in my city 6raids in preparation in 1hour

Yeah, I just came back from the park. At least 5 gyms within walking distance. And I fought one on one with a tough raid boss alone, 10x CP (11xx) Magicarp. And caught a <80% special Magicarp. Another raid boss was just a Exeggutor. Didn't want to waste my time checking out the others.

Most underwhelming battle.

I'm sorry, but how do I get a raid pass other than buying one?

I saw a Tyranitur and Snorlax today.

Had 5 in my 6 gyms town today, they were almost all happening at the same time. I guess it is for their beta testing.