Fast pass?

[Mills]

I know this sounds a stupid question, so I hope to get a quick answer lol

How much extra is fast pass tickets?

Do you get one for each of the rides?

Is it a simple as walking past the que to the front?

Can you only use it once for each ride?

Thanks

 

[UKDEB]

No stupid questions here, Mills.

* Not all attractions operate the FASTPASS system, but there's no charge to use it.
* FASTPASS machines are located near the entrance to the attractions.
* You insert your park pass into the machine and a FASTPASS ticket will be printed giving you an hour-long window in which to return.
* The earlier you obtain a FASTPASS, the earlier your return time will be. For example, if you obtain one at, say, 9am, your FASTPASS return time could be as early as 9.30am-10.30am.
* The later you leave it, the further away your return time will be and, for the most popular attractions, FASTPASSes can even run out (and as early as lunchtime during the very busiest periods).
* Once you have obtained a FASTPASS, you can not get another, for any attraction, until the time printed on your ticket (which, I think is ususally about 5 minutes after the start time on the current ticket. So, if your return time is 9.30am-10.30am, you will be able to get a second at 9.35am).
* You can not use a FASTPASS before the scheduled time, but you can use it at any time after.

 

[UKDEB]

Forgot to mention a couple of things:

* At FASTPASS attractions, there are two entrances - 'Standby' (just walk right in) and FASTPASS, for which you must have a valid ticket.
* When you arrive at an attraction, you will see a display telling you the approximate queuing time in the Standby line and the 'Return' time for FASTPASS (i.e. what the time period your tickets will have on them if you choose to obtain them at that moment).

 

[Mills]

Thanks alot.

Obviously this will save alot of time queing, valuable information

Thanks again

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Its free

 

[paulh]

as deb said its free .The return time is not restricted to the hour window printed on ticket.Its valid from start time to park closeing.
We were told this by a CM on space mountin when it broke down and were concerned we would lose out on thunder mountin fast pass, she said what i have previosly stated and that disney will not stop you as you might have been for a meal or stuck on anouther ride.
To get anouther fastpass its the first time printed on it so if its 11.00am - 12.00 am its states on bottom 11.00am.But as the fastpasses are dished out and you get a 7.00pm at 11.00am the time would be 1.00pm to get a new one (sometimes sonner carnt rember exact time).
Also you can get fast passes at outher parks before time out as the park systems arnt linked.
We usaly get to park early get a fastpass do ride do another ride get a fastpass as soon as we are allowed ect.once we have done rides and got our fastpasses and are ready for a rest we go back to resort,swim wash and change bit to eat.Then its back to the park armed with fastpasses we got earler in day and have a lesurely time using them up.
If you visit california some of there machines in same park arnt linked
Paulh

 

[AndRu]

Universal Studios used to run something similar called "Express Pass" but now they have the audacity to charge for it

 

[disney13]

Universal Studios used to run something similar called "Express Pass" but now they have the audacity to charge for it

They charge upto $50 for the Express Pass now!

Andy

 

[AndRu]

That makes it a then!

 

[Shane]

I think its worth it if your going in july/august though =]

 

[AndRu]

Er no ... it costs thousands of pounds to get to Florida.
It costs hundreds of punds to get into the parks.
Why should I pay as much as $50 each for an Express Pass on top of what I've already forked out?!?!

Charging creates a two-tier system of those that can afford it and those that either can't or don't want to. I hope that Disney doesn't follow Universal down this road. However, it wouldn't suprise me if US went the whole hog and introduced a pay-per-ride system to try and squeeze even more money from it's customers.

 

[Mills]

What is the express pass?

 

[JohnnySharp2]

What is the express pass?

The equivelant of Disney's 'fastpass'. A seperate queue that in theory means shorter lines and quicker access to the rides.

Express pass used to be free, but now you have to pay for these tickets.
To be honest if you plan your days, get there early etc you shouldn't have too many problems unless you visit at peak times of the year such as Easter and Christmas.

There is also a term called FOTL - Front Of The Line, which if you are a guest on-site at Universal you get automatically, again you beat the q's.


see.
www.universalorlando.com/uk/tic_express.html

 

[lorapinky]

Fast Pass is def worth using, its really easy and can save you lots of time. We used it for soarin in Epcot as the queue for that ride was just way too long.

Dont worry when you get htere you will see how easy it is

 

[wayneg]

If anyone has Annual pass for universal/IOA email them and tell them how unhappy you are, I told them it was one of the main reasons I bought my AP. They replied and have asked me to call in customer services when I arrive, they will have some express passes for me. If I remember rightly its only for 4 rides(need to check the email at home) but better than nothing.
I will still get value out of our £58 AP must be best value tickets in Florida.

 

[UKDEB]

There is also a term called FOTL - Front Of The Line, which if you are a guest on-site at Universal you get automatically, again you beat the q's

FOTL is a misnomer. Your resort card just gets you in to the Express line (although that's still a fantastic perk), not actually to the front of the line. The only way of doing that is to take a VIP tour (which is cool, but the AP discount is nowhere near as good as it used to be).

I don't blame USF for charging for Express privileges (whether it be directly, or by offering it to onsite guests). Disney would do the same if it was practical. Disney does what it can to encourage guests to stay onsite (EMH, free DDP during slower months both spring to mind). There has been talk of Disney introducing a similar system, but I don't think they've been able to see how they could make it work. As wayneg says, USF passes are a bargain. They frequently have great offers (although I seem to keep missing the '2 years for the price of one' AP promos. ).

 

[JohnnySharp2]

FOTL is a misnomer. Your resort card just gets you in to the Express line (although that's still a fantastic perk), not actually to the front of the line. The only way of doing that is to take a VIP tour (which is cool, but the AP discount is nowhere near as good as it used to be).

I don't blame USF for charging for Express privileges (whether it be directly, or by offering it to onsite guests). Disney would do the same if it was practical. Disney does what it can to encourage guests to stay onsite (EMH, free DDP during slower months both spring to mind). There has been talk of Disney introducing a similar system, but I don't think they've been able to see how they could make it work. As wayneg says, USF passes are a bargain. They frequently have great offers (although I seem to keep missing the '2 years for the price of one' AP promos. ).

You are right about FOTL, it is a term widely used though, frequently on the Universal forums.

We have APs for Universal, and they are a bargain - just $99 each to renew.

 

[UKDEB]

You are right about FOTL, it is a term widely used though, frequently on the Universal forums

Yes, I often use the term myself. Of course, many UK DISers have either stayed at a Universal resort and/or frequent the Universal forums, but there are undoubtedly many more who haven't/don't.