Fastpasses

[TH1]

I don't know if this tip has been posted before, but Fastpasses have a time before which they cannot be used but they do not have an expiry time (provided it is on the same day). So, for example, on arrival at, for example, Animal Kingdom, you could grab a Fastpass for, say, Expedition Everest when you get there, nip across to do Kilimanjaro Safari, head on to Kali River Rapids and down to Dinosaur, then head back to use your Fastpass for Everest and thereby get your main rides done in the first hour.

[Andrews Dad]

Don't fast passes have a 1Hr timeframe during which they can be used?

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[Gully]

Hmmmmm, don't understand this thread at all. The whole point of the Fastpass is that it gives you a specific allotted timezone in which you have to turn up to ride with very little waiting. If you miss your slot you have to get a new Fastpass for a later time. If everyone could just turn up when they like you may have a situation where everybody turns up at the same time and the Fastpass queue is longer than the wait in line one.
Are you sure you've understood the restrictions correctly TH1? :wavey:

[crid]

Yes, all the fastpasses I've ever had say between x and y and that's the time you can use them, not at y + 1 hour or anything.

[shelly]

l have a fastpass in front off me (in my scrapbook from 2006) and it says "splash mountain enter any time between 4:05pm and 5:05pm"

[Lizardking]

Whilst it does say that time on it, Disney does honour it if you are late (any number of reasons why, the ride went 101, you got stuck on another ride that went 101 etc). But please don't try and get tonnes of fast passes and then turn up whenever you feel like it, as it really mucks the stand by and fast pass line up.

So don't do it!

[debs1505]

But please don't try and get tonnes of fast passes and then turn up whenever you feel like it, as it really mucks the stand by and fast pass line up.

So don't do it!

You can only get 1 fast pass per ticket at any one time. It states on the fast pass the time you can get another - after your alloted time has 'passed'.

[Lizardking]

Sorry, I meant getting a fastpass then not using it (say 10-11) and getting another one when you are able to (11-12), then waiting till 7 in the evening and hitting all the rides then. Which is inconsiderate to other guests and CMs.

[ORLANDOPAUL]

Im Hopeing I Wornt Need One

[brody-maddison]

I'm really not getting this thread, is it just me?

[Lil_Missy]

Basically it is a little known fact that you can arrive at your ride at any time after the time on your fastpass but not 1 second before.

EG

If your fastpass says arrive between 1105 and 1205 you can get there at any time after 1105 up until closing time but not at 1104.

You can also collect a new fastpass at 1105 (or before if stated on the fastpass)

[derynifan]

My understanding was that it was at the discretion of the CM on the line as to whether they let you use an "expired" fastpass? I guess most of them would let you in if you were a little late, but if you were hours late and taking the mick, then you might not be so lucky?

[Chesterbhoy]

Always thought it had to be used within the hour slot as printed on the ticket.

[Lizardking]

No, very simple. It is always honored for reasons I stated above. If one of your party looses a fast pass, we will let you on and won't break up your party. But when lots of people turn up later taking the mick, then it really ******s it up for everyone else (guest and cast alike).

[TH1]

We had always thought that a Fastpass issued for, say, between 1pm and 2pm had to be used by 2pm and not one minute after. Last year, however, we were 40 minutes late for our fastpass and the CM told us that the FP can be used after the stated time but never before

[TH1]

Sorry, meant also to say that, until you have used your FP, you cannot get another one

[Lil_Missy]

Sorry, meant also to say that, until you have used your FP, you cannot get another one

Sorry to disagree here.

You can obtain a new fastpass at the time it says on the bottom of the fastpass you have. This is usually the start time of your fastpass but can be sooner. You can do this even if you have not used the fastpass you have.

[Andrews Dad]

Sorry, meant also to say that, until you have used your FP, you cannot get another one
:erm:
Are you making this up as you go along?

[freedomathome]

I find it totally bizzarre that what you are saying is, that 'in theory', I can get a fast pass.....when the end time as passed, i can get another one......and when that time has passed, get another....and so on and so forth, then at the end of the day I can use all of them one by one!
I'm sure you have had experience of this, hence your OP, but I just can't imagine every CM at the fastpass queue entrances allowing this??? :confused2 :erm:

[LuvMyHorse]

But remember, a lot of ride fast passes 'run out' - at busy times I've seen Splash Mountain run out of FP's by lunchtime! So you cant just keep collecting them!

