What is fastpass at disneyland

You just have to retrieve the paper Fastpass from each location, and be sure the shows don't overlap. Do you have an idea how long the "introductory" price on the fastpass max will last before it goes up? Hi, we'll be in orlando july They told us we could obtain entry tickets but no longer fastpass If we can get them And which attractions for small kids 7 and 5 will be most crowded? Check out our Crowd Calendar that includes recommendations on what parks to visit.

Our post has all the info. Fantasyland will have the best attractions for you kids, but it will be crowded. Use our Park Plan to make the most of your visit. There are some exceptions, such as Radiator Springs Racers.

We are headed to Disneyland tomorrow. Is there a mobile app fir fast passes? Are they available for purchase yet? Me and my gf have two day park hopper tickets. We wanted to see the World of Color show one night but still go on rides throughout the day at disneyland before the show. Would we not be able to get fastpasses for Disneyland if we already got the fastpass for WoC?

How fast do the fastpasses for WoC usually run out? World of Color is not connected to the system so you will be able to get other Fastpasses throughout the day. We suggest getting your WOC Fastpass first thing in the morning. Hello, I read somewhere that Disney has changed their fast pass system and that you are no longer able to hold a fastpass at Disneyland and California at the same time because all the machines are connected now.

Do you know if this is true? Is it allowed to have double entry tickets per person to utilize on Fast pass system?

Can my family be in Disneyland park while our fast pass runner is getting our fast passes in Disneyland California Adventure? How do I get the tickets that can be inserted into the kiosk machines for fastpasses? I only have disney tickets on my phone and I have also printed them out on paper.

How can this work? No worries, when you enter the park they will hand you a ticket that can be used in FastPass machines. Be sure to hold on to that ticket.

I've read that all members of the party need to be in the park to get a fastpass; so you can't send one person early in the morning to start getting all the passes for everyone. I am wondering if this same issue happens between the parks. So if everyone enters Disneyworld we could start getting fastpasses there no problem Would it then be possible to have just one person go to California adventure to get those fastpasses, or would everyone have to at least enter the California park they wouldn't be able to stay in the Disneyworld park?

Yes, everyone needs to have entered the park for the ticket to work in the FastPass machine. One person can run to the machine once you are all in the park, but the tickets won't work unless they have bee activated by the front gate. Trust us, we have tried! Any tips on the Dusneyland Parades? How early do I need to arrive, and are there preferred locations?

Usually if you want front row, you need to be in place at least an hour to an hour and a half in advance. Less if you are OK standing behind people. For Paint the Night, I would pick my spot based on where I would like to see the fireworks, because it is really hard to navigate the park before fireworks.

If you want a castle or Main Street location, start keeping your eye on people claiming spots 90 to minutes in advance. For Small World, you can go less than an hour. There are raised areas and steps on the right side of the street when facing Small World that offer a good view of the parade that you can often get 15 to 30 minutes before the parade perhaps longer if it is really crowded that day.

Small World is much less crowded, close to the fireworks and easier to see the projection. But it does not give you the iconic castle view or flying Tinker Bell.

Generally, first parades start at Small World and end by the park entrance and the later shows flow the opposite way. Great article. I am heading disney for january, Do i need to stay in one of their resorts in order to have the fast pass? Thank you very myc. I have one question so if i get a FastPass for one ride i can't get another one for a different ride?

Generally this is true, but there are some rides that are "disconnected" from the rest of the system, and of course if you park hop, you can hold a pass from each park at one time.

My wife and I are bringing 5 kids 17, 16, 14, 13 and 11 to Disneyland for a day - yikes! A little confused as to how to tackle the day with the FastPasses and all - ANY help with a suggested itinerary will be welcomed!

Thanks very much! We've got touring plans for both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure to help you out! Thank you for any advice to help us make the most of this magical trip!!! Thanks for the tips!

That's what it said on touringplans. The procedures are subject to change, but they are available during early entry. Keep in mind, too, that these Fastpasses are not connected to the rest of the Fastpass system as of now.

So I discovered that I had to insert my park ticket with the magnetic strip facing upwards for the kiosk to work. Thus the 2hr rule ensures you are not penalized and can obtain additional FPs? Thanks for the tip! I assume you are right about the reason for the 2-hour rule, although there is no official word on this ;.

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During your return time, visit the attraction's FASTPASS return entrance with your park admission ticket for scanning this is usually near or next to the regular line.

First come, first served. Park Hoppers need to have entered a park for the day. The FASTPASS distribution machines at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure are on a closed grid, which means if you hold a ticket for a ride in one park and are not eligible to get another ticket for another hour, you won't be able to get a ticket in the other park, either, until that waiting period has ended. Courtyard Anaheim Theme Park Entrance. Comments Leave a Comment.

