Fast Passes - Philharmagic

Gooseman · 18 Apr 19, 12:48 PM

Anyone have any idea why all fast pass tickets for Mickey's Philharmagic are all gone?

Looking at average wait time these don't seem to be that high (15-30 minutes); so just wondering why the high demand for fast passes.

We haven't been before and wondering if I am missing something really obvious.

Thanks
Adam

Beccas Dad · 18 Apr 19, 01:14 PM

In my Experience a fast pass is never needed for philharmagic.

It is a quick turnover attraction.
The Theatre that the show is in is massive, so holds 100s of people per showing.
The most you will have to wait is the time it takes the current show to finish...which I would say is 10-15 minutes.

There may be odd exceptions, but we must have done this show 20 times at least, and never waited long.

Gooseman · 18 Apr 19, 01:31 PM

Thanks Beccas Dad - this is what I thought. But looking at booking fastpasses around mid May and there are none. I was wondering if there is some refurbishment planned?

BarryL · 18 Apr 19, 02:09 PM

Maybe everyone is copying this poor guy?

Orlando 2004 · 30 Apr 19, 01:04 PM

Just looking at fastpass availability and Philharmagic is standby only until July. Does anyone know why? I know you don't usually need a fastpass but is it closing for a refurb as I know I've heard it mentioned that they might be changing it and adding stuff to it sometime?

vinlaasmummy07 · 2 May 19, 12:57 PM

Ive noticed this too

SMAX · 2 May 19, 01:30 PM

It is open as normal. I imagine they are revamping the FP+ entrance outside so cannot use it.

Not that it is ever needed as you end up in exactly the same place the standby goes into.

martyn7836 · 2 May 19, 02:05 PM

I�ve seen this today and I�ve also noticed since my FP release couple of days ago I can�t get Tower of Terror at HS which surprise me. Surely this car be so to the amount of people are they doing work on this.

teachx · 2 May 19, 02:16 PM

Originally Posted by martyn7836

I�ve seen this today and I�ve also noticed since my FP release couple of days ago I can�t get Tower of Terror at HS which surprise me. Surely this car be so to the amount of people are they doing work on this.

Yes they are doing a refurbishment on TOT, whilst they are not closing it completely they have one drop tower closed, the other is open. When they finish that one they will swap over. This means they are running at 50% capacity which leads to a corresponding reduction in FP availability

18 Apr 19, 12:48 PM	#1
	18 Apr 19, 12:48 PM Gooseman Earning My Ears
Gooseman Earning My Ears Join Date: Jan 19 Location: Scarborough	Fast Passes - Philharmagic Anyone have any idea why all fast pass tickets for Mickey's Philharmagic are all gone? Looking at average wait time these don't seem to be that high (15-30 minutes); so just wondering why the high demand for fast passes. We haven't been before and wondering if I am missing something really obvious. Thanks Adam

18 Apr 19, 01:31 PM	#3
	18 Apr 19, 01:31 PM Gooseman Earning My Ears Thread Starter
Gooseman Thread Starter Earning My Ears Join Date: Jan 19 Location: Scarborough	Thanks Beccas Dad - this is what I thought. But looking at booking fastpasses around mid May and there are none. I was wondering if there is some refurbishment planned?

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	2 May 19, 12:57 PM vinlaasmummy07 Excited about Disney
vinlaasmummy07 Excited about Disney Join Date: Sep 15	Ive noticed this too

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	2 May 19, 01:30 PM SMAX Imagineer
SMAX Imagineer Join Date: Mar 02 SMAX's Reviews Hotel Reviews: 4 Restaurant Reviews: 3 theDIBB Guidebook Pages Created: 13 Guidebook Photos: 69	It is open as normal. I imagine they are revamping the FP+ entrance outside so cannot use it. Not that it is ever needed as you end up in exactly the same place the standby goes into.