[Lizardking]

Please go back and re-read my posts if you're still a bit confused. I'm speaking as as an ex operations CM here!

[quacker]

If anyone can ruin a system which benefits many, you can bet your bottom dollar it's a Brit:nonono:

Irrespective of what is and isn't allowed, a 1pm-2pm fast fass should be used then.

Surely in the spirit of fairness for all, if not the spirit of Disney?

[Sue]

I accept what you are saying Steve but we were told by a CM after the Wild by Design Tour at Xmas that this was the case - as a "treat" for doing the tour, we were all given Fastpasses for the Kilimanjaro Safari - the times on these fastpasses was 9.30 - 10.30am and we finished the tour at at 11.30!!!
When we queried it - she said that Fastpasses can be used at ANY time AFTER the start time but NOT before. The queue for KS at that point was back to Pizzafari and there were no fastpasses left - we decided not to even try and do it as we tired after doing the tour and even the Fastpass queue looked long - gave the passes to a couple in the standby line, but never saw if they got in?

[Vabeth]

So if fastpasses can be used anytime after the initial start period what is the point of stating a one hour time frame on the actual ticket???? :confused2 :confused2 :confused2
I like the one hour time frame and personally think the whole system would be totally messed up if everybody decided to start using their fastpasses when they felt like it rather than during the alloted space!

[princessjilly]

The reason Disney honour late fast passes is because its all about providing a magical guest experience and so they would never say no to a guest.... and they probably understand that the time you get doesnt always suit, you may end up in queues for other rides etc etc..... its not so people can go abusing the system and turning up when they feel like it!

[mac190]

i first started reading about this on the disboards. american guests have been doing this for a long time.

[freedomathome]

The reason Disney honour late fast passes is because its all about providing a magical guest experience and so they would never say no to a guest.... and they probably understand that the time you get doesnt always suit, you may end up in queues for other rides etc etc..... its not so people can go abusing the system and turning up when they feel like it!
I can understand the CM's honouring a fastpass say, up to an hour after the allotted time has elapsed, (due to not getting off a previous ride in time etc)but I cannot understand them letting people on the rides several hours afterwards!

[ldawes6]

Hi, I signed up to Tourguidemike and he suggests that you get a fastpass for your favorite ride if leaving at midday and then using it on your return in the evening.

[Lil_Missy]

ldawes

When you sign up for Tourguide Mike you agree not to pass on any of his "secrets" so not sure if you should be writing this.

[freedomathome]

Hi, I signed up to Tourguidemike and he suggests that you get a fastpass for your favorite ride if leaving at midday and then using it on your return in the evening.
Would this still apply if there is a sign up saying all the fast passes have run out??? :confused2

[ldawes6]

ldawes

When you sign up for Tourguide Mike you agree not to pass on any of his "secrets" so not sure if you should be writing this.

Sorry, forgot!!! :blush:

[quacker]

ldawes

When you sign up for Tourguide Mike you agree not to pass on any of his "secrets" so not sure if you should be writing this.

What's this a Disney secret Society/masons ?

:nonono:

[Sue]

This trick of getting Fastpasses for later and leaving the park is probably one of the reasons that they run out of them at peak times.
Obviously, many folk know this about no-expiry time - so how can it be a secret?

[quacker]

Would this still apply if there is a sign up saying all the fast passes have run out??? :confused2

Presumably they have to honour the ones already issued?

It is confusing and thanks to tourguide mike of the secret society, we're all encouraged to go early, stock up with fast passes, then go home and return for lots of queue-free rides.

As someone said earlier, why the to and from time if it can be used after then - instead of 2pm-3pm it might say use any time after 2pm. - very very :confused2

[quacker]

This trick of getting Fastpasses for later and leaving the park is probably one of the reasons that they run out of them at peak times.
Obviously, many folk know this about no-expiry time - so how can it be a secret?

Shh Sue - never know who's reading lol.

