FAQ about the Hotel Express Pass - AKA FOTL - Page 7 - The DIS Discussion Forums

bubba's mom · 08-09-2010, 05:43 PM

you can check in and get the keys for everyone

rmdavis · 08-31-2010, 08:52 AM

Hello all, I am staying onsite for the first time in Dec, and was curious about how the FOTL works for shows, is it a reserved seating area or just entry before the rest of the crowds. Trying to find out if I need to get to the shows to line up or if it works to just walk in. Thanks.

bubba's mom · 08-31-2010, 09:06 AM

Just look for the Express Entrance...it's a seperate entrance and lets in before the standby line.

mattkev2001 · 10-14-2010, 11:37 AM

Wow, did not realize the FOTL pass also assists with dining reservations. Great to know!

I've checked a few packages for resort hotels and they mention the FOTL option for dates up to 12/31/10. Is it easily assumed this deal will continue in 2011? Has it been around for years?

Thanks for all the info.

Metro West · 10-14-2010, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattkev2001

Wow, did not realize the FOTL pass also assists with dining reservations. Great to know!

I've checked a few packages for resort hotels and they mention the FOTL option for dates up to 12/31/10. Is it easily assumed this deal will continue in 2011? Has it been around for years?

Thanks for all the info.

All onsite resort guests receive unlimited Express...that's a permanent perk...like Disney and their EMHs.

ShelsGoingToDisney · 10-22-2010, 04:14 PM

I am a WDW veteran but Universal newbie. We are considering doing a couple days at Universal in March when we go to FL for a shuttle launch. I am in the very, very early stages of researching so please forgive my possible stupid question.

I read the FAQ and it said that the FOTL was good for all rides. Does this mean every ride/show at US and IOA have the express line? Or is it just the popular rides like at WDW? TIA!!

macraven · 10-22-2010, 04:18 PM

yes, everything but the P Flyers and FJ. You can use the express lines for all of them (with the above exception) as many times you wish when you stay onsite.

also, with that hotel key, some places in City Walk gives you priority seating with it.

Anagnorisis · 11-06-2010, 10:54 PM

I bought the Express Pass online.

Then made on-site hotel reservations. Now I realize that staying at one of the park's hotels I do not need the Express passes.

The confirmation email that I got says all sales are final and non-refundable.

Can I get those passes refunded if I can prove that I am staying at one of their hotels?

Thanks.

damo · 11-06-2010, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anagnorisis

I bought the Express Pass online.

Then made on-site hotel reservations. Now I realize that staying at one of the park's hotels I do not need the Express passes.

The confirmation email that I got says all sales are final and non-refundable.

Can I get those passes refunded if I can prove that I am staying at one of their hotels?

Thanks.

Call them and explain the situation. They may refund it.

Anagnorisis · 11-07-2010, 06:31 PM

Don't believe the first thing they tell you.

I called and the person from customer service said all sales were final and there was no chance of a refund. That it was clearly indicated in the confirmation that I got.

I hung up and called the same number. This time the person who took the calll, said that yes it could be done, but by another department to which she transferred me. I got the refund!

rpbert1 · 11-07-2010, 06:46 PM

Yeah, i find not all agents are upto date on things, and frequently need to call back and get someone who knows what way they operate.
Glad you got the refund.

dj2 · 11-07-2010, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anagnorisis

I hung up and called the same number. This time the person who took the calll, said that yes it could be done, but by another department to which she transferred me. I got the refund!

i'm SO GLAD you called them right back. that's such a good strategy, easy to forget, but so often works in many scenarios! congrats!!!!

ammeador2 · 02-06-2011, 06:55 PM

To those of you that are Universal Pros do you think that staying onsite is worth the extra money? We will be there June 3-11 and I wasn't certain how crazy busy the parks will be. I am just a little torn about spending an extra 1000 to stay on site vs off site, but I do love the idea of shorter lines. Any tips would be appreciated.

damo · 02-06-2011, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ammeador2

To those of you that are Universal Pros do you think that staying onsite is worth the extra money? We will be there June 3-11 and I wasn't certain how crazy busy the parks will be. I am just a little torn about spending an extra 1000 to stay on site vs off site, but I do love the idea of shorter lines. Any tips would be appreciated.

You might want to check into purchasing one annual pass since you can get large discounts on hotels rooms. You don't need to have purchased the pass in order to book your rooms. Use this site and enter APH as the code http://www.loewshotels.com/en/bookin...BH,UEHRH,UERPR

Then you can check here for the annual pass http://www.universalorlando.com/Tick...PageId=13636#8

ammeador2 · 02-06-2011, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by damo

You might want to check into purchasing one annual pass since you can get large discounts on hotels rooms. You don't need to have purchased the pass in order to book your rooms. Use this site and enter APH as the code http://www.loewshotels.com/en/bookin...BH,UEHRH,UERPR

Then you can check here for the annual pass http://www.universalorlando.com/Tick...PageId=13636#8

thanks but that was more expensive! just my luck! i am hoping that they will come out with some kind of deal or something...

