Additional Disney FASTPASS Locations and New Disney MaxPass Coming to Disneyland Resort

[LongLiveTheKing]

I hope everyone saying it's $10 realize that it's $10 PER day PER person. A family of 3 over 3 days is $90. Bigger families and longer trips are even worse. It doesn't sound like people are really thinking about just how expensive this will be.

Think about your last Disneyland trip and factor in that cost if you had used this and it was available.

 

[LongLiveTheKing]

The backlash has heated up on the Parks blog. Crossing my fingers that this goes down in flames.

Gotg tower had a worse backlash than this and they ignored complaints

 

[LongLiveTheKing]

I don't know. If I'm spending those outrageous prices for 1 day park hoppers ($900 for a family of 6), I'm pretty sure I would spend another $60 for that perk to make the most out of my $900. Of course, the decent thing to do would be for Disney to offer this service for free.

Or offer it for free with big enough families. You're spending a boat load already.

 

[LongLiveTheKing]

They haven't taken anything away... it should have little impact on the normal Fastpass user.

I agree with most of your post but this is wrong. People without Maxpass will be getting worse or no times on their fastpasses because the MP users can can get them so much quicker. Whether or not it's a huge advantage remains to be seen but there is the possibility of MP users totally sucking the fast passes in circulation dry, even with the only one every two hour caps. You can bet MP users will be getting a FP once every two hours because they don't have to walk across the park to their FP ride

 

[Deleted member 107043]

Gotg tower had a worse backlash than this and they ignored complaints

It's much more complicated to stop a major transformation of a ride than it is to switch off an app or to stop charging for it.

 

[drizgirl]

I hope everyone saying it's $10 realize that it's $10 PER day PER person. A family of 3 over 3 days is $90. Bigger families and longer trips are even worse. It doesn't sound like people are really thinking about just how expensive this will be.

Think about your last Disneyland trip and factor in that cost if you had used this and it was available.

I think a lot of the people saying it's nothing might be solo park visitors? And some people have trouble seeing beyond their own perceived value.

 

[wdwmagic]

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...ss-to-debut-july-19-at-the-disneyland-resort/

Disney MaxPass to Debut July 19 at the Disneyland Resort

We are excited to announce that Disney MaxPass will launch July 19 at the Disneyland Resort! Disney MaxPass will help guests to maximize their experience at the Disneyland Resort by providing unlimited Disney PhotoPass downloads from the day, and by enabling the convenience of mobile Disney FASTPASS booking and redemption times while in the theme parks through the Disneyland App. If guests are not already registered for a Disney account, registration is fast and simple. Download the app and follow the prompts to register for an account.

Disney MaxPass will be offered for an introductory price of $10 a day. Guests may purchase Disney MaxPass when they purchase their ticket, or as an add-on through the Disneyland App once they enter either theme park. Disneyland Resort Annual Passholders also will have the option of purchasing Disney MaxPass for the life of their current passport for $75. Signature Plus passholders will receive Disney MaxPass at no additional cost, as part of their annual passport entitlement.

Since we announced Disney MaxPass in January, we have added two additional Disney FASTPASS locations at Toy Story Mania and Matterhorn Bobsleds, bringing the total number of attractions to 16. Guests will continue to have the option of Disney FASTPASS service at no additional cost by obtaining a Disney FASTPASS return time with their park admission ticket at attraction Disney FASTPASS kiosks.

The introduction of Disney MaxPass is part of our ongoing commitment to providing guests with opportunities to customize their experiences and make it even easier than ever to create unforgettable memories. Watch for another Disney Parks Blog post soon for an example of how Disneyland Resort guests can start enjoying Disney MaxPass on July 19.

Guests are strongly advised to check the day’s FASTPASS ticket availability and other Park details before purchasing Disney MaxPass or using a Park ticket with Disney MaxPass as FASTPASS tickets for your preferred attractions may not be available at the time of purchase or use. FASTPASS tickets are limited and availability is not guaranteed. FASTPASS tickets may be obtained only while you are in the Parks and may not be available for entertainment through Disney MaxPass. An experience that does not have Disney FASTPASS availability at a kiosk will not be available using Disney MaxPass. The Disney MaxPass benefit will expire at the end of the day or when the Passport it is associated with expires, as applicable. Disney MaxPass is nonrefundable, nontransferable, may not be redeemed for cash and is subject to other restrictions. Price, terms, entitlements, attractions and entertainment are subject to change or cancellation without notice. Passholders who purchase the Disney MaxPass benefit may not use the value of any separate ticket media toward the purchase price of Disney MaxPass.

Disney PhotoPass service is subject to the PhotoPass terms found in https://disneyland.disney.go.com/photopass-terms-conditions/. Online registration required. Disney PhotoPass Photos captured during the day your Disney MaxPass is used or during the validity dates of your Passport, as applicable, must be linked to your Disney account and may be downloaded pursuant to the expiration policy at https://disneyland.disney.go.com/photopass-expiration-policy/. Not responsible for missing, lost or damaged photos. Downloads are restricted to personal use by Disney account holder only and may not be used for a commercial purpose. Subject to restrictions and change without notice.

Message, data and roaming rates may apply for the Disneyland app. Availability subject to handset limitations and features may vary by handset or service provider. Coverage and app stores not available everywhere. If you’re under 18, get your parents’ permission first.

 

[Texas84]

So, I already have my ticket for my next trip and I have to wait until I enter the park to add MaxPass?

