The VIP Upgrade Massachusetts’ Portuguese Feast Needs

The 110th Feast of the Blessed Sacrament is highly anticipated this year as the annual event welcomes some new changes. From an upbeat headliner in Sugar Ray to the new curfews and even bidding adieu to the tickets, the Madeira Feast is truly changing with the times.

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Adapting New Bedford’s Historic Feast for Modern Times

The recent changes are something I support, but could they go one step further and add another? As we were chatting during The MGM Show, I expressed my concern that I didn't want them to go overboard. "Don't become Disney, I can't keep up," I said.

However, maybe they should embrace one element that Disney is famous for. I'm talking about the fast pass line. A speedy way to get those hot, pillowy, oh-so-delicious malasadas into my mouth? Yes, please.

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The 'Very Important Portuguese' Fast Pass Concept

Perhaps they call it a V.I.P. pass: Very Important Portuguese, obviously.

Would you pay per line or should the pass be all-encompassing? How much would it cost? Am I limited to one malasada, bifana, carne de espeto, etc? And what about the madeira? Okay, maybe not the wine; that would get a little out of hand.

Nevertheless, I think a V.I.P. Feast pass is the upgrade we never knew we needed.