Why not do what Universal does?

JusticeDisney

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I'm sure this has been discussed on here before, but I'm relatively new to this forum. Anyway, like myself, it seems as though many people don't really like the fastpass+ system. So my question is, why not do what Universal does with its express passes and allow guests to purchase tickets like that? I mean, if Universal can make it work, no doubt Disney can as well, and it would take all the headaches out of the constant way-in-advance planning that a trip to WDW requires.
 

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AndyS2992

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I like FastPass+ for the most part and haven't used Universal's as it is too expensive and not necessary most of the time. Do bare in mind, you have already paid for FastPass when you bought your ticket as a hidden cost, at Universal it is optional. But again, it is up to you whether you make use of FP+ or not, Disney does not force guests to use it.

If Disney started charging for FP I probably would not use it.
 

Goofyernmost

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I like FastPass+ for the most part and haven't used Universal's as it is too expensive and not necessary most of the time. Do bare in mind, you have already paid for FastPass when you bought your ticket as a hidden cost, at Universal it is optional. But again, it is up to you whether you make use of FP+ or not, Disney does not force guests to use it.

If Disney started charging for FP I probably would not use it.
Last I looked Uni is charging the same for a one day ticket as Disney is, or close. That would mean that buying an Express pass (or whatever Universal calls it) is an additional premium. The only people that get it "free" are resort guests. Also, they have the luxury of being a smaller size with fewer guests on any given day. Therefore, it can work better. That doesn't mean that I think Disney's is better and have gone on record a number of times saying that my wish would be to get rid of them completely and just go back to first come, first served. It worked before and was in place when Disney was growing rapidly. Now it's that 800 pound Gorilla in their living room.
 

JourneysEnd

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I use Express Pass at Uni (comes with hotel room for everybody staying in the room)and I really like the time it saves. I would pay extra for more Fast Pass+ access With Uni, you don't have to decide two months in advance what you're riding when. (Does that sentence make any sense?) :)
 

JusticeDisney

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Why would you want to pay for something that is offered for free?
Because with Fastpass+ you only get three selections and you have to lock into one-hour windows two months before you even get there. With the express passes, you get to use them on almost every ride in the park and you can use them at anytime of the day as it fits into your schedule.
 

JusticeDisney

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Sorry, I like fastpass+. Hasn't made trip planning a headache. Actually it has made things easier. My mom has a few must do things that would make a trip a headache. Now I've got everything set well before we leave and my dad is very thankful.
And what happens if the weather forces you to change your plans? Or you get caught up somewhere else? Fastpass+ forces you to be locked into a schedule that you set two months in advance.
 

Mickey5150

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And what happens if the weather forces you to change your plans? Or you get caught up somewhere else? Fastpass+ forces you to be locked into a schedule that you set two months in advance.
If weather forces me to change my plans then its a hurricane and the park is evacuated. Fastpass only locks you in an all day schedule if you plan it that way. I just don't let my self get caught up somewhere else.
 

French Quarter

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Because with Fastpass+ you only get three selections and you have to lock into one-hour windows two months before you even get there. With the express passes, you get to use them on almost every ride in the park and you can use them at anytime of the day as it fits into your schedule.

But there's at most 3 attractions at Universal that you would ever need a FP for. So the two are pretty equal. I think Uni is selling you something you don't really need.

As someone else pointed out above, there is also a huge logistical issue. How can you possibly give everyone who stays in one of the many Disney hotels front of the line access?

And what happens if the weather forces you to change your plans? Or you get caught up somewhere else? Fastpass+ forces you to be locked into a schedule that you set two months in advance.

Then you adjust your FPs accordingly?
 

JusticeDisney

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If weather forces me to change my plans then its a hurricane and the park is evacuated. Fastpass only locks you in an all day schedule if you plan it that way. I just don't let my self get caught up somewhere else.
It doesn't take a hurricane and evacuation for the park to stop running outdoor rides during periods of heavy rain and/or lightning. Also, are you saying that if its downpouring for an hour or two, you would prefer to just ride the ride in those conditions, rather than having the option of waiting the weather out?
 

JusticeDisney

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But there's at most 3 attractions at Universal that you would ever need a FP for. So the two are pretty equal. I think Uni is selling you something you don't really need.

As someone else pointed out above, there is also a huge logistical issue. How can you possibly give everyone who stays in one of the many Disney hotels front of the line access?



Then you adjust your FPs accordingly?
Good luck adjusting your fastpass on the day of.

Also, if you think that there are only about three rides that you would need an express pass for, then you must not have been to US lately.
 

French Quarter

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It doesn't take a hurricane and evacuation for the park to stop running outdoor rides during periods of heavy rain and/or lightning. Also, are you saying that if its downpouring for an hour or two, you would prefer to just ride the ride in those conditions, rather than having the option of waiting the weather out?

Which attractions do you mean? I have been to WDW a lot and in a lot of pretty wild weather and have never encountered a ride closed due to the weather.
 

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