and conditions they've defined for their tickets".

In addition to the expired FastPasses, sellers list VIP versions of the tickets which Disney provides to celebrities and politicians.

Disney has taken measures to stem the use of the tickets sold on the secondary market. In addition to the time and date on a FastPass, there is now a caution that they are "Not For Sale", valid only on the day issued and are nontransferable.

There is also a problem with counterfeit FastPasses being used in the parks. Disney employees are told to check that the edges are perforated, unlike those the fakes which are manually cut.

Disney spokeswoman Zoraya Suarez has stated that Disney Cast Members are instructed to check that the FastPass is valid and to turn away those that are expired/fraudulent. Suarez commented "What we typically do, we have the cast member politely explain the FastPass is only valid for the date and time issued, then we invite the guest to get a valid FastPass or go to the stand-by queue."

Disney has recently begun looking into alternative methods of issuing FastPasses including the use of barcodes on the tickets and barcode readers at the attractions.

Cavey · 07-10-2008

How low to you have to be to even think about selling expired FP! We keep ours to go in scrapbooks.

Experiment6-2-6 · 07-10-2008

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Originally Posted by Cavey

How low to you have to be to even think about selling expired FP! We keep ours to go in scrapbooks.

So, um, how much are you selling them to me for?

(Pssst.. I don't think the kids will miss them)

Voldemort · 07-10-2008

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Originally Posted by Experiment6-2-6

So, um, how much are you selling them to me for?

(Pssst.. I don't think the kids will miss them)

There you go again, being instigatory....you aren't bored or anything, are you?

mickeysgirlz · 07-10-2008

I'm so happy about this! It gets me so MAD that people think they can sell them like that!!!

Disney_Fan · 07-10-2008

I can't see why would you want to buy a expired Fast Pass. Now i understand if you collect them and you can't make it to disney. So is people really trying to use them??

brebre_51 · 07-10-2008

What's the point?

Cavey · 07-10-2008

Actually, a few years ago Gingita gave us 5 CM passes to any attraction, and they never expire. We never used them because the lines were so short that week. I think we scrapbooked them.

Daisee · 07-10-2008

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Originally Posted by Cavey

We keep ours to go in scrapbooks.

So do we..

bosoxx65 · 07-10-2008

just when you thought people couldn't stoop to another level...

bribren · 07-10-2008

I saw the rider switch passes on ebay. These don't seem to be dated as they are given out for switching. They sold for as much as $40 when I looked. I hope disney manages a way to prevent fakes. Ive seen other discussions such as swipe card readers at the attraction to confirm the same park pass was used. Ive also heard about the little barcode dot image may be imprinted on them.

Monique · 07-10-2008

Anything to make a buck! I'm glad that Disney is attempting to put a stop to this. I just can't believe that people would actually buy these Fastpasses when you can get them for free!!

Cavey · 07-12-2008

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Originally Posted by bribren

I saw the rider switch passes on ebay. These don't seem to be dated as they are given out for switching. They sold for as much as $40 when I looked. I hope disney manages a way to prevent fakes. Ive seen other discussions such as swipe card readers at the attraction to confirm the same park pass was used. Ive also heard about the little barcode dot image may be imprinted on them.

$40 to save a few minutes waiting in line?

I guess if you're stupid enough to pay that, you deserve to be ripped off.

mickeysgirlz · 07-12-2008

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Originally Posted by Cavey

$40 to save a few minutes waiting in line?

I guess if you're stupid enough to pay that, you deserve to be ripped off.

should NOT laugh at stupid people's expense . . . but that is so true!

tonyksl · 07-12-2008

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Originally Posted by Cavey

$40 to save a few minutes waiting in line?

I guess if you're stupid enough to pay that, you deserve to be ripped off.

80% of all people think they are above average intelligence. My guess is that the 30% who don't realize it are the ones who buy the passes.

