I'm not sure why this is a problem. Clearly, we're not going to be able to use the old FP machines with MagicBands. Instead, we will make our FP selections virtually through FP+.Having to use either/or FP/FP+ is not going to please me either...
I'm not sure why this is a problem. Clearly, we're not going to be able to use the old FP machines with MagicBands. Instead, we will make our FP selections virtually through FP+.Having to use either/or FP/FP+ is not going to please me either...
Has there been any feedback regarding the FP+ limits? Is it still 3 per day max? I was hoping the 3 per day limit only applied to the one's you booked in advance, and ones booked in the park were only limited by the normal FP style limits (2 hours, or the last one you pulled expiring).
Or perhaps only allowing 3 to be pending at any one time, that would be nice too, arguably even better. 3 total just seems like a slap in the face!
Matt
Three total is just an Internet rumor.
It's actually not an interview rumor. When they had the first testing phase, people were given a choice of three FP+ they could choose from. Someone didn't just "make it up".
Right. They had three preselected FPs. Then, they were able to obtain additional same-day FPs. They were not limited to three FPs per day.
The mere fact that during that test they obtained their same-day FPs through the paper FP system doesn't mean that they won't be accessed virtually when FP+ is up and running.But they were able to use the old system in addition to the pre-selected FP+ passes, just as if they didn't also have FP+. That itself won't be available with MagicBands.
That is exactly my point. We don't know how it will work. Three FPs per day total is just a rumor.We don't know what limitations they may place on selections through the new system yet in terms of total quantity, per attractions, etc. yet.
Right. They had three preselected FPs. Then, they were able to obtain additional same-day FPs. They were not limited to three FPs per day.
They were not limited to 3 fastpasses a day because they were able to use the existing fastpass system along with the FP+ test.
It isn't a valid comparison.
They will never state that there is a maximum total per day FP limit, just like there is currently no max limit. There will be a maximum number that can be held at a time. That's in the T&C. This maximum, plus rules as to when you can get pull a new FP not unlike the current rules will manage the total number of FPs that can be obtained. These rules don't have to be adjusted by season because when FPs are gone, they're gone, just like with the current system. It should also be noted that by increasing the number if FPs available for each attraction and increasing the number of attractions using the system, they guarantee that there will be plenty of same-day FPs available. These may or may not be for the ride that you want a FP for. We'll have to see how that plays out.My suspicion is that the number of same day selections isn't being discussed because it's a moving target. They need to see how many slots are left once this gets up and going in large numbers. My guess is that some times of year more will available and other times maybe none will be available. But of course, if you're there when there are enough for leftovers, you probably don't even need them in the first place.
The mere fact that during that test they obtained their same-day FPs through the paper FP system doesn't mean that they won't be accessed virtually when FP+ is up and running.
That is exactly my point. We don't know how it will work. Three FPs per day total is just a rumor.
Right. They had three preselected FPs. Then, they were able to obtain additional same-day FPs. They were not limited to three FPs per day.
Again, you argue the same point but with different terms.
It will depend on what distinction there will be between "Fastpass+" and "Fastpass". The way it appears from the information thus far provided is that Fastpass, as the old system, will not be usable with a MagicBand. Only Fastpass+ will be available. How equivalent to the old system when dealing with things the same day remains to be seen. There will likely be a number of changes that may or may not affect some people. For instance, there was a high amount of confidence back in February that you will only be able to get one per attraction per day, in advance or same day.
Just trying to make sure people understand there is some distinction between the two, and the limitations may or may not be the same (and leaning towards not).
When I talked to the MagicBand folks at the AP conversion area in the Odyssey they said that once FP+ is up and running completely paper FP's WILL GO AWAY. Everything will be FP+. Now, there is no timeframe for this, again according to the CM's.
Anyone know how the bands are going to work for people staying at multiple resorts in one trip?
Anyone know how the bands are going to work for people staying at multiple resorts in one trip?