08-09-2010, 05:43 PM	#91
bubba's mom Proud Redhead DIS Cast Member The Tag Fairy knows you as more than just "Wife of Eric Roberts--XM Spy" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Exeter (Reading), PA Posts: 13,793	you can check in and get the keys for everyone __________________ (some Universal) Trip reports: '12 - '11 - HHN '10 - '10 - '09 - '08/DCL - '07(Jan.) - '07(July) - Mickey Mouse @ Universal! - '04

08-31-2010, 08:52 AM	#92
rmdavis Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: louisiana Posts: 273	show FOTL? Hello all, I am staying onsite for the first time in Dec, and was curious about how the FOTL works for shows, is it a reserved seating area or just entry before the rest of the crowds. Trying to find out if I need to get to the shows to line up or if it works to just walk in. Thanks. __________________

08-31-2010, 09:06 AM	#93
bubba's mom Proud Redhead DIS Cast Member The Tag Fairy knows you as more than just "Wife of Eric Roberts--XM Spy" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Exeter (Reading), PA Posts: 13,793	Just look for the Express Entrance...it's a seperate entrance and lets in before the standby line. __________________ (some Universal) Trip reports: '12 - '11 - HHN '10 - '10 - '09 - '08/DCL - '07(Jan.) - '07(July) - Mickey Mouse @ Universal! - '04

10-14-2010, 11:37 AM	#94
mattkev2001 Earning My Ears Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 18	Fotl Wow, did not realize the FOTL pass also assists with dining reservations. Great to know! I've checked a few packages for resort hotels and they mention the FOTL option for dates up to 12/31/10. Is it easily assumed this deal will continue in 2011? Has it been around for years? Thanks for all the info.

10-22-2010, 04:14 PM	#96
ShelsGoingToDisney DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,199	I am a WDW veteran but Universal newbie. We are considering doing a couple days at Universal in March when we go to FL for a shuttle launch. I am in the very, very early stages of researching so please forgive my possible stupid question. I read the FAQ and it said that the FOTL was good for all rides. Does this mean every ride/show at US and IOA have the express line? Or is it just the popular rides like at WDW? TIA!! __________________ Shel Sean Joey Alayne Sam Offsite ~ July 1983, June 1992, March 2001; Poly/ASMovies~Jan 2006;Poly~April 2006;Pop/Poly~Jan 2008;CR~March 2009;BC~Oct 2009;POP~July 2010;Harry Potter trip~Jan 2011;Endeavour Launch Trip~April 2011;Atlantis Launch Trip~July 2011;POR~May 2012; Disney Fantasy Cruise ~ May 2012;Joey's 13th Birthday Christmas Decor Trip ~ Nov/Dec.2012;Disneyland~May 2013

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10-22-2010, 04:18 PM	#97
macraven Proud Redhead Has the longest test on record I’m a Universal Homie Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: between milwaukee and chicago (in Tom Felton's house) Posts: 52,439	yes, everything but the P Flyers and FJ. You can use the express lines for all of them (with the above exception) as many times you wish when you stay onsite. also, with that hotel key, some places in City Walk gives you priority seating with it. __________________ *life is what happens to you on your way to achieving your dreams...........*

11-06-2010, 10:54 PM	#98
Anagnorisis Earning My Ears Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 2	I bought the Express Pass online. Then made on-site hotel reservations. Now I realize that staying at one of the park's hotels I do not need the Express passes. The confirmation email that I got says all sales are final and non-refundable. Can I get those passes refunded if I can prove that I am staying at one of their hotels? Thanks.

11-07-2010, 06:31 PM	#100
Anagnorisis Earning My Ears Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 2	Don't believe the first thing they tell you. I called and the person from customer service said all sales were final and there was no chance of a refund. That it was clearly indicated in the confirmation that I got. I hung up and called the same number. This time the person who took the calll, said that yes it could be done, but by another department to which she transferred me. I got the refund!

11-07-2010, 06:46 PM	#101
rpbert1 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bangor Northern Ireland Posts: 3,886	Yeah, i find not all agents are upto date on things, and frequently need to call back and get someone who knows what way they operate. Glad you got the refund. __________________

02-06-2011, 06:55 PM	#103
ammeador2 DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2008 Location: Indiana too far from Disney.. Posts: 670	To those of you that are Universal Pros do you think that staying onsite is worth the extra money? We will be there June 3-11 and I wasn't certain how crazy busy the parks will be. I am just a little torn about spending an extra 1000 to stay on site vs off site, but I do love the idea of shorter lines. Any tips would be appreciated. __________________

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