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[Disney4us2]

I got my band hooked up to the new system on Thursday. The first day there were a lot of mishaps. We were at MK yesterday. It worked flawlessly. I had no problems at all. I had an index card with me to write the return times on. It does show up on MDE, but the wifi with my iPad mini was very spotty.

When you convert to the band, you need to have everyone's band or ticket media to be scanned on to you DAS. Yesterday I went to GS to add my DD's friend.

On the first day I wasn't sure I would like this system. After using it, I do like it. To get the DAS activated, just go to the attraction entrance. They will scan your band and give you a return time. It was very easy.


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[CinderAbby]

Originally Posted by Disney4us2

I got my band hooked up to the new system on Thursday. The first day there were a lot of mishaps. We were at MK yesterday. It worked flawlessly. I had no problems at all. I had an index card with me to write the return times on. It does show up on MDE, but the wifi with my iPad mini was very spotty.

When you convert to the band, you need to have everyone's band or ticket media to be scanned on to you DAS. Yesterday I went to GS to add my DD's friend.

On the first day I wasn't sure I would like this system. After using it, I do like it. To get the DAS activated, just go to the attraction entrance. They will scan your band and give you a return time. It was very easy.


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So does it work the same - the open ended time? That and was there any conflict with FP times are two of my concerns.

[mfirst]

Originally Posted by DyanKJ130

Darlene, going on what lanejudy suggested, maybe taking a 3x5 index card to the park each day would help. You could write the attraction and time down just like the CMs do now and treat it like you did your DAS card.

Cedar Point uses a small piece of paper, the size of an index card - I was able to carry it in my short pocket ...I could even fold it and insert it between my phone and the case just for added security. Also, you should be able to ask any CM with an iPad if they could scan your ban to verify the DAS return time.

[SueM loves WDW]

Originally Posted by CinderAbby

So does it work the same - the open ended time? That and was there any conflict with FP times are two of my concerns.

People have posted pictures of their MDE (My Disney Experience) screens showing their Fastpass and DAS times.
The DAS times still have a beginning time and still have an open ended end time.
They show up in MDE as having an end time of midnight (or the park closing time).

Guests are encouraged to use Fastpass Plus along with DAS (this is not changed compared to before DAS was digital).

[CinderAbby]

Originally Posted by SueM loves WDW

Guests are encouraged to use Fastpass Plus along with DAS (this is not changed compared to before DAS was digital).

With the way the new FP works, I don't know why someone wouldn't want to use it. I like knowing in advance there are certain rides we will get on barring any ride closure. The old FP system wasn't as convenient to use IMO so I do like the new version and put a lot of thought into which ones I want. I just didn't know if the DAS was causing any conflicts with it. I should know though if there were, Disney wouldn't be doing it.

[Disney4us2]

Originally Posted by CinderAbby

So does it work the same - the open ended time? That and was there any conflict with FP times are two of my concerns.

Yes, it works just like the paper DAS. I had no conflicts with our regular fast passes.


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[Sandra Bostwick]

interesting development!

[joelsmom]

Originally Posted by CinderAbby

So does it work the same - the open ended time? That and was there any conflict with FP times are two of my concerns.

The new digital format does allow for open-ended times after the initial return time. In other words, you can return any time that same day after the return time that you are given. It doesn't matter if it conflicts with FP+ windows.

I can tell you from experience last week that we found the new digital format to work very well at MK and DHS, where attractions are closer together. Just as with the old card system, I found it more difficult to navigate at AK and especially Epcot, where the attractions are more spread out. At Epcot, we spent a fair amount of the morning kind of running back and forth. The locations of Spaceship Earth and the two Future World wings off the central plaza and fountain make using the DAS most problematic at that park. I think it might be nice for them to have some sort of central kiosk to get return times. Last summer at Disneyland, that's how we did it. There was a kiosk in almost every "land," and it was much easier than having to go to the attraction itself for the return time.

[notjustamom]

I think it might be nice for them to have some sort of central kiosk to get return times. Last summer at Disneyland, that's how we did it. There was a kiosk in almost every "land," and it was much easier than having to go to the attraction itself for the return time.

I'm a little late to the party but this is what I wanted even when it was a paper DAS. It can be difficult for me to "run ahead" and get a return time. Once my DS lays eyes on the ride he wants to go on it can be torturous to tell him we have to come back. I would L-O-V-E for there to be scattered kiosks, just like the FP+ ones

[Lilyian]

So exactly how does it work if you only have paper tickets? We are staying at the Dolphin when we come and they don't give you magic bands. So we will just use tickets this time. I understand how it will work for me because I require the DAS. However, how do my kids get to walk through the fast pass line after me? Before the cast member would just wave through the number in your group. So now what happens? What happens when my kids scan their ticket after I do mine and get the blue light?

[SueM loves WDW]

Originally Posted by Lilyian

So exactly how does it work if you only have paper tickets? We are staying at the Dolphin when we come and they don't give you magic bands. So we will just use tickets this time. I understand how it will work for me because I require the DAS. However, how do my kids get to walk through the fast pass line after me? Before the cast member would just wave through the number in your group. So now what happens? What happens when my kids scan their ticket after I do mine and get the blue light?

You don't have to have Magicbands. At Guest a Relations, they can attach the DAS to a Magicband or any ticket. They do that by scanning your ticket if you don't gave a Magicband. Then your picture will be taken. The information is NOT stored on tickets or Magicbands. Those just gave a link that calls up your DAS file when the ticket/Magicband is scanned.
You will need everyone's ticket when you go to Guest Relations. The CM will scan each ticket and link it to your ticket, which has DAS linked to it.

When you go to get a DAS Return Time, the CM at the attraction will scan your ticket. That will bring up your DAS file on on a screen. The names of all of the people linked to your DAS will also show up on the screen and the CM will ask which should be added to the DAS Return Time.
The DAS HOLDER doesn't need to be the one obtaining the DAS Return Time. Anyone whose pass/Magicband is linked to the DAS Holder can obtain one (but, only one Return Time can be active at a time).

When you come back to use your DAS Return Time, you need to be first to scan in order for the DAS Return Time to show. You will get a blue light, which prompts the CM to check the screen at the Fastpass machine. The screen will show your picture and also the names of the rest of your group who were added to that DAS Return Time.
The CM will indicate you are cleared and the the rest of your group can scan their tickets/Magicbands. When they scan, they will get a green light.
You HAVE to scan first, but if you want your kids to walk thru the Fastpass area before you, just scan yours and stay put, then have them scan theirs and walk ahead of you.mafter they have all scanned, you can get into line behind them.

Most attractions have a second Fastpass scan point. For that one, it doesn't matter who scans first. There will be a green light for all of you.

If you have Fastpass AND a DAS Return Time for the same attraction during the same time period, have someone else scan first if you want to use the Fastpass first. You would only scan first if you want to use DAS first.
In most of those cases, you want to use Fastpass first since it has an end time. DAS has a beginning time, but is valid any time after that until it is used or cancelled.

[SueM loves WDW]

If you have Magicbands from a past trip, you can attach new tickets to your old Magicband if you prefer to use those. You can do that on the Disney website or the My Disney Experience app.

If you can figure it out, you can bring your tickets and old Magicbands to Guest Relations and they can link the tickets to the Magicbands for you.

[Lilyian]

Thank you Sue! Those details are so helpful. Now I know exactly what to expect!