Natalie said:
A business and economics analyst has this opinion on Fast Passes, which I'm sure some of you will agree with on here.
http://thedisneyblog.com/2013/07/26/how-fast-passes-are-ruining-our-nation-hyperbole-or-not/
I found it quite ironic that even a free fast pass+ system, that Disney are trying to make even better for FREE, is getting grief because it requires planning and a bit of research instead of the day being essentially more spontaneous.
That argument, whilst not being entirely without merit, pales into insignificance when placed against the blatant profiteering in other situations.
And do not give me the "business wants to make money shock" nonsense retort that is an oft response upon these boards by those whom are joyous at such obvious financial endeavours.
;D
We're becoming more conditioned to a divisional class society once more, it is everywhere, really FT is a just another minor irritant for a wider story. The way Disney run it sounds decent, some people like attractions more, or a person or two in a group wont want to ride, there are very practical reasons for FT being in existence. However in a place meant to be for joy, escapism, fun etc - it's got too far and has stolen away some of the soul of the park.
We want the place to be successful, ergo, it must make money - however as I have said many times before, how much money do they LOSE now, because guests can't wait to get out before anymore money is extracted from them - rather than "wow, we have had an incredible day, let us take home a memento".
Oh and by the way, I got the non-optional optional digital photo download yesterday for an extra 2 quid and was told it was because I used my MAP to buy 2 things, and therefore, it was included but not included etc.
WTF?
Can't recall where that topic of conversation was.