FastPass+ Basic Info, Attraction List, and Suggested Priorities--Part I

[Robo]

I'm making my FP+ selections today (of all days), and didn't see an option for Be Our Guest restaurant. Am I missing something??

It's not in the attractions FP+ selections.

Go Here: https://beourguestlunch.disney.go.com/

 

[GovieMom]

Thanks, Robo. I used the link you provided, but it won't accept my resort confirmation number. It says my name and the number don't match (maybe because a TA booked my trip and it won't recognize the number?). Anyhow, thanks for the prompt response, and Merry Christmas!

 

[binkblum]

I'm making my FP+ selections today (of all days), and didn't see an option for Be Our Guest restaurant. Am I missing something??

You have to go to this website for BOG lunch,https://beourguestlunch.disney.go.com.

Good luck!

 

[gometros]

It's not in the attractions FP+ selections.

Go Here: https://beourguestlunch.disney.go.com/

I was told that is not official. We used it for our September trip and when we showed up for lunch, we were not on any list. A manager was kind enough to Straighten it out for us, but he informed me that this was not an official site and you could only get them through invitation only.

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[kristainohio]

It is official...we used it this week and were on the list. You do have to be "invited" or at least selected because I could book it and my mom could not under her res. they let my mom go with us at our FP time.

 

[gometros]

It is official...we used it this week and were on the list. You do have to be "invited" or at least selected because I could book it and my mom could not under her res. they let my mom go with us at our FP time.

I should have been clearer. Not anybody can go to that link and use it. You have to be invited.

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[AliceandAriel]

B - Meet Cinderella and a Princess Friend at Princess Fairytale Hall
B - Meet Rapunzel and a Princess Friend at Princess Fairytale Hall

Personal perspective only, but I'd seriously consider upping these both to A categories. Our recent visit saw waits only as low as 45-55 minutes, and as high as 75+ minutes. Absolutely insane waits for a few photos.

 

[mesaboy2]

Personal perspective only, but I'd seriously consider upping these both to A categories. Our recent visit saw waits only as low as 45-55 minutes, and as high as 75+ minutes. Absolutely insane waits for a few photos.

What dates may I ask? And also, did you happen to notice the waits at the Mountains at the same time you saw these long ones for the princess M&Gs?

 

[briand1023]

If anyone is interested, let me know or I will cancel at 12:00 EST today

 

[tinkerbell615]

Okay everyone, I usually pick up on things like this pretty quickly, but I am still a little confused. Can you schedule your FP+ and then also get regular FPs when you arrive at the park if they are available? I am trying to understand as much as possible, so I can relay the info to my family for our visit this coming summer.

Thanks!

 

[Robo]

Okay everyone, I usually pick up on things like this pretty quickly, but I am still a little confused.

1- Can you schedule your FP+ and then also get regular FPs when you arrive at the park if they are available?

I am trying to understand as much as possible,

2- so I can relay the info to my family for our visit this coming summer.

Thanks!

1- As of today, that is possible for some guests but not others.
(I could go on, but by the time I finished typing it up, Disney will likely
have changed things again.)

2- Nobody knows what will be happening this summer.
I'd say less than 50-50 of being able to get "regular" FP by this summer.

 

[tinkerbell615]

1- As of today, that is possible for some guests but not others.
(I could go on, but by the time I finished typing it up, Disney will likely
have changed things again.)

2- Nobody knows what will be happening this summer.
I'd say less than 50-50 of being able to get "regular" FP by this summer.

Thanks for the super quick response! I guess I will keep watching and reading everyone's posts.

 

[Bonacker]

For what it's worth, and I could certainly be proven wrong, but many people on here report that the Be Our Guest FastPass+ lunch-reservation thing is working for them without an invitation. Have you checked out the December and January 2014 threads devoted to this topic? A few dozen testimonials indicate that it's usually fine to use that web link without an invitation. I wasn't invited, but I've made a FastPass+ reservation for late January, with preselected meals; the consensus says you can just print out the screen showing the confirmation, bring that with you --- and it does seem to be working in general, for the general public...

