FastPass+ to be tested at DLR this summer.

[Speechphi]

interesting, given this article in the LA times that does have sources
http://www.latimes.com/business/la-...eyland-but-no-magic-bands-20150521-story.html

 

[TechGuy]

The Times would be more reliable in my mind than a blogger. Bloggers are great source of information and opinion, but journalists are held to a higher "news" standard, i hope.

 

[dtnrhi]

Rumors abound on other sites.

The current one is that the real reason Peter Pan's opening date is being pushed back is because it is one of the rides they will start the testing with. Timeline totally makes sense....

 

[Angel Ariel]

I saw that times article too...but its specifically about magicbands, not fp+. They could very well be toying with how to.implement fp+ without the band's. I'm not thrilled..will be keeping an eye on this.

 

[ktlm]

Yes, life goes on...even with a disease. FP+ is living with a disease. Imagine Pirates going from 15-30 minute waits to 30-45 minute waits because FP is added. Imagine Tower of Terror in the morning when the lines are usually 20 minutes. But now they're 45 minutes because FP has already created a big line there. Imagine a new ride comes along at DL. Want to ride it? Better hope you get up early enough in the morning 60 days prior to grab a FP or you can wait 90 minutes for that ride once you get there. Sounds terrible to me.

That is a great analogy. Don't have to imagine it, we have been there and absolutely observed what you describe at multiple rides. The times we go in the past Pirates was almost always walk on, even mid-afternoon, but since FP+, the line has been 30 to 45 minutes in the afternoon. We went to DL between our 2 WDW FP+ trips and it was wonderful not to have to deal with FP+. We would be very disappointed to see FP+ at DL.

 

[Laz]

If true, thank goodness we are going in late June before they ruin DL like they did to WDW. I guess Universal will be the way to go now.

 

[msb578]

You should also be aware that many WDW visitors like FP+ more than paper FP. I don't know if it's 50/50, or 90/10, or what. But not everyone hates FP+

 

[mamabellefortwo]

We are going in August also, so are very interested in seeing what rolls out. While we did not dislike FP+ at WDW, we were very much looking forward to not dealing with it at DL. We were at WDW during a low crowd time which made the downsides of FP+ less impactful. This took many months to roll out at WDW, so I suspect previous posters are correct about beta testing.

 

[Tatertot75]

I didn't mind FP+. I love to research and to have a plan, so the planning process was pretty enjoyable. I'm going on my first trip to DLR in November, so I'm refreshing my memory on how to best use paper FP to my advantage. I'd be happy to be a tester though. We're staying at DLH, so we'll wait and see!

 

[elaine amj]

That is a great analogy. Don't have to imagine it, we have been there and absolutely observed what you describe at multiple rides. The times we go in the past Pirates was almost always walk on, even mid-afternoon, but since FP+, the line has been 30 to 45 minutes in the afternoon. We went to DL between our 2 WDW FP+ trips and it was wonderful not to have to deal with FP+. We would be very disappointed to see FP+ at DL.

Wasn't that one of the purposes of FP+ though? Redistributing the lineups so that more people were pushed towards attractions with higher capacity/less popular?

 

[minnie mum]

interesting, given this article in the LA times that does have sources
http://www.latimes.com/business/la-...eyland-but-no-magic-bands-20150521-story.html

No magic bands does not negate the possibility of FP+. FP+ can still be implemented by going to RFID tickets, as they have done at WDW.

I will be very sorry to see this happen at DLR. FP+ seriously changed how we were able to tour the parks at WDW, to the point that we will rarely visit there anymore. I was hoping that we could still count on DLR as a legacy FP option. At least we should be able to squeeze in one more trip this summer, if its only beta tested.

 

[JadeDarkstar]

interesting. Am I one of the only ones who hopes this is true? I do think it should be op in or not as well as they should still have paper fps too for a few years or something. Any one know if it is for every one? Not just Disney land hotels?

 

[msb578]

interesting. Am I one of the only ones who hopes this is true? I do think it should be op in or not as well as they should still have paper fps too for a few years or something. Any one know if it is for every one? Not just Disney land hotels?

At WDW, the first group to test FP+ was the Swan and Dolphin- two hotels Disney doesn't own (but has a close relationship with). I'd imagine they will start small at DLR but quickly go big after that. I have no knowledge- just basing it on WDW.

