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According to an assignment editor at WFTV, Disney World may be considering an upcharge Fastpass+ system. Here’s the details:
Chip Skambis is an assignment editor for WFTV in Orlando. Today he tweeted two things to his Twitter account that speaks to Disney World’s desire to create an upcharge to the existing Fastpass system.
In his tweets he stated, “As part of efforts to expand premium services at a surcharge, Walt Disney World is planning to offer club-level resort guests the ability to purchase three additional, no-strings fastpasses to use on a given day, sources say.”
He created a second tweet shortly after that said, “Sources say the three additional fastpasses will cost $50 (per person) a day and can be used at any park. The service will require a 3 day minimum and will only be available to club-level resort guests, sources say. Disney officials did not immediately return a request for comment.”
My initial reactions to this system would be:
- Why do you need to upcharge a client who is already staying at Club Level? Wouldn’t those premium clients be the ones that you’d cater to by offering additional complimentary services?
- Would those 3 extra Fastpasses be used at high-demand attractions like Avatar Flight of Passage, Frozen Ever After and Seven Dwarfs Mine Train?
- The only time anyone ever needs any extra Fastpasses is when the park is insanely busy. Most days an average guest can find Fastpass+ for any attraction, with a little effort.
What are YOUR reactions to this idea?
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Debbie
Tuesday 16th of January 2018
Does it have to be a purchase of 3 days of additional FP or are you just required to have, at minimum, a 3 day park ticket?
Disney Fan Mike
Saturday 13th of January 2018
I think charging for fastpasses in any manner is bad. The price to go there overall just keeps going up.
beth
Friday 12th of January 2018
One per day you pay for it. From what I understood, Magic Kingdom will be in the garden area in front of Caseys/Crystal Palace. Epcot will be near the water in the Germany pavillion. Seems less clear for Fantasmic and ROL.
beth
Friday 12th of January 2018
I am one of the crazy people who was excited about this. I booked it this morning for our stay over Spring Break. I understand most of the time we wouldn't need it, but with spring break crowds I thought it would be a perk. You have to call Disney Signature Services and book it directly with them. You can choose a park for the nighttime show at the time of booking. You book your fastpasses directly with them on the phone. Any and all rides are an option. No tier rules. As predicted, only one fastpass per ride per day. As of now, it is only available for booking stays March13-April 12, 2018. There is a separate location for the nighttime show that per the cast member will be separate from all of the other reserved areas ( VIP, Fastpass, Dinner package, dessert party). Pay at the time of booking. Can be cancelled with 24 hours notice. Does not need to be 3 consecutive days. Hope that helps those who are interested!
Dave
Friday 12th of January 2018
thx for info. do you get a night time show per day paid or is it only one night time show per stay? (3 day stay can book 3 night shows vs 3 day stay gets only 1 night show)?
Amanda
Thursday 11th of January 2018
It seems like since they say 'no-strings' anyone that buys this would be able to go into the Fast-pass line for FoP, Sorin', Mine train etc.- three times without even having to plan in advance. That seems like it would either require Disney to make less Fast-passes avaialbe to the 'normal' guests to reserve, or the FP lines would end up being so long at poplular rides, they would no longer be 'fast-pass' I guess time will tell - and I agree that people will pay it. Unless I get a couple of pretty big promotins I could never afford to stay CL and then spend an extra 100 - 200 a day (depending if we take the kids) I am making an assumption that just like park-hopper they would require you to add them every day of your tickets, not just a day or two that you choose. However - saying that, if I could afford it - and it would let me go on the popluar rides 3 times without reserving in advance - I would probalby do it. So I am sure there are plenty of people that CAN afford it that will pay it. It doesn't surprise me really, but it is disappointing. I suppose that if some people do stop going because it is priced too hiigh, Disney will be making up that gap with up-charges like this, and they would end up with parks not being over 'reasonable' capacity without losing any money. Ok - that is probably not true - they want the parks over capacity AND to make more money and making money is what companies are supposed to do. The fact that this is contrary to Walt's vison is probalby true, but I work for a company that was dramatically different 20 yeras ago (in benifits & perks for employee's) and the people that were running the company when it started - or even 20 years ago, would probably not like how thigs are today - but that is the way it is now - and wishing that it was different itsn't going to change how Disney conducts busienss.