FASTPASS+ (or X-Pass) Tests Starting in May 2012

Sunday, April 29, 2012 ,

Hear ye, hear ye! The Walt Disney World Resort just revealed that the first official tests of the new X-Pass (now called also FASTPASS+) will start very, very soon. Actually, they will begin... in just two days! Indeed, the resort will start to contact at random some guests who booked a vacation at the Walt Disney World Resort between May 1 and May 15, 2012. Here you are some additonal information regarding these important tests:
  • During the two-week test, Guests will be selected to participate prior to their arrival at the Magic Kingdom. Participants will select a FASTPASS® itinerary based on their preferences (attractions and time frame). Once selected, Guests will immediately receive their itinerary via e-mail.
  • Guests will be given a Disney’s FASTPASS® card to use at select Magic Kingdom® Park attractions.
  • Guests may review their itinerary by checking the email confirmation that was sent to them or by visiting City Hall or a participating Disney’s FASTPASS® kiosk located at FASTPASS®  distribution for: The Jungle Cruise, Splash Mountain, Mickey’s PhilharMagic and Stitch’s Great Escape!
  • As this is a test, Guests are unable to change their selections at this time.
  • The Disney’s FASTPASS® card is only valid for use on the date and at the times and attractions communicated to Guests in their email confirmation.
  • The FASTPASS® card is not valid for admission to any theme park and, although the card looks similar, it does not replace a Key to the World card (at least, not for now).
  • Guests can acquire paper FASTPASS® tickets for attractions currently operating Disney’s FASTPASS®.
  • All Walt Disney World Guests are expected to return within their FASTPASS® return time window.
Just to reassure everyone, Disney clearly stated that as of now "there are no plans to charge for FASTPASS."

So, are you ready for the Next-Generation?

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4 comments:

  1. CruiseshipfanApril 30, 2012 at 2:36 AM

    Sounds overly complicated and I don't think people will really like planning out their day even more so if they have never been to the park before, it would also be an issue if someone wants to ride a ride twicce but can't because then need to get across the map to ride the next timetabled ride.

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  2. AnonymousApril 30, 2012 at 6:06 PM

    I think people are making too many assumptions as to the amount of attractions that have to be pre-panned. I also think that eliminating the cross part to get a fast pass, then back to do other things, then back again to use the fast pass... eats up more time and agrivation.

    I seriously doubt that you will be able to schedule every ride of every visit. I also seriously doubt that you will "need" to schedule any more than you "need" fast pass now.

    Maybe you go on a busy day and you get 1 or 2 scheduled rides. Then wait in line for the rest. Other than knowing which ride and when, is that really any different than fastpass?

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  3. AnonymousApril 30, 2012 at 9:06 PM

    I for one love this idea ! I probably would only use it for a couple of rides and space them out across the day . It would sure make life easier for instance if going to The Animal Kingdom . No longer would we have to send someone with all the tickets to the opposite end of the park just to get a fastpass !

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  4. AnonymousMay 7, 2012 at 6:31 PM

    I'm also happy that they're keeping the X-pass name around because Fastpass+ is impossible to search for!

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