VIP Passes for "Bigwigs" Unethical?

[Gooftroop5]

I have to agree with everyone. Its not a big deal & personally rather have them just go do the fastpass then tie up the lines or even close some of the lines down so they could just get into the ride. As long as Disney isn't giving them free tickets into the park what does it matter.

I live in a small community & we've had the streets shut down when Hillary was first Lady & came to give a speech. Since she became State Senator she has come to the State Fair with Bill. I've been there when she has been there & you would never know it. I've also been there when the Govenor was there. I almost literally ran into him. I didn't realize until after I passed him that who it was. (I was busy with the kids)The real reason other than I did recognize him was everyone following him were wearing suits while he was wearing slacks & 3 button shirt. Dh & I got a chuckle out of it.

I rather not know that someone was at Disney either. It would only distract from my time. It not only people wanting photos bothering them it also ties up the lines from people wanting the photo op with them or trying to talk to them for the rest of us who really don't care to bother them.

[Mickey91]

I honestly think it is the best way for everyone. I wouldn't like if the ride was off limits. Celebrities and such wouldn't be safe if they had to walk the parks and stand in line like everyone else. I guess if we don't like it, we can figure out a way to be famous and we can have one too!

[garymacd]

magicofdisney, they don't actually fly over Disney property.

I also totally agree with this for VIPs who don't want to drag a VIP Tour Guide with their entourage all day. For some people, being openly in public and waiting in regular lines is simply infeasible.

Not only unfeasible, but possibly dangerous, not only for the person this is to protect, but also for those in the area. Can you imagine the crowding around Johnny Depp when he takes his kids to the park? Why can't he and others just enjoy the park like any other family? Obviously, this is not possible for him.

As KBean said, it should be only for the VIP and family, not for his or her hairdresser and childhood acquaintance that has now become best friend. Maybe they should limit the size the same way they do the wheelchair passes at MK.

I can see where this would be a problem for many high profile politicians an public figures. Everyone is concerned about ethics (no snide comments from me), but the alternative for someone like your president is to sit home and do nothing for fear of being mauled, attacked or accused of favouritism and cronyism. It's a lose-lose situation for him.

[Jasper]

Does anyone know when the no-fly zone started at Disney World?

I remember that during the 9-11 attacks the people in Washington said they had information that high profile places like Disney World might be attacked. So in response to that they either started the no-fly zone or expanded but I can't remember which it was.

[Mackflava99]

There are some guests who dont like to make a fuss and will wait in line-
ut in the case of someone like a president or any high ranking official- I am ok with it- Though i am not ok with their press secratarry tagging along for the ride-