Does Pixie Dust Help with Decision-Making? A 2012 PTR! NEW! 6/30 pg.85

[MHTeacher]

I, too, feel your pain on the FP enforcements coming this week. We've always collected some for later use, but now.....?

I do wonder though, if this will keep the FPs from running out so quickly for some rides (like TSM, RnRC, Soarin'...). I mean, if you can only use them during the time window, then there will still have to be some to be given out at 7 or 8 p.m., won't there?

 

[MeMom]

I am waiting see how this FP enforcement will all come down. If they will stick with it or will be a huge disaster.

I got a text from Ed at Toy Story Midway Mania, and he said 'they' (head guys, I guess) are going to be watching cast members VERY closely on letting people in only during the correct times. Don't know how well it will go, but I feel like at first, at least, they are going to be very strict about it.

 

[sunny_stace]

I never knew that Disney honored Fastpasses until the end of the day! I've always been the one who was strict about return times! Well that's too bad. But I'm sure you'll figure out a great plan! You know your stuff girl!

 

[winkers]

What is the new fastpass system? I haven't heard anything about it.

 

[eandesmom]

I very much dislike this! While we don't do it all this often it really does give you the freedom for a pool break and the chance to still get on something that had a late return time.

Admittedly I did this a lot more when I was solo, than with the family but I still don't like it!

 

[Stringbean&Wingnut]

It really is going to be interesting to see how the new times are enforced, and how the CM's will handle the sure-to-ensue annoyed guests! I think people have gotten so used to being able to return at any time, this really does shake up a lot of touring plans!

 

[disneyfan61]

What is the new fastpass system? I haven't heard anything about it.

You have to use your fastpass within the time frame printed on the pass. So no more collecting them in the am & then using them in the pm.

 

[jillyb]

What is the new fastpass system? I haven't heard anything about it.

You have to use your fastpass within the time frame printed on the pass. So no more collecting them in the am & then using them in the pm.

However, you can now use it 5 minutes early (before you couldn't use your FP early but you could use it past the time printed on the FP) and you have until 15 minutes past your return time to use it. After that you're SOPD (sh___ out of pixie dust!)

 

[mousescrapper]

You don't go down w/ a tour plan


LOL JK ( ok that was too many initials in a row) kwim had to throw that one in

I hear your pain for the FP new law...but hey it could always be worse they could make you pay for that extra perk like some amusement places

I've been on/off in spurts lately too...working full time as a home child provider seriously cuts my Dis time and I've been happily organizing and updating my new and improved scrapping room


Hopefully we'll both find more time to Dis super soon

J

 

[disneydreamingdebby]

It's funny; I think all of us who knew about the fp "glitch" will all know about the new enforcement. Hopefully, the CM's don't have to deal with too many indignant guests.

I am hoping that it will help reduce wait times overall. People using the fastpass at the right time should reduce the fast pass wait, and the standby line won't be as heavy.

The only ride this stresses me out about is Splash. I always like to get a fast pass so I can ride right before we exit the park...

 

[RinkyTinkyTinky]

I'm a little bummed about the FP thing too. We never cashed them in late on our first trip because I didn't know you could do that. We managed fine on that trip, but I do remember having to do a lot more criss crossing of the park, which I didn't like. Once I learned that you could come late, it made a huge difference on the next trip. We did a lot less walking back and forth and it just worked much better b/c I didn't have to worry about our return time interfering with our ADRs and things like that. Oh well, I guess we will all have to find a way to adjust our plans and make it work. I feel for you having to do that in the summer though because I know it will be more challenging. I guess you guys are going to have to be like Memom and get up at the crack of dawn and hit the big stuff early.

 

[Moira222]

Jackie I logged in today to read up and thought for sure I must be pages and pages behind....but YAY you are just as busy as me, so I am right on track with your update!

Jackie - I did the exact same thing when I visited in the summer. It's much easier to go back in the evening and ride with FP's. It is going to be harder to work around this restriction in June. It's a bummer, but maybe more people will be giving out their unusable FPs.

oh that's a good thought ME - that would be nice if people got an FP and as soon as they realize they cant use it, they give it away. I think more likely people won't realize till too late though.