 

[Phroobar]

So, I already have my ticket for my next trip and I have to wait until I enter the park to add MaxPass?

I'm sure you can add it at the ticket booths, Guest Relations or even though the Disneyland app.

Heck, if you slip Mickey a ten, he will do you right there.

 

[Curious Constance]

Speaking of the Disneyland App, yesterday I got an email saying I had been identified as a user of the app asking me to take a survey. Of course I took it, and during the course of the questions, it came out that the day they had identified me as using it was 7-2-17. That's when everything started to unravel because I was then forced to admit that was more than a week after my last trip to the Disneyland resort with no immediate future trips planned, and I live in a zip code in another state. So basically, I took a survey that confirmed I look at wait times, character interactions, fastpass return times, the works, for no apparent reason other than I'm the biggest nerd that ever lived.

 

[GiveMeTheMusic]

Speaking of the Disneyland App, yesterday I got an email saying I had been identified as a user of the app asking me to take a survey. Of course I took it, and during the course of the questions, it came out that the day they had identified me as using it was 7-2-17. That's when everything started to unravel because I was then forced to admit that was more than a week after my last trip to the Disneyland resort with no immediate future trips planned, and I live in a zip code in another state. So basically, I took a survey that confirmed I look at wait times, character interactions, fastpass return times, the works, for no apparent reason other than I'm the biggest nerd that ever lived.

Oh do you have the apps for every Disney resort worldwide on your phone and check them for funsies like me too??

 

[Curious Constance]

Does anyone know if Photopass includes ride photos? I may actually spend the extra money on this in the future if that's the case.

 

[Curious Constance]

Oh do you have the apps for every Disney resort worldwide on your phone and check them for funsies like me too??

I didn't know there was an app for all the resorts! Give me a few minutes and then the answer to your question will be "yes".

 

[Phroobar]

Speaking of the Disneyland App, yesterday I got an email saying I had been identified as a user of the app asking me to take a survey. Of course I took it, and during the course of the questions, it came out that the day they had identified me as using it was 7-2-17. That's when everything started to unravel because I was then forced to admit that was more than a week after my last trip to the Disneyland resort with no immediate future trips planned, and I live in a zip code in another state. So basically, I took a survey that confirmed I look at wait times, character interactions, fastpass return times, the works, for no apparent reason other than I'm the biggest nerd that ever lived.

I took that survey for the same reason.

 

[Curious Constance]

I took that survey for the same reason.

Aren't Disney surveys fun?!

I always squeal when I get an email asking me to take a survey. Finally someone who wants to talk about my unhealthy addiction! Usually people's eyes glaze over with disgust when I want to talk about it.

 

[Phroobar]

Aren't Disney surveys fun?!

I always squeal when I get an email asking me to take a survey. Finally someone who wants to talk about my unhealthy addiction! Usually people's eyes glaze over with disgust when I want to talk about it.

Magic Mountain surveys are even more fun.
1. What can we do to make our employees more helpful and friendly?
2. How is the quality of our food?
3. Do you feel safe?
4. How is the cleanliness of the park?
5. Do you like our new "themed" areas?
6. Should we add another roller coaster?

 

[DarkMetroid567]

Does anyone know if Photopass includes ride photos? I may actually spend the extra money on this in the future if that's the case.

They do!

 

[Disneyfan1981]

I just came back from DLR, interestingly with a group of friends who had just come back from WDW a few months ago, and saw some of the FastPass changes already going. I apologize if this has been discussed already - They have the magic band readers already installed on the rides with FP, you scan your park ticket twice (once at the beginning and once at the line break point) which confused a lot of guests. Not to mention the bog down of the FP line because people didn't have their tickets out and had to fish for them, or some tickets were wet from rides and wouldn't scan or some people showed up and one was ready but their parties were too early so they stood clogging everything up.

Plus the general group wasn't really utilizing FastPasses until the last day. My first day there I was getting "live FastPasses" meaning it was 10 PM and the FP time was to return at 10 PM even though there was a 45 minute stand by line with people just standing around waiting. That part was bizarre but it happened at both parks on the first two days there on multiple rides save Guardians and Radiator Springs.

Given that right now I can walk up to any FP station and put my card in and get an FP and then wander around to another and get them - during those first two days I was able to stack them getting one for Star Tours that was live and then walking over to Space and getting one that was about 15 minutes ahead. I don't see the benefit of this. Just getting them from my phone doesn't feel like a benefit if they are still offering them free with a walk. Unless we're heading down the road of doing away with the free FPs...

 

[Disneyfan1981]

The attraction averages like 35-45min waits... it's not like it's 90mins all the time previously. I think people protest too much

Yeah, which will now be a 90 minute wait if you can't get a fast pass.

I've been on Toy Story Mania pre and post FP. Before FP there were many times where the ride waits were 60-90 minutes (although as a teacher I can only go during busy times like Summer and Christmas) - Post FP on this most recent trip where it was really busy the average wait time was about 50 minutes although on the busiest day of our trip it spiked to 75 minutes. The thing is a lot of people didn't utilize the FPs, I walked up and got an FP that went live 2 minutes after I got it and there as a 45 minute stand by wait. So people may not be fully aware it has one yet...

 

[BrianLo]

Oh do you have the apps for every Disney resort worldwide on your phone and check them for funsies like me too??

Yes......

Shanghai Disney continues to have three hour waits, but it's a failure and no one will visit and Mr. Wang will destroy the company with his pack of wolves and China will steal the park in the middle of the night and.....