Disneyland Paris announced today that free Fastpass is a thing of the past and is now being replaced with Disney Premier Access (paid). Prices at launch starting at 8€ per person per ride”. That is starting at about $10 USD per ride, and prices may fluctuate due to crowds, time of year, etc.
This optional digital service allows guests to enjoy the ability to skip the regular queue line for select attractions, including a mix of thrill-rides, Disney classics, and experiences for the whole family. From anywhere inside the parks, guests can use the App to book an assigned time slot for select attractions, with prices at launch starting at 8€ per person per ride depending on the attraction and day of use. Guests without a smartphone can also purchase Disney Premier Access at select locations in the parks. By choosing Disney Premier Access, guests have the option for more flexibility in planning their day and will be able to spend even more time enjoying attractions, shows and so much more.
Here is a list of the attractions that will be available:
- Big Thunder Mountain
- Hyperspace Mountain
- Peter Pan’s Flight
- Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast
- Star Tours
- Autopia
- Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
- Ratatouille: L’Aventure Totally Toquée by Rémy
Disney mentions that guests without a smartphone can also purchase Disney Premier Access at select locations in the parks.
The complimentary Standby Pass which debuted on the Disneyland Paris App last October has also returned. Standby Pass allows guests to spend part of their wait time for select attractions outside of the physical queue line, although it does not provide immediate access to an attraction. This service can be activated during certain periods of the day, subject to availability and dependent on day-to-day needs in the parks. When activated, guests can use the Disneyland Paris App to book a time slot to enter the physical queue line of an attraction and return to stand in the queue at that time.
With Premier Access coming to Disneyland Paris, one has to wonder if this is what we will see when Fastpass “returns” to Walt Disney World Resort.
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