I wonder where I can get confirmation of this. Anyone got Mikes mobile ;)

[TH1]

Beginning to wish I had never started this thread!

[quacker]

Beginning to wish I had never started this thread!


Not at all TH1. It has proved an interesting eye-opener on how different people interpret things. I've also googled Tour Guide Mike and found a site which looks like it may have even more information than the Dibb - it is $21.95 to join and promises all sorts of really good info.

The Dibb is free of course but I might just have a dabble.

[Lil_Missy]

What's this a Disney secret Society/masons ?

:nonono:

LOL :d: Tourguide Mike is a paid for site run by a man who used to be a CM Tour Guide at WDW. People pay to join his site to find out his secrets and get his hints and tips about how to tour the parks in the most magical and most time saving way.

There are 2 reasons why he makes you agree not to spread the information around:-

1. It is his copyright
2. If it becomes general information then a) everyone would be doing it the TourGuide Mike way and so there is no benefit or b) everyone will know what he writes and so no one will pay to join his site.

The website is www.tourguidemike.com He used to offer a discount to DIBB users. Not sure if he still does though.

Sorry if I sounded too masonish LOL Hey maybe Dan Brown will write a book about the Dibbmasons :D

[quacker]

LOL :d: Tourguide Mike is a paid for site run by a man who used to be a CM Tour Guide at WDW. People pay to join his site to find out his secrets and get his hints and tips about how to tour the parks in the most magical and most time saving way.

There are 2 reasons why he makes you agree not to spread the information around:-

1. It is his copyright
2. If it becomes general information then a) everyone would be doing it the TourGuide Mike way and so there is no benefit or b) everyone will know what he writes and so no one will pay to join his site.

The website is www.tourguidemike.com He used to offer a discount to DIBB users. Not sure if he still does though.

Sorry if I sounded too masonish LOL Hey maybe Dan Brown will write a book about the Dibbmasons :D

Actually, to be serious for a minute, I did look at it and it does look a good site. More impressive were the testimonials from satisfied users - not only on his own site, but on others to (just do a google search). At $22 it's a steal - especially compared to the cost of the holiday etc. and even cheaper than a lot of the guides.

We are first timers and I feel/fear if we followed this we may skip things and would like to enjoy the first couple of park visits probasbly looking like we're aimlessly wandering around lol. It is still interesting though - and even though it is now off topic, I think it's a positive lol.

:spin:

[ORLANDOPAUL]

Sounds Ok You Must Have Done It Before Then

[TH1]

I would just like to say that we discovered this "tip" by accident. We were served late at the Liberty Tree Tavern and, as a result, we were 40 mins late for the Jungle Cruise. When we asked a CM if there was any chance we could use the FPs even although we were late, we were late because of the Liberty Tree Tavern being so busy. He volunteered the information that the FP couldn't be used until the start time but could be used anytime thereafter.

[Lady4Tune]

i thought it was just between the times stated on the fastpass. for example if it says between 1pm and 2pm the it can b used b4 1 or after 2!!!u learn sumat new every day lol ill have 2 remember this 4 nxt time lol thanx

[Jay66UK]

I think we have two parallel things going on here.

First of all we have what the written rules are on the FastPass itself. So it will allow entrance to the attraction ONLY between the times stated on it.

Second we have the policy currently in force at Disney which is that CMs will allow you to ride any time after the FP window starts.

Clearly there is a lot of pressure on the novice user (s/he who does not know of the policy) to use the pass in the alloted window, so it will achieve it's aim in most cases - most people will use their ticket during that hour. Indeed I imagine most users will be there in the first 15 minutes of the hour.

I imagine the policy remains in force as the queue disruption caused is not significant and, as others say, it allows the CM to appear to "work a little Disney magic" in allowing you entry if you are unaware of the policy. Bear in mind that there is a higher chance that later issued FPs won't get used at all (as people flake out and leave early) so it may actually be desirable for some early FPs to get used late to "even out" somewhat the load.

But, just like the old "childrens table service points" on DDP policy, this one could change without notice at any time...

[buddicle]

Even after reading this i shall still use any fastpasses within the alloted timeframe on the ticket, unless i am held up for any reason.