Fast pass dilemma

[ConnecticutNonna]

Yikes, I'm a hot mess right now
I just found out that my current TA does not arrange fast passes for her clients, she simply gives you the date and you're on your own. Of course, it never ever occurred to me to ask prior to booking with her, as my previous TA did all of that for me. (Yes, I'm that princess.) I simply gave her my requests, and magically fast passes appeared. We are eligible for CL FP program, but we are attending 2 EMM and one DAH, so I'm thinking that 6 FP per day without the opportunity to refresh is crazy.
So now I have the most expensive trip ever, including 3 generations, and I am clueless. If it didn't involve a almost 4 y/o who can't ride several attractions, plus adults who love thrills, and grandparents (us) who like a little of everything I would be ok. I know we will be heading in all different directions and some of the rides will involve rider swap. (Never done that either). I attempted to practice with absymal results. Should I,
A. Just wait the hour and call?
B. Get as many Tier 1 Fast passes as possible for everyone at 0600 and then call to rearrange?
C. Call myself, at 0700, instead of online at 0600?
OR
D. Send an email to signature services at CR and see if they can sort it all out?
I am seriously panicked right now. I have a few weeks before my date, but I truly need a strategy.
ETA: We also have either dessert parties or dining reservations for all of our preferred evening entertainment.

 

[otten]

Yikes, I'm a hot mess right now
I just found out that my current TA does not arrange fast passes for her clients, she simply gives you the date and you're on your own. Of course, it never ever occurred to me to ask prior to booking with her, as my previous TA did all of that for me. (Yes, I'm that princess.) I simply gave her my requests, and magically fast passes appeared. We are eligible for CL FP program, but we are attending 2 EMM and one DAH, so I'm thinking that 6 FP per day without the opportunity to refresh is crazy.
So now I have the most expensive trip ever, including 3 generations, and I am clueless. If it didn't involve a almost 4 y/o who can't ride several attractions, plus adults who love thrills, and grandparents (us) who like a little of everything I would be ok. I know we will be heading in all different directions and some of the rides will involve rider swap. (Never done that either). I attempted to practice with absymal results. Should I,
A. Just wait the hour and call?
B. Get as many Tier 1 Fast passes as possible for everyone at 0600 and then call to rearrange?
C. Call myself, at 0700, instead of online at 0600?
OR
D. Send an email to signature services at CR and see if they can sort it all out?
I am seriously panicked right now. I have a few weeks before my date, but I truly need a strategy.
ETA: We also have either dessert parties or dining reservations for all of our preferred evening entertainment.

Okay, breathe. There is nothing to panic over. How many days are you visiting the parks and which parks are you visiting first?

 

[Dug720]

FP+ booking is at 7am, not 6am.

 

[ConnecticutNonna]

FP+ booking is at 7am, not 6am.

See, I didn't even know that! Lol. I've been going to WDW almost yearly since March of '72, and I am LOST!

How many days are you visiting theparks and which parks areyou visiting first?
We're staying 10 days, 4-5 of those days are park days.
Arrival day is still up in the air... We have an EMM at Fantasyland on Day 2, so definitely day 1 would have to be an early day.
Day 2, We plan to walk back to CR early afternoon for a break, then have a FW Dessert party in MK that night.
Day 3, is AK. We have a lunch FOLK tier 1 dining package that includes Safari and seating for FOLK at 5 pm. We will not get up for rope drop, and planned to hopefully get FOP for the adults and do rider swap. Or 2 adults do FOP while the other 2 take DGS on NR. (We have another day at AK). Also have dessert party and/or dinner ADR for RoL that night. Either way, we won't have to worry about seating.
Day 4 is MK again. We plan to again avail ourselves of the CL lounge breakfast, walk over to MK and do Liberty Square, Frontierlabd, and Tomorrowland with DGS. Parents can do whatever they want. We will all meet for lunch at Tony's for Parade Viewing ADR. We plan to leave MK by 5 pm and get CS at CR. Early day at HS next dsy.
Day 5. HS EMM. We should be able to absolutely do everything we want that day without FP for anything in Toy Story Land. We want to see as many shows at HS that day including F+. We have a dinner ADR at H+ V with reserved seating. This is our longest day, we plan a lot of breaks with a lot of shows.
Day 6. Resort day, CM late lunch. Disney childcare for DGS, adults heading to DAH at MK.
Day 7. DGS actual 4th birthday. Spending it in AK. We also have a reservation for FOLK that day as well. Not sure which day we want to do it. But we are changing resorts to AKL. We really don't have to do anything, just go to park in am go to different resort that evening. We DO have birthday dinner at Sanaa for DGS that night at 5:30.
The rest of the weekend in no parks, just enjoying AKL. Sunday night is HDDR, Chip n Dale and maybe movie (highly doubtful, tired everyone!)
Monday shopping a bit at DS, lunch at TREX and then head to MCO for evening flights.
Whew, I've not written it a out, just have it on a calendar.

 

[mesaboy2]

You may find the FP FAQ helpful.

 

[ConnecticutNonna]

You may find the FP FAQ helpful.

I tried searching for a FP thread, but couldn't find it anywhere. That's why I posted a whole new version. Thanks.

 

[ConnecticutNonna]

You may find the FP FAQ helpful.

Ok, I've searched, and I noticed you also gave someone else the same advice, but I still can't find it. Do you have the link?
Thank you!

 

[Hopefully]

It is a sticky above
https://www.disboards.com/threads/fastpass-frequently-asked-questions.3491680/

 

[TheOneWithTheTriplets]

Duplicate link

 

[hiroMYhero]

Ok, I've searched, and I noticed you also gave someone else the same advice, but I still can't find it. Do you have the link?
Thank you!

The links to each section of the FP FAQ are in @mesaboy2 ’s Signature.

Perhaps one of your family members would like to book the FPs for your various groupings. All they need is your login information for your MDX account.

 

[TexanInTheMidwest]

Signature services will make your regular fast passes for you, so you can give them your preferences. I had asked about this because our Fast Pass day was a day we were traveling and the 7 AM FP opening window was going to be 2 AM. However, know that Signature Services doesn't begin work until 8 AM, so you'll miss an entire hour of your Fast Pass window by having them do it.

 

[ConnecticutNonna]

@TexanInTheMidwest
Yeah, that's probably what I'm going to have to do. I'm so upset with myself. It NEVER occurred to me that the TA's services didn't include FPs, and in the past (actually since whenever FP went live in advance) they were done for me. I usually am so good about carefully investigating whatever goods and services I'm buying. It's probably the most valued resource for us.
Well, c'est la vie.
As you can tell, I'm pretty annoat myself.

 

[DavidNYC]

What I would do if possible, is to make a FP for Flight of Passage for any day that you think you might be at AK and want use FP, 7DMT for any day at MK, and a Toy Story ride for any day at DHS, and Frozen for Epcot. Beyond those, you likely have a few days during which you can play around with the FP selections and have decent flexibility. I know you're with a child but not sure what rides you may want to do anyway so can't advise on things like splitting - but the key now is get the FP for those few rides that will be mostly gone in the first day or two.

 

[10CJ]

Do you have a touringplans account? I would plug your info for each day into a touring plan to help you decide which fastpasses to book and when. Then I would write it all out to have in front of you.

Is there someone else who can help you book on Fastpass day? I have found dividing the days up can help.

I would also keep practicing with the system since it sounds like you have time.