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johnkimv Big Cheese Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 966	Disney barring use of bogus FastPasses Here is an article I found on Disney World - The Largest Unofficial On-Line Guide to Disney World, Walt Disney World in regards to the fast passes being sold on EBay....... Disney barring use of bogus FastPasses Jul 9, 2008 Disney is taking measures to stop the sale of expired FastPasses on internet auction sites. The tickets are used at Disney's parks as a method for guests to bypass lengthy attraction standby lines. EBay is the main selling venue for FastPasses and has declined Disney's request to put an end to the FastPass listings. Catherine England, spokesperson for eBay, stated "Since there are no laws prohibiting the sale of expired tickets, listings for expired tickets are allowed. EBay does not enforce third-party contracts, so it's up to whoever issues the tickets, in this case Disney, to enforce the terms and conditions they've defined for their tickets". In addition to the expired FastPasses, sellers list VIP versions of the tickets which Disney provides to celebrities and politicians. Disney has taken measures to stem the use of the tickets sold on the secondary market. In addition to the time and date on a FastPass, there is now a caution that they are "Not For Sale", valid only on the day issued and are nontransferable. There is also a problem with counterfeit FastPasses being used in the parks. Disney employees are told to check that the edges are perforated, unlike those the fakes which are manually cut. Disney spokeswoman Zoraya Suarez has stated that Disney Cast Members are instructed to check that the FastPass is valid and to turn away those that are expired/fraudulent. Suarez commented "What we typically do, we have the cast member politely explain the FastPass is only valid for the date and time issued, then we invite the guest to get a valid FastPass or go to the stand-by queue." Disney has recently begun looking into alternative methods of issuing FastPasses including the use of barcodes on the tickets and barcode readers at the attractions.

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Cavey MB's Rabble Rouser® Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Carlinville, IL Posts: 6,144	Re: Disney barring use of bogus FastPasses How low to you have to be to even think about selling expired FP! We keep ours to go in scrapbooks. __________________ . . Cavey, Tigger, BossMouse, Soundgod Erin, and Lil'pocohantas in association with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and Juicy Juice are proud to present Cavey-Fest III December 13, 2008

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mickeysgirlz Substitute Birthday Fairy Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 2.5 hours from the Magic! Posts: 6,316	Re: Disney barring use of bogus FastPasses I'm so happy about this! It gets me so MAD that people think they can sell them like that!!! __________________ -JEN 31 trips to the Happiest Place on Earth! Dec 17-20 AKL (FIRST TIME @ AKL ) Christmas trip! Yippee I met some members: Wishy, Val, Princess Alyssa, ddoll, vlogilvie and Rowdy! I tweet! Facebook Linkedin My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Another CHRISTMAS TRIP! Shhhh surprise for the DDs! 21 days 6 hours 45 minutes

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Disney_Fan Junior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 18	Re: Disney barring use of bogus FastPasses I can't see why would you want to buy a expired Fast Pass. Now i understand if you collect them and you can't make it to disney. So is people really trying to use them??

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Cavey MB's Rabble Rouser® Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Carlinville, IL Posts: 6,144	Re: Disney barring use of bogus FastPasses Actually, a few years ago Gingita gave us 5 CM passes to any attraction, and they never expire. We never used them because the lines were so short that week. I think we scrapbooked them. __________________ . . Cavey, Tigger, BossMouse, Soundgod Erin, and Lil'pocohantas in association with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and Juicy Juice are proud to present Cavey-Fest III December 13, 2008

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bribren Big Cheese Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 536	Re: Disney barring use of bogus FastPasses I saw the rider switch passes on ebay. These don't seem to be dated as they are given out for switching. They sold for as much as $40 when I looked. I hope disney manages a way to prevent fakes. Ive seen other discussions such as swipe card readers at the attraction to confirm the same park pass was used. Ive also heard about the little barcode dot image may be imprinted on them.

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Monique Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,374	Re: Disney barring use of bogus FastPasses Anything to make a buck! I'm glad that Disney is attempting to put a stop to this. I just can't believe that people would actually buy these Fastpasses when you can get them for free!! __________________ 06/79 Contemporary Resort, 06/91 Carribbean Beach, 08/97 Doubletree Guest Suites, 06/03 Coronado Springs, 09/03 All Star Movies, 02/04 POP Century, 07/05 POP Century, 02/06 POP Century, 08/07 POP Century, 03/08 POP Century 11/08 POP Century Birthday Trip June 8-17, 2009 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Thank Goodness For Buy 4, Get 3 Free!! Having A Blast At WDW!!!

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