Late fastpass no longer accepted?

[4HppyCamprs]

We had no problems with the fast pass return times or lines on our visit last week. We pulled passes And made sure we knew the return times. It was no big deal.

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[DebbieB]

When the new fastpass+ comes out, you will be able to choose your time, it will be easier. I have more of an issue with the return time being too early to fit in with my plans. For example, I want a fastpass for after lunch and the current fastpass return is 12:00-1:00 and my lunch ADR is 12:00. Before, it wouldn't be an issue, I'd just go after. But now you have to either not get the fastpass or wait until later when you can get a later time.

 

[RnbwSktles]

I had been to WDW many times and I didn't even know you were allowed to show up after your FP time. I didn't learn that until I became a DISer! Haha


I always just planned around the return time posted. It was never a big deal, but I can see how convenient it would be to return whenever you wanted.

 

[Ametista]

I took it to mean she was in a line for some other ride, not the one she had the FP for.

Yes, for instance in line for splash mountain when the fast pass was for space mountain. So wasted an hour in line for splash and ended up leaving to go to Space fo FP. Just frustrating, that's all.

 

[bauer1168]

Only way I know of being able to use a FP outside the return time printed on the ticket now is if the ride is temporarily closed during your window. In my experience when this has happened since the enforcement, cms have said it will be fine to return later in the day.

 

[larryz]

Here's hoping the new FP+ Magic Bands Experience will alleviate some of the Window Missing Blues.

 

[ironpig70]

Problem I can see is the machine being empty and the majority of people not using them. This is not a Disney problem but rather a touring issue.

But I can say I am guilty as the next guy at hoarding them and using them at once.

I will still take them and try and use them.

 

[Luv2CtheMouse]

This is old news (1 years old), but yes it is being enforced.

 

[disfan07]

We never used our fast passes late. Even before the rules changed. To us, this is a minor change in the grand scheme of things that people just like to low up and make it into this terrible big deal.

OP....it's really not that big of a deal. We've been touring this way forever and we were just there between Christmas and new years last year and we were able to do everything we wanted in 5 days. And this included taking a break everyday and having a TS everyday.

It's such a minor thing....people just like to make a big deal out of small things. But I've learned very quickly not to let the little things in life bother you.

But for me, the perfect Disney trip is just being in Disney. We're much more relaxed about our vacations than most people on these boards.

 

[Ametista]

Problem I can see is the machine being empty and the majority of people not using them. This is not a Disney problem but rather a touring issue.

But I can say I am guilty as the next guy at hoarding them and using them at once.

I will still take them and try and use them.

Yes, but they will be tracking this with their system and will be able to adjust the # given out to the number actually used. For instance if they determine that only 60% of FP+ fast passes are used (in general, not on a daily basis) they will bump the number up that the machines give.

 

[mcraige]

We always returned during the window, so it doesn't change our touring plans any. We were there last week, and noticed that both the lines to get a FP, as well as the FP return lines, were shorter than normal.

 

[mattsdragon]

FP times are being enforced?

Why hasn't there been any threads about this?

 

[PeterPanic]

FP times are being enforced?

Why hasn't there been any threads about this?

Tee Hee...very funny! To bad there's no symbol for fake shock!

 

[scubadiver]

As others have said the timeframe is strictly enforced. However, we let the time get away from us. Instead of going to the ride, we went to guest services and they provided us with anytime fastpasses to make up for it. Not sure if that is normal, but I was being as nice as possible.

 

[kevschickee]

What is the use of a fast pass system if they don't enforce the times???

 

[CarolineB]

Some of the fast pass return enforcement is up to the CM that's there -- I've seen parents with their young kid in their arms walk up and say that the child just woke up from their nap and they've been let on the ride.

 

[hburke01]

I didn't realize that you used to be able to use your fastpass after the time specified until recently. We've always used them during the window. I thought this was the point of fastpasses. If people go at the correct time then the fastpass line will never be that long because they are monitoring the amount allotted during that time. To me, hoarding fastpasses and going whenever you want kind of feels like cheating the system. I'm pretty sure disney has anytime passes you can buy to do that. Seems to me that everyone who is miffed about this is most upset about being unable to do things on their own terms.
Don't mean to offend just my honest opinion in the matter.

 

[TLSnell1981]

Firmly enforced since March 7, 2012.

Yes, FP is rigidly enforced...must be punctual. Although, if ADRs run extremely late, or our meal service is lax, and rides go down...too bad, so sad. We're at Disney's mercy.

 

[AuroraRora]

I didn't realize that you used to be able to use your fastpass after the time specified until recently. We've always used them during the window. I thought this was the point of fastpasses. If people go at the correct time then the fastpass line will never be that long because they are monitoring the amount allotted during that time. To me, hoarding fastpasses and going whenever you want kind of feels like cheating the system. I'm pretty sure disney has anytime passes you can buy to do that. Seems to me that everyone who is miffed about this is most upset about being unable to do things on their own terms.
Don't mean to offend just my honest opinion in the matter.

Same for us. The fact that they're enforcing it now has absolutely no negative affect whatsoever, because we've always returned within the window anyway. We've been going since 2000 and I guess we missed the memo at the beginning where you could actually return any time of the day. So no change here.

 

[maxiesmom]

Yes, FP is rigidly enforced...must be punctual. Although, if ADRs run extremely late, or our meal service is lax, and rides go down...too bad, so sad. We're at Disney's mercy.

It is not too bad so sad. From what I have read if you are late because of an ADR you only need show them your check from the restaurant. If you are stuck on a ride they will still offer anytime FPs to make up for the inconvenience.

Is it up to the discretion of the cast member? Yes. But you make it sound as if they won't do anything for you, and they don't care. Which is not true.