In the Parks

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Fastpass Information
Description

Disney's FASTPASS is a ride reservation system allowing guests to reserve timed entrance into popular rides with a minimal wait time. The service is free of charge and is available to all park guests.

Current FASTPASS attraction list (August 2009)

Magic Kingdom:
Splash Mountain, Space Mountain, Jungle Cruise, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin, Peter Pan's Flight, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, "Mickey's PhilharMagic;" Stitch's Great Escape!

Epcot:
Test Track, "Honey, I Shrunk the Audience," Living With The Land, Maelstrom, Mission: SPACE, Soarin'

Disney's Hollywood Studios:
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Star Tours, "Voyage of the Little Mermaid," "Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular!"

Disney's Animal Kingdom:
DINOSAUR, Kali River Rapids, Kilimanjaro Safaris, "It's Tough to be a Bug," Primeval Whirl, Expedition Everest


How it Works
Disney’s FASTPASS is a revolutionary guest enhancement at Walt Disney World Resort enabling guests to have an alternative to waiting in lines for many of the most-popular attractions. There is no additional charge to use the FASTPASS service. Here’s how it works:

1. Ticketed guest or annual passholder enters the park main entrance gate.

2. Guest visits any attraction offering the FASTPASS service. Here, guest has the option of waiting in the regular standby line or choosing FASTPASS. To assist, there’s a digital clock denoting regular wait time and the return time for FASTPASS.

3. If the FASTPASS option is chosen, a guest inserts his or her theme park ticket into the FASTPASS machine. Out comes the free FASTPASS denoting when to return to the attraction. Holders of FASTPASS are given a one-hour window for their return -- for example, 10:05-11:05 a.m. That means the guest cannot enter the attraction using FASTPASS before 10:05 but is free to return at any time during the designated one-hour window.

4. Upon returning at the designated time, the guest heads straight for the FASTPASS entrance and proceeds directly to the attraction pre-show or boarding area with little or no wait.

5. Guests are able to get as many FASTPASS tickets in a day as they want. However, they must use their current FASTPASS ticket or wait two hours before getting another FASTPASS ticket.

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Extra Magic Hours

Each day one of the Disney Theme Parks opens an hour early or stays open up to three hours after regular park closing so Resort Guests can enjoy select attractions (valid theme park ticket and Resort I.D. required). It's a great way for Resort Guests to make the most of cooler nights and mornings, and at a relaxed pace.

Guests staying at Walt Disney World owned and operated Resorts, Walt Disney World Swan, Walt Disney World Dolphin, Shades of Green, and The Hilton in the Walt Disney World Resort are able to participate. Valid theme park ticket and Resort I.D. required. To enjoy the Extra Magic Hour benefit, guests without the Park Hopper Option can only visit the park offering the Extra Magic Hour benefit that day or night.

Morning Extra Magic Hour occurs one hour prior to regularly scheduled Park opening and Guests will need to present a valid Resort I.D. at the park's turnstiles. Select attractions will be available.

Evening Extra Magic Hours begin immediately after park close for up to three hours.

Disney Resort Guests need to present their Key to the World cards (or applicable resort ID), instead of wristbands, for accessing evening Extra Magic Hours attractions. Everybody in the group needs to have a key - including children.


EMH Attractions

Animal Kingdom

Mornings:
DINOSAUR
Expedition Everest
It's Tough to be a Bug!
Kilimanjaro Safaris
Pangani Forest Exploration Trail

Evenings:
DINOSAUR
Expedition Everest
Festival of the Lion King
It's Tough to be a Bug!
Kali River Rapids
Primeval Whirl
TriceraTop Spin


Disney's Hollywood Studios

Mornings:
Muppet*Vision 3-D
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
Star Tours
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
Toy Story Mania!

Evenings:
The Great Movie Ride
Muppet Vision 3-D
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
Star Tours
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
Voyage of The Little Mermaid
Toy Story Mania!


Epcot

Mornings:
Living with the Land
Mission: SPACE
Soarin'
Spaceship Earth
Test Track

Evenings:
The American Adventure
Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros
Honey, I Shrunk the Audience
Journey Into Imagination With Figment
Living with the Land
Maelstrom
Mission: SPACE
O Canada!
The Seas with Nemo & Friends
Soarin'
Spaceship Earth
Test Track

In addition, select shops and restaurants in World Showcase will be open.


