Fastpass for "The Great Goofini"?

[jme]

What is Xpass?

http://jimhillmedia.com/editor_in_c...orld-s-new-xpass-system-supposed-to-work.aspx


In short, a 'reservation' system for fastpass rides (and attractions like reserved viewing areas for Wishes)

 

[MarkTwain]

And don't forget Xpass is on its way.

That's beside the point.

IMO it's a very good point. Xpass is being implemented at attractions with existing Fastpass systems. Considering that Disney is trying to bring Xpass to as many attractions as possible, that well could have been part of the reasoning to bring Fastpass to Barnstormer.

 

[yeti]

Where are the FP machines for Barnstormer? Still under tarps?

 

[GymLeaderPhil]

As far as I know Barnstormer won't be getting any legacy FP machines. Their auxiliary entrance will only be utilized for next-gen FP and GACs.

 

[spoodles]

The number of guests wanting to ride greatly exceeding the rides hourly capacity is the primary criteria for an attraction getting fastpass.

... and then there's Stitch.

 

[RSoxNo1]

As far as I know Barnstormer won't be getting any legacy FP machines. Their auxiliary entrance will only be utilized for next-gen FP and GACs.

That was my assumption as well but couldn't get anyone to verify it. Is the same true at places like The Seas with Nemo and Friends, Spaceship Earth, etc?

For clarification, I assume the "legacy FP machines" are the current models that distribute paper and the next-gen FP would likely be electronic and would be a hybrid of the current FP system as well as xPass?

 

[sshindel]

Exactly. And not for nothing, the rest of us should be happy about this. All those people with 3-year olds getting FPs for Barnstormer won't be able to get FPs for the E-tickets for up to two hours. Isn't that inevitably going to better disperse guests and free up FPs for Splash, Thunder, and Space?

Exactly, and believe me, those of us with 3/4 year olds will be very happy to take a fastpass to Barnstormer and not have to wait in that line for 45 minutes with said 3/4 year olds.

 

[mp2bill]

The number of guests wanting to ride greatly exceeding the rides hourly capacity is the primary criteria for an attraction getting fastpass.

This is almost a math equation! Good explanation.

 

[GymLeaderPhil]

That was my assumption as well but couldn't get anyone to verify it. Is the same true at places like The Seas with Nemo and Friends, Spaceship Earth, etc?

Not sure. With Test Track going down and the lack of FastPass attractions available for the shorties at Epcot, they may be planning on putting in distribution machines.

For clarification, I assume the "legacy FP machines" are the current models that distribute paper and the next-gen FP would likely be electronic and would be a hybrid of the current FP system as well as xPass?

Yeah. Attractions and experiences (parades/shows) that currently do not offer FastPass will not be given the legacy distribution machines. Guests will reserve their priority access before to their trip and it will be tied to a new RFID wristband. The return process will likely be something similar to the Epcot main entrance testing that occurred last year.