Beginning today at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the FastPass+ test will allow all guests to use the new system, including those staying offsite, not in a WDW Resort on Disney Property. During the test, regular paper FASTPASS’s will not be used, giving guests the choice to use FastPass+ or wait in the standby line.
Non-resort guests will not be able to make FastPass+ reservations ahead of time, or using My Disney Experience. Similar to the services provided by FASTPASS, offsite guests will need to visit a FastPass+ kiosk to make the reservations on the day they visit. MagicBands will not be available for non-resort guests. Instead, they will use their RFID enabled ticket media to access the FastPass+ kiosks and touch sensors. So, it will be like the old system, but without the paper tickets.
Guests staying at a WDW Resort will continue to be able to make reservations ahead of time using My Disney Experience. Like with previous tests, guests will be able to make 3 FastPass+ reservations for the day.
Kiosk’s for FP+ will be at these locations:
Expedition Everest
Near Disney Outfitters
Kali River Rapids
Primeval Whirl
Outside the service center located at Creature Comforts
Guests can get a FastPass+ for:
Character Greeting at Adventurers Outpost
Kilimanjaro Safaris
Primeval Whirl
It’s Tough to be a Bug!
Expedition Everest
DINOSAUR
Festival of the Lion King
Finding Nemo – The Musical
Kali River Rapids
I think now that they’re testing the new system for guests who aren’t staying at a WDW Resort, this should finally answer some questions that people have been concerned about. If you’ve had the chance to try out the new FastPass+ system, be sure to let us know how your experience was. More information to follow as we receive it!
Michele also contributes theme park news for Fox 35 Orlando 11pm news and on the radio on WDBO.
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