Comments on: Guide to FastPass+ at Walt Disney World: Unlimited FastPass reservations now open to all guests

By: Nthornton

Nthornton — Thu, 24 Jul 2014 18:12:04 +0000

Is it like dining in at the 60 day mark you can book for your whole trip or 60 days out you get on each day to book? Also, since you have 14 days to use your tickets what if you don’t plan on using them all within the window of your resort reservation?

By: suerue22

suerue22 — Sun, 04 May 2014 15:02:49 +0000

shona, to answer your questions (to the best of my knowledge): you can book your fast passes 30 days in advance to your arrival; you do not *have* to purchase the wrist bands, but most people do because they’re fun and convenient; you do have to purchase them in the park to get help linking them to your fast pass reservations and dining.

By: suerue22

suerue22 — Sun, 04 May 2014 14:56:59 +0000

Dani of thisfloridalife Alexlang22 not true. anyone outside of the States will receive their bands at check-in. If you are staying at a WDW resort hotel, the bands are free. If you lose or damage your band before arriving, they’ll replace it.

By: suerue22

suerue22 — Sun, 04 May 2014 14:55:26 +0000

Jamiecs21 no way to tell. no one knows for sure what the “cap” is for fast pass distribution. I can say, for example, that over fifty thousand fast passes were issued for the new mine train ride within the first couple of hours its opening was announced. i thankfully got mine, but when i look at the website now, no reservations are available for my trip in mid-June. that’s an extreme example, but one i might apply to something like toy story mania as well. don’t count on getting a fast pass to a “hot ride” after you’re done with the three you reserved. Remember that you have the guests reserving 60 days in advance, the guests reserving 30 days in advance, and the guests that reserve first thing in the morning. there won’t be a lot of room to get more big ticket rides. i bet, though, you’ll be able to snag passes to rides like Haunted Mansion and Pirates, etc

By: suerue22

suerue22 — Sun, 04 May 2014 14:52:17 +0000

this article was really helpful, but some of these remarks in the “comments section” are misleading. i’m going to go ahead and address the recurrent gripes i see and clear the air:
1) “I can only have 3 a day! Awful!”: No, you can have unlimited a day. Once you use your 3, you can get another. Use the fourth, you can get another…etc
2) “I can’t parkhop! I’ll be stuck at the same park all day!”: You *can* parkhop after you use your initial 3 (which have to be at the same park). For example, book 3 for the morning/early afternoon in Epcot, use them; go to Magic Kingdom and book another one there. Use it, and you can get another pass. If you’re done with MK after your fifth fast pass ticket, you can go to Hollywood Studios for the sxith, etc etc. (Not my plan to do it this way–I have a different parkhop plan. Nevertheless, this is an option.
3) “I can’t make dinner reservations in enough time!”: From what I understand, you still can make reservations 180 days before you arrive, even if you’re an annual pass holder. Shouldn’t be an issue if you’re on top of it.

4) “Universal Fast Passes are better!” Because Universal doesn’t have the same crowds, obviously. And sure, maybe you’ll get to hop on a ride quicker, but lets hope those rides are actually working when you visit.
And finally–“You’ve ruined the magic! I hate FastPass+”: Most people who have tried the new system love it. Don’t take sour attitudes seriously. I remember when the Legacy Fast Passes debuted and tons of people were actually complaining! People are resistant to change is all. I remember one news anchor said, “I don’t want everything I need in one place” (in response to the Magic Bands). Seriously? A little *too* convenient? I do see that the new My Disney Experience might not be a hit for those who don’t like to plan, but it seems that those who don’t plan their Disney trip are always disappointed anyway. And really, choosing three rides on the computer and making dinner reservations is not *that* much planning (no more than if you were to visit a city).

By: Jamiecs21

Jamiecs21 — Wed, 30 Apr 2014 12:46:03 +0000

Thank you for the response. However I may have not been clear with what I meant. Basically what I mean is, is there an allocation of FP+ slots for one attraction at a given time as in is there a chance I might not have the choice to make a FP+ selection on a certain ride. I apologise for my lack of knowledge on this subject!

By: OrlandoInformer

OrlandoInformer — Wed, 30 Apr 2014 12:23:06 +0000

Jamiecs21 It’s my understanding that, when you make your initial three selections, each must be for a different attraction. However, once you’ve used your initial three reservations and you make a fourth reservation, you can re-ride one of the attractions you’ve already visited. Once you’ve ridden a second time, if there are still FP+ slots available, you could do it again, and so on and so forth until the park closes.

By: Jamiecs21

Jamiecs21 — Wed, 30 Apr 2014 11:44:17 +0000

Thank you for the reaponse, is it clear if there is a limit on the amount of Fast passes that can be allocated to a specific ride?

