What exactly are fast passes and where do you get them?

[tjkraz]

There's a clock near most/all FastPass stations which states when the current FastPass return time is. That way, people aren't getting FastPasses, then seeing they need to return in 4 hours and end up just tossing them.

There is a clock at ALL FastPass rides. But my point was that you can't go into a day with a detailed plan and expect to be able to rigidly stick to that plan.

For example, it sounds great to plan to start MGM by getting a FastPass for RnR, use the Standby line for ToT, and then redeem the RnR Fastpass immediately thereafter. The problem is your FP return time may still be 30 minutes away after riding ToT.

Similarly, a guest may be faced with a 45 minute Standby line vs. a 90 minute FP return time. The immediate response for some may be "I'll be on the other side of the park in 90 minutes--I'd rather just wait in line for 45." While that's still a valid approach, some folks may not realize how much you can really accomplish in that time, only to later circle back and redeem the FastPass.

We usually travel when it's slower, and almost never wait more than 15 minutes in line for a FastPass ride. There's always something else to do while waiting for the return time, even if it means walking half-way across the park to get back to the FP ride.

 

[DVCLiz]

Yes, you get your ticket back out of the machine - it doesn't keep your ticket. One ticket in = one Fast Pass out. MAKE SURE you get both your ticket and the Fast Pass from the machine. Any problems - a cast member is right there to help (usually!) This is truly the greatest invention...

 

[ShellyShellfish]

Yes, you get your ticket back out of the machine - it doesn't keep your ticket. One ticket in = one Fast Pass out. MAKE SURE you get both your ticket and the Fast Pass from the machine. Any problems - a cast member is right there to help (usually!) This is truly the greatest invention...

thanks!