MaxPass / Digital Fastpass - Discussion Thread

[goodshepherd]

So from reading the disneyland website it appears that if you were to purchase any annual pass next week, SoCal select all the way up to Signature, you can pay an additional 75 dollars and get it maxx pass for the year. Correct?

yes that appears to be correct!!!

im curious why we cant just do it when we buy it, like with a ticket hmmm.

 

[sleepymouse]

Does this mean FP can be drawn with MP BEFORE you enter the park (including for ticket holders who aren't even there yet)??? Example scenario: kids have trouble to get out of bed; I'll take their tickets (or have them already scanned to my phone anyhow), get their FP for either GOG or RSR & then meet up with them later, before the window expires (outside the park, if I'm holding their tickets or inside if I used the pic of their tickets on my phone) to ride the ride together. If that would work, that would be quite the change. Also, if FPs can be drawn before rope drop, how close to the turnstile would I have to be to get said FP (e.g. could I get it at my hotel and then mosey over)?

I am not actually planning to do any of those things, since I passionately love the early morning's short standby lines & wouldn't want to miss out on those, just for a few more moments of sleep. I'm just curious about this.

I would think not because each person needs to enter park (have ticket scanned at park entrance) before MP can be booked. Those who reserved MP before rope drop had probably already entered park but were being held at rope before official open time.

 

[NorthernCalMom]

I would think not because each person needs to enter park (have ticket scanned at park entrance) before MP can be booked. Those who reserved MP before rope drop had probably already entered park but were being held at rope before official open time.

Ah, that makes sense! Tickets would have then already been scanned.

 

[WebmasterMaryJo]

Photopass will be honored as long as you continue to renew and do not let the pass expire.

Good to know!

 

[bethannie203]

I am enjoying reading this thread as more info. unfolds! This may have already been answered, but how do you split FPs up among your party using the app, and then book subsequent FPs for other party members if your party is not staying together the entire day?

We are going in December with my husband's senior parents, and while one of them does have a smartphone, my hubby and I typically handle the technology aspect of things and make dining reservations/fastpass reservations on the app for all of us. (we have experience with the WDW FP+ system; Disneyland MP system is all new to us, obviously!) We do like to split up from his parents from time to time on our trips, so I am wondering if I (the primary account/app holder) will have to book their FPs separately from mine and my husband's on the app if we are planning to split up in the parks or just want to do different things at the same time. Then, after they have used their first fastpass, would I (the app holder) have to stay in contact with them to book the next one for them, even though we are not physically together in the parks?

I think we could teach my mother-in-law to use the app, but since all 4 of us will be sticking together for the majority of our trip, it just seems like it would be easier for me to book everyone's FPs at the same time to make sure we all get the same return times. Following that, if we did download the app for my MIL, is there a way to have our 2 accounts linked on the app, with me being able to book FP for all 4 of us, and then if we wanted to split up, with my mother-in-law being able to book FPs on her phone for the 2 of them, and me on my phone for my hubby and me? (Did that make any sense?!) Basically, I want to be able to book FPs for all 4 of us in the party on my phone while we are together, and then when we split up, it would be ideal for my MIL to be able to book FPs for herself and her husband on her phone since we won't physically be with them the entire day. Is this even possible?

SO MANY QUESTIONS! lol From what I can tell so far the Maxpass system seems to be great for technology lovers, but not so great for those who are older and not-so-tech-savvy.

 

[ricardol]

I would think not because each person needs to enter park (have ticket scanned at park entrance) before MP can be booked. Those who reserved MP before rope drop had probably already entered park but were being held at rope before official open time.

This is a big thing, If you can pull fastpasses before Rope Drop just by arriving early this changes the game... My family wouldn't like this as we are rarely able to make rope drop now imagine trying to get there earlier to get a Maxpass FP..


Can someone try again tomorrow and confirm back?

Thanks.

 

[DLgal]

Photopass will be honored as long as you continue to renew and do not let the pass expire.

Whew! Just renewed a couple weeks ago. Don't plan to let my signature pass expire!

 

[ricardol]

Just to close the loop. Other DISers at the park today have confirmed that you can buy Maxpass with LMTclub tickets...

 

[althepostman]

We had scanned in to the park and were waiting for regular rope drop. Extra magic was underway.

Does this mean FP can be drawn with MP BEFORE you enter the park (including for ticket holders who aren't even there yet)??? Example scenario: kids have trouble to get out of bed; I'll take their tickets (or have them already scanned to my phone anyhow), get their FP for either GOG or RSR & then meet up with them later, before the window expires (outside the park, if I'm holding their tickets or inside if I used the pic of their tickets on my phone) to ride the ride together. If that would work, that would be quite the change. Also, if FPs can be drawn before rope drop, how close to the turnstile would I have to be to get said FP (e.g. could I get it at my hotel and then mosey over)?

I am not actually planning to do any of those things, since I passionately love the early morning's short standby lines & wouldn't want to miss out on those, just for a few more moments of sleep. I'm just curious about this.

 

[az4boys]

This is a big thing, If you can pull fastpasses before Rope Drop just by arriving early this changes the game... My family wouldn't like this as we are rarely able to make rope drop now imagine trying to get there earlier to get a Maxpass FP..


Can someone try again tomorrow and confirm back?

Thanks.

And as a further technicality... was it an early entry day for some park guests? I thought when I read this earlier it was, although the person booking the FP did not have access to early entry. Maybe I'm remembering the initial post wrong, and I don't have time to re-read all the posts right now.

 

[az4boys]

We had scanned in to the park and were waiting for regular rope drop. Extra magic was underway.

