Disney's VIP Passes for Bigwigs Raise Ethical Questions

Hum... It appears that Disney has a special fast pass that works all day long and being offered to ".... elected officials or other "high-profile guests" who don't want to worry about logistical or security problems they might face while waiting in long lines, but who don't want a tour guide." Where do I sign up? :)

I guess I don't mind if these people are not in line with the rest of us if their party and security detail might be a bit disruptive. But still, if they are that important, why can't they sign up and pay for the tour guide service? That gets them to all the rides without having to stand in line, and that service is offered to everyone who is willing to pay for it. Besides, it might even look better than being seen by your constituents (if you're a politician) as cutting in line.

Wilcox suggested that, even without any legal problems, the idea of unlimited line-cutting in plain view of the public might prompt many officials to think twice before using such passes.

"If you're standing in line and you see your senator moving up to the head of the line, I don't know if that's going to look very good," he said.

.. and not only that, remember that most of these people in line are on vacation and either have camcorders and/or cameras. Your act of cutting in line may end up on YouTube or someone's blog. Do you want to risk it?

Zz.