MaxPass / Digital Fastpass - Discussion Thread

[RendomLurker]

I just purchased APs in advance of our first trip this August.
I purchased on July 18th.
Boom. Sometimes you get lucky.....

 

[DLtorgo]

I was at DL yesterday and I used Maxpass with my 2 DD and my Dad. I really liked it, because we were on a one day trip from AZ and my Dad had pulled a leg muscle. I could organize our rides so much better and minimize walking.

Even with instant return times you have to wait 30 min to get another FP. I could get Space and ST and Buzz during the time I was in FL. Then rode all those in TL. While in TL I was able to accumulate Splash, HM, BTM. Went to Critter country area and while there was able to get IJ and more BTM, HM, etc.

When Indy broke down my FP popped up as "multiple experience" There was a list of places I could use it anytime after my return time. I chose to wait till Indy was back up. The rides I could have chosen from were everything but Space. Super cool feature!

You create a party to get each FP so I could pick two people for one attraction and then two people for another.
You can cancel your FP

I loved getting the ride photos because I never spring for Photo Pass so that was another big bonus.

I used my own data so didn't try the WiFi

 

[Tigger Trainer]

Can you add names to each of the tickets linked in the app, or does it just remain with the ID #? If you can, how do you do it?

 

[DLtorgo]

Yes your name shows up, but I bought my tickets on the app. I would assume it would link up with your name when you enter the park and get your tickets assigned to your name when you swipe in, get picture taken, etc. When I got fast passes it would ask me to select who in my party was getting it. No picture popped up when you scanned in to ride so adult could ride on child's ticket just like before.

 

[Tigger Trainer]

Yes your name shows up, but I bought my tickets on the app. I would assume it would link up with your name when you enter the park and get your tickets assigned to your name when you swipe in, get picture taken, etc. When I got fast passes it would ask me to select who in my party was getting it. No picture popped up when you scanned in to ride so adult could ride on child's ticket just like before.

Thank you, that helps a ton. Just want to make sure we can keep tickets and fastpasses straight. All the information has been most helpful.

As a side note, it has been reported by some users on TouringPlans that even if you don't purchase Maxpass all your Fastpasses will show up in the app. This is a nice management feature.

 

[Kender]

Agreed. I would love to be able to book from my hotel. But I also know that could ruin the system so hope there are safeguards in place. Can you imagine if APs are able to book before they get there?

And do we know for certain there is a separate pool for MaxPass?

While I can't answer for after having scanned in and then leaving the area since I'm not nearby to do so, I can confirm as an AP with MP (didn't purchase it extra, I have a Sig+) that while I can see my MP benefit is there, I don't see a list of rides like others do once they've entered, I just see the "add to my party page" and then "not so fast!" page because no one in my party is scanned into the park when I click "continue".

So at least it looks like one has to be scanned in. I'll be curious myself to see reports on how far away one can be and still pull FPs through MP. Not sure I like that one doesn't have to actually be in the parks even after having scanned in. But I can see the appeal to being able to book during hotel breaks.

Or maybe there is a distance cut off somewhere since I am 400 miles away, haha! Someone will probably beat me to it since I'm not going again until possibly October, but on the day I drive home next trip I take, I'll see if I can still book further out (without actually booking so I don't take them away from anyone).

 

[NorthernCalMom]

No, I think Disney is trying to prevent MP users from grabbing all/most of the FPs before other guests can get to the machines. It just levels the playing field. No one is reporting so far that there is a big discrepancy between the MP and regular FP return times.

But MP users are subject to the same restrictions as regular FP users, aren't they (with the potential exception of electronically "grabbing" DLand FPs from CA, even if their tickets have only be scanned @ the latter--unless this has been changed for the general population, too)? Still, parks are still connected for MP, & the 2 hr block when holding a late return FP for MP users.

Edited to add: My guess is that the most pronounced effect of MP onto the FP system will be noticeable in the evening, when some rides' FPs are gone. Later in the day, there is more competition for fewer rides' FP--plus some people, who would otherwise be too tired to run for another FP might decide to get one with MP just because they can.

No insider knowledge here, just speculation...

