Disney World to enforce Fastpass return times starting in March

Disney World will start enforcing the hour window given for the Fastpass return times starting March 7, various websites are reporting.

Normally, guests have been given leeway to return to a Fastpass attraction anytime after the window has started. For example, if the Fastpass return was between 1:05 p.m. and 2:05 p.m., guests were allowed to enter anytime after 2:05 p.m.

According to Orlando Attractions Magazine and Touring Plans.com, cast members have been told to begin enforcing the return window March 7 to better provide the best experience possible. This is just an enforcement, not a change in policy Disney reminded the cast members.

There are 21 attractions which offer Fastpass. The purpose of the program is to allow everyone a chance to get on the rides without having to wait in long lines for every attraction. What has happened of late is that some people hold on to their Fastpass tickets until later in the day and then clog up the ride.

There are rumors that Disney is aiming to make the Fastpass system more efficient before instituting an X-Pass system. The X-Pass is an addition to premium paid vacations giving people a Fastpass for anytime they show up. Jim Hill Media has an excellent post about the X-Pass.