Magic Kingdom

Mornings:
Astro Orbiter
Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin
Cinderella's Golden Carousel
Dumbo the Flying Elephant
The Haunted Mansion
"it's a small world"
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
Mickey's PhilharMagic
Peter Pan's Flight
Mad Tea Party
Peter Pan's Flight
Snow White's Scary Adventures
Space Mountain
Stitch's Great Escape!
Swiss Family Treehouse
Tomorrowland Speedway
Tomorrowland Transit Authority
Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress

Evenings:
Astro Orbiter
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin
Cinderella's Golden Carousel
Country Bear Jamboree
Dumbo the Flying Elephant
The Haunted Mansion
"it's a small world"
Jungle Cruise
The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
Mad Tea Party
Mickey's PhilharMagic
Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor
Peter Pan's Flight
Pirates of the Caribbean
Snow White’s Scary Adventures
Space Mountain
Splash Mountain
Stitch's Great Escape!
Swiss Family Treehouse
Tomorrowland Speedway
Tomorrowland Transit Authority

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Height and Age Restrictions

Height Restrictions

DISNEY'S ANIMAL KINGDOM
Dinosaur - at least 40 inches tall
Expedition Everest - at least 44 inches tall
Kali River Rapids - at least 38 inches tall
Primevil Whirl - at least 48 inches tall

DISNEY-MGM STUDIOS
Rock n' Roller Coaster - at least 48 inches tall
Star Tours - at least 40 inches tall
Twilight Zone Tower of Terror - at least 40 inches tall

EPCOT
GM Test Track - at least 40 inches tall
Mission: Space - at least 44 inches tall
Soarin' - at least 40 inches tall

MAGIC KINGDOM
Big Thunder Mountain - at least 40 inches tall
Goofy's Barnstormer - at least 35 inches tall to ride
Space Mountain - at least 44 inches tall
Splash Mountain - at least 40 inches tall
Stitch's Great Escape! - at least 40 inches tall
Tomorrowland Speedway - at least 32 inches tall , and 54" to ride alone

BLIZZARD BEACH
Slush Gusher - at least 48 inches tall
Summit Plummet - at least 48 inches tall
Downhill Double Dipper - at least 48 inches tall
T-Bar (in Ski Patrol Training Camp) - must be under 5 ' tall to ride
Tike's Peak (Children's area) - must be under 48" tall
The Chair Lift - at least 32 inches tall (No infants or lap riding)
Cross Country Creek - adult supervision is required
Rock Climbing on Mt. Gushmore - for ages 9 and older (Additional fees required)

TYPHOON LAGOON
Humunga Kowabunga - at least 48 inches tall
Keel Haul Falls - at least 48 inches tall
Mayday Falls - at least 48 inches tall
Storm Slides - at least 48 inches tall
Bay Slide - must be under 5' tall to ride
Castaway Creek - adult supervision is required
Ketchakiddee Creek - must be under 48" tall to experience (especially for children ages 2-5 and their parents)
Shark Reef - guests must be 10 years old
Before/After hours Surfing- students must be at least 8 years old (Surfboards are provided)

**Expectant mothers and those with neck or back problems are strongly discouraged from experiencing any water slide attraction

Age Restrictions

MAGIC KINGDOM
Space Mountain - at least age 3
Big Thunder Mountain - at least age 3
The Barnstormer - at least age 3

DISNEY'S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS
Star Tours - at least age 3
Twilight Zone Tower of Terror - at least age 3

BLIZZARD BEACH
Chair Lift no infants may ride

TYPHOON LAGOON
Castaway Creek - Adult supervision required
Shark Reef - Children under 10 years of age must be accompanied by an adult

DISNEYQUEST
Buzz Lightyear's AstroBlaster - at least 51 inches tall
Cyber Space Mountain - at least 51 inches tall
Mighty Ducks Pinball Slam - at least 48 inches tall

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Locker Rental Info

Lockers are available at all parks for guest rental. They vary in sizes and cost, and are available on a first come, first served basis.

