Rumor: Fastpasses are changing?

So, I have been hearing on different sites and talked with other Disney fans about this rumor going around that Disney will be changing their Fastpass system. I am sure many of you wonderful Disney readers have been hearing about these changes. Here is what I have been hearing and see if it matches what you have heard...

1. I have heard that Fastpasses will no longer be taken after its grace period on the pass. Instead the guest will get a new pass to come back at a later time during the day. 

  I am wondering what guests are going to say about this, for now, even though Fastpasses have always had an expiration date, it was always good to the end of the day. Now, if you are not within a grace period of that hour, you will be given a new card to come back another time. May guests I have talked with, are not happy about this idea. Most guest always use their Fastpass at a later time during the day, when they get the chance to come back. I have always been a person to be at the attraction the moment the card lets me get in line! So, I am not to upset about this change, but I think of those who have young kids. It must be hard to get everyone moving around the park and to be back at an attraction at a certain time, could be a problem. 
  
   2.  I have heard that the system might be letting more Fastpasses out at the beginning of the day, because they will need be giving out (new passes to those that missed their time) so you will have to get Fastpasses soon as you get to the parks. 

What I am thinking is...has there every been a problem with Fastpasses? "If it ain't broken, don't fix it" comes to mind. I think this new system will cause more problem then anything else. I would not want to be the person who has to collect Fastpasses. That will be a very tough job telling guest that they will have to wait longer, and hand them a new ticket. 
Though this will help some guest manage their time better, though make other guest rush and miss half the fun of enjoying the parks. I just don't know. I think that the system they have now is fine, its been going on for ten years and I never had a problem with it. 

  3. Now, the latest thing I have heard is that there will be something special for those who stay on Disney Property.  FP will be giving out to those who stay there. If they want to go to MK, they will get four Fastpasses in advance. But in a way so they tour the Park in one direction. So this way there is no criss crossing through the parks. Morning pass, lunch, evening, and end of day. 

Not sure how I like that idea. Though I do enjoy going around the parks in a way that makes it easy to get to the next Fastpass attraction. I also enjoy letting my family pick each a ride to go to during the day. We normally each pick an attraction to see and then later pick new ones. One which we get a Fastpass for, then do it again, right before we go on the next ride. I do think this idea Disney has would make some guest happy, but not everyone. Maybe it could be an offer for those that want to take it.
Maybe Disney could just give guests who stay at the resorts, four of their top picks for the each park and those can be what they get as Fastpasses. Can be delivered to their rooms each morning before they head to the parks. But not so that they have to walk the park one way, but that they can get to their favorite ride faster without having to wait to get a Fastpass when they get to the park. 

I don't know. These are just rumors and my ideas...what do others think?

The Fun at Rafiki's Planet Watch Area

I have always enjoyed traveling over to Rafiki's Planet Watch Area in Animal Kingdom. I have had some people say that when they went to Animal Kingdom, they never saw it. Well, there is one way to get to Rafiki's Planet Watch Area and that is by train. The Wildlife Express Train leaves every 7 minutes at Harambe Africa and where does it take you? To Rafiki's Planet Watch Area! This is a one way train, so once you get to RPWA, you have to get off and adventure down the path. I remember last time, I loved seeing the monkeys in the trees along the path down to the Conservation Station and Affection Section. Here is a picture of the inside of the Conservation Station.

   This Conservation Station is where you can meet some of the animal handlers. When I was visiting one time, I got to meet someone who worked with snakes. He had one with him and I got to touch it. I enjoyed talking with him and learning about how the animals are cared for at Animal Kingdom. They also have some live creatures in cages and tanks behind the glass to look at. I loved seeing also the fossils and where they do xrays on the animals. After you explore this wonderful Conservation Station, there is a petting place outside called Affection Section. There are some wonderful animals to see and pet. Here is a picture of my sister making a new friend.

There are many different types of animals at this Affection Section and MOST are friendly. Some of them are nervous around guests, but then again, it must be hard to get alone time once in a while, in your job was to be petted all day long. Here was a very friendly fellow.

He was enjoying all the petting and making new friends. So, when you go to this Affection Section, go knowing that you will be making friends with some wonderful furry creatures! Also at Rafiki's Planet Watch Area are Meet and Greets. I have meet Pocahontas, Rafiki and Jiminy Cricket when visiting over at RPWA. When you are ready to head out, you travel up the path, back to where you came to RPWA and catch the train back to Harambe Africa. I have read that the train ride itself is about 1.5 miles round trip, so going on one way is not very long. So, if you are heading to WDW or if you missed Rafiki's Planet Watch Area last time, be sure to check it out! It's wonderful :)