 

[Angel Ariel]

interesting. Am I one of the only ones who hopes this is true? I do think it should be op in or not as well as they should still have paper fps too for a few years or something. Any one know if it is for every one? Not just Disney land hotels?

I wouldn't count on as long of a testing period at DLR as they had in WDW, if this does happen. I highly doubt legacy and fp+ will coexist for a few years together.

 

[tiffjoy]

THE SKY IS FALLING THE SKY IS FALLING...

SIGH

The disney universe will not suddenly explode if this is even true. While I personally think Fastpass + will eventually come to DLR I to think it would be really odd for Disney to do this during the 60th Aniversary celebrations. Way to much of a distraction, pulling the focus away from the 60th and pulling it towards this hot button topic.

Even if it is true people will learn and adapt. We enjoyed using all aspects of the WDW fastpass + system when we were there and did not encounter a single problem during our holiday.

Take a deep BREATH everyone........... Disney life will go on.

I certainly don't think the sky is falling, but I do very much dislike FP+, so no, to me, it won't go on as usual, and that upsets me. I hate the planning that goes into FP+. We did experience this at WDW this past January, and I hated it. So, even though some might enjoy it, there are others who don't, and it upsets those of us who don't.

I do agree it's unlikely to happen this summer.

 

[riostoker]

How can they even add a fastpass line to some of the attractions at DLR, btw? There's not that much room to work with at a lot of the attractions that don't already have it.

They don't have to add fastpass lines to everything, fastpass+ could just be used for the rides that currently have fastpass anyway.

I don't think FP+ would be too horrible for people traveling from out of state who are having to do a lot of planning anyway, but DLR has such a HUGE population of local AP holders. I think it would be a nightmare for them since I would imagine they frequently just go to DLR on a whim because the weather is nice or the day is free or whatever. It seems like it would put them at an unfair disadvantage.

 

[LizzyS]

They don't have to add fastpass lines to everything, fastpass+ could just be used for the rides that currently have fastpass anyway.

I don't think FP+ would be too horrible for people traveling from out of state who are having to do a lot of planning anyway, but DLR has such a HUGE population of local AP holders. I think it would be a nightmare for them since I would imagine they frequently just go to DLR on a whim because the weather is nice or the day is free or whatever. It seems like it would put them at an unfair disadvantage.

I thought of that, too. Doesn't WDW have fp+ for a LOT of attractions, though? Wouldn't it make the lines worse if there are fewer attractions with FP+? I mean, I'm betting people like myself would actually utilize the fp+ more than the current fp system.

I don't care to tell you that I'm not much of a fan of paper FP to begin with. I generally get up and do the e ticket attractions early in the morning and don't see a reason to run all over the park collecting fast passes.

 

[sheetz]

DLR has such a HUGE population of local AP holders. I think it would be a nightmare for them since I would imagine they frequently just go to DLR on a whim because the weather is nice or the day is free or whatever. It seems like it would put them at an unfair disadvantage.

I think it may be just the opposite. That is to say, I think the locals would learn to game the system to the detriment of all others. AP holders could book FP+ as soon as they became available whether they fully intended to use them or not, causing offsite tourists to be completely shut out.

 

[msb578]

I think it may be just the opposite. That is to say, I think the locals would learn to game the system to the detriment of all others. AP holders could book FP+ as soon as they became available whether they fully intended to use them or not, causing offsite tourists to be completely shut out.

At WDW, onsite resort guests get first crack at it (60 days in advance). AP holders only get 30 days in advance, unless they're staying onsite too.

I realize DLR is totally different, with so many fewer onsite rooms.

Edit: Sorry, I see you did say offsite tourists But, hopefully this is still informative for people who aren't familiar with WDW's system.

 

[Angel Ariel]

I think it may be just the opposite. That is to say, I think the locals would learn to game the system to the detriment of all others. AP holders could book FP+ as soon as they became available whether they fully intended to use them or not, causing offsite tourists to be completely shut out.

Ap holders at WDW can only hold 7 days worth of FP+ at any.one time, atand only 30 days in advance, unless they have an onsite resort stay. If they have an onsite resort stay, then they can book fp+ for the length of that resort stay at 60 days (this is my basic.understanding, I'm sure there are caveats i don't know)