Mass Effect 3 copies boldly going into some peoples disc drives.....

...Or the ocean. Copies of the game will sent up in weather balloons from London., Paris, New york, San francisco, Las Vegas and Berlin next week. People can then check on their progress and you an find it you keep it. Linkage

Personally I think they're more likely to end up in the sea. This is either the most brilliant or stupid PR stunt ever

Is there a disclaimer by EA stating these will not include the online pass?

Somewhere in the T&Cs probably lol