 

[wowsmom]

While I can't answer for after having scanned in and then leaving the area since I'm not nearby to do so, I can confirm as an AP with MP (didn't purchase it extra, I have a Sig+) that while I can see my MP benefit is there, I don't see a list of rides like others do once they've entered, I just see the "add to my party page" and then "not so fast!" page because no one in my party is scanned into the park when I click "continue".

So at least it looks like one has to be scanned in. I'll be curious myself to see reports on how far away one can be and still pull FPs through MP. Not sure I like that one doesn't have to actually be in the parks even after having scanned in. But I can see the appeal to being able to book during hotel breaks.

Or maybe there is a distance cut off somewhere since I am 400 miles away, haha! Someone will probably beat me to it since I'm not going again until possibly October, but on the day I drive home next trip I take, I'll see if I can still book further out (without actually booking so I don't take them away from anyone).

I have a Sig+ and am about 40 miles away and checked it out on the app yesterday and also got the "not so fast" message and the opportunity to remove people from my party who weren't in the park (which was all of us ). I'm hoping to pop over soon to take advantage of the MP and I'll try to update here, if it's soon (although I'm sure somebody else will update sooner).

 

[Kender]

I have a Sig+ and am about 40 miles away and checked it out on the app yesterday and also got the "not so fast" message and the opportunity to remove people from my party who weren't in the park (which was all of us ). I'm hoping to pop over soon to take advantage of the MP and I'll try to update here, if it's soon (although I'm sure somebody else will update sooner).

I just realized MP is an effective way to spy on family members who might have snuck off to the parks without oneself

 

[Tarheel girl 1975]

Don't remember exactly where I read that (Ha, it was probably somewhere in that monster thread on this forum!), but I think someone was quoting a spokesperson from Disney who was answering questions on the AP twitter or FB page. Reserving a certain percentage for MP leaves another percentage for regular FPs.

However, I have also seen it mentioned several times that kiosk fast passes and Maxpass pull from the same inventory.

 

[agamble]

However, I have also seen it mentioned several times that kiosk fast passes and Maxpass pull from the same inventory.

This is correct. It is the same time. No separate pools. This was confirmed in two of the testing vloggers videos I watched. It was just speculation from a CM that there would be two pools. We know how well informed CM are...

 

[Linda67]

Is there any wifi in the parks yet? I haven't been to DL for a little over a year and as an international guest, we really need wifi to use MP

 

[Tarheel girl 1975]

Is there any wifi in the parks yet? I haven't been to DL for a little over a year and as an international guest, we really need wifi to use MP

It's pretty spotty to nonexistent. It was slightly better in DCA.

 

[agamble]

Thank you, that helps a ton. Just want to make sure we can keep tickets and fastpasses straight. All the information has been most helpful.

As a side note, it has been reported by some users on TouringPlans that even if you don't purchase Maxpass all your Fastpasses will show up in the app. This is a nice management feature.

Can you cancel them without Maxpass? That would be nice...

 

[Linda67]

It's pretty spotty to nonexistent. It was slightly better in DCA.

Thanks, I was hoping that it had improved. Paper FPs for me then!

 

[Abb0187]

So at D23 last weekend, the announcement was made that the DL Signature Plus APs now include MaxPass. Does anyone know if the Premier passes will also have it? Nothing has been updated on the Premier Pass webpage.

Thanks!

 

[erionm]

The MaxPass page says it's an included benefit of the Disney Premier Passport.

The Disney MaxPass feature is an included benefit with the Disney Signature Plus Passport and the Disney Premier Passport.

https://disneyland.disney.go.com/guest-services/maxpass/

 

[Abb0187]

The MaxPass page says it's an included benefit of the Disney Premier Passport.

https://disneyland.disney.go.com/guest-services/maxpass/

Thanks, I didn't think to look on that page.

 

[tlmadden73]

Is it just me or does MaxPass seem a more "fair" and flexible system than FP+?

While I like the concept of making three ride reservations 60 days in advance and having a plan, I like the flexibility of being able to just pick Fast Passes "day of" (which doesn't work if everyone can schedule fast passes 60 days in advance).

 

[Lesley Wake]

It is included. There may be issues getting it loaded into the app correctly though! I'm still trying to get it worked out with Disney IT!