Well, that just answered my question.

 

[cmwade77]

Just remember that if you didn't buy MaxPass with your tickets you cannot buy it until after you have entered one of the parks.

 

[cmwade77]

I'm hearing that photopass on the Signature passes will be honored until we renew.

I just saw where it will continue to be honored even after renewing as long as you don't let your pass lapse, but if it expires before you renew you loose the benefit.

 

[ricardol]

Well, that just answered my question.

But the FP system isn't supposed to be active during EMH or Magic Morning.. It's supposed to start with regular opening hours..

 

[althepostman]

I am enjoying reading this thread as more info. unfolds! This may have already been answered, but how do you split FPs up among your party using the app, and then book subsequent FPs for other party members if your party is not staying together the entire day?

We are going in December with my husband's senior parents, and while one of them does have a smartphone, my hubby and I typically handle the technology aspect of things and make dining reservations/fastpass reservations on the app for all of us. (we have experience with the WDW FP+ system; Disneyland MP system is all new to us, obviously!) We do like to split up from his parents from time to time on our trips, so I am wondering if I (the primary account/app holder) will have to book their FPs separately from mine and my husband's on the app if we are planning to split up in the parks or just want to do different things at the same time. Then, after they have used their first fastpass, would I (the app holder) have to stay in contact with them to book the next one for them, even though we are not physically together in the parks?

I think we could teach my mother-in-law to use the app, but since all 4 of us will be sticking together for the majority of our trip, it just seems like it would be easier for me to book everyone's FPs at the same time to make sure we all get the same return times. Following that, if we did download the app for my MIL, is there a way to have our 2 accounts linked on the app, with me being able to book FP for all 4 of us, and then if we wanted to split up, with my mother-in-law being able to book FPs on her phone for the 2 of them, and me on my phone for my hubby and me? (Did that make any sense?!) Basically, I want to be able to book FPs for all 4 of us in the party on my phone while we are together, and then when we split up, it would be ideal for my MIL to be able to book FPs for herself and her husband on her phone since we won't physically be with them the entire day. Is this even possible?

SO MANY QUESTIONS! lol From what I can tell so far the Maxpass system seems to be great for technology lovers, but not so great for those who are older and not-so-tech-savvy.

You can scan all your park tickets to one smartphone. In the app you can choose to book all fastpasses simultaneously or one at a time for seperate rides.

 

[DLRExpert]

But the FP system isn't supposed to be active during EMH or Magic Morning.. It's supposed to start with regular opening hours..

That has changed since a few weeks ago.

 

[cmwade77]

It really sounds like they're testing the limits of FP.

Because of our family dynamics, I would rather have longer return times (and the resulting fewer FP/day) than significantly longer FP lines. For most FP rides, we will be abandoning at least one member of my family to wait for us or ride something alone while the rest of us use our FP. It sounds like a balance needs to be struck, and hopefully that will happen before our trip in a month.

I'm also wondering how this all affects the few rides with FP that we'd like to use the DAS for instead --for example, TSMM. Are DAS users being sent to the same FP line?

At TSMM I can confirm that yes DAS users are indeed being sent to the same line as FP, really if you buy the MaxPass, I would use FP for that and DAS for another ride instead, makes much more sense to do it that way.

 

[ricardol]

That has changed since a few weeks ago.

Wow Really? it so hard to be caught up these days....... That really sucks ,

 

[Lesley Wake]

I am enjoying reading this thread as more info. unfolds! This may have already been answered, but how do you split FPs up among your party using the app, and then book subsequent FPs for other party members if your party is not staying together the entire day?

We are going in December with my husband's senior parents, and while one of them does have a smartphone, my hubby and I typically handle the technology aspect of things and make dining reservations/fastpass reservations on the app for all of us. (we have experience with the WDW FP+ system; Disneyland MP system is all new to us, obviously!) We do like to split up from his parents from time to time on our trips, so I am wondering if I (the primary account/app holder) will have to book their FPs separately from mine and my husband's on the app if we are planning to split up in the parks or just want to do different things at the same time. Then, after they have used their first fastpass, would I (the app holder) have to stay in contact with them to book the next one for them, even though we are not physically together in the parks?

I think we could teach my mother-in-law to use the app, but since all 4 of us will be sticking together for the majority of our trip, it just seems like it would be easier for me to book everyone's FPs at the same time to make sure we all get the same return times. Following that, if we did download the app for my MIL, is there a way to have our 2 accounts linked on the app, with me being able to book FP for all 4 of us, and then if we wanted to split up, with my mother-in-law being able to book FPs on her phone for the 2 of them, and me on my phone for my hubby and me? (Did that make any sense?!) Basically, I want to be able to book FPs for all 4 of us in the party on my phone while we are together, and then when we split up, it would be ideal for my MIL to be able to book FPs for herself and her husband on her phone since we won't physically be with them the entire day. Is this even possible?

SO MANY QUESTIONS! lol From what I can tell so far the Maxpass system seems to be great for technology lovers, but not so great for those who are older and not-so-tech-savvy.

If your group is split up I believe you have a couple options:
1) Teach MIL to use the app. It appears to be pretty straightforward. You can link the accounts together (like Family and Friends list for WDW).
2) Have MIL and FIL do the basic "paper" FP when they are split off from you. People are still able to use their park tickets to pull passes even if they have MaxPass. It will show up in your app though so make sure you don't accidentally redeem theirs!
3) Have them text you when they want FPs booked thru the app. They can then use their tickets to redeem.

 

[Queen of the WDW Scene]

Ugh see all the fuss about nothing...