Thursday, May 23, 2013

Details on the Fastpass option at Walt Disney World

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By Jacob Smith


In this article I'll give details on how the Fastpass system works, in addition to specifics about precisely how the new fastpass plus system will work.

How the system works works.

Unlike Universal and SeaWorld, Disney do not charge for their "skip the line" option. To get their hands on one of these time saving tickets, all the guest needs is a valid park ticket, which will be included in their park ticket price.

Guests should locate the FASTPASS machine of their choice (they are often close by the entrance to the ride) and put their park ticket into the machine. They will then get a freshly printed ticket that they can use later in the day.

The pass is going to be valid for a set time during the guests stay in the park. The guest should return at some point in the one hour range printed on the ticket to get around the regular line and go right to the front!

Guests should be aware that Disney have in recent times changed their rules when returning with a ticket. In the good old days, the guest was allowed to go back anytime after the time frame had began. Though just lately Disney Cast Members (employees) have been given exact instructions to enforce the displayed return time period.

Details About Fastpass plus.

Fastpass plus is a recently revised form of the original system, and offers a few excellent advantages.

Experiences can be arranged before a vacation. This will permit families to decide on their desired offerings well in advance without having to stress about missing out. Likewise, there is significantly less of a compulsion to head to the park super early to pick up a ticket for several of the guests favorite shows and attractions.

Next, FASTPASS+ is a completely flexible system. The guests could switch out the return time or experience (if available) before they redeem their experience. In the event they miss the return window, with the older system they might have simply lost out. However with the newer system it is easy to re-book for a later offered time.

With the old system, should the guests lose their ticket, they would have lost out on that experience as well as the time they need to wait to obtain a brand new pass. But with FASTPASS+, reservations may be checked in the system and changed with their reservations still in place.




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