 

[skater]

The amount of time I am investing in trying to understand all of this is crazy! And this is with a great base of "Disney knowledge." How in the world does the average guest understand any of this . My AP is linked to my friend's MDE since we took a Fall trip together. Now I'm trying to plan a Feb. trip with my sister. Talked to someone at Disney who tried to explain what I needed to do - and I still don't get it! I think its a problem that its this difficult.

 

[crostorfer]

What is the point, or advantage, or using your FP+ for Wishes or Illuminations? Is there some advantage to it, other than maybe feeling special that you are standing behind a rope? That seems like a huge waste of a FP, unless there is something I'm missing there.

Similar with Fantasmic, I don't see a point unless the special viewing area is in the center aisle. I never sit anywhere except for the back 2 rows, near the exit, anyway because trying to leave the park after Fantasmic, let alone the theatre area, is a custard fudge of epic proportions.

 

[mesaboy2]

What is the point, or advantage, or using your FP+ for Wishes or Illuminations? Is there some advantage to it, other than maybe feeling special that you are standing behind a rope? That seems like a huge waste of a FP, unless there is something I'm missing there.

Similar with Fantasmic, I don't see a point unless the special viewing area is in the center aisle. I never sit anywhere except for the back 2 rows, near the exit, anyway because trying to leave the park after Fantasmic, let alone the theatre area, is a custard fudge of epic proportions.

Agreed, I think I have them all as Cs. For Wishes and Illuminations, it just isn't that hard to get a good spot only 15 minutes before the show. Fantasmic was an A until they removed the reserved seating area, then it became virtually worthless.

 

[souris]

What is the point, or advantage, or using your FP+ for Wishes or Illuminations? Is there some advantage to it, other than maybe feeling special that you are standing behind a rope? That seems like a huge waste of a FP, unless there is something I'm missing there.

Last trip we were travelling with a toddler and a baby. FP+ for Wishes allowed us to sit down on the grass, have a snack while letting the little ones stretch out and move around a bit. I think it is very valuable for families with small children. There is no way my squirmy toddler would have stayed in a stroller or our arms for the duration of the fireworks.

 

[matt1979]

Is rating Meeting Mickey at Town Square Theater rated 'C' because it just doesn't draw the large crowds that the princesses do? I would rather save the FP+ for something else...but what kind of wait can we expect midday or early afternoon? It's a top priority for my wife, so I don't wanna cancel the FP+ only to find a long wait.

As for Star Tours...how quickly does the wait build? We're planning TSM when the park opens at 9...is it reasonable to expect we could get both TSM and Star Tours knocked off before 10:45? If we can...I might change my morning Star Tours FP+ for the afternoon so the kids can ride a second time without much wait if they enjoy it.

We're going 1/30-2/2 FYI.

 

[mesaboy2]

Is rating Meeting Mickey at Town Square Theater rated 'C' because it just doesn't draw the large crowds that the princesses do? I would rather save the FP+ for something else...but what kind of wait can we expect midday or early afternoon? It's a top priority for my wife, so I don't wanna cancel the FP+ only to find a long wait.

As for Star Tours...how quickly does the wait build? We're planning TSM when the park opens at 9...is it reasonable to expect we could get both TSM and Star Tours knocked off before 10:45? If we can...I might change my morning Star Tours FP+ for the afternoon so the kids can ride a second time without much wait if they enjoy it.

We're going 1/30-2/2 FYI.

Funny you ask this--I just now promoted Mickey to a B due to his newly-talking nature. Since he started talking, lines have gotten longer and I think he could use the promotion. Star Tours is rarely a long wait, due to it's large capacity. I wouldn't expect to wait more than 30 minutes or so for either on your dates without an FP, but your mileage may vary. (But yes, you should have no trouble doing TSM and ST before 10:45a as long as you arrive early for TSM.) Afternoon FP selections almost always make more sense than morning ones.

Also modified the original list to remove the MK afternoon parade Celebrate a Dream Come True--last show is tomorrow.

 

[Kate and Family]

WOW! Thanks so much mesaboy2. This is an awesome list. Much appreciated.