Fastpass return or replacement?

[Lewisc]

What makes you think it isn't being tested?

Remy said it was being tested. His posts are gone so I can't link
iI sudpect testing is going on.

 

[snowwhite84]

Not sure if I’m allowed to share blog links like this, but some info today on Genie app and line waits:

https://blogmickey.com/2021/08/disn...ils-soon-guests-will-spend-less-time-in-line/
“Additionally we’ve made significant investments in sophisticated technology and tools, created a revolutionary new multi-tiered service we’re calling Disney Genie. We’re very, very excited about the new service. We’ll be providing additional details soon. The goal will appear in the user-friendly app is to create a better, more personalized, and customized experience for guests. Putting them in control and providing even greater flexibility and choice. They will be able to spend less time waiting in line and figuring out what attractions and dining options are available and more time having fun.”
Bob Chapek, Disney CEO

 

[ST1TCH]

.......Aaaaand Snow White beat me to it....


Disney CEO: More Disney Genie App Details Soon, “Guests Will Spend Less Time in Line”

- Genie was mentioned with the earnings call today

 

[luv2cheer92]

Yep . Every single unpopular or potentially contentious government or school board announcement during this pandemic came on a Friday where I live. If they were expecting a backlash it always came on Friday so people had the weekend to freak out and calm down a bit .
I’m bracing myself too !

Disney has also had several fun and positive announcements on Fridays lately, so you never know.

 

[luv2cheer92]

Not sure if I’m allowed to share blog links like this, but some info today on Genie app and line waits:

https://blogmickey.com/2021/08/disn...ils-soon-guests-will-spend-less-time-in-line/
“Additionally we’ve made significant investments in sophisticated technology and tools, created a revolutionary new multi-tiered service we’re calling Disney Genie. We’re very, very excited about the new service. We’ll be providing additional details soon. The goal will appear in the user-friendly app is to create a better, more personalized, and customized experience for guests. Putting them in control and providing even greater flexibility and choice. They will be able to spend less time waiting in line and figuring out what attractions and dining options are available and more time having fun.”
Bob Chapek, Disney CEO

It may not mean much, but anybody else see what I see in those scroll throughs/screenshots on the phones?

 

[snowwhite84]

It may not mean much, but anybody else see what I see in those scroll throughs on the phones?

Do you mean the mention of FP+? It could mean something, but I feel I’ve seen this publicity image for years now. I think it’s old.

 

[luv2cheer92]

Do you mean the mention of FP+? It could mean something, but I feel I’ve seen this publicity image for years now. I think it’s old.

Yea, I thought I had remembered them. Just hopeful haha.

 

[::danielle::]

“Additionally we’ve made significant investments in sophisticated technology and tools, created a revolutionary new multi-tiered service we’re calling Disney Genie. We’re very, very excited about the new service. We’ll be providing additional details soon. The goal will appear in the user-friendly app is to create a better, more personalized, and customized experience for guests. Putting them in control and providing even greater flexibility and choice. They will be able to spend less time waiting in line and figuring out what attractions and dining options are available and more time having fun.”
Bob Chapek, Disney CEO

I think a few bits were left out of the quote. I added them back in:


“The goal will appear in the u$er-friendly app is to create a better, more personalized, and customized experience for guest$. Putting them in control and providing even greater flexibility and choice. They will be able to $pend less time waiting in line and figuring out what attractions and dining options are available and more time having fun $pending more money.”
Bob Chapek, Disney CEO

 

[kkbookmom]

It may not mean much, but anybody else see what I see in those scroll throughs/screenshots on the phones?

You mean the choices of suggested times for better wait and a line that mentions FastPass+?

Yup.

 

[snowwhite84]

Yea, I thought I had remembered them. Just hopeful haha.

No, it’s a good piece of evidence!!

 

[pigletto]

Disney has also had several fun and positive announcements on Fridays lately, so you never know.

Fingers crossed

 

[DefnotDLav]

This is the key part

"Genie will lead to substantial commercial opportunities"

Get out your wallets...