By: OrlandoInformer

OrlandoInformer — Wed, 30 Apr 2014 11:38:47 +0000

Jamiecs21 You have to have used (or let the time window pass) on your original three FastPass+ reservations. That’s why it’s a good idea to get your initial three reservations as early in the day as possible 🙂

By: Jamiecs21

Jamiecs21 — Wed, 30 Apr 2014 10:06:00 +0000

Thankyou for the response Dani. Another quick question, to make another FP selection at a kiosk do I have to have used all 3 of my original selections or can I add another after using my first FP?

By: Sandra Tyler

Sandra Tyler — Tue, 29 Apr 2014 19:37:29 +0000

You can reserve three fast passes at thirty days before your trip, set up your MY Disney Experience for you and your party and link you passes and you are set! Then you can get more or change parks and go back to the old system to see what is left on the day. Great for late day touring as you can reserve a set of later FPasses!!!

By: David Thomas

David Thomas — Tue, 29 Apr 2014 12:23:55 +0000

System is not good most big rides are un available before mid morning

By: Dani of thisfloridalife

Dani of thisfloridalife — Tue, 29 Apr 2014 01:51:42 +0000

@PhillipsE MagicBands cannot be purchased in advance. You will still need a ticket, so yes you will get a plastic RFID enabled ticket. Then when you purchase your MagicBand either at one of the parks or at Downtown Disney you can link your MagicBand to your MyDisneyExperience account. Just make sure you link your tickets first.

By: Dani of thisfloridalife

Dani of thisfloridalife — Tue, 29 Apr 2014 01:50:30 +0000

Jamiecs21 Yes, you have to use the current FP or the arrival window has to have passed then you can go to any FP kiosk and select your next FP for any available attraction in that same park.

By: Rogerio Salles

Rogerio Salles — Tue, 29 Apr 2014 00:36:38 +0000

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By: Rogerio Salles

Rogerio Salles — Tue, 29 Apr 2014 00:36:29 +0000

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By: Shelly Hurst

Shelly Hurst — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 21:48:23 +0000

System is horrible

By: Jamiecs21

Jamiecs21 — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 20:36:32 +0000

Forgive me if I sound silly or I have missed it, but say for arguments sake I make a fast past reservation for Toy Story midway mania at 12pm, could I go on that and then go to a kiosk and make a fast pass reservation to go on the rock n roller coaster?

By: David Garner

David Garner — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 20:19:55 +0000

Il give them a ring see what they say don’t see what the difference would be 🙂

By: Kathy Cook

Kathy Cook — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 17:59:29 +0000

When I asked about buying them online (for offsite guests) I was told by Disney that I would have to purchase them at the parks or downtown disney.

By: Louis Prizzi

Louis Prizzi — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 17:26:28 +0000

Sucks if your fast passes are for later in the day….

By: Miriam Watson

Miriam Watson — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 17:09:11 +0000

So if I’m staying off site, how do I obtain these bands? Do I absolutely need one? Is the original fast pass system completely gone? Aren’t lines just being relocated elsewhere (ie the kiosks rather than the ride itself?)

By: Miriam Watson

Miriam Watson — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 17:07:17 +0000

I’m so confused now & I know there’s a new learning curve, but I found the original system so straightforward & clear.

By: Dawn Goddard

Dawn Goddard — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 16:05:45 +0000

Unless you want to fast pass+ Anna and elsa

By: David Garner

David Garner — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 15:18:00 +0000

Or that’s great thanks saves having to take the cards with me all the time do you know if they ship to the uk?

By: Jennifer Greene- A Destinations In Florida Agent

Jennifer Greene- A Destinations In Florida Agent — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 14:23:17 +0000

Hi David, you can purchase a band for $12.95 and link your park tickets to it. This is available for all off-site guests.

By: Pauline Sharratt

Pauline Sharratt — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 14:21:38 +0000

I don’t want the arm bands, I prefer the cards

By: Jacqueline Sullivan

Jacqueline Sullivan — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 14:17:13 +0000

I pretty sure I read if you stay in Walt Disney you get
The bracelet but if you stay off resort you get the card and can purchase the bracelet in the parks or downtown Disney.

By: Katia L. Land

Katia L. Land — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 14:11:46 +0000

I think you can online 🙂 But if not you can get them in the park and use them for the rest of you vacation at Disney 🙂

By: Ulrika Selander

Ulrika Selander — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 13:53:24 +0000

the fast past system at disneyland is better

By: David Garner

David Garner — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 13:50:10 +0000

Could we purchase the magic bands even if we not staying on-site and can they be purchased before arrival?

By: John Sebastian La Valle

John Sebastian La Valle — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 13:45:35 +0000

Except it’ll be too late lol

By: RickGoondall

RickGoondall — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 06:45:27 +0000

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By: RickGoondall

RickGoondall — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 06:39:19 +0000

Yes, when you are visiting Disney Theme Parks it is a much better experience having the magic band. One can easily go through the long lengthy lines. I highly recommend this magic band.