Pricing

Theme Parks
Effective 20 November 2009
Small locker $7
Large locker $9
Deposit $5 (refunded on return of key)
Water Parks
Small locker $8
Large locker $10
Deposit $5 (refunded on return of key)


Magic Kingdom
Inside the park next to the Wheelchair and ECV rental location.
Extra-large - 17.5"h x 12"w x 16" deep

Epcot
Next to Spaceship Earth, on the right side as you enter the park.
Small - 11"h x 9"w x 16" deep
Extra-large - 17"h x 12"w x 22" deep

Outside the Epcot main entrance, behind Bus Information booth
Luggage lockers - 23"h x 16"w x 29" deep (Coin operated - $1.00 - 4 quarters)

By the International Gateway
Small - 11"h x 9"w x 16" deep

Disney's Hollywood Studios
Oscar's Super Service (rent at Crossroads of the World)
Small - 11"h x 9"w x 16" deep
Extra-large - 17"h x 12"w x 22" deep

Outside the park by Bus Information
Extra-small - 4"h x 3"w x 5" deep (Coin operated - $0.50)
Extra-large - 17"h x 12"w x 22" deep (Coin operated - $1.00 - 4 quarters)

Disney's Animal Kingdom
Expedition Storage Lockers by Guest Relations
Small - 11"h x 9"w x 16" deep
Large - 17"h x 9"w x 16" deep

Outside the park near the Kennel (rent at Expedition Storage Lockers located inside the park near Guest Relations)
Small - 11"h x 9"w x 16" deep
Large - 17"h x 9"w x 16" deep
Extra-large - 17"h x 12"w x 16" deep

Typhoon Lagoon
Lockers located next to Guest Restroom/Changing Area
Small: 12"h x 12"w x 16" deep
Large: 18"h x 18"w x 16" deep

Blizzard Beach
Snowless Joe's locker area
Small: 11"h x 9"w x 16" deep
Large: 17"h x 9"w x 16" deep

Downtown Disney
4 Quarters ($1.00)
Coin-operated. One time use. Each time the locker is to be re-locked, additional coins must be inserted.

Downtown Disney Marketplace
Located on the dock near Cap'n Jack's Marina rental window
Large 17"h x 9"w x 16" deep

Pleasure Island
Across from Motion
Mannequins Dance Palace - 2nd floor next to the elevator
8TRAX spiral staircase landing
Small 11"h x 9"w x 16" deep

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Stroller Rental

Strollers are available to rent at the 4 main parks and Downtown Disney. They are not available at the water parks.

Rental Locations

Magic Kingdom Park
Main Street, U.S.A. at Strollers/Wheelchairs

Epcot
Main Entrance Plaza
International Gateway Entrance

Disney's Hollywood Studios
Oscar's Super Service - just inside the main entrance.

Disney's Animal Kingdom
Garden Gate Gifts - just inside the turnstiles at teh main entrance.

Downtown Disney Marketplace
Strollers & Wheelchairs ( between Tren-D and Once Upon a Toy)

Downtown Disney West Side
DisneyQuest Emporium next to La Nouba

Length of Stay rental

A Length of Stay rental ticket allows you to make a one-time payment for as many days of rental that you will need. On visiting a park, show your receipt at the stroller rental location and you will be directed through the queue with little or no wait. The multi day also gives a reduced daily rate.

Stroller Types
Two types of stroller are available, a single or a double.

Pricing
As of August 2009

Single Stroller $15 per day
Single Stroller multi day $13 per day

Double Stroller $31 per day
Double Stroller multi day $27 per day

Downtown Disney also requires a $100 credit card deposit

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Parking
Most ticket holders who are non resort guests and non Annual Passholders will have to pay parking fees at the theme parks.

Resort Guests
Resort guests park for free at any of the parks when they show their room key.


Annual Passholders
Annual Passholder can park for free at any of the parks when they show their pass.


Pricing

As of October 4 2009

Car or Motor Cycle $14
Camper or Trailer $15
Bus or Tractor Trailer $18

Parking is free at Downtown Disney, Wide World of Sport, Winter Summerland, Fantasia Mini Golf, Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach.