 

[Nabas]

You mean the same man that created Club 33? Even ticket books favored those who could spend more money. That argument gets thrown around every now and then, but really never makes sense.

First, Club 33 opened 6 months after Walt Disney's death. A dead man did not create Club 33.

Club 33 was one of many ideas that Walt had, most of which never came to fruition. (See Mineral King Ski Resort.) Walt Disney saw the success of VIP lounges at the 1964 World's Fair and thought something like this would be a great way to attract corporate sponsors. As Walt envisioned it , Club 33 was not intended for the rich. Instead, he wanted companies to come in and pay for attractions he planned to build at Disneyland, the same way they had paid for attractions at the World's Fair. A VIP lounge was a way to attract those executives to invest in Disneyland. It was his successors, not Walt, who created the Club 33 that exists today.

Second, having experienced WDW during the ticket booth era, most working class families loved it! You could get into the theme parks for about $25 in inflation adjusted dollars. There were a ton of things a family could do for those $25. And you could pick-and-choose your favorite attractions and just do those, paying a fraction of what it costs today to visit WDW.

When Walt Disney World went to an all-inclusive ticket in 1982, many were furious because it made WDW so much more expensive than it had been.

 

[JPinkc]

I anticipate they are going to keep the name for Fastpass and thats what you will be charged for.

 

[Bibbobboo2u]

I will start by saying that the following items are identified as "concept images" on the BlogMickey page: The one screen that shows "current wait time" for SDMT of 150 minutes also includes a "skip the standby line" link for FP+ (which says "check availability"). That link is probably going to take you to the pay-to-play screen, which may reflect dynamic pricing. Maybe guests will get some "free wishes" each day before rolling over to pay wishes?? I guess we will find out soon???? . (I really don't like that word now.)

ETA: Anyone think Disney may manipulate times shown to encourage purchase of FP+?

 

[JPinkc]

I will start by saying that the following items are identified as "concept images" on the BlogMickey page: The one screen that shows "current wait time" for SDMT of 150 minutes also includes a "skip the standby line" link for FP+ (which says "check availability"). That link is probably going to take you to the pay-to-play screen, which may reflect dynamic pricing. Maybe guests will get some "free wishes" each day before rolling over to pay wishes?? I guess we will find out soon???? . (I really don't like that word now.)

I will be shocked if anything FREE comes of this. Maybe Free rides on Dumbo or the Aladdin Carpets, but beyond that I am really doubtful. I hope I am proven wrong.

 

[snowwhite84]

ETA: Anyone think Disney may manipulate times shown to encourage purchase of FP+?

A frightening thought!

 

[DefnotDLav]

I can actually see Genie being good for the less knowledgeable fan base. Instead of learning about touring plans or coming on sites like this, they just need to download the app and let it guide them. Now how well it works in terms of efficiency I have my doubts.
For us it’s just going to be the app we use to buy FPs, which I won’t

 

[mshanson3121]

Not sure if I’m allowed to share blog links like this, but some info today on Genie app and line waits:

https://blogmickey.com/2021/08/disn...ils-soon-guests-will-spend-less-time-in-line/
“Additionally we’ve made significant investments in sophisticated technology and tools, created a revolutionary new multi-tiered service we’re calling Disney Genie. We’re very, very excited about the new service. We’ll be providing additional details soon. The goal will appear in the user-friendly app is to create a better, more personalized, and customized experience for guests. Putting them in control and providing even greater flexibility and choice. They will be able to spend less time waiting in line and figuring out what attractions and dining options are available and more time having fun.”
Bob Chapek, Disney CEO

There's our confirmation that FP+ as we knew it is gone and is going to be revamped into the Genie, in some form or fashion.

 

[Bibbobboo2u]

A frightening thought!

And yet a possibility - haven't wait times in the app been very inflated this year? If so, that could make it very difficult to make an informed decision about paying for a FP, but I think most purchases will be based on emotion and made spur-of-the-moment, especially with FOMO at play.