What is Fastpass and What Does it do?

One of the many great features of the Walt Disney World theme parks is Fastpass. It is a free and easy to use system that lets you bypass the long lines of the most popular attractions, significantly cutting down your wait time!

This is how it works:
Head over to the ride of your choice - there will be a little ticket booth beside the entrance - and insert your park ticket (hold on to your park ticket if you're only visiting Disney for a day!).
You will receive your ticket back, along with your fast pass. The fastpass will have a time displayed on it in which you can come back and cut the line. This time is generally at least 50 minutes ahead of the time you picked up the Fastpass, although on very busy days, the return time may be several hours ahead for the big ticket rides like Splash Mountain and the Expedition Everest. (TIP: When you arrive at your theme park of choice, head straight to the ride you want a Fastpass for, then get in line for another ride.)
Return, get into the Fastpass line and cruise past everybody in the stand by line!

Kali River Rapids Fastpass Lane

An important aspect of Fastpass to note is that you will be unable to pick up Fastpass for a different ride until you have used your old one, so choose wisely. (TIP: Pick up a Fastpass before heading to a meal, it'll shorten your wait!)

The scenery really adds something extra to your wait!

Top Fastpass Attractions

Animal Kingdom: Expedition Everest, Dinosaur, Kali River Rapids, Kilimanjaro Safaris
Magic Kingdom: Splash Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain, Space Mountain
Hollywood Studios: Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Indiana Jones
Epcot: Test Track, Soarin'!, Mission Space