So, what's the official word on enforcing FP end times?

[momtotwolittleones]

I can't seem to find the thread that was on here awhile back. I somehow got linked to another Disney chat forum, and apparently the official word over there is that they are going to start a "soft" enforcement in November, leading up to rigid enforcement by Christmas. We are going late November. Anyone know what the deal is?

 

[coaches24]

Haven't heard anything about enforcing FP. But I'm not the most informed person.

 

[Rhonna]

I thought someone said it would be during the holiday (X-mas) season this year?

 

[firefly87]

That came from Al Lutz's latest update on Micechat. I haven't heard any more info about it. We have a trip planned in less than 3 weeks so I'm kinda curious myself if that is something that is going to start being enforced. One things for sure.....when it does start happening, we will read about here shortly thereafter!

 

[deejdigsdis]

I'm sure someone will post here immediately when/if it does happen. I just returned from a week long trip tonight and always used my Fast Passes outside the window with no problem. There was no mention by any CM to "enjoy it while it lasts" or anything like that.

 

[Eeee-va]

One or two people have posted that the return time for Radiator Springs Racers was enforced. I believe they said the CMs warned them at the time they pulled the FPs. I think someone else posted about an enforced return time on Space Mountain.

Not saying at all what will happen on your trip; just saying what I've read on DISboards.

 

[theluckyrabbit]

A trustworthy poster on another board reported that the FP return times were enforced at RSR this past Wednesday (10/24). This was announced at the FP machine lines and again at the RSR FP line. When asked, a CM said that for now, only RSR is enforcing the return times. But by the end of the year, all FP rides are supposed to be doing the same. We'll see what happens...

 

[coopersmom]

I'm just not certain how they will effectively enforce FastPass return times on a ride like Racers that goes down CONSTANTLY and already requires stringent planning to even GET a FastPass in the first place. People are lining up for an hour or more (before entry) to even CLAIM a FastPass. It's not like you have much (or any) choice regarding your return time. If that FastPass they finally get conflicts with their other plans (restaurant reservations, tours, etc.) OR happens to be during a time that Racers is either down, or has recently been down (resulting in ultra-long lines), I think Disney might have a riot on their hands if they denied those guests later entry.

I've detailed my experience elsewhere, but the ride was only running one day of our five early entry at opening and we heard of downtime just about every day we were in DCA (six total), including two days where the ride was basically non-functioning the bulk of the day. Twice we were caught in the "it broke down" lines (where they cleared queues) and multiple times when we came back to Carsland to use our FastPass, the FastPass line was backed up to the point it was a 60-90 minute wait, per cast members. (Usually due to prior ride downtime.) One day we tried to use FastPass return 4 different times during the day, before finally giving up, since we never found a FastPass line less than 45 minutes. Though, if that had been our only day at DCA, or we hadn't yet ridden, we might have waited. Based on what I've read before and since our trip, I believe our experience with this ride's reliability was the norm, not the exception.

I don't want to arrive at the gates an hour before opening, standing in line for FastPasses for an additional 45-60 minutes and then also stand in a 90 minute FastPass line to use them. Just ridiculous!

I will add though, that after "losing" that set of FastPasses, we always rode as soon as we were able, assuming the ride was up and running, since we never knew if that would be the case later or not.

 

[Girimama33]

Just returned from DLR. No mention of FP return times being enforced. Never heard anything about it in the RSR FP line. Granted, my RSR FP was usually used within the window. Other rides were later without an issue.

 

[PigletSeeker]

We were there last Thurs & Fri. No mention of it. I think I used my RSR during the window though. We had an awesome experience with RSR this trip. Friday morning got in the already moving line for FP at 8:30, waited about 5 minutes and had a 1:45 return time. DH and I took turns riding with the kids and both of us were through the line and back off the ride within 15 minutes.

 

[CheekyRose]

I was there last week. No questions asked using FP after window on Space Mtn, Soarin', GRR or CA Screamin'. Never got FP for RSR (but rode it first thing on EE morning - great ride!).

 

[dr&momto2boys]

We were just there for a week. FP return times were never enforced even for RSR. We returned late during the week for many rides and a word was never said.

 

[ttig34]

I think the rumor was that FP enforcement was supposed to start sometime in November. So since it is not November quite yet.... Guess we shall see in the next few weeks what happens.

 

[NewbieMouse]

I'm just wondering how consistently this has been happening lately?

 

[Rhonna]

We were there Nov. 5-8. No issues at all with this.

 

[LiamandMaeve]

We are here now and FP times are not being enforced.

 

[NewbieMouse]

Thanks for the latest. I know the subject has been beaten to death here lately; but we're going in about a month and I need to start to plan accordingly!

 

[ArchOwl]

At DL today, no FPs in that park being enforced. Will update tomorrow regarding DCA.