Sort: Newest to Oldest Oldest to Newest. Oct 6, at p. Greg Says Oct 7, at a. FrogBlog Says Hi Greg! Keep hopping!

Leap Reply. Mar 13, at p. Rachana Says Mar 15, at a. Hi Rachana! That's correct — FastPass is not available at this time. Jan 12, at p. Marc Says Can you get a fast pass for a ride at one park, if you are in the other park? Disney California Adventure Park.

Disney MaxPass allowed visitors to make Fastpass reservations using their mobile devices. It followed the same rules as the regular program and did not allow guests to obtain any additional Fastpasses. Also, reservations could only be made once guests were in the park. MaxPass was a great time saver. Instead of having to run around to the physical Fast pass distribution machines, visitors could make reservations using an app on their phones from anywhere in the park—even while they are waiting in line for another ride.

Also, it was relatively inexpensive. To purchase and use Disney MaxPass, visitors downloaded the Disneyland app. Disney's Fastpass Is No More. Actively scan device characteristics for identification. Use precise geolocation data. Select personalised content. Create a personalised content profile.

We all have our different methods. I recommend taking care of that first. I am wondering if this same issue happens between the parks. Good question. But since you are entering one Disney park, perhaps the other park would work. Wish I knew exactly how to advise you now.

I would definitely try this if I were you. Thanks Casey, we will not be there until July so if you happen to get an answer before then would still appreciate any updates. If not I will let you know what happens after the trip! Hi guys. We have tried to take passes and crossover without the holders to get FPs and it does not work. Thank you, Marc! So, if I go early and get a Fastpass ex to Radiator Springs Racers I cannot head to another ride and grab a fastpass for that ride, correct?

Hi Casey. We go to Disneyland in 8 days. Your blogs are saving my mind! We were there three years ago but only my husband and two youngest daughters are going this time. I have a few questions… I have read on other sites that you can get a free cup of ice water from any restaurant so that we could fill our water bottles throughout the day.

Is that correct? What would be the first Fast pass to get in DLR? I have been reading your blogs until 1am now! Hi, Sasha!

Totally true about the iced water. Enjoy it! The ice cups are a great idea. I want to share how much we love our Hydro Flasks. We always had some system of Frozen water bottles or ice cups. I have 7 Hydro Flasks that are amazing at keeping drinks cool. They are pricey but so great for DL.

Living in Vegas I fill 2 or 3 while I work from my van. They keep water cold in a hot car in Vegas all day. My parents and son and I are going to disneyland in June and definetely want to see World of a Color. I read your posts about getting the dining package with priority seating. My question for you is, Is the priority seating you get with the dining package the same seating you get grabbing a fast pass for Woc? Hi Casey, Do you know if baby swap is available during early entre?

Thank you for a great site. Hi, Anne. It should be! We are going to get the California City Pass so we can visit other places as well. I want to utilize the fast pass option. Do you know anything about how to get a fast pass at disneyland with a city pass? The City Pass is a separate option and unrelated. Hey there!

And 2 can you get a fastpass but also stand in line and ride it right then, then come back and ride it again during your fast pass time? You should be able to transfer the rider swap pass you will receive from one parent to the next after riding it for the first time. Definitely use the extra magic hour. If anything, go for that hour and then leave to go to the opposite park if it gets too crowded. But you will get so much done during that hour.

Take advantage! Thanks for such a great site! I saw the thread from March and it is a matter dear to my trip this April. Will my 2. No worries for the toddlers! Great site. Is there any talk about Disneyland using the magic bands that Walt Disney World uses? They are so convenient and easy. Thank you for all the great info. We are going to visit both parks next week. My question is, will whichever park has the magic morning be the busier park for the day?

Also, it may rain one of the days we are there. Which park is best for the rainy day, if it does indeed rain it may just sprinkle though? The park with the magic morning will be the busier park that day. I recommend visiting the other if you can. We are a family of 5 with three kids aged 12,14 and 16 visiting for the first time. We only have one day to visit but which park is best? Disney characters, fireworks etc? Disneyland definitely holds more charm. But DCA has bigger kid rides.

You can do both parks in one day, but it will be busy! Check out these touring plans. Do you know if any of the character meet and greets are offering fp? Looking at meeting chewey and kylo ren. Thanks for this site! I rarely get hassled by cast members, and the friendlier you are the better. Talk to them, many are eager to share tips, advice, stickers whatever! Is BLAB still disconnected? Are the above disconnected rides still accurate?

Hello I was wondering if anyone has used the link above to buy discounted passes. Anyone else is welcome to chime in. I have used them and only promote legitimate businesses. They are safe! Those tickets will be good trough One big tip to save. This explains why my husband and I went on Astro Blasters more than any other ride.

