Any OCTOBER guests received FP+ testing invite?

[sargenca]

Okay so IF we were able to do MB/FP+ where would I see the options in the app? (I've poked around pretty extensively and nothing so far) or on the computer version of the site only?

On the app, continue to swipe to the right to reveal a dark-blue menu list. At the top says 'Home" and the bottom says "Sign Out". FastPass+ is listed about 1/2 way down on the list. If you don't see it, try clicking the "Profile" link on the dark-blue menu list. When I did that, it asked me to login although I had been using the app and thought I was logged in. After that Magic Bands and/or FP+ appeared. (Can't remember exactly which one - that was several hours and forum posts ago!)

 

[karmacats]

We're AP holders staying at YC Oct 18-20 and AKL Oct 20-24. I was able to choose fastpass plus selections for the whole trip yesterday, and today was able to customize the magic band (though sadly, no purple that i was hoping for ).

i was asked to customize one set of bands for YC and another for AKL. i presume they will figure out DH and I only need one band each, right? Isn't the whole point to be able to take my MB from YC to AKL? i chose the same colors just in case they sent us each two bands, but that seems kind of silly. or maybe i should take the opportunity to get additional free bands in different colors.

 

[mmparrott]

Hi, I was able to customize magicbands today & fastpass plus.....so excited!! We are going Oct 19-24 & staying at POP!!

 

[eazyeray]

Our FP+ opened up on MDE yesterday and Magic Band selection opened up today. By opened I mean that for the past 2 weeks I would try different ways to get to the FP+ booking page on MDE and it finally worked yesterday, there was no "official" invite. We're staying at BCV Oct 16 - 25. Just wanted to give you guys a heads up.

 

[dixiegirl]

DH and I are staying at POR Oct 18-26th. Upon logging in today I noticed that the My Magicbands link on the menu on the right on the My Disney Experience page had changed to Personalize MagicBands. Yippy!!!
I was first asked to confirm my mailing address and then was able to customize my MagicBands and just finished making my Fastpass+ options for our trip.

Can't wait to try it all out at the parks! Friends of ours will be there the week before us at POR also and have thus far not been selected to participate in the testing. They really didn't want to so it didn't matter to them but wanted to pass along the info that it still appears to be random.

 

[hgeisler]

I made FP+ reservations and customized our bands, which included our 20 month old We are staying at CR 18-27th.

 

[jimim]

I just checked the app. Fast pass plus is up for us and I can customize bands for our akv stay in oct. we r dvc members.

What I'm confused on is my parents. I manage their stuff on my account. I book their room with my points. They don't have passes yet but it is letting me pick fast passes for them. Is that correct?

Jomi

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[cfw213]

We will be at Pop 10/26-11/3. The option to customize magic bands popped up this afternoon, but still no fast pass access. I'm getting the "The selected date must be within at least one party member's FastPass+ selection window." message.

I hope they become available soon-I'm impatient to lock down my selections!

We are going exactly the same dates, and we can't book get either. We're doing a BCV/AKL split stay and we customized our magic bands for AKL, nothing for BCV...no fp+ for either. Possibly because we're not within 60 days?

 

[G2MAmber]

Just customized our bands for October staying at Poly. Had a glitch where my 2 yr old wasn't showing up called Disney and after about 40 mins and discovering some other issues - everything was all taken care of! Now we just wait for them to ship out!

 

[smitch425]

Just customized our bands for October staying at Poly. Had a glitch where my 2 yr old wasn't showing up called Disney and after about 40 mins and discovering some other issues - everything was all taken care of! Now we just wait for them to ship out!

So is your 2 year old getting a band, too?

 

[jimim]

Just customized our bands for October staying at Poly. Had a glitch where my 2 yr old wasn't showing up called Disney and after about 40 mins and discovering some other issues - everything was all taken care of! Now we just wait for them to ship out!

My one year old is showing up for a band but says not eligible for fast passes cause he doesn't have a ticket? So how do I get him in rides with us will that matter?

 

[magicmommy]

I was able to customize my colors tonight. Gray was my only option this morning!

 

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

We are staying Oct. 27-Nov 10...I was able to customize this afternoon. Could not choose FP. I called Disney and was transferred to IT. I wanted to inquire about the message I was seeing. It looked like it was allowing me to choose FP's. But, when I clicked next it would give an error. Anyway, guy in IT (who really had his info down it would seem) told me it was because we are just a little too far out still...65 days. So, he then told me we are scheduled to get an email next weds (28th) to invite us for testing. At that point, he said we should be able to book. He gave me a ton of information that I found very useful and this sounds even better than I had hoped! Anyway, he also said that the testing is scheduled thru Oct. 31 with a plan to be live Nov. 1. He said that we will get the KTTW cards still to cover dining as not all restaurants will have the tap and go. So, as testers, we will be able to pull passes with those in park also. He said that if it is live November 1, that will be the end of the in-park fp's if you have the fp+. But, since we are checking in prior to that date, we will be able to pull our whole vacation. So, a little heads up for those checking in around that date. Of course, this can all change from now til then. But, that is the projection for now. Also, for TS restaurants using the system, you will basically hand over your credits before you go in...at the podium. I was not sure if the servers had mobile ones...like the iphone credit card readers type thing. But, they will handle it before you are even seated. Also, it was probably already mentioned, but it will also include your Magical Express ticket (in case anyone was unaware). That is important to know before leaving. Photopass and photopass+ will be on it. And, each thing can be added as you purchase it. Our bands will be here next week and each thing will just be added as I buy them...even though the bands will be in our home. Pretty neat. I guess it all makes sense, but I never really put it all together until speaking to this cm...he was great! He had lots of tips and suggestions and info. Hope this helps someone!

 

[Eliza'sMom]

So is your 2 year old getting a band, too?

My almost-2-year-old is. Thank goodness. I'm pretty sure we would have had a major meltdown on our hands when her sister got a "bracelet" and she didn't.

 

[erionm]

Okay so IF we were able to do MB/FP+ where would I see the options in the app? (I've poked around pretty extensively and nothing so far) or on the computer version of the site only?

We have booked SSR via dvc PTs through David's rentals (dining plan through them too) and I just linked my tickets to MDE mobile today. Purchased through tickets at work. PHWP&M. Based on some reports I got excited about possibly testing FP+ but now not feeling as optimistic that we'll get the chance.

SSR is not one of the resorts included in the testing.

 

[donnishobson]

Do the FP+ choices and available times change frequently? I didn't expect to be in the test because i have a convention room and ticket, so i haven't kept up with the threads. My time choices aren't ideal and when i try to change them there are no times that suit my schedule. Going Oct 22-28.

 

[hgeisler]

My one year old is showing up for a band but says not eligible for fast passes cause he doesn't have a ticket? So how do I get him in rides with us will that matter?

Mine says the same. I'm assuming since they don't a ticket, then you just take them during your fast pass times.

 

[smitch425]

My one year old is showing up for a band but says not eligible for fast passes cause he doesn't have a ticket? So how do I get him in rides with us will that matter?

Just take them with you as usual. Under 3s have never needed a FP.

 

[sswally]

Is anyone staying at AoA getting MB and FP+ for Oct?

 

[NDQuietman]

My almost-2-year-old is. Thank goodness. I'm pretty sure we would have had a major meltdown on our hands when her sister got a "bracelet" and she didn't.

Agree ! Same for us.