MaxPass / Digital Fastpass - Discussion Thread

[alvernon90]

https://m.facebook.com/DisneylandTo...6345.353136044758648/1597577786981128/?type=3

Disneyland Today is marked as the official Disneyland Facebook page, so I'm going to trust things they're posting.

They have said there will be another update to the App before Maxpass goes live. The update that went out yesterday, has release notes that say it was for bug fixes and improved overall app performance.

They have said that admission tickets can be scanned to the device. There was a reply they made yesterday that stated that MaxPass will be able to be purchased:

1) During ticket purchase if buying from the Disneyland App (I think elsewhere it said from the website too)
2) After ticket purchase, on the day you enter you can purchase a one day maxpass from the app after linking your ticket to the app. They also said you can visit the box office to include MaxPass to your ticket, or at the Guest Services Desk at the Resort Hotel and Disney Desks at Good Neighbor Hotels.

I think it's very likely LMT doesn't know all the details yet.

I hope you are right. I couldn't find the info in your link, but it certainly seems Disney would have better info than LMT.

 

[NorthernCalMom]

Wouldn't they have a better incentive to say their tickets will work with Maxpass if that is in fact true?

Not necessarily. If they haven't received all their information from Disney about how the new system works, they might simply be cautious about promising things, whose delivery they don't control, until they know more. As you said, this is all speculation right now...

 

[alvernon90]

Not necessarily. If they haven't received all their information from Disney about how the new system works, they might simply be cautious about promising things, whose delivery they don't control, until they know more. As you said, this is all speculation right now...

I have changed the thread title to be more accurate. Since nobody knows right now and even LMT may have it wrong, it's best to wait a while until all facts are in before buying from any third party reseller.

Or not. I'm just trying to share a strategy based on what I was told. Anyone wishing to assume the risk should knock themselves out.

 

[disneychrista]

Not reading all the posts but my guess is that there will be an app update before the 19th for MaxPass.

 

[poptart90]

Just got back a week ago. During our trip they changed the FP system (obviously getting ready for MP):

1. The paper ticket is now a "reminder" of the time to return for your FP. They do not collect these paper tickets anymore.

2. You are required to scan your park ticket/pass to enter the FP line.

3. For many attractions, you were also required to complete a SECOND scan of your park ticket/pass to CONTINUE in the FP line.

This last one was the issue for us. Usually one person in our group (we have a little one) will wait outside while the main group goes FP. During that time, the person waiting grabs FP's for the next ride. But now, everyone entering the line must keep their park ticket/pass with them. Depending on the FP line wait, this just delays the ability to grab another FP.....thus the "purpose" of MP, I guess.

If you are standing in the FP line and have already scanned your park ticket/pass (releasing your FP) you can pull another one before you're even on the ride.

Would this change anyone's mind about adding MP?

Thankfully it was super slow when we were there so most rides had walk-on times anyway - we didn't need the FP system as much as we usually do...but I may consider it for busier times like Halloween/Holiday!

 

[poptart90]

Could someone confirm the price is $75 total to add MP to an Annual Pass? I thought I read that, but can't find it now? Been reading too many posts today!

If you add it to your Annual Pass, then I assume it would always be "live" and not something we'd have to walk in and then "buy/activate" each day...does that sound correct? Trying to figure out if we want to pay $40 each next month to try this out, or just bite the bullet and pay the $75 on the first day for the rest of the year.

 

[Delilah1310]

This is what I'm hoping for rather than scrambling to purchase it as soon as you enter the parks.

Actually I think that might work okay.
Say we get there - crowds are low and we see things are going fine and we don't need to use FP ... great we don't buy, save the money
But if we get there and things are quite busy and we know FP will be a big player for the day ... we'll buy.

Anxious to hear the reports next week!

 

[22Tink]

Actually I think that might work okay.
Say we get there - crowds are low and we see things are going fine and we don't need to use FP ... great we don't buy, save the money
But if we get there and things are quite busy and we know FP will be a big player for the day ... we'll buy.

Anxious to hear the reports next week!

You make a very good point but for my trip it will only be myself and my daughter so I definitely plan to purchase it at least a few days of our trip to avoid dragging her around to get FP. I've never had a trip when I haven't used FP, especially for the headliners and I'm assuming this one will be no different so I'm hoping that I can purchase it before getting into the parks so it's done. I'm also waiting (not so) patiently for some reports back!!

 

[peachiepie]

I've had a reply back from Disneyland Today facebook. They say: "If you already have a vaild admission ticket, you can upgrade your ticket on the day of your visit to include Disney MaxPass. Guests do this via the Disneyland App after entering the park, in person at the box office, at Guest Services Desks at Resort Hotels or at Disney Desks at Good Neighbour Hotels. We look forward to seeing you soon!"
In my message I specifically asked them about whether you can buy MaxPass on tickets bought from a 3rd-party. So it looks like you can, but I'll be watching with interest for peoples experience before we go!

 

[ricardol]

I've had a reply back from Disneyland Today facebook. They say: "If you already have a vaild admission ticket, you can upgrade your ticket on the day of your visit to include Disney MaxPass. Guests do this via the Disneyland App after entering the park, in person at the box office, at Guest Services Desks at Resort Hotels or at Disney Desks at Good Neighbour Hotels. We look forward to seeing you soon!"
In my message I specifically asked them about whether you can buy MaxPass on tickets bought from a 3rd-party. So it looks like you can, but I'll be watching with interest for peoples experience before we go!

That is awesome information, that is what I was expecting....... Now let's wait and see how MAxpass works next week...