By: PhillipsE

PhillipsE — Tue, 01 Apr 2014 20:57:09 +0000

If we are not staying on site at WDW and we opt to buy MagicBands (mainly as a souveneir) will we still get paper tickets? And will our MagicBands get delivered to UK or will we have to pick them up at guest services at the park etc.

By: OrlandoInformer

OrlandoInformer — Tue, 01 Apr 2014 15:18:08 +0000

Dani of thisfloridalife The post has been updated now 🙂

By: Alex Bak

Alex Bak — Tue, 01 Apr 2014 12:26:33 +0000

Fastpass+ is HORRIBLE! As long time season pass holders, we are actually considering not renewing this year because of it. There’s no more spontaneity for those of us who probably spend more time and money than any other guests. We were pros at using the old fast pass system. If used correctly, we always got on the “must see” rides and had happy children. Disney has taken all the fun out of our experiences there. Why go when all we will do is wait in long lines all day? It’s ALWAYS packed there and fast passes were a way to have an enjoyable experience even on the busiest days. Being limited to 3 rides per day, that we will not be able to spontaneously go on, really makes us not want to go anymore. Thank you for ruining was (past tense) the most magical place on earth for our family. We will go to Universal or Sea World and leave Disney for the tourists…

By: SidTheKid

SidTheKid — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 23:45:58 +0000

Dani of thisfloridalife Alexlang22 Actually we are from Australia and were there in Feb – if you have a non US or Canada address the bands are waiting for you at check-in!

By: Dani Dennison-Perez

Dani Dennison-Perez — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 19:41:01 +0000

You do not have to buy the MagicBands, but each person who wants to plan FP+ does need to have a ticket associated with them.
When you arrive for your trip you use your tickets to enter the parks as well as to enter the FP+ entrance of the attractions you’ve reserved

By: Dani of thisfloridalife

Dani of thisfloridalife — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 19:23:34 +0000

Please note, it turns out the “touch to pay” component for the new purchasable MagicBands is not actually an option as of now. MagicBands that are purchased can be used as park tickets and PhotoPass once the band has been linked to your MyDisneyExperience account.

By: Dani of thisfloridalife

Dani of thisfloridalife — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 19:22:27 +0000

Alexlang22 Depends on how you booked your stay but if you are at a Disney owned and operated resort they should you a packet of info about 90 days prior to arrival. You might always want to visit http://www.startyourdisneyexperience.com as well.

By: Alexlang22

Alexlang22 — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 18:39:16 +0000

If we’re from the UK and staying at a Disney resort do we pick up the magic bands at the hotel and are they free?

By: Shona Campbell

Shona Campbell — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 17:11:30 +0000

I am not staying in a disney hotel but will be buying a 3 week pass. I understand I can sign up and link my park tickets therefore allowing me top prebook fast pass tickets. But do I then need to buy each member of our party a special fast pass plus wristband?? If I do, can I buy these before I travel to US or do I purchase in the park?? And how does my park tickets link to the wristband??

By: Dani of thisfloridalife

Dani of thisfloridalife — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 17:05:36 +0000

@bonnie Annual Passholders are part of the “other” guests category and currently get 30 day booking window. All of this is something that can be adjusted as Disney makes future decisions.

By: bonnie

bonnie — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 16:55:27 +0000

What about annual placeholders? What’s the limit?

By: Kevin Phillips

Kevin Phillips — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 16:45:42 +0000

I’m an annual pass holder. I’ve accepted the fact that Fastpass+ is here to stay. I prebook what I can and learn to live with change. Do I think the current system is perfect? No. But I believe that Disney is listening and is constantly making improvements that will implemented little by little. As to your daughters food issues…. First, I’m sorry for what you must be dealing with. I’m with you about restaurant reservations in general. I really wish that they took no reservations for restaurants. First come, first served has always made more sense to me at an amusement park.

By: Debi Rieser Dame

Debi Rieser Dame — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 16:19:26 +0000

But all that pre-booking leaves the annual passholder who only visits a few times a year at a disadvantage. When I could afford it, and wanted to make a reservation at a restaurant for a special occasion, even a week prior, had no reservations available! I can’t make plans any sooner than we do, and we have to make special arrangements with chefs for our daughter’s meals, who can’t chew. It got to be such a hassle we stopped eating at them. All I have to do is talk to the chefs at one of the Universal sit-down restaurants and they help with her meal on the spot.

By: Andre Matta

Andre Matta — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 16:18:39 +0000

ótima solução essa pulseira com ship para ingressar nos parques,pois, ja tive problema na portaria com o cartão, teve que chamar um cara espécie de fiscal que fez nova identificação de minha pessoas…..chato

By: Tiago Duarte Faria

Tiago Duarte Faria — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 16:13:51 +0000

Olha o que eu te falei Tábata Gouvin.

By: Robert Smith

Robert Smith — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 16:02:58 +0000

My biggest gripe as a passholder is not being able to park hop with fast pass reservations. Can only make them at 1 park, and then i’m stuck at that park for the rest of the day. HORRIBLE for passholders who frequently park hop!