The Future of Fast Pass Plus

[lilpooh108]

Amazing 5 mins after my 60 dat window open and 7DMT FP+ all gone..

What are your trip dates?

 

[Mad Hattered]

You are right you had to be on "on property guest" at universal, just show your room key to get in the express lane.

No. Anyone who bought a ticket to Universal Studios or Islands of Adventure could stick their ticket into a machine and get a "FP". You didn't have to be staying onsite. It was "free" with admission for anyone. (Old school Universal guy here as well).

But back to Disney.

 

[wn01aa]

Amazing 5 mins after my 60 dat window open and 7DMT FP+ all gone..

The only chance is at the end of a trip.

 

[lauradis]

Because their park tickets disappeared from their bands?
Because their FP+ reservations disappeared from their bands?
Because their bands say they have already entered the parks,although they haven't?
Because Fred doesn't like being called Betty as he enters the park?
Because sometimes you stand in a line to avoid another line (kiosk)?
Because it must be a ride if there is a line?

your funny

When our magic bands wouldn't let one of our party into the park (MK). Olivia (cm) fixed it on the spot. Took maybe 15 mins. MK, she took us to stand in ac area next to the lockers.

Being a disney crazy person, it was very cool I got to go to the back side of Guest services and sit inside an office area where most guest never get to go. Middle of Oct 2013.

Maybe its just me but most of my experiences have been positive when it comes to Disney customer service, in the parks.

This in no way discounts neg experiences others have had.

 

[Mad Hattered]

your funny

When our magic bands wouldn't let one of our party into the park (MK). Olivia (cm) fixed it on the spot. Took maybe 15 mins. MK, she took us to stand in ac area next to the lockers.

Being a disney crazy person, it was very cool I got to go to the back side of Guest services and sit inside an office area where most guest never get to go. Middle of Oct 2013.

Maybe its just me but most of my experiences have been positive when it comes to Disney customer service, in the parks.

This in no way discounts neg experiences others have had.

That is pretty sweet. It totally trumps those that were affected by the outage recently where they were shut out of the parks, forced to stand in a GR line in the heat, but were offered the chance to purchase bottled water for their troubles. Progress.

 

[lauradis]

No. Anyone who bought a ticket to Universal Studios or Islands of Adventure could stick their ticket into a machine and get a "FP". You didn't have to be staying onsite. It was "free" with admission for anyone. (Old school Universal guy here as well).

But back to Disney.

I'm not that old school Universal.

Disney has been the example on how to do things, they seem to be slipping.

Here is the butt, Still love them for the over all experience.

I'm old enough to remember pre fast pass era (barely)

fastpass where around what late 1990s

 

[lauradis]

That is pretty sweet. It totally trumps those that were affected by the outage recently where they were shut out of the parks, forced to stand in a GR line in the heat, but were offered the chance to purchase bottled water for their troubles. Progress.

No trump, I can only post my experiences. Which have been positive. Just like other can post their experiences that have been negative.

Information is power.

 

[Mad Hattered]

I'm not that old school Universal.

Disney has been the example on how to do things, they seem to be slipping.

Here is the butt, Still love them for the over all experience.

I'm old enough to remember pre fast pass era (barely)

fastpass where around what late 1990s

I'm old old school...MK circa 1972 is the first trip we took "officially", when you couldn't just drive up in the parking lot while it was being built with no security. I was disappointed as a kid because you couldn't "see" anything. It was sorta like the Griswold's showing up at Walley World. Needless to say, my parents and I had a good laugh when Vacation came out.

 

[lauradis]

I'm old old school...MK circa 1972 is the first trip we took when you couldn't just drive up in the parking lot while it was being built with no security. I was disappointed as a kid because you couldn't "see" anything. It was sorta like the Griswold's showing up at Walley World. Needless to say, my parents and I had a good laugh when Vacation came out.

haha Oh the good old days of no fastpasses standing in line for whatever you wanted when mk was Disneyworld.

1974 - half running VW Van w/ sink lol

All this fp+, magic band, crap disappearing has got me worried for old timers that love to run to rides and do everything in one day without to much wait time.

Really dis like the new Disney corp, form letters, here is a sticker attitude.

 

[KYDisneyDad]

Amazing 5 mins after my 60 dat window open and 7DMT FP+ all gone..

Just finished an hour of this mess. Was able to get 7DMT for sept 27,28, and oct1. Party size of three. Tried to adjust times couple of those days but nada, so looks like they were indeed gone quickly. Thankful to get A&E on oct 1 but at lousy time to conflict with adr. Fingers crossed that they are still there in the morning.
Side note: glass of wine quite helpful while doing this!

 

[Mad Hattered]

haha Oh the good old days of no fastpasses standing in line for whatever you wanted when mk was Disneyworld.

1974 - half running VW Van w/ sink lol

All this fp+, magic band, crap disappearing has got me worried for old timers that love to run to rides and do everything in one day without to much wait time.

Really dis like the new Disney corp, form letters, here is a sticker attitude.

We had an old 16' extended Dodge van with "comfortable beds made of plywood with a luxurious/plush 2" piece of foam for our comfort". The bonus was being able to lift up the lid of said glorious slab to hide underneath it when Dad sneaked us in to the drive-in to see JAWS at the age of eight.

Blame him.

 

[BigAlsGal]

I don't think FP+ will affect the average guest at all. I was talking with a client today and she mentioned she was going to disney in September. I asked if she had made her FP+ reservations and she had no idea what they were or why she should make them. When I hear this my first reaction is always "seriously?"

