MaxPass / Digital Fastpass - Discussion Thread

[PaintsWithAllTheColors]

Or how many people have refused (with horror and/or dismay) when we have offered them unused FPs. We've had parents snatch them away from their teens and throw them on the ground. LOL. Like the parents think we're trying to lure their kids into the dark underworld of DL. How many years has FP been around and some people just refuse to learn about it...

All. The. Time. Once they were even any-ride FP that we just didn't have time for and it was ridiculously difficult to get rid of them lol

 

[BriannaRuth]

Or how many people have refused (with horror and/or dismay) when we have offered them unused FPs. We've had parents snatch them away from their teens and throw them on the ground. LOL. Like the parents think we're trying to lure their kids into the dark underworld of DL.

LOL, this is so true! I've almost stopped even trying to give them away because of the looks we've gotten from some people! I can't figure out what they think we're trying to do ... maybe ask for money once they have them in hand?

 

[LoriLovesMickey]

We stopped giving them out for that reason too. When you could use the FP all day it was impossible to explain to people that even though it said 3:15-4:15 they could use it anytime after that. We finally just started leaving them on a wall or somewhere we thought people might see them!

 

[leholcomb]

Headed to both parks tomorrow and only have one day prior to D23. Can you all give me a quick rundown/summary of how the current system is working and if these instant FPs seem to still be hanging on. I need to maximize park time with only one day. Thanks!!

 

[sweethannah]

All. The. Time. Once they were even any-ride FP that we just didn't have time for and it was ridiculously difficult to get rid of them lol

LOL, this is so true! I've almost stopped even trying to give them away because of the looks we've gotten from some people! I can't figure out what they think we're trying to do ... maybe ask for money once they have them in hand?

We stopped giving them out for that reason too. When you could use the FP all day it was impossible to explain to people that even though it said 3:15-4:15 they could use it anytime after that. We finally just started leaving them on a wall or somewhere we thought people might see them!

PLEASE DON'T STOP DOING WHAT YOU ARE DOING!!! We've experienced kindhearted folks who gave us FPs for busy rides at peak times and it made our day! It's appreciated and thoughtful!!! For every person who declines or looks at you like you are crazy there are many more who would be truly appreciative! I'm sad to hear this little bit of disney magic goes unappreciated.

 

[theluckyrabbit]

PLEASE DON'T STOP DOING WHAT YOU ARE DOING!!! We've experienced kindhearted folks who gave us FPs for busy rides at peak times and it made our day! It's appreciated and thoughtful!!! For every person who declines or looks at you like you are crazy there are many more who would be truly appreciative! I'm sad to hear this little bit of disney magic goes unappreciated.

Sadly, now that the MaxPass changes are in place, i.e. each FP tied to the bar code of an individual ticket or AP, it is no longer possible to gift FPs to strangers. I asked CMs specifically about this, and they all said that it won't work anymore. We will have to come up with another fun, easy way to sprinkle pixie dust on other guests in the parks.

 

[Khokhonutt]

Sadly, now that the MaxPass changes are in place, i.e. each FP tied to the bar code of an individual ticket or AP, it is no longer possible to gift FPs to strangers. I asked CMs specifically about this, and they all said that it won't work anymore. We will have to come up with another fun, easy way to sprinkle pixie dust on other guests in the parks.

A side benefit is that you get to keep all of your FP tickets tickets now. I imagine someday they may go away, so we saved all of ours from this trip. It's the kind of goofy stuff I like to hang on to and look back on.

 

[theluckyrabbit]

We keep ours, too. Along with our stubs from the parking structure, maps, and schedules from the days we visit. Everything goes in the calendar. At the end of the year, we have fun looking over everything and reminiscing about our year in the parks.

 

[Nonsuch]

A side benefit is that you get to keep all of your FP tickets tickets now. I imagine someday they may go away, so we saved all of ours from this trip. It's the kind of goofy stuff I like to hang on to and look back on.

We keep ours, too. Along with our stubs from the parking structure, maps, and schedules from the days we visit. Everything goes in the calendar. At the end of the year, we have fun looking over everything and reminiscing about our year in the parks.

I also collect (DW says "hoard") ephemera.
Learned the name for this type of collecting from a Disney survey. A question about collecting had "ephemera" as an option

 

[AC7179]

I just got my travel documents and tickets in the mail.