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Where to find the Characters......
In Animal Kingdom Park...
Oasis Main Entrance
Location: Main entrance plaza just before the ticket booths
Characters: Br'er Bear, Meeko, Rafiki, Timon (sometimes: Pluto and Br'er Rabbit)
Times: 9am-11:30am, 12:30pm-2:20pm

Africa
Location: Bradley Falls- Starting behind Tamu Tamu Refreshments, along the walkway from Africa to Asia
Characters: Baloo, Flik, King Louie, Terk
Times: 9am-2:20pm

Camp Minnie-Mickey
Location: Kiosks near Festival of the Lion King
Characters: Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Donald Duck (Daisy Duck appears in place of Donald for one hour- around noon-1pm)
Times: operating hours vary based on park hours. Typically 9:05am-4:50pm

Location: Festival of the Lion King area
Characters: Chip 'N Dale, Thumper and Miss Bunny
Times: 10:00am-12:00pm, 1:00pm-2:20pm

Donald's Safari Breakfast
Location: Tusker House Restaurant, Africa
Characters: Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Mickey Mouse, Goofy
Times: 8:15am-11:30am

Discovery Island
Location: Island Mercantile
Characters: Lilo and Stitch
Times: 9:00am-1:50pm, 3:00pm- varies based on park closing

Discovery Island
Location: Discovery Island Character Landing
Characters: Tigger, Pooh, Eeyore
Times: operating hours vary based on park hours. Typically 9:00am-11:50am, 1:00pm-4:50pm

Rafiki's Planet Watch
Location: Inside Rafiki's Planet Watch
Characters: Pocahontas, Rafiki, Jiminy Cricket
Times: 10:15am-1pm, 2:15pm-4:30pm or 5:00pm

Dinoland, USA
Location: Chester and Hester's Dinorama
Characters: Goofy and Pluto
Times: 9:30am-1:50pm, 2:50-varies based on park closing

At EPCOT....
Main Entrance
Location: By the Legacy Fountain infront of Spaceship Earth at the Main Entrance
Characters: Daisy Duck, Stitch
Times: Approximately 9am to 2pm

Character Spot
Location: Inside Character Spot in Future World
Characters: Mickey Mouse, Pluto, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy
Times: 9am - closing varies (typically 5:30pm is the earliest close)

Garden Grill Restaurant
Location: Inside the Garden Grill Restaurant (diners only)
Characters: Mickey Mouse, Chip and Dale, Pluto
Times: 4pm to 9pm

Mexico
Location: Outside on the Walkway beside the Mexico Pavilion, near to the Margarita Bar
Characters: Donald Duck
Times: Approximately 1pm to 7pm

Morroco
Location: Outside, at the edge of the lagoon
Characters: Jasmine, Aladdin, Genie
Times: 12:15pm to 7pm

France
Location: Outside, infront of the France Pavilion
Characters: Belle, Beast, Aurora, Marie
Times: Approximately 11:30am to 6:30pm

Location: The Remy Experience (Audio Animatronic show for diners) inside Chefs de France
Characters: Remy
Times: Approximately 12:30pm, 1:40pm, 2:50pm, 5:20pm

Germany
Location: Outside, next to the Glas und Porzellan shop
Characters: Snow White
Times: Approximately 11:30am to 6pm

China
Location: Outside of the Temple of Heaven
Characters: Mulan
Times: Approximately 11am to 6pm

The American Adventure
Location: On the walkway by the side of the Liberty Inn
Characters: Surprise appearances from Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Pluto, Goofy, Country Bears, Mad Hatter, Alice, Pocahontas
Times: Occasional surprise appearances, with no published schedule.

United Kingdom
Location: Outside of The Tea Caddy shop
Characters: Mary Poppins, Alice
Times: Approximately 1:20pm to 5:30pm

Location: Inside the Toy Sholdier shop
Characters: Pooh, Tigger, Eeyore
Times: 1pm to 4:45pm, 5:30pm to 8:15pm

Disney's Hollywood Studios
Animation Courtyard
Location: Outside Playhouse Disney LIVE
Characters: Stars of Playhouse Disney- Annie, Quincy, June, Leo, Handy Manny, Jojo and Goliath
Times: 10:30am-5:40pm

Journey into Narnia
Location: Outside Journey into Narnia
Characters: Prince Caspian
Times: 10:00am-6:00pm

Luigi's Garage
Location: Opposite the exit to Muppet Vision 3D
Characters: Lightning McQueen and Mater
Times: 10:00am-6:00pm

Pixar Place
Location: Inside the Toy Story Friends building opposite Toy Story Mania
Characters: Buzz Lightyear, Woody
Times: 10:00am-12:45pm, 1:30pm-2:30pm, 4:10- varies based on park closing, typically 7:00pm

