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    Default Magic Bands? Fastpasses?

    Can someone explain this to me or point me in the right direction to an explanation?
    Are fastpasses going away? Do we have to purchase these magic bands to use them? How do they work? Do you have to make reservations for rides?

    Also I was watching a video and saw FP on Spaceship Earth?? When did that happen? Have they added FP to other attractions just for this Magic Band thing?

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    Fast passes are going to be transitioned to only fast pass pluses, that is no more paper fast passes.

    This hasn't happened yet. Right now both systems exist as fast pass plus is still being tested.

    Magic bands are not purchased. This is also still in "testing" mode. If you are asked to participate in the program you'll receive an email detailing how it works. They work using RFID technology.

    Fast pass plus essentially means you make your fast passes up to 60 days in advance of your arrival to the parks.

    and yes, fast pass plus is going to be available for many attractions that did not have traditional fast passes.
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    When is the fast pass plus system estimated to be in operation?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jillirose View Post
    When is the fast pass plus system estimated to be in operation?
    The early stages might be in operation this Fall.

    (Or, they might not.)

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    We tested fast pass plus a year ago and they're still testing???
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    Quote Originally Posted by vicster View Post
    We tested fast pass plus a year ago and they're still testing???
    Heh. Yeah.

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    Thanks Doing a happy dance! We will be there in FEB and didn't really want to deal with it.
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    Are they testing fastpass + in all 4 parks or is it just MK and DHS? I was trying to find a list of what attractions you can chose from too. Not finding much available on this whole process.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jillirose View Post
    Thanks Doing a happy dance! We will be there in FEB and didn't really want to deal with it.
    Amen. I don't like the sound of this idea, and not looking fwd to it.
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    There is a YouTube video detailing magic bands.
    The poster is Jeff Lange episode 64 magic bands it gives a pretty cool look at how they work, what they look like, and how you can even customize them.
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    Quote Originally Posted by DANAM View Post
    Are they testing fastpass + in all 4 parks or is it just MK and DHS? I was trying to find a list of what attractions you can chose from too. Not finding much available on this whole process.
    All four parks... And it does appear to be all the attractions, including character meet and greets and stage shows, plus Fantasmic...
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    Yup through October as of now. We were chosen to be a part of the test and the woman who helped me out about a week ago on the phone said testing is going to continue through October and will most likely be rolled out for good end of this year/early next year


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    How do you know you are selected to test? I'm assuming since we are going Nov / Dec and haven't heard anything then we aren't selected?
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    Quote Originally Posted by mickeys_princess View Post
    How do you know you are selected to test? I'm assuming since we are going Nov / Dec and haven't heard anything then we aren't selected?
    You will receive an email invitation... Follow the steps in the email to select your FP+ options and customize and order your bands...

    or, you can just sign into your MDE account and if the option is there for you to use, then you are good to go... I have read plenty of instances where people only found out about the access to FP+ and magic bands by logging in and never receiving an email... In fact, it happened to one of my friends for her September upcoming trip... No email... Just showed up on her MDE account...
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    we booked through Magical Journeys, Straying at Art of animation. We were informed about the Magic bands.
    3 days ago I went online. They were real easy to set up and customize. All our reservations are listed right there. Seems convenient.
    Got an e-mail today saying that the Magic Bands have been shipped to us. now we just have to remember to pack them...

    About 30 days to go... let the countdown begin

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    Thanks!!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by gueli View Post
    Got an e-mail today saying that the Magic Bands have been shipped to us. now we just have to remember to pack them...

    About 30 days to go... let the countdown begin
    We must be staying the same week at AoA, I got my shipment email this morning as well!
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    Usually I try not to form a set opinion about new things like this when Disney rolls them out until I get a chance to try it myself, but the more I ready, the more.....nervous (?) I get about it. I understand the basic premise and the fact that they are tying to help the guest wait in fewer lines is great. But - as someone who has gone at least once a year for close to 30 years now, I don't like to plan that much any more. I enjoy waking up each morning and deciding what I want to do, or maybe a little planning the night before. I do some pre-trip planning if there is a special event or a specific restaurant I know I must hit, but that's about it. I'm getting the feeling that if I want to ride Splash Mountain (my favorite ride), I'm going to have to determine months in advance what day and what time I'm going to ride it, or potentially wait for a long time in standby. And if I wake up that particular morning and feel like going to Epcot instead, I'm a little stuck. Am I understanding this right? Perhaps I'm over-thinking it and it won't be all that bad.

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    I spoke/posted too soon. I just viewed some of the YouTube videos referenced by an earlier poster. The couple did a great job of explaining the process and showing the pros/cons. I feel a lot better about the Magic Bands, and I actually think it looks kind of cool. I like not having to dig out a card when I want a fastpass or remembering to put it away safely when I walk into a park. I am notorious at dropping my card.

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    A few things I don't like about MM+ if they remain the same after testing.
    1. Only 3 FP's per day
    2. All FP's for that day must be from same park. This hurts those who park hop.
    3. Possible longer stand-by wait times for attractions that never had/needed FP
    4. More loss of spontaneity

    I'm also concerned that they may implement a tiered system where deluxe guests will get more FP choices than value guests.
    I've heard about possible FP+ only experiences where for example there will be specific character m&g that are only available if reserved through the system. Can you imagine telling a child they can't meet a certain character because it's only for "privileged" guests.

    But since we're still not 100% sure what the final outcome will be, I'll reserve my opinion until then.
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