![]() So, what exactly is Early Theme Park Entry?Įarly Theme Park Entry allows Disney Resort Guests (as well as guests from other select hotels) the opportunity to enter any of the 4 theme parks (Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios) 30 minutes before non-Disney Resort guests. Originally just labeled as being “suspended,” Disney has since announced that they are scrapping EMHs and that they will be replaced with a new system called “Early Theme Park Entry”. We know for certain that Extra Magic Hours are no more. And as we mentioned several times before – we wouldn’t be surprised either way.īut for now, just know if you’re visiting the parks it is Standby lines only. Of course, that announcement was way before the shutdown and even in the best of times, it isn’t usual for Disney to quietly scrap previously announced plans.īut it does make us wonder if maybe Disney hasn’t been thinking about tweaking the system for a lot longer than just this past year. And, that very well could just mean that Disney World returns to FastPass+ as we know it (as soon as the extra queue space isn’t needed).īut we also wouldn’t be surprised if there were changes.īack in 2019 Disney did tease their Disney Genie which was supposed to help create customized plans to provide guests with “their optimal day”.Īnd, while that may sound good, we would be remiss if we didn’t point out that we are fairly confident that Disney could (and likely would) also use it to push guests towards attractions, restaurants, and experiences with low waits and not necessarily the best of the best of the things people typically seek out. So, we do think Disney will look to have some sort of system that can do that. To be certain, what works for Disney is to have guests not waiting in lines – because when you’re standing in a line, you aren’t able to spend money. There are definite pros and cons to each systemĪt Walt Disney World, hard core rope droppers and families who tackle the parks with touring plans tended to benefit from the old FastPass system since it allowed for those that hit the parks early to get the best FastPass return times and the most opportunities for FastPasses period.īut, guests with small children or those with lots of dining reservations, or even people that like to sleep in tend to prefer the newer FastPass+ method where you can schedule your rides weeks ahead. You still aren’t able to pick the time, but you save yourself many steps running from attraction to attraction. And to get your FastPass, you have to visit the FastPass machine near an attraction.Īt Disneyland, when you purchase MaxPass, you are buying the convenience of being able to secure your FastPass reservations with your phone versus having to go to each individual attraction when it is time for a FastPass. With the old FastPass system (like what you see at Disneyland) there is no scheduling, and you don’t get to choose your return time you simply get the next available spot. To long-time Disney World visitors, the FastPass system at Disneyland is nearly identical to what we had before the introduction of FastPass+ (which came with the ability to schedule FastPass reservations in advance). If you’re unfamiliar with the FastPass system at Disneyland, MaxPass is an add-on you can purchase to use with their free FastPass system. One rumor that has been floating around is the idea that Disney would look for an opportunity to monetize the FastPass+ system similarly to the way the MaxPass system does at Disneyland. But one thing is certain: the extended closure and subsequent suspension of FastPass+ is the perfect opportunity for Disney to revamp any number of things – including FastPass+. ![]() This is the million dollar question right now. To better control capacity and to maintain recommended physical distancing, Disney needs to use the FastPass+ queue space. This may come as a surprise considering just how important both FastPass and the more recent FastPass+ has been to park touring in the past years – but there is a good reason for this suspension: One of the most significant changes we’ve seen is the suspension of FastPass+. ![]() We’ve put together an easy-to-follow guide that will help you navigate all the changes in-store. If you’re planning to visit the Walt Disney World Resort in 2021 or 2022, you’ve come to the right place. There are new terms to learn, new procedures to understand, and new rules to follow. For the near future, we know that Disney World planning is going to look a LOT different than what we have always known.
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