Do you think DL will get FP+?

[DisneyLuver2013]

I hope that if we do get FP+ (I wish we didn't, but if), it would be like how the current Legacy FP system works. You have MagicBands, then you go to the kiosk for the respective ride, swipe your MB, then go on and wait for your window to go on the ride. No advanced planning, no stress. That is the only way that I think it would work for Disneyland, IMHO.

 

[JadeDarkstar]

I have been reading a lot about FP+ at wdw and can not wait to use it when we go in the next couple of years.

I hope when they bring it to dl it will not be as far out. They also should make it more like 5 fp a day not 3. Or as I said for wdw. 2 shows, 2 rides, and 2 chr meet and greets planed each day for both parks.

I think the thing ppl don't like about wdw fp is the need to plan so far out and not being able to go to any park you want that morning. Having to say today i will do Animal kingdom first, and not be able to say "oh lets go to epcot instead" is a big deal. As well as how far in advance you must book and how many FP+ you can get a day. If they let you make FP+ for each park each day I think it would work better.

Maybe 3 before 1pm, and 3 after 1pm. Something should change.

For DL I think they will change it around to be used and maybe still use some form of legacy fast passes too.
I love the magic band idea.

 

[superlarz]

I think DLR will get MM+ and FP+ probably 2016-2017. The main issue is that most attractions dont have the queue ability to handle it, but some of the major rides do, including everything currently with FP, and rides like IASW. It would be tough to work a FP queue into rides like Peter Pan or really anything in fantasyland, but where there is a will there is a way. Disney will get creative and figure it out. As for differences in the WDW version and the DLR version, Disney would be wise to limit advance reservations to people staying at Disney hotels only. I would say people staying at hotels get maybe a 30 day advance window to book reservations and everyone else gets to do it day of, once you are in the park. They need to give the app the ability to book a FP, so Kiosks arent flooded with people, but I expect them to get that part figured out at WDW prior to releasing MM+ at DLR (if they havent already.) Everyone gets to book 3 when they enter the park (phone will know you are in the park via GPS.) Disney would have to build out a strong WiFi network throughout the resort but its totally possible. It would work most like the current system, since the majority of FPs would be day of. After you use your 3 you can book more. It would incentivize staying at the insanely priced Disney hotels. I think this type of system would work and be fair to everyone, as people who pay more will get the incentive and people who get to the park early in the day will still be able to get the most use out of the system. This type of system would only work if Disney didnt expand their hotel capacity at DLR. Once they add some more hotels the system wouldnt work unless they build a new park.

 

[Shelly S]

Though we live on the East Coast, are DVC members, and visit WDW often, Disneyland is my favorite. One of the best things about Disneyland is not having to do much advance planning. The magic bands are fine, but having to make ADR's and FP+ so far in advance is not so great. I hate having to decide which park I want to go, which rides I want to go on and where I want to eat that far in advance. for the 8 nights we are staying at VGC next month, I only planned one character breakfast and the Fantasmic dinner package. The rest we will decide as we go. It is so much more relaxing to go to Disneyland. I hope whatever they have planned in the future is not the same as WDW. I do wish they had a six or seven day ticket option, that would make Disneyland almost perfect.

 

[JadeDarkstar]

I don't like that idea, as the Disney hotels are way more than those at wdw. I think they should allow gn hotels in to the 30 day booking. If they did something like that.

 

[superlarz]

I don't like that idea, as the Disney hotels are way more than those at wdw. I think they should allow gn hotels in to the 30 day booking. If they did something like that.

That would be the point from Disneys point of view. You would have an incentive to pay more for their hotels. Disney doesnt have a ton of hotel rooms so FPs would still be readily available for people at the park in the morning, and it would work much like the current system at that point, without the need to run to a ride to pull the FP.

 

[PinkBudgie]

We went to WDW for the first time last summer. I think the reason you have to book restaurants 6 months out is because of the dining plan. I just say I hope DLR never gets a dining plan like WDW. We didn't use and didn't see it as a value at all-we could never eat that much food at once. But a lot of people do and I think that's why they get booked up so fast. People need to get in to use their credits that they already paid for. I know people complain about the lame "dining plan" at DLR, but I hope they keep that way.
That is a different issue from using MM+ to make reservations which I don't mind. Also, I liked the magic bands at WDW. They could use them at DLR to walk up to the same kiosk they use now, but instead scan your MB. No more little papers to keep track of. I think everybody using MM+ the morning of to make FP reservations would probably crash the system so I don't think they would allow that. I would hate to spend all morning on my itouch trying to get a FP. (assuming DLR even gets free wifi).

 

[mom2rtk]

We went to WDW for the first time last summer. I think the reason you have to book restaurants 6 months out is because of the dining plan. I just say I hope DLR never gets a dining plan like WDW. We didn't use and didn't see it as a value at all-we could never eat that much food at once. But a lot of people do and I think that's why they get booked up so fast. People need to get in to use their credits that they already paid for. I know people complain about the lame "dining plan" at DLR, but I hope they keep that way.

It's more than just the dining plan. DLR has far more local day guests (who are probably less likely to buy 3 meals a day onsite) and always will. Additionally, guests are not as insulated from outside restaurants at DLR. Lots of outside restaurant competition within walking distance.

