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Politicians Pass To Front At Disney
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Published: April 11, 2008
LAKE BUENA VISTA - Politicians and other VIPs can receive special passes that let them cut in line at popular rides at Walt Disney World.
The unrestricted, all-day "FastPasses" are for 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. Park spokeswoman Kim Prunty said they are provided on a case-by-case basis determined by Disney's government-affairs office.
Disney maintains the passes have no monetary value and so are not restricted by government ethics laws and do not have to be reported either as gifts to public officials or as a lobbying expense. Prunty would not identify any of the people who have gotten the passes.
Some government ethics watchdogs expressed concern that the passes might provide Disney, which routinely lobbies state and federal government officials, with a way to offer a feel-good service just for politicians.
The Associated Press
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