I think lots of people just won't make the selections. First timers (unless told by someone seasoned in disney) won't worry about making FP+ reservations (fairly involved thought process). Just like they didn't worry about paper FP (which of course was the easiest concept ever).

So in my opinion the average guest will be affected zero. Who is affected? The people who knew and loved the old system.

I think it's here to stay and I'm ok with that.

 

[Mad Hattered]

I don't think FP+ will affect the average guest at all. I was talking with a client today and she mentioned she was going to disney in September. I asked if she had made her FP+ reservations and she had no idea what they were or why she should make them. When I hear this my first reaction is always "seriously?"

I think lots of people just won't make the selections. First timers (unless told by someone seasoned in disney) won't worry about making FP+ reservations (fairly involved thought process). Just like they didn't worry about paper FP (which of course was the easiest concept ever).

So in my opinion the average guest will be affected zero. Who is affected? The people who knew and loved the old system.

I think it's here to stay and I'm ok with that.

So only "average guests" aren't booking A&E and the Mine Train? Someone must know something or else they should be easy pickings for the small majority here on the DIS. Or is it just something "new"?

 

[Suvadoo]

I don't respect them anymore (WDW). I don't agree with their vision/focus. A recent example would be the conversion of half the Poly rooms to DVC (with Wilderness Lodge following right behind). By reducing their "hotel" inventory to DVC they show a higher occupancy rate by taking those rooms off the grid. It works for short term gains, and on paper it looks good. I'm pretty sure they will be offering a "free" Mickey Bar with every new DVC purchase in the near future.

They are inviting a bunch of people to commit to come back and see just how much they haven't done. Some see it and some don't. That is just an example of where the disagreements come in to play. It isn't always the obvious subject at hand, but an underlying theme. FP+ is easy to "pick on" because it reminds me of just how much focus they've lost "for the greater good of all".

I agree about your views on DVC, but there are plenty of people that are willing to buy. DVC conversions also allow Disney to cut back on their housekeeping staff. Another perk!
I just wonder how long it will take for Disney to drain that money pit dry.

 

[Suvadoo]

But you havent generated anything new that hasnt already been mentioned before multiple times about the FP+ system. It generate the comments it did because people love to chime in about how much they dislike FP+s .

How many threads on the boards a generating "anything new" This statement can be made about every new post. You just don't like what's being said here.

[/QUOTE]I would disagree. There are many that would like to see Disney to fail to one degree or another. They want the whole MM+ initiative to fail as they take every chance to point out any issues...perceived or otherwise. When they use terms like "New Coke", that doesnt indicate that they want Disney to succeed.[/QUOTE]
I notice how you slip in the word "perceived" when referring to peoples' complaints about MDE and FP+, as if you don't believe these issues exist. Interesting...

 

[momof2n2]

Have you tried Disneyland yet?

Ugh - that is the question of the day for me. Haven't been there since 1998.

Plan for 2015 is either:
9-nights DLR
or
4-night DCL Dream & 9-day FL with 5 days WDW.

They would cost essentially the same, but one is a longer vacation. But I don't know if I can handle WDW the way it is right now. We LOVE DCL, but want to try DLR.

Hope this is my hardest decision ever, right?

Small world, same here - mine spent two months in the NICU.

Wow. My son "only" spend 30 days in NICU. But the former 32-weeker is now a 12-year-old tree-climbing, serious-swimming, lawn-mowing, vacation-LOVING adventurer with no sign of the rocky start. PTL. NICU staffers are Heaven-sent!

 

[momof2n2]

Amazing 5 mins after my 60 dat window open and 7DMT FP+ all gone..

You are going in September and could not get 7DMT at 60 days out? How large is your party?

 

[PlutoMars]

How many threads on the boards a generating "anything new" This statement can be made about every new post. You just don't like what's being said here.

I dont dislike what is being said here. I find it humorous actually. Disagreement and dislike dont always go hand in hand.

I notice how you slip in the word "perceived" when referring to peoples' complaints about MDE and FP+, as if you don't believe these issues exist. Interesting...

Should I believe everything I read on the internet? I sure hope you dont. When you read negative reviews about anything on the internet do you just take them at face value? Have you seen some of the stuff that people complain about on tripadvisor for example? Do you agree with all of it or believe everything?

Again, I say perceived because whenever an anecdotal story is reported on the Dis, it often lacks context and fine detail. People seem to leave parts out of their stories that casts them in a less than positive light or where they may have contributed to the issue.

However, I do think that some issues with MDE do exist and they do need to be fixed immediately.

 

[Jennasis]

I dont dislike what is being said here. I find it humorous actually. Disagreement and dislike dont always go hand in hand.



Should I believe everything I read on the internet? I sure hope you dont. When you read negative reviews about anything on the internet do you just take them at face value? Have you seen some of the stuff that people complain about on tripadvisor for example? Do you agree with all of it or believe everything?

Again, I say perceived because whenever an anecdotal story is reported on the Dis, it often lacks context and fine detail. People seem to leave parts out of their stories that casts them in a less than positive light or where they may have contributed to the issue.

However, I do think that some issues with MDE do exist and they do need to be fixed immediately.

I assume you apply "perceived" to the numerous stories reports of FP+ success?

 

[patrickpiteo]

You are going in September and could not get 7DMT at 60 days out? How large is your party?

2 me and my wife.. I got it but at 12 am on the dot tried to adjust tines at 12:05 am said no FP were available.. Also no A&E..