The Magic of Disney Animation
Location: Inside the Magic of Disney Animation
Characters: Mickey Mouse, The Incredibles, UP
Times:
Sorceror Mickey- 10:00am-7:30pm
UP Characters- 10:30am-1:15pm, 2:10pm-6:00pm
The Incredibles- 11:30am-2:30pm, 3:40pm-6:30pm

Streets of America - Power Rangers
Location: At the end of New York Street, opposite Lights, Motors, Action!
Characters: Green Ranger, Pink Ranger, Blue Ranger, Red Ranger and Yellow Ranger
Times: 9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 4:30pm

Streets of America - Monsters Inc
Location: On New York Street, near to the exit of the Backlot Tour
Characters: Mike, Sully
Times: 11:00am-2:30pm, 3:40pm-6:15pm

Sorceror's Hat Character Greetings
Location: Around the Sorceror's Hat
Characters: Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, Pluto, Tigger, Eeyore, Chip and Dale
Times: 9:00am, 9:55am, 10:55am, 11:55am

Playhouse Disney's Play 'N Dine at Hollywood and Vine
Location: Inside Hollywood and Vine (diners only)
Characters: JoJo, Goliath, Leo, June
Times: 8:00am-2:20pm

Magic Kingdom
Town Square
Location: In front of City Hall, Exposition Hall, and the Flag Pole
Characters: Daisy Duck, Pinocchio, Chip, Dale, Pluto, Snow White (rarely Mary Poppins)
Times: 9:00am-2:30pm Daisy Duck, Pinocchio, Chip, Dale and Pluto, 4:00pm-7:30pm- Chip, Dale and Pluto only

Crystal Palace
Location: Inside the Crystal Palace (diners only)
Characters: Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Eeyore and Piglet
Times: 9:00am-closing varies based on park hours, typically 9pm

Cinderella's Royal Table
Location: Inside Cinderella's Castle (diners only)
Characters:
Breakfast- Cinderella, Belle, Jasmine and Snow White
Lunch- Cinderella, Belle, Jasmine and Snow White
Dinner- Fairy Godmother, Suzy and Perla
Times: 8:05am-closing varies based on park hours

Fantasyland
Location: Outside Tinker Bell's Treasures
Characters: Peter Pan
Times: 10:00am to 4:45pm

Location: Fairytale Garden next to Cinderella's Castle and the Enchanted Grove
Characters: Lady Tremaine, Anastasia and Drizella
Times: 9:00am-12:45pm

Location: Cinderella's Fountain
Characters: Fairy Godmother
Times: 9:00am-1:15pm

Location: The Mad Tea Party
Characters: Alice and the White Rabbit
Times: 9:30am-3:15pm

Location: Pooh's Playground
Characters: Pooh and Tigger (very rarely Eeyore and/or Piglet)
Times: 10:00am-5:30pm

Locations: Ariel's Grotto
Characters: Ariel
Times: 10:00am-closing varies based on park hours

Tomorrowland
Location: Between Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin and Carousel of Progress
Characters: Buzz Lightyear
Times: 11:00am-6:30pm

Toontown
Location: Judge's Tent
Characters: Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse
Times: 10am- closing varies based on park hours

Location: Disney Princesses at the Hall of Fame
Characters: Belle, Cinderella and Princess Aurora
Times: 10am-closing varies based on park hours

Location: Pixie Hollow at the Hall of Fame
Characters: Tinker Bell and up to 3 of her fairy friends- possibly: Silvermist, Rosetta, Fawn, Iridessa or Terence
Times: 10am-closing time varies based on park hours

Liberty Square
Location: The Glade, area behind the Christmas shop
Characters: Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen
Times: 10am-5pm

Frontierland
Location: Across from the Golden Horseshoe
Characters: Goofy (cowboy) and Donald Duck (Davy Crockett)
Times: 10am-closing varies based on park hours

Location: Splash Mountain/Pecos Bill area
Characters: Woody and Jessie
Times: 10:00am-5:30pm

Adventureland
Location: Magic Carpets of Aladdin
Characters: Aladdin and Jasmine
Times: 9:30am-4:00pm

Location: Adventureland Veranda near Swiss Family Robinson Tree house and Aloha Isle
Characters: Lilo and Stitch
Times: 10:00am-5:30pm


All are times and characters are subject to change without notice.