I was reading the thread on how Time magazine was wrong about Disney fast pass and then today I just read how Disney applied for a patent on Aug. 30 to allow for

"Spending per guest at hotels can (be used to determine) different hierarchies (for) access to Fastpass. Thus, the more that is spent by a patron, the higher the priority (they will receive) for Fastpass. Different levels and hierarchies can (then) be applicable at different hotels. Thus, (guests who stay at Disney's) more luxurious hotels can have higher priorities (to the resort's virtual queuing system)."

In this link (which also links to the patent) it also suggests a potential "reservation" system to get fast passes the day before, also via wireless internet access, etc.

I know a patent isn't a done deal but I'm not pumped about this idea. And judging by the money to be gained and all the money they are putting into upgrading their system, this isn't a stretch to believe it will be a reality. Anyone else?