How does the Paris Disneyland Fastpass system work?

I am planning a visit to the Paris Disneyland which is notorious for having huge lines. I've read that there is a 'Fastpass' system, but it's a bit hard to understand how it works. So here are my questions:

How can I obtain a Fastpass ticket?
Can I receive a discount for reserving one in advance?
Are there levels of Fastpass tickets? Some websites mention a 'VIP' Fastpass.
Are there other options of quickly skipping the queues?

For the sake of the question I'm only interested in the 'thrill' rides, so it's okay if a certain ticket doesn't skip queues to the restaurants or the child rides.

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Is Disneyland Paris FastPass worth it?

The standard Disneyland Paris fastpass is included in your park tickets and is available to everyone with a ticket to the parks. Whilst you can easily enjoy your time at Disneyland Paris without using the fastpass system at all, it is definitely worth using it to get the most out of your day.

Does Disneyland Paris still have free FastPass?

Disneyland Paris is retiring its free Fast Pass service, which lets visitors skip ride lines. It will instead offer the Disney Premier Access program. Attractions like Big Thunder Mountain and Star Tours will be included in the new program.

How do you get Disneyland Paris FastPass tickets?

You can order it by phone at the Disneyland Paris hotline. Or you can buy it in the park or at your Disney hotel. Also you can buy it from the concierge at your Disney hotel, at the entrance to the two parks, at City Hall in Disneyland Park and at Studio Services in Walt Disney Studios Park.

How much is an ultimate FastPass at Disneyland Paris?

While both versions of the Ultimate FastPass cover the same attractions, only one offers unlimited access to them \u2013 the other offers one-time access only. For the one-time access Ultimate FastPass, prices are \xa353 ($68.87) during the slow periods and \xa379 ($102.65) during the busy periods prior to Nov.

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