Santa Fast Pass, paying to be first in line to see Santa
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Anonymous
| There's no way in hell I'd go to see Santa the Saturday before Christmas! |
Anonymous
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I once waited in Tysons II for an hour and a half for Santa to show up, the Santa's Helpers kept thinking Santa was on his way (he was late), so I waited with an infant and toddler. There was no one else there the entire time. As it turns out, I was waiting on the "wrong" side (unbeknownst to me, even though all the while the Santas Helpers were chatting with me). This rather smug and obnoxious couple come up with an older kid and get in the "actual" line. My DC had been so patient the entire time, and we were so excited to see Santa. My DC at this point were (understandably) melting down. The Santa's Helpers knew I was waiting the entire time, yet never told me to get into the other que; nor did they prompt the smug and obnoxious couple that had just arrived. Of course the smug and obnoxious couple was having none of it; and certainly had never experienced kindness or consideration (hence their attitude). So my DC screamed while they took their time. If I recall correctly, I think the smug and obnoxious couple's photo was ruined 
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Anonymous
| There are so many Santas around that don't require that wait AND you can take your own free photo. We have often gone to Merrifield Nursery in Fairfax, and this year we went to Fair Oaks Hospital--Santa comes on a firetruck, they light the lights outside, and provide drinks and cookies. We also had the BEST SANTA EVER at Eggspectation in Centreville, but last year he wasn't coming (didn't ask this year). |
Anonymous
Oh, but the Fair Oaks Santa is so worth it. He is easily the best Santa in town, not just in appearance but personality as well. |
Anonymous
| We've never had a wait for the skinny old Santa at Ballston Commons. He might not look like he walked out of a story book, but he had all the time in the world for my kids and they were always thrilled. |
Anonymous
| I was at Westfield Montgomery today and they had the fast pass. I thought it was despicable. |
Anonymous
| We took our DS to see Santa at the National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse. We waited in line for maybe 5 minutes. Took our own pictures for free. It was great. |
Anonymous
dang - now the secret is exposed on DCUM |
Anonymous
| We've always gone to the White Flint Santa because NO ONE goes to White Flint (which is of course why they are going out of business and starting over with something new). Damn, I'll miss the no-line Santa! But we're just about to age out of Santa anyway. I think. I hope. |
Anonymous
| People who wait in line for an hour+ with any child under the age of about 18 mos. for Santa kind of deserve whatever comes their way. Is a newborn going to whisper in Santa's ear, or what was the thinking here? Photo op for mommy's Facebook page? |
Anonymous
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sounds like you are more mad about not knowing about the fast pass : )
Sandra's are there to make money, but if they are going to pull something like this it should be well known. You can find santas anywhere. Try a breakfast with Santa next year. Or look in the local hardware store. |
Anonymous
| Gross. Can't imagine how people just waltz in in front of a kid who's been waiting. |
Anonymous
Give me a break. My MIL gave us a little booklet to file pics with Santa and we do it every year (this is DS's third Christmas). We now have an infant and put him in the pic too. It'll be a sweet memory. Asshole. |
Anonymous
Ok. You are given a break because your MIL gave you a booklet and you have no choice but to dutifully fill it. |
Anonymous
| The beeper idea above is genius. The fast pass is awful. |