We did zero planning before our honeymoon in Still had a great time. Hi — I heard that the official Disney hotels in Disneyworld Florida have a 60 day pre-booking window for fast passes. Is this the same for Disneyland? Everything is paper and as you see it in this post. We might eventually get that system, but this is what we have for now. When my husband and daughter went in, they gave him a lanyard to wear in line.

Once he got up to the front, they traded the lanyard for a rider swap ticket good for up to 3 people to return. Thank you for the input! This seems to be an ever changing part of the parks. Glad to know the latest. Do you have any information on the new DAS? Please email me at casey dlrprepschool. Does anyone know if I could use his ticket to get a fast pass to WOC then meet him at the entrance with his ticket to get in?

RSR was allowing rider switch. They — and every FP ride we went on — allowed us to combine FP and Switch options, and only the people in the first group had to have FPs. Most are available, with a few exceptions. Thank you so much for all this information. Would you be able to confirm whether the disconnected fast pass status are current? Quic question. My girlfriend and I both have APs. Hi I was wondering can I use the fast pass if I go in the back way at the Disneyland resort I am going to be staying at..

I really love your website! I have a 4 years old who is probably still too short to ride the most of height restricted ones. For example, 1 group had splash mountain, dumbo, and big thunder mountain, and the other group had 7DMT, dumbo, and space mountain. I heard you can still do this at DSL. Could you confirm if this technique is still available at DSL next time you visit there? I hear differing reports on this constantly. I hear Splash Mountain is most difficult. Taking my daughter to California Adventure in a few days.

The concern being what do I do if the time conflicts with the character lunch time? Is there any way to avoid that? If your character dining meal conflicts with the return time to see Anna and Elsa, simply bring your receipt to the meet-n-greet and they will work you in. You should be able to get into it at any time.

Thanks so much. Are we limited to only 3 Fast Passes a day like at Disneyworld? We are coming next week for two days October but heard the park is closing early on one of those days? Do you know anything about this? Also, do you suggest we start at California Adventure or Disneyland? Our boys are 4 and 6, so just trying to make the most of our short visit. We will definitely be using your suggestions, so thank you so much!! Hi, Monica. The park will close a few days a week right now for the Halloween Party.

That way you are avoiding the early entry crowd. One day tickets or park hoppers work. We are going to DL for the first time at the end of October. Rather than getting a day ticket we have opted for the Halloween Party tickets. Hi, Dominic. You will have both. Just wanted to add that single rider never guarantees a shorter wait time.

The single rider waited an additional 20 minutes vs the stand by. Just a heads up. She did not add single riders in to fill up cars; instead she waited forever and then sent a whole group of single riders through.

Needless to say, it took a long time to get through the line! Kudos on a VERY helpful website. What days do you think we should go that you believe would be less crowded? Lastly, do you have any itineraries for adults only? I totally recommend the Blue Bayou Fantasmic! Dinner package. Enjoy the Fantasmic! Show and then stay for the fireworks in the same spot.

I recommend hoppers because it just gives you so much freedom. My daughter will not be tall enough to wait in line for the ride, but me and my husband will want to ride with the older two…So if my oldest rides with my husband, can he get a swap pass for me and my other son if we are waiting outside? This seems to vary per ride and cast member. But, ideally, yes.

We used to use and abuse the Switch pass system. In other words, getting a switch pass for RSR for your wife and kids who are currently on another ride will not work if CMs are following guidelines.

Also, you can get a switch pass if there is any child not going at any age or size if the parent deems they need supervision. Hi, such great tips! Will a rider switch only be available with children, or can you also request them with expectant mothers so someone can sit out with her but still get to ride? Excellent question. Let me know what you find out! Two questions. Does storytelling at Royal Theatre have a fastpass and how does it work? Find these at the hub, where the Mickey and Walt statue is in the middle of the park.

I heard that with the FastPass return of Buzz Lighter, it is no longer connected to the network. Which means I can get another FastPass after Buzz without having to wait. Buzz is not connected. Those are connected.

Anna and Elsa, World of Color, Fantasmic! We are headed to California Adventure next Saturday and plan to be there well before the rope drop. We are worried about getting fastpasses for both. Thank you for the wonderful website and tips. I read older articles stating that certain rides buzz light year astro blaster and radiator springs fast pass systems are independent from the overall fast past system similar to the firework show fastpass. Is this still true?

RSR is connected to other rides. Stay tuned to facebook. The park is scheduled to open at 10am that day. Go in at park opening and get the FASTPASS first, then go to the Boutique, and hope the return ticket is scheduled for later enough in the day so we will be able to make it there?

Can the return tickets be transferred to a different person or are they linked to the specific park ticket? Hi Casey, Your website is such a wonderfully thorough collection of advice and plans to help us all have a wonderful trip!

