FASTPASS Before Arriving

[DebbieB]

I wish Disney had another option to their survey, "I think this is a horrible idea." I answered "Definitely would" but that's only because if they offered it, I'd have to do it. It's like dining reservations. I would much rather not plan ANY reservations and be guaranteed a table anywhere we decide to eat but that;s not practical for disney or the other guests in my narcissistic utopia. Since the booking window is currently 180 days, I'm online/phone 180 days out booking reservations.

For me it's a chicken/egg sort of thing. If they offer it, I'll have to take advantage of it, but I'd rather they just not mess with the current system.

Here's a better idea. What if they offered fastpasses on your phone, same day, same rules as current fastpasses using GPS to make sure you're in the park? I'd be all over that. I'd rather not have to leave my family and run across the park to get a bunch of fastpasses.

I agree, I think it's a bad idea. But if they did it, I would get one so that I would not be at a disadvantage when I got to the park.

 

[Praying Colonel]

I only would because others would do it, and I'd want to be able to get Fastpasses...I like the system as it is now, no need to change it imo

^This

 

[DeaverTex]

I couldn't be more opposed to such a thing. If they think it's a nightmare now, can you imagine how bad this would be. Suppose you get a Fastpass for Splash Mtn. 90 days ahead and when you got there it was down because of an unscheduled maintenance thing. What then? They can't enforce the window now, how do they expect to do it then. It is an awful idea at it's best.

Like a poster above...I went for a probably would because I wouldn't have much of a choice, but I really wanted to say...Not just no, but hell no!

This.

I chose "Definitely would", though, because I suspect that FP would run out very, very early in the morning if even a fixed percentage were available prior to entering the park. Micromanage, anyone? Geeze!

 

[seattlecharles]

I wonder if Disney is giving more serious thoughts to selling a Fast Pass that is good for the day, similar to what Universal does. I have mixed feelings about that idea but from a business perspective there is certainly a huge demand for Fast Pass with the potential of some good revenues. In my opinion it would have to be priced high enough and/or sales limited to prevent full Fast Pass lines. Also need to allow guests at the park to get free Fast Passes.

 

[Mr. Pig]

I agree, I think it's a bad idea. But if they did it, I would get one so that I would not be at a disadvantage when I got to the park.

Yep.

I think this was a poorly asked question on a Disney survey. Would I do it? Sure. But only because I don't want to get there and have them run out because so many others got them ahead of time. Would I like the idea - ????

 

[Planogirl]

They should ask if people would like it and not whether people would use them. Of course people would use them! Like so many have said, they would have to.

I hate all of this micromanagement of vacation time. I want to relax on vacation just a little.

 

[JeanfromBNA]

I wonder if Disney is giving more serious thoughts to selling a Fast Pass that is good for the day, similar to what Universal does. I have mixed feelings about that idea but from a business perspective there is certainly a huge demand for Fast Pass with the potential of some good revenues. In my opinion it would have to be priced high enough and/or sales limited to prevent full Fast Pass lines. Also need to allow guests at the park to get free Fast Passes.

This is exactly what I thought. If resort guests had a built-in perk, it would drive more guests to their resorts.

 

[umichigan10]

I think they should allow RESORT GUEST get one fastpass per day instantly for each ride. Like as soon as they get to the fast pass machine for that ride. No come back time on your first one for that ride.

Sort of like the front of the line thing the other place does but only one time per ride per day.

It would encourage people to stay at a Disney resort and not make us micro manage our "Vacations"..

Yes it would use up many for non resort guests but at least we would be getting something for our high priced hotel rooms.

in which case they'd raise the prices because you have this perk.

 

[StitchSpawn]

I wonder if Disney is giving more serious thoughts to selling a Fast Pass that is good for the day, similar to what Universal does. I have mixed feelings about that idea but from a business perspective there is certainly a huge demand for Fast Pass with the potential of some good revenues. In my opinion it would have to be priced high enough and/or sales limited to prevent full Fast Pass lines. Also need to allow guests at the park to get free Fast Passes.

I agree, but it would still cause uproar if a lot of people couldn't afford it and what if the ride is down the whole day? You can only plan for so much. I would buy one or two for the advantage, but I wouldn't be to happy about it. I think it would be unfair to everyone else. However, Disney is a business and will make money however they can justify. I didn't know that about Universal, but I'm not much of a Universal fan.

 

[letsgoagainsoon]

They should ask if people would like it and not whether people would use them. Of course people would use them! Like so many have said, they would have to.

I hate all of this micromanagement of vacation time. I want to relax on vacation just a little.

 

[Queen2PrincessG]

I agree, but it would still cause uproar if a lot of people couldn't afford it and what if the ride is down the whole day? You can only plan for so much. I would buy one or two for the advantage, but I wouldn't be to happy about it. I think it would be unfair to everyone else. However, Disney is a business and will make money however they can justify. I didn't know that about Universal, but I'm not much of a Universal fan.

The world isn't fair though and the idea of everything being fair is what has ruined MANY MANY things. Yes, If you can't afford something it sucks but that's just the way things are. Universal in fact has very fast moving lines. Without the skip the line pass we were able to do the parks a day each.

 

[jpolak]

I would do it because others would, but I thinkit would be a nightmare. So many people complain about making ADRs or they didn't know they had to. Could you imagine the complaints if people didn't know they had to reserve FPs.

