FASTPASS

     One of the best ways to save time at Disney Parks is to use the FASTPASS reservation service to bypass the regular wait queue and enter a special "reservations only" queue with shorter wait times.  All you have to do is obtain a free "FASTPASS " at participating attractions.  This special ticket gives you a specified time to return to the attraction and get on with little or no wait (usually).  You can also return later than the time specified on your FASTPASS ticket.

     To get a FASTPASS, go to the FASTPASS Distribution kiosks near the entrance to participating attractions (specified in our writeups as "Fastpass: Yes").  Insert your park ticket, and the FASTPASS Distribution kiosk will return a "reservation ticket" with a return time window printed on it.  You will need to repeat this process for each member of your party - so it helps to have a single adult hold the tickets for more than one person to use the system effectively. 

     One thing to note:  once you have obtained your FASTPASS, you have to wait a certain period of time before you can get another one.  This time is also printed on your FASTPASS, and you can use it for planning.

Here is what Disney has to say about their Fastpass Service:

Disney's FASTPASS® Service

The complimentary Disney's FASTPASS Service allows you to enjoy the rest of the Theme Parks while Disney's FASTPASS Service saves your place in line for an attraction.

To Use Disney's FASTPASS Service:

• Look for the Disney's FASTPASS Service distribution area near the entrance of an attraction.
• Check the Disney's FASTPASS Service "Return Time" display to learn the span of time during which you can explore the Theme Parks before returning to experience an attraction.
• If the Return Time is sufficient for your plans, just insert your Walt Disney World Resort admission ticket, readmission ticket, Disney Resort Hotel keycard or Annual Passport into the Disney's FASTPASS Service machine.
• A Disney's FASTPASS Service ticket will emerge with your Return Time printed on it. Now you're free to go and enjoy the rest of the Theme Park.
• Go back to the Disney's FASTPASS Service "return" queue when your printed return time rolls around, show your Disney's FASTPASS Service ticket to the Cast Member at the entrance, and enjoy the attraction with a minimal wait.

Here is a list of Fastpass attractions within the four parks. A PDF list is available for download.

Magic Kingdom

• Jungle Cruise
• Splash Mountain
• Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
• Mickey's Philharmagic
• Peter Pan's Flight
• The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
• Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin
• Space Mountain
• Stitch's Great Escape!

EPCOT

• Living with the Land
• Soarin'
• Honey, I Shrunk the Audience
• Test Track
• Mission Space
• Malestrom

Disney Hollywood Studios

• The Twilight Zone Tower or Terror
• Rock 'n' Roller Coaster
• Voyage of the Little Mermaid
• Toy Story Mania!
• Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show
• Star Tours
• Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spetacular

Disney's Animal Kingdom

• It's Tough To Be A Bug
• Kilmanjaro Safaris
• Kali River Rapids
• Expedition Everest
• Primeval Whirl
• Dinosaur