Is there a way I should link them in the app before we go? I am just seeing a way to do it for annual passes?

If not........how could I attach my tickets to FP times on the app? Would I have to wait until I got to the park to add the MaxPass and link my tickets?

 

[Nonsuch]

LA Times article about Disneyland lines.

The online version posted online yesterday is titled: Disneyland raised prices to shorten waits. Here are the results
The print version on the front page today has the headline: Disneyland can't work its magic on wait times, It tries to ease crowding but lines keep growing

Some interesting data on wait times, mined from Touring Plans.

 

[Niltiac]

I just got my travel documents and tickets in the mail.

Is there a way I should link them in the app before we go? I am just seeing a way to do it for annual passes?

If not........how could I attach my tickets to FP times on the app? Would I have to wait until I got to the park to add the MaxPass and link my tickets?

When are you going? MP isn't live yet so I don't think anyone is really sure how it will work just yet. My best guess is that sometime before MP goes live, they'll send out an update for the app that will allow you to link tickets and add MP through the app. I have found that tickets I purchased online with my Disney account are automatically linked to my app, but that doesn't help with tickets purchased from a third party. I would suggest you keep your app up to date and keep an eye on this thread for more details. As soon as MP debuts, I'm sure there will be a flurry of discussion about how to use it.

 

[AC7179]

Thanks! We are going July 30-August 5. Is there a chance it may not be live then? I booked a travel package through the website under my account, but my tickets don't show up. ‍ My dining reservations show on both the website and the app, though.

 

[StarlitNight05]

LA Times article about Disneyland lines.

The online version posted online yesterday is titled: Disneyland raised prices to shorten waits. Here are the results
The print version on the front page today has the headline: Disneyland can't work its magic on wait times, It tries to ease crowding but lines keep growing

Some interesting data on wait times, mined from Touring Plans.

Thanks for sharing! Very interesting article. As a data viz nerd I loved the figure they displayed showing the percentage increase for the average wait times for the busiest rides -- I am totally borrowing that for a future report at work!

 

[Niltiac]

Thanks! We are going July 30-August 5. Is there a chance it may not be live then? I booked a travel package through the website under my account, but my tickets don't show up. ‍ My dining reservations show on both the website and the app, though.

As far as I know they haven't announced a start date other than "2017". There have been a number of credible rumors floating around that it will start soon, but nothing certain. So yes, there's definitely a chance it won't be live by the end of the month.

As for the linked tickets, I'm actually not sure if the tickets showing up on the app for me were regular park tickets or Halloween Party tickets. That might make a difference as to whether it automatically links. But one way or another they're going to have to allow tickets to be linked to the app or MP won't be able to function, so there has to be an app update coming.

 

[Winnowill]

It's official: the 19th.
https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...ss-to-debut-july-19-at-the-disneyland-resort/

 

[Is This Real]

As far as I know they haven't announced a start date other than "2017". There have been a number of credible rumors floating around that it will start soon, but nothing certain. So yes, there's definitely a chance it won't be live by the end of the month.

As for the linked tickets, I'm actually not sure if the tickets showing up on the app for me were regular park tickets or Halloween Party tickets. That might make a difference as to whether it automatically links. But one way or another they're going to have to allow tickets to be linked to the app or MP won't be able to function, so there has to be an app update coming.

It's official. Stsrts July 19.

 

[figment_jii]

So it looks like AP holders would need to go to the parks and use the new FP system for about 8 days to make it cost effective ($75 per AP)...only Signature Plus AP have it included.

 

[ashley0139]

Wow... very disappointed by these announcements. Even though Signatures already have photopass included in their AP, we don't get MaxPass included, lowering the value when we buy MP. Also you can buy it for $75 for the CURRENT life of your pass, so if your expiration date is coming up (as mine is) it's not worth it to buy it. I really don't get the point of not including it for signature APs who already have photos included.

 

[Stefne]

I know I am in the minority around here, but I'm so glad we are going to be able to use this for our trip. We were going to be spending $100 on photopass anyway since this will likely be our once in a lifetime trip, so for us, the electronic FP will just be an added benefit. Our first day in the parks will be July 22.