 

[PaintsWithAllTheColors]

Spoke to a CM who said that a portion of all fastpasses available will be allocated for MaxPass. This will make fastpasses go quicker as here will be less of a pool to draw from. Those who pay for MaxPass would have a better chance of getting closer return times. Anyone else heard the same?

 

[agamble]

Spoke to a CM who said that a portion of all fastpasses available will be allocated for MaxPass. This will make fastpasses go quicker as here will be less of a pool to draw from. Those who pay for MaxPass would have a better chance of getting closer return times. Anyone else heard the same?

I just don't see how that would work. And if it is the case that would be a bummer for me. I would like to purchase Max Pass just for my AP for the photo benefit. But I need the FP return times to be the same so that we can pull the other ones for the rest of the family. It doesn't make sense for some to be for Max Pass. What if it's a heavy Max Pass day and all the Max Pass FP run out before the regular FP? Again that just sounds bizarre and confusing.

 

[sashasmommy]

Has anyone answered the question yet: What's stopping people from having one person in their party buy MaxPass just for the benefit of getting PhotoPass for cheap? Assuming that you don't need Fast Passes, that is. I read the "rumor" that if you have Max Pass, you can only use Max Pass and not get FP from kiosk, so that might mess some people up. But what if you didn't care about FP and just bought it for the PhotoPass option?

 

[Princess Jes]

Spoke to a CM who said that a portion of all fastpasses available will be allocated for MaxPass. This will make fastpasses go quicker as here will be less of a pool to draw from. Those who pay for MaxPass would have a better chance of getting closer return times. Anyone else heard the same?

Should we really be taking what a random CM says as fact? I mean, at least for WDW, the frontline CM's often know less than the well informed DISers.
I'd take anything a CM says with a grain of salt.

 

[Niltiac]

Has anyone answered the question yet: What's stopping people from having one person in their party buy MaxPass just for the benefit of getting PhotoPass for cheap? Assuming that you don't need Fast Passes, that is. I read the "rumor" that if you have Max Pass, you can only use Max Pass and not get FP from kiosk, so that might mess some people up. But what if you didn't care about FP and just bought it for the PhotoPass option?

If you don't care about getting FP at all, then I don't see any reason you can't purchase one MP just for the photos. If you do want to use FP and have your return time match the rest of your group, it's still unclear if that would work. It would depend if either the return times match (i.e. MP and regular FP are pulling from the same pool) or if they don't match but you have the option to pull regular FP in lieu of MP. If the return times don't match up and you're locked in to using MP all day, then that strategy would be more trouble than it's worth. I actually wonder if they're going to set it up that way for that very reason, to keep people paying full price for PP.

 

[mom2rtk]

I just don't see how that would work. And if it is the case that would be a bummer for me. I would like to purchase Max Pass just for my AP for the photo benefit. But I need the FP return times to be the same so that we can pull the other ones for the rest of the family. It doesn't make sense for some to be for Max Pass. What if it's a heavy Max Pass day and all the Max Pass FP run out before the regular FP? Again that just sounds bizarre and confusing.

Totally agree. That makes no sense to me.

 

[PaintsWithAllTheColors]

Should we really be taking what a random CM says as fact? I mean, at least for WDW, the frontline CM's often know less than the well informed DISers.
I'd take anything a CM says with a grain of salt.

Agreed, which is why I wondered if anyone else had heard the same. Not taking what she said as fact, just thought I'd mention it. Part of why I thought it might be relevant is because a lot of people have speculated that there might be two separate return times for MP and FP and this kind of supported that theory.

 

[bdiddy]

I'm anxious to see that if you do get the Max Pass if you can't use the paper fastpasses. We'll be there on the 25th and 26th and I was going to get the photopass anyway for our 2 days so it seems it would make sense for us to just get the Maxpass since iy would be the same price but I'm nervous about the system having issues with it being so new. We had plans to go for the Guardians fastpass immediately at rope drop but will Maxpass throw that all of now? Like will the return times be much later since people will be grabbing them on the app now.

Can you still purchase the photopass separate now without the Maxpass I wonder?

So many questions. Lol...

 

[STLstone]

I'm anxious to see that if you do get the Max Pass if you can't use the paper fastpasses. We'll be there on the 25th and 26th and I was going to get the photopass anyway for our 2 days so it seems it would make sense for us to just get the Maxpass since iy would be the same price but I'm nervous about the system having issues with it being so new. We had plans to go for the Guardians fastpass immediately at rope drop but will Maxpass throw that all of now? Like will the return times be much later since people will be grabbing them on the app now.

Can you still purchase the photopass separate now without the Maxpass I wonder?

So many questions. Lol...

It might not have been what you meant, but for anyone else reading: there is no such thing as a "paper fastpass" anymore.

To get a fastpass, you stick your park ticket in the machine and it electronically reserves your fastpass. Then, when your return window is open, you take your park ticket to the ride, where it is scanned again to allow you in.

When you insert your park ticket into the machine to reserve your fastpass, the machine will print out a paper reminder/receipt. This reminder has no value and will not get you into the ride.

 

[bdiddy]

It might not have been what you meant, but for anyone else reading: there is no such thing as a "paper fastpass" anymore.

To get a fastpass, you stick your park ticket in the machine and it electronically reserves your fastpass. Then, when your return window is open, you take your park ticket to the ride, where it is scanned again to allow you in.

When you insert your park ticket into the machine to reserve your fastpass, the machine will print out a paper reminder/receipt. This reminder has no value and will not get you into the ride.

Yes that's what I meant, the traditional non magic-band way. I still call them paper fastpasses in my mind even though it's slightly different now.