If the new X-Pass system comes to be, when might that happen?

[Pixiedust34]

It's already in the testing stages, so at least at the MK I don't think it will take too long. Perhaps it'll start there and roll over to the other parks shortly after?

Eventually, I think everything will be scanned for access (resort doors--AoA is already set up for this, refillable mugs, pool access, etc.) and it will take a while for all of the systems to be converted, especially the resort's room doors.

 

[ghtx]

This all sounds cool to me. The sooner the better (as long as it all works perfectly).

 

[Cookie55]

This explains how the queue line works for Dumbo....

http://www.disunplugged.com/2012/06/05/video-dumbos-new-interactive-big-top-queue/

 

[BemaniAK]

I like the idea of the less structured queues, though I think pagers, while not as cost effective, would be a much better implementation.
I'm a big fan of Ambient queues with build-up to the ride itself, and this leaves an incredible amount of potential for that to be improved.
The xPass system on the other hand I don't like the sound of.
Do I really want to structure my entire day around month-early ride reservations?

 

[ghtx]

This explains how it works....

http://www.disunplugged.com/2012/06/05/video-dumbos-new-interactive-big-top-queue/

Cool! Can't wait!

 

[DebbieB]

They did the centralized fastpass experiment at AK over a year ago and nothing ever came of it (yet).

 

[Ramsfan28]

I will boldly predict that NexPass will be widely available by the end of summer...

2014.

I say the start of 2014 - I would hope it gets implemented when the parks have the lowest crowd levels to avoid mass chaos.

 

[Phatoomch]

Ok, I'm gonna play the dumb one.

I have seen reference to this x-pass and I know it is some type of fast pass but how will it work?

 

[mesaboy2]

Ok, I'm gonna play the dumb one.

I have seen reference to this x-pass and I know it is some type of fast pass but how will it work?

No helpful details are known.

 

[Phatoomch]

No helpful details are known.

What about the unhelpful details

 

[mesaboy2]

What about the unhelpful details

Rumored to:

- be available to [everyone | onsite guests | passholders | DVC | people who's first name is [Steve | Ana Maria] ] for [free | [obscene] extra charge]
- allow advance booking of FastPasses up to [0-180] [days | weeks | months | years] in advance
- include [some subset of FP attractions | all existing FP attractions | additional rumored FP attractions | [parade | fireworks] viewing | character M&Gs | any combination]
- [not] conflict with in-park FPs
- [work perfectly | cause problems | collapse under its own weight]
- [be fabulous | outright stink]

That about sums it up.

 

[bellanotte10]

Rumored to:

- be available to [everyone | onsite guests | passholders| DVC | people who's first name is [Steve | Ana Maria] ] for [free | [obscene] extra charge]
- allow advance booking of FastPasses up to [0-180] [days | weeks | months | years] in advance
- include [some subset of FP attractions | all existing FP attractions | additional rumored FP attractions | [parade | fireworks] viewing| character M&Gs | any combination]
- [not] conflict with in-park FPs
- [work perfectly | cause problems | collapse under its own weight]
- [be fabulous | outright stink]

That about sums it up.

I love it, so true

 

[Phatoomch]

Rumored to:

- be available to [everyone | onsite guests | passholders| DVC | people who's first name is [Steve | Ana Maria] ] for [free | [obscene] extra charge]
- allow advance booking of FastPasses up to [0-180] [days | weeks | months | years] in advance
- include [some subset of FP attractions | all existing FP attractions | additional rumored FP attractions | [parade | fireworks] viewing | character M&Gs | any combination]
- [not] conflict with in-park FPs
- [work perfectly | cause problems | collapse under its own weight]
- [be fabulous | outright stink]

That about sums it up.

That was totally unhelpful, exactly what I asked for

Thanks

 

[mesaboy2]

That was totally unhelpful, exactly what I asked for

Thanks

Anytime!

Honestly, that's about all we know.

 

[kaligal]

It might be available Septmber 14th.

It might not.

Rumored to:

- be available to [everyone | onsite guests | passholders| DVC | people who's first name is [Steve | Ana Maria] ] for [free | [obscene] extra charge]
- allow advance booking of FastPasses up to [0-180] [days | weeks | months | years] in advance
- include [some subset of FP attractions | all existing FP attractions | additional rumored FP attractions | [parade | fireworks] viewing | character M&Gs | any combination]
- [not] conflict with in-park FPs
- [work perfectly | cause problems | collapse under its own weight]
- [be fabulous | outright stink]

That about sums it up.

 

[larryz]

I read somewhere it will go into effect on October 1st.

They didn't specify the year.

 

[Senator Tressel]

October 21st, 2015

 

[tstidm1]

Sometime between October and January 20, 2017 is my guess. Whether this actually even happens, I don't think anyone including Disney knows.

 

[conandrob240]

How is it being tested? Are there people being invited to test it on their trips?

 

[mesaboy2]

How is it being tested? Are there people being invited to test it on their trips?

The trial was for two weeks in early May. Every report I saw was that testers were approached in the Magical Express queue.