 

[waynesgirl]

I think they should allow RESORT GUEST get one fastpass per day instantly for each ride. Like as soon as they get to the fast pass machine for that ride. No come back time on your first one for that ride.
Sort of like the front of the line thing the other place does but only one time per ride per day.
It would encourage people to stay at a Disney resort and not make us micro manage our "Vacations"..
Yes it would use up many for non resort guests but at least we would be getting something for our high priced hotel rooms.

But then, you would alienate the people that go to WDW that prefer to stay off-site but still buy souvies and food. This would also alienate the split park guests-the ones that go to US and WDW in the same trip. Plus, maybe that is part of the problem, people forget that staying at the resort was for convenience in the beginning, not the perks. Now, you get ME, EMHs, and other things...so it is all in the view. A lot of people have made it very difficult for WDW to make it fair for all guests because of their micro-managing and finding ways to circumvent the system. Maybe they are tired of all the complaints by non-micromanagers.

I like this idea but I just had to say Disney does not make anyone micro manage. The fact is that the micro managers have made Disney come up with a way to make their lives :easier" Heaven forbid anyone would have to wait. Or choose where they eat an hour before they go and wait for a table.

I am not a micro-manager. We rarely get FPs. We stroll and enjoy. We get a few ADRs but mostly we walk up to the podium and see if they have something available. If they don't, we get CS. No worries.

They should ask if people would like it and not whether people would use them. Of course people would use them! Like so many have said, they would have to.
I hate all of this micromanagement of vacation time. I want to relax on vacation just a little.

As stated above, I think the micromanagers have made it just as bad as the non-planners. Maybe WDW is trying to find a common ground. Plus, you said you want to relax on vacay a little? I am not a planner- I need A LOT of relaxation.

I would do it because others would, but I thinkit would be a nightmare. So many people complain about making ADRs or they didn't know they had to. Could you imagine the complaints if people didn't know they had to reserve FPs.

No offense, but so many people make fun of the people who "don't know any better" but because of them, there are more ADRs and FPs to go around. When people talk about making 2 or 3 ADRs for the same time and the same day at different places, then take their time to decide, that removes ADRs for others.

I think if Disney makes it where you can have it on the KTTW card, with an electronic backup on your phone, then it is a good way to be eco-friendly and make it easier. Plus, I took the survey, and I think they are trying to also coordinate dining and FPs into a shorter time for reservations.

I personally like it- I think it makes it a little easier on people as well as the environment. Plus, it would be better than paying for it...

 

[jade1]

Sooner the better and its about time.

 

[jade1]

How about just stocking up on FPs for the day then using them when you want. What I mean is this... If I get a 10:00 - 11:00 FP for a ride then I can ride it any time of the day after 10:00 right? So just book yourself for all the FPs you want all day and then go pick them up first thing in the morning. Then just make sure it is after the start times and go at your leisure. You still wouldn't be stuck to a set time. Just so long as you didn't go before the initial time on the FP.

Yep, same as now.

 

[jade1]

They should ask if people would like it and not whether people would use them. Of course people would use them! Like so many have said, they would have to.

I hate all of this micromanagement of vacation time. I want to relax on vacation just a little.

For us this would create much more relaxation. We stay out late (our choice) and are lucky to get in a park by noon-even mid afternoon so FP's are the first thing we check into on arrival, often all out.

But with this we could relax all am knowing we are set with a FP or 2 ahead of time.

 

[dolphindan1]

I can see it now getting on TSM will be like getting an ADR for Le Cellier....So I go to book my ride on TSM 85 days out...5 days later than the 90 and to my surprise all FPs for TSM are gone 85 days away from my visit....not good...and waiting in TSM line is like getting a walk up for Le Cellier....can you imagine the planning that would go into ur vacation

 

[Scrappy_Tink]

This is probably the only way we will do Toy Story....I'm never going to make it to rope drop, I'm a stay late/sleep late Disney kind of gal. I don't know how in the world Universal does it, but it works. Staying on site there is priceless to me. We went on the 4th of July once and had most our favorite rides done by noon . But, as the saying goes....you snooze, you lose. If I prefer to sleep late, I can't gripe about not getting on TSM.

 

[Planogirl]

I agree, but it would still cause uproar if a lot of people couldn't afford it and what if the ride is down the whole day? You can only plan for so much. I would buy one or two for the advantage, but I wouldn't be to happy about it. I think it would be unfair to everyone else. However, Disney is a business and will make money however they can justify. I didn't know that about Universal, but I'm not much of a Universal fan.

It's not hard to ride what you want at Universal if you plan well. We have never bought the passes and hopefully never will have to.

I kind of expect Disney to eventually offer some type of passes that you can pay for though. I can't see them not coming up with something like that.

 

[seashoreCM]

[No offense, but so many people make fun of the people who "don't know any better" but because of them, there are more ADRs and FPs to go around. When people talk about making 2 or 3 ADRs for the same time and the same day at different places, then take their time to decide, that removes ADRs for others. ...

Nitpicking.
Not a good analogy.

It is not practical to book more restaurant reservations (ADR) to make up for people who don't show because if too many people did show up that would upset scheduling such as closing time and changeover from breakfast to lunch, etc. Meanwhile if people did not show up for ADRs there is no great loss for the restaurant because there are some walkup guests who will check back more than twice to see if things change and a short wait time pops up.

Meanwhile more fastpasses can be issued altogether anticipating that people won't show up. The ride behaves the same way all day long so making people wait people past their fastpass time* does not force a reconfiguration or other drastic change in operating procedures.

* Use of your fastpass after the window is unconditionally permitted if there is a breakdown or if the fastpass line is really long during the window.