 

[funatdisney]

I used it in WDW last year and I thought it was great. I would love it at DL but as some says to would have to be different, my thought different in dining, you don't have to book six months out because resturaunts don't usually fill up. But to me fp+ would work great for those of us who don't live there and visit for a day like locals do. Locals can choose to go on less busy days, times of year. ( don't take this wrong because I'm sure locals spend just as much, just more spread out over time). But those of us who fly, book hotels and spend thousands, would be able to book our rides in advance. When we did WDW in March last year, we were able to change our fast passes if we wanted to, there were still openings. I remember one day we were in epcot, soaring was only a 10 min wait, but out FP was three hours away. We hopped in line, did soaring and then went and asked to change our FP to test trak and was able to ride that about 2 hours later, when we would have been in line for soaring. We did changes maybe 5 times during our 12 day visit and never had a problem, so I don't know why people say they can't get a same day fast pass. I will admits one times you may have to go back and ask again, since people cancel all the time but it was very doable. I also found the whole system very easy to use. No more carrying tickets, fastpasses, money, or anything. I don't have to check 15 times to make sure I didn't lose my ticket, I don't have to check money to see that I brought it, I don't have to remember things, because I can always walk up to a gr and ask what is on my band for the day. All I have to do is remember what park to show up for.

There are two really big beefs with me and it is the DAS and FP systems, and each park has the opposite problem. In WDW you can set up fastpasses in advance, but for DAS you have to go to the ride to get a time back. In DL you have to walk to the ride to get a FP, but for DAS you can go to any kiosk and get a time, and you can do it for either park. So you can be in DL and ask for a time for RS in dca, then have lunch on your way over and be able to hop on when your done. I like the kiosk, in both parks but they have to work for everything, walk up tell them what you want and your in, you don't have to walk a mile out of the way to get a FP for three hours later, especially in DL where the rides are so clumped together, you go to splash and get your fastpass, you can't just ride what is near there, because you would need a FP for HM, Indy, jungle cruise, BTM, POTC, so basically your stuck walking all the way back to buzz or too town, and then walking all the way back to get on splash. Then do it all again for HM.to much work for me on busy days, much more work than planning ahead two months in advance. I would be able to get a fast pass for splash, Indy and BTM, three hours apart, and hope that I could wait in short lines for hm, jungle and POTC. If you do it all in the morning, you could get all done in 3 hours, by going to the other rides in between since they in morning would not usually be more than 20 minutes.

I think it would work great for me.

I am a seasoned DLR AP and am apprehensive about the FP+ coming to DLR. But you make some great points. If this system comes to DLR, I do feel confident I will be able to figure out how to best use it to my best advantage, in time.

We are going to WDW in June and I am in the process of planning our trip now. Thanks for posting your experiences at WDW. My biggest fear is not being able to change our touring plans at the last minute. Your post will me gave some insights on how to manage that better.

 

[DisneyHeather]

We used FP+ in December of 2013 and loved it. We were able to change which park we went to the morning of just fine. I loved that we could ride Toy Story and Test Track without getting there for rope drop. I'm going to WDW again this May and had no problem getting FP+ for all the rides I wanted it for.

I'd love to see some version of it at DLR

 

[HydroGuy]

I'm planning a wdw vacation this year, and I can't help but notice how much easier it is to go to DLR. Do you think there's a chance they'll keep the legacy fast pass system there since so many visitors are locals? Planning 6 months ahead for dining and 2 months ahead for fast pass rides is a little much, imo. I'm hoping they keep things as they are at DL.

DLR is much easier to plan than WDW. That is one of the great things about DLR.

WDW offers many more different experiences than does DLR and because of that it is more complicated. Like airplanes are more complicate than cars. Because they can do more.

Planning a first WDW can be daunting. On the other hand, WDW has a lot more planning resources than DLR has. It is worth checking these resources out.

 

[tasha99]

DLR is much easier to plan than WDW. That is one of the great things about DLR.

WDW offers many more different experiences than does DLR and because of that it is more complicated. Like airplanes are more complicate than cars. Because they can do more.

Planning a first WDW can be daunting. On the other hand, WDW has a lot more planning resources than DLR has. It is worth checking these resources out.

Yeah, I know. We go to WDW frequently compared to people in real life, but infrequently for this board (haven't been in 7 years or so, so FP+ is new for us). Last few trips have been DLR since we can combine a trip there with visiting family in the area.

I love both resorts, but relaxed planning is a plus for DLR. Who knows, maybe we'll actually like FP+--I have teens and young adults who refuse to make it to rope drop more than half the time!

 

[RKKUNK]

When we went to WDW, we stayed off site, but can see how the Magic Bands would be so convenient. As AP holders at DL, we sometimes stay at the DL hotel and the Magic Bands will make things easier, I am not against that. I do however hope that they will not implement FP+ at DL. As others have said in the past, WDW and DLR are two very different parks. More local spur-of-the-moment visitors at DL and FP+ would just make the experience not worth it if they are shut out of the big ticket rides.

 

[RKKUNK]

I like DisneyLuver2013's idea of using the MB for the Legacy FPs. That would be great! And still have paper passes for those staying off-site and day trippers!

 

[MillauFr]

I agree with others here. I do not see how they could reconfigure many if not most of the ride queues to have a fast pass + line. They barely have enough room for the standby lines for rides like Peter Pan.