Fast pass questions.

[vetstadium]

We are leaving tomorrow how good are the fast pass systems they have at Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Universal and Sea World? If they all have them and are they free? Thanks.

 

[Robo]

We are leaving tomorrow how good are the fast pass systems they have at Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Universal and Sea World? If they all have them and are they free? Thanks.

At all DISNEY parks* they are free and available to all guests.

*Magic Kingdom
*Epcot
*Disney's Hollywood Studios
*Disney's Animal Kingdom

 

[Cinderella822]

They work differently for the different parks. All the parks at WDW are free. You insert your park ticket and get a time frame to come back to that attraction. You can usually only have one FP at a time, although sometimes they will allow you to get another one before your time is up. I think they work great and save a lot of time if you plan ahead and know when to use them.

Universal's is different. If you stay at one of their 3 hotels, you get free express pass, which allows you to just show your room key at all attractions and get on right away. We stayed there the past two years and this is a wonderful benefit of staying there. However, if you're staying off property, you can also buy a pass for the day which allows you to use the express pass one time at each ride in that park. I think the prices vary according to the time of year you're going.

I haven't been to Sea World in quite some time, so I can't help you out with that one.

 

[DexLabDeeDee]

I can give you a partial answer at least. WDW (which includes Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom) has the same Fast Pass system for every park. It is FREE and very beneficial and can save you a lot of time. Pick up a FP at an attraction and then go during the window printed on the ticket. We have not ever had to wait more than 15 minutes in the FP line. However, you can not get another FP for another attraction until the time printed at the bottom of the ticket. Try to stagger FP if possible. Get one for ride #1, get another one for ride #2 at the time printed at the bottom of the ticket and then go on ride #1 and when you are done you are ready for ride #2.

Universal has the Express Pass system. I believe that it costs around $30 per person and you get front-of-the-line priviledges, there isn't a separate line for Express Pass holders. Also, I think that if you stay onsite at Universal you automatically get front-of-the-line priviledges. I personally think that an extra $30 is a little steep but it depends on how badly you want to ride and how many rides you want to see and how crowded it is.

I am not sure about Sea World. I have never been.

 

[Disney Wanderer]

your definatly going to want a Fast Pass for Space Mountain ( worth it ), Splash Mountain (HIGHLY reccomended), Big thunder Mountain ( worth it ). FP is Also available for Peter Pan , Winnie the Pooh , Jungle Cruise, Stitchs great Escsape(you dont need it here ) , and Buzz LightYears Spin.

At Epcot : Soarin' ( HIGHLY reccomended ) , Test Track ( worth it ), Mission Space . Livin with the land ( you dont need it here ). Honey i shrunk the Audience, Malestrom @ Norway

At DHS : Tower Of Terror( Highly reccomended ) , Rockin Roller Coaster . ( Worth It ) , Star Tours, Voyage Of the Little Mermaid

At Animal Kingdom : Kilamanjaro Safari ( HIGHLY reccomended ) , Expedition Everest ( HIGHLY reccomended ) , Dinosaur , Its Tough to Be a Bug , Kali River Rapids , Primeval Whirl ( you dont need it here ) .

Fast Passes are very much Worth It . Just Remember youll have to wait 2 hours before you can get another one .. then you have a 1 hour Window to Use your fast pass . on MOST rides theylll let you in late but sometimes Not. and NO you cant get in early. if it says 215 - 315 you must wait till 215 . HAve fun !!!