No wait passes

[RoyalCanadian]

Guess I'm thinking of those first-timer trip reports I've read where its the only time they will get to go and they were not able to everything because of the line-ups. I think its kinda sad. They would have been able to see it all with an express pass.

I must disagree with the idea of selling "Express Passes." My family and I recently enjoyed a week at WDW, stayed on-site, avoided EMH days, and we used the Unofficial Guide touring plans and Fast Passes to great effect and rarely stood in line. One example -- we used Fast Pass on Peter Pan. Got the Fast Pass, went to see PhilharMagic, went and rode Peter Pan. When we picked up our FPs the stand-by wait time was 15 minutes. When we rode Peter Pan the stand-by wait time was 55 minutes and guests were getting into that line. Fast Passes were still available for later ride times.

I wasn't surprised to see such a long line when I heard one parent explain their "touring plan" to their children. "When we see a ride you want to ride, we'll get in that line." I know those people waiting nearly an hour for Peter Pan would miss lots of things, but it's their own fault. Disney has provided them with the Fast Pass option that they are already choosing to ignore.

The Fast Pass is a yield management system that is fairly available to everyone, regardless of the admission ticket purchased or the hotel used.

 

[SueM in MN]

Disney DOES have a Guest Assistance Pass (I'm not sure this is the exact term) for people who for some reason cannot wait in line. This is usually a medical condition. An example might be a child who has autism and cannot be very close to people due to extreme sensitivity to touch. The child may be able to enjoy some of the rides, as long as they don't have to stay in crowded conditions.

The passes allow the person (and members of the party) to bypass the line.

I believe these passes need a doctor's note to obtain. These passes are not common. You can get more information on the DISabilities forum.

It is called a Guest Assistance Card. Disney changed the name about 5 or 6 years ago from Pass because people thought that a Pass meant front of the line, immediate access.
As others have posted, the Guest Assistance Card is meant to provide assistance/accomidation for disabilities. It says right on the card that it is not meant to shorten or eliminate waits in line or provide immediate boarding, just to provide access that is appropriate to the needs of the person with a disability.

 

[eeyore0062]

You do not need a note from the doctor to obtain the Guest Assistance Card. Just go to Guest Relations and explain your situation. I believe there are 4 or 6 different ones for different reasons. They will give you the one that best suits your situation. These do not allow front of the line access as has been stated, but may help by giving alternate access especially in the case of those who cannot be around large crowds (ie: those with autism, etc).

 

[crusoemom]

You know, I almost went over to ask SueM exactly how those things worked - and it turns out, I really should have, because of course I didn't have my facts completely straight

Thanks to all for letting the others know how this works.

 

[Nadine and Fred]

At Universal if you stay on-site you automatically get FOTL with your room key. I would love DIsney to be able to do that but they have just too many resorts. I know I would get flamed if I were to suggest that FOTL become a perk with deluxe resorts but .....

..but I agree with you

 

[lisa0477]

I have used passes, that I thought were fast passes at Universal. It made me pick my time I wanted to ride, and I couldn't get another one until that time had passed.


With Disney is that how it works also. I am going with 4 children, 3 that are young can someone explain in a little more detail how the disney Fastpass works please.

 

[Topper]

I have used passes, that I thought were fast passes at Universal. It made me pick my time I wanted to ride, and I couldn't get another one until that time had passed.


With Disney is that how it works also. I am going with 4 children, 3 that are young can someone explain in a little more detail how the disney Fastpass works please.

FastPass

 

[SnackyStacky]

I have used passes, that I thought were fast passes at Universal. It made me pick my time I wanted to ride, and I couldn't get another one until that time had passed.


With Disney is that how it works also. I am going with 4 children, 3 that are young can someone explain in a little more detail how the disney Fastpass works please.

That's sort of how it works.

Disney's Fastpasses will have a time printed on them when you can obtain your next Fastpass. It is EITHER:

a.) when your ride time comes (If your Fastpass says you may ride between 1:10 and 2:10, you can get another one starting at 1:10)

b.) 2 hours from when you obtained your last Fastpass

Whichever comes first.