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They used to do this more often to control crowds. The FP machines would give you surprise fast passes to CoP and Philarmagic.
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I've received them for Philharmagic. I didn't know they issued them for CoP. Good to know!
. Since my son quit liking Buzz, I have never picked up a FP there.
Rob562
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As mentioned, the "surprise FastPasses" that they give out for things that don't *need* FP are just to try and distribute people to non-busy attractions.
The FP sign at CoP is to give the Guests who don't know any better who are holding those surprise FP's a place to go rather than each one of them asking a CM "where do I enter with this?".
-Rob
The FP sign at CoP is to give the Guests who don't know any better who are holding those surprise FP's a place to go rather than each one of them asking a CM "where do I enter with this?".
-Rob
SirOinksALot
Active Member
As the past few posts have mentioned, this is a fairly regular occurrence during peak times and not in any way FP+ related.
Nemo14
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It's all very magical.....
StarWarsGirl
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I thought this was a joke at first...so, so stupid.
TubaGeek
God bless the "Ignore" button.
It's fine if you want to speculate on something, but don't try to pass it off as fact. During peak season COP and PhilarMagic (maybe others?) have Surprise Fastpasses, like they have for years. It has nothing to do with FP+, so stop trying to use it to spread hate for the new system.
Even with a line that long, it'd only be a 10 minute wait IF the ride doesn't stop.
Goofyernmost
Well-Known Member
After reading it again, I will agree that it did sound like fact. Since none of us know what the facts are yet, it didn't occur to me that anyone would look at it as anything other then my opinion. Sorry Mr. Disney Policeman, I didn't intentionally try to pass along my opinion for fact.
However, that said, I will still bet that what I said will happen. Why? Because if Disney is already willing to pass out bogus Fastpasses for an attraction that needs it like I need an IRS audit, it will come as no shock to me if what I said does at some point become fact. BTW, I don't hate the new system, how can I hate something that doesn't even exist yet. I am just cynical about it and fearful that those of us that don't partake in the "I gotta stay on site to get the magic" gobbledegook, will be left out of the ability to tour in equal standing. Time will clear it all up, I hope!
GSP Guy
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While I occasionally enjoy the nostalgia of COP let's all be honest....some attractions actually need an incentive program to get guest to visit instead of a FastPass! For example, if you will please, please, please go on COP we will give you a free churro and a soda!!!
Maerj
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They used to do this more often to control crowds. The FP machines would give you surprise fast passes to CoP and Philarmagic.
Yeah, I recall getting one of these years ago. Surprise!
djkidkaz
Well-Known Member
Disney already has a plan in place and its not to trick people into wasting FP's or whatever. With FP+ you'll only be able to get a FP for one "major" attraction each day. All the attractions will be separated into 3 categories and you can only choose one from each category. So once you've used up your "E-Ticket" option for the day, thats it. Folks are going to be forced to make a choice, do they want a FP for Test Track, Soarin or Illuminations special seating for example. I think its a great idea and really going to help out the E-Ticket attractions stand-by lines from being crowded all day with a constant flow of FP'ers.
minniemickeyfan
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I remember getting a FP for it once too. I actually told the cast member we have fastpass (when it looked like we were all entering with the standby anyway) to see what he would say. Sure enough, he kind of gave me a surprised look.
hsisthebest
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April Fools! Gotta get pretty early in the evening to fool this fella
TubaGeek
God bless the "Ignore" button.
Literally copy and pasted from a post I made just a few above yours:
It's fine if you want to speculate on something, but don't try to pass it off as fact. During peak season COP and PhilarMagic (maybe others?) have Surprise Fastpasses, like they have for years. It has nothing to do with FP+, so stop trying to use it to spread hate for the new system.
I'm just glad you're respecting my position as Mr. Disney Policeman.
No April Fools, just a (very effective) way of spreading out the crowds.April Fools! Gotta get pretty early in the evening to fool this fella
hsisthebest
Well-Known Member
The confusion and fastpass+ outrage was well worth it though... good one luv
englanddg
One Little Spark...
April Fools! Gotta get pretty early in the evening to fool this fella
http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2012/04/fastpass-testing-at-carousel-of.html
hsisthebest
Well-Known Member
Staged.
I would not do that, lol.April Fools! Gotta get pretty early in the evening to fool this fella
I don't even change my avatar around to drive people nuts like some magical people who will remain nameless (and by "nameless" I mean "Nemo14".)