I, too, feel your pain on the FP enforcements coming this week. We've always collected some for later use, but now.....?

I do wonder though, if this will keep the FPs from running out so quickly for some rides (like TSM, RnRC, Soarin'...). I mean, if you can only use them during the time window, then there will still have to be some to be given out at 7 or 8 p.m., won't there?

I really think that is active DISboard and other boards like DIS that knew you didn't have to follow the posted times. All told, it will likely not be as much of a big deal to the general "unaddicted" Disney-goer. I really don't mind this new enforcement because we did always stick to the return times. Being with a law enforcement officer for over 20 years, I tend to be more of a rule follower.

Jackie - are you a touring plans member? they offer some decent touring advice . We generally look at touring plans for the crowd level, and then I have used their customized planner to tour effectively the way we like to tour, which is back of the park first and then work our way around based on any ADRs or top choice rides/shows.

 

[Lovemy3babes]

I am not thrilled at all with this new FP policy. It was just so handy to ride, collect and then return after a break. What a bummer! I wonder why the big change? Boo.

 

[Wicket's Mom]

Jackie, I booked POL Riverside for our trip in September. This will be our first time at this resort. I will be especially interested in your TR when you finish your trip. I put in a request for a Mansion room as I hate those rooms with the stick furniture.

I tried for a room at PORFQ, but none were available in standard.

 

[MeMom]

Good morning, Jackie! Hope you have some down time this weekend. I'm hitting the highway to Huntsville in a few minutes. Gonna crank up the Disney music and rock my way down the road! I am just that cool! Just wanted to come over and visit you for a second before I left. Have a great weekend!

 

[MEK]

Yeah - I hope you have time for an update soon, too!

 

[MegansMom]

Good morning Miss Jackie..and all our other wonderful DIS friends that I know read along this PTR too!!! Sending out HUGE hugs to all of you!!!! It has been WAY too long, and you all have been SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO thoroughly missed! My health has returned, and so I now have the time to DIS! YEAH ME!! I am so bummed that our trips are just a little over a week apart from each other...hate that we will be missing each other, but I promise to leave some pixie dust for you all! I started a new PTR/TR too...the link is in my siggie...to capture the fun of our upcoming trip and share some highlights of our last trip last July!

Can I just say that this FP thing has me seriously worried...like I might lose sleep over it worried!!! I haven't even been able to wrangle up the nerve to tell Tom...our resident FP MASTER! Do you think they are really doing this already? Has anyone heard from anyone who has been there recently how strict they are with the return time?!?!! EEEKK!!! I think we are going to have to become overplanners!!!! ACK!

 

[disneyfan61]

Good morning Miss Jackie..and all our other wonderful DIS friends that I know read along this PTR too!!! Sending out HUGE hugs to all of you!!!! It has been WAY too long, and you all have been SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO thoroughly missed! My health has returned, and so I now have the time to DIS! YEAH ME!! I am so bummed that our trips are just a little over a week apart from each other...hate that we will be missing each other, but I promise to leave some pixie dust for you all! I started a new PTR/TR too...the link is in my siggie...to capture the fun of our upcoming trip and share some highlights of our last trip last July!

Can I just say that this FP thing has me seriously worried...like I might lose sleep over it worried!!! I haven't even been able to wrangle up the nerve to tell Tom...our resident FP MASTER! Do you think they are really doing this already? Has anyone heard from anyone who has been there recently how strict they are with the return time?!?!! EEEKK!!! I think we are going to have to become overplanners!!!! ACK!

I have read on other threads that they are being extremely picky & following the time on the FP's very strictly!!

 

[Native NYer]

Hi Jackie!
Hope all is well and you're getting some time to relax this weekend!

 

[Charleston Princess]

Good morning!

I promise I will be back to do replies! This is the last week of soccer AND the last week before spring break, so I am hoping to have more time to DIS after Friday. I can't wait! I feel like I have not had a chance to really plan or play where this trip is concerned.

In the meantime, today marks 100 Days Until Disney World!

Before I know it, we will be standing on Main Street watching fireworks!

Hurray! Hurray!