I do have one suggestion for you: when adding links to your site, you might want to have them open in a new tab. You know how it is once you get clicking!

Thank you so much for sharing this greatly appreciated information! Thanks for the tips, Lori! I appreciate it! Thank you so much for this info! We are planning on going to both parks but bought single day tickets. Do you have any tips or itinerary ideas? Our game plan so far was doing 1 park first day, 1 park second day, and then deciding what to do with the next. Do you think just getting a fast pass will work?

Thank you again and sorry for so any questions from this newbie! I recommend the dining packages for both shows. More info here:. Thank you so much for providing useful info re: Disney Resort! I know WOC is independent from other fastpasses but which line should we line up first?

I could go to WOC with two passes and have my husband line up for RSR but not sure which line would be shorter in general. Any insight will be appreciated! You both cannot line up because you have theme park tickets to pull each. So, start with RSR. I recommend Disneyland instead. SO much amazing stuff going on there now and the family can ride so much more together.

If we buy etickets and print them at home will they work for the fastpass or will we have to exchange them when we get to the park? Thanks for all the helpful info. I have a seller that sells discount tickets. You can find them here:. Hi, Casey! I just was wondering if your list of fastpass attractions is current or not.

I was just in Disneyland a couple weeks ago and know both Haunted Mansion and Pirates of the Caribbean offer fastpasses. Anyways, thank you for running such an awesome site! Haunted Mansion is doing passes temporarily — I believe due to the Hatbox Ghost excitement. I had not noticed Pirates. Thanks for the tips! My family and I are headed there this week and I am just trying to do my research!

Thank you for all of this great information!!! When getting fast passes for Indiana Jones I received a great surprise of a bonus fast pass to Buzz Lightyears Astro Blasters good for up to 6 people.

The day before we were asked as a party of 3 if we wanted to join another family of 3 on their 6 person bonus fast pass. It was such a pleasure to have that to offer someone else ourselves. We invited a mom and 2 kids from Chile who were waiting at the end of a 50 minute line. Not only is this a great idea meant to celebrate the 60th Anniversary it really generates sharing and kindness for people to reach out to others with smaller parties.

Another great reason to love Disneyland! Thank you for all the wonderful information on your website. We are going to Disneyland in less than week and getting really excited! We will be able to enter Disneyland park early one day during Magic Morning hours. Are Fast Passes for all rides available during the early opening hour or only after the park opens? If that is the case, ride as much as you can and then get in line closer to official opening for the passes you want.

We are going to disneyland next month. We have 3 kids, 2 of which are top little to ride some attractions. There are some sites that say that we can use Fastpass in conjuntion to Rider Swap. Saying that we could pull enough fastpasses for the first set of riders then ask for a rider swap for the others up to 3 I think to go through that way after the first set rides.

Can you say whether this would work or not. Rider Swap was created to keep people from standing in line twice….. Some cast members will let them work together. Is it absolutely necessary to get the fast passes for the nighttime shows? It will be my first time at Disneyland and I want to be able to see everything during fantastic and world of color, but I also do not want to run to a fast pass machine at rope drop, I want to enjoy seeing the park for the first time.

How much time would we have to make our way to get the fast pass? Standby is not fun. See this post for more on how to start your day:. I discovered your website today, and I love it! I did want to say that they will not allow children not tall enough to ride in the lines. You mention on rider swapping that everyone stands in the line, but that is not true at Disneyland. You have to get a swap pass instead.

This is actually nice as some times the lines can be scary like Indiana Jones , and also it allows the non-riders to go do something else like have a snack or experience an age appropriate attraction. Also, I wish your site had a list of articles. I have clicked on several links within articles, but it would be easier if there was a way to see all the information available on the site.

Good tips, Amber. I have some featured posts on the right side. Thank you so much for the detailed information on your website, it was by far the most helpful in my pre-travel research. My family and I just arrived back in Europe from a California vacation that included a highly anticipated visit to Disneyland Anaheim.

My son 3 is a huge Cars fan and my daughter 6 loves the Frozen movie, so we decided to go to the California Adventure park. It worked out beautifully and the kids had a blast. My husband and I enjoyed the surprisingly stress-free visit and the short waiting times! Without your wonderful Disneyland preparation page we would have wandered aimlessly about, spent long times in line and probably missed out on both of these highlights that were once-in-a-lifetime for our kids.

Grateful greetings from Germany, Anne. Just wanted to thank you for the outstanding information you have provided on this blog. This was my first time at Disneyland and got to enjoy this with my wife and two kiddos.

The Rider Switch program allows multiple adults to experience an attraction while one adult waits with a child, then "switch" to enable the other adult to enjoy the attraction. Rider Switch is available for all atractions with height requirements. Check with a Cast Member at the entrance to each attraction for instructions. Rider Switch. See All Disney News and Updates.