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The Walt Disney World theme parks to reopen without virtual queues. We have details about how Disney may use virtual queues in the future.
When Disney removed FastPass+ from its Florida theme parks, they also hinted at the use of virtual queues instead. However, this doesn’t seem to be the case because when Disney World theme parks reopen in July, only standby queues will be available. Even Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance won’t use a virtual queue!
If this sets off any “social distancing alarms” in your head, keep reading. We’re fairly confident that Disney has this well thought-out. Markers, instructions, and helpful Cast Members will likely be in place to help keep guests apart. Furthermore, the use of indoor queuing could be limited. But the biggest factor for keeping social distancing will be the extremely reduced capacity allowed inside of the parks. Additionally, nearly all rides and attractions will reopen with the parks.
However, a virtual queuing system like FastPass+ is a great way to help guests plan their day. So, we expect that Disney will use a new system in the near future. We guess that a paid FastPass system like the Disneyland MaxPass could be used. With MaxPass, guests pay per day and can digitally book their FastPass selections while at the parks using a mobile device. While the extra cost of MaxPass isn’t ideal, the process is much better than Walt Disney World. For example, guests can book FastPass+ selects for ANY ride on the day of their visit without planning weeks ahead. Of course, this is just speculation, buy Disney has already rolled out a similar virtual queuing for Shanghai Disneyland.
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Personally, we’re happy to see that FastPass+ is gone. While the system allowed for Disney hotel guests to prebook up to three rides 60 days in advance, there were also some big disadvantages. For example, many of the popular rides were “sold out” of FastPass+ selections before the reservation window became available. There are a few reasons for this (club level guests can buy early access, the roll out of FP+ selections throughout the day, and Disney limiting numbers), but it was very discouraging for families who didn’t get a FP+ for Slinky Dog Dash and other high-demand rides. Overall, planning with FP+ is a hassle, even if Disney intended it to be easy.
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