![]() ![]() ![]() People used to say that they didn’t want to plan their day in the parks months ahead of time. ![]() It might not sound so bad, but the old system was just as challenging to use as the new system. There used to be FastPass kiosks all over the parks! As you may expect, though, the most popular attractions usually ran out before the park even opened for the day. FastPass+ queues became Lightning Lanesįurther, just like booking a dining reservation, it could be done before leaving home or after you’ve arrived at Disney World, and you could make changes pending availability. Just like you would book a dining reservation ahead of time, you essentially did the same thing with the Disney World attractions. With FastPass+, guests selected three FastPass+ attractions per day (all in the same park) through the My Disney Experience website or mobile app. Frozen Sing-Alongįor a bit of background, in 2013, Walt Disney World began rolling out a new FastPass+ service. Speaking of the old system, though, was it really any better? Even before the surge in crowds post-pandemic and before Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge came along, FastPass+ had its problems. Ultimately, we don’t have a perfect solution, but it seems like there’s no going back to the old way of doing things. Who wouldn’t prefer to use the Lightning Lane?!ĭisney admitted that 2021 was one of the busiest years Disney World has seen in a long time, and the wait times are going to reflect the crowd level no matter what variation of FastPass+ is used. Let’s be honest if Disney were to go back to the old system, it would likely create chaos and frustration among Disney guests fighting for a spot in the shorter line. In other words, now that Disney has quantified the value of FastPasses, people would work even harder to secure free Lightning Lanes knowing the perceived value of what they are getting. Imagine fighting for a virtual queue but with every ride in Disney World. Free or not, there’s only a limited amount of FastPasses available each day. ![]() Even if Disney decided to take a massive hit to its income by cutting off a major revenue stream, free FastPasses would “sell out” immediately. Now that Disney has proven guests can (and will) pay a premium to skip the lines in the parks, you can’t put the genie back in the bottle. Disney’s Magical Express is now a distant memory. (Looking at you too, Magical Express!) But let’s talk this through logically. No one enjoys paying for something that used to be free. Of course, we would all prefer a free FastPass service. If Disney were to abandon Genie+ tomorrow and readopt FastPass+, would wait times suddenly improve? You Can’t Put the Genie Back in the Bottle The four Florida parks see millions of visitors each year - and that’s not even counting Disney Springs or the water parks. Time flies when you’re having fun - especially in Disney World!Īlthough some people have negative feelings toward the current system, are we looking at the past through rose-colored lenses? Were things really better before the pandemic?ĭisney World is one of the most popular theme parks in the world. The new FastPass+ replacement upset some Disney fans in 2021, as Disney’s previously free service returned with a hefty price tag. It’s easy to look back and blame current problems on one specific action, but the truth is usually a little more complicated than that. Why Bringing Back FastPass Wouldn’t Solve Disney World’s Problems Epcot International Festival of the Holidays.Epcot International Festival of the Arts. ![]()
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