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

[Planning Mama]

How? These are some of my dates but they don't open til tomorrow? Are u arriving 20th?

I know you didn't ask me, but I booked mine today for the 21st but we are arriving on the 20th and taking a day to explore our AoA resort before we head to the parks

 

[emilymad]

I know you didn't ask me, but I booked mine today for the 21st but we are arriving on the 20th and taking a day to explore our AoA resort before we head to the parks

My 60 days should be tomorrow for a 9/21 check in but it tell me do them today. We have AP's so I am not sure if that is part of it. I am glad I check so I was able to get a FP+ for Wishes.

 

[cassiejo2711]

Yes, if you booked a package with tickets, you will not be able to access the system until you hit your 60-day window. Once you hit that day, everything should open up for you. There are tutorials on You Tube if you want to get a feel for how the system works.

Thank you so much!

 

[Jennasis]

Ay yi yi! Tomorrow at midnight is when my booking window opens and when I finally sat down to attempt to figure out when and what to book I thought my head was going to explode. So many variables...ADR conflicts...MNSSHP to consider...I finally just gave up on thinking about it. I have no idea what the heck to do!

We are doing MK all day then MNSSHP that night. Our friends are NOT doing MK (or any park) but will be doing MNSSHP that night with us. I was thinking of NOT getting FP+ for DH and I during the day and instead saving them for the magic 4pm-7pm window when all four of us will be in the park together. Of course this means that DH and I will have to tour all morning and afternoon without. Doable, but annoying.

Otherwise I have no idea what to book and for when.

 

[hookem59]

My search skills haven't turned anything up on this, so I figured I'd ask the experts....

I just yesterday saw that EMH had been changed recently, and since our 4-day trip to WDW begins in 11 days, there's virtually no chance to rearrange plans to line up with the new EMH. Fortunately, (1) the only day that's really impacted is our Sunday in the MK (which was planned as an EMH night), and (2) WDW Customer Relations responded well to a polite email and phone conversation by adding 3 "Anytime, Anywhere" FP+ for each member of our group.

SO, now my MDE app lists the FPs we had originally scheduled at the 60 day mark (3 per person per park per day), PLUS under "My Plans" it lists 3 additional FPs for each of us, valid from 3-6 August.

Finally, the question: how do we use these bonus FPs? The CM who added them said they were good at anytime for most of the rides. I know that I can't book them through the app/website, because it already shows 3 FPs for each guest each day. Will I be able to use them only after my initial 3 are used, or will the FP+ scanners at the ride be smart enough to mark them as used when we enter a line (that we didn't already have a FP+ for)?

 

[cel_disney]

Ay yi yi! Tomorrow at midnight is when my booking window opens and when I finally sat down to attempt to figure out when and what to book I thought my head was going to explode. So many variables...ADR conflicts...MNSSHP to consider...I finally just gave up on thinking about it. I have no idea what the heck to do! We are doing MK all day then MNSSHP that night. Our friends are NOT doing MK (or any park) but will be doing MNSSHP that night with us. I was thinking of NOT getting FP+ for DH and I during the day and instead saving them for the magic 4pm-7pm window when all four of us will be in the park together. Of course this means that DH and I will have to tour all morning and afternoon without. Doable, but annoying. Otherwise I have no idea what to book and for when.

Until the parties start we probably wont know how this works - but I wonder if you can get 3 MK FPs with your day ticket and then another 3 when you have your MNSSHP ticket? I wonder if it will need to be a kiosk transaction and I wonder if you might need a 'paper' equivalent of your party ticket and then you can do a copy to your friends previously made FPs?

 

[Ava]

How? These are some of my dates but they don't open til tomorrow? Are u arriving 20th?

Yes, we arrive on Sept 20th but our first park day is the 21st. My resort stay is 20th-27th and we are doing parks 21st-26th. Sorry if I caused any confusion!

 

[figment_jii]

Does any one have any information on FP+ and Lights, Motor, Action Extreme Stunt Show at DHS? I skimmed the thread (okay, did a thread search), but did couldn't figure out if it's priority access, reserved seating, or something else.

 

[Jennasis]

Until the parties start we probably wont know how this works - but I wonder if you can get 3 MK FPs with your day ticket and then another 3 when you have your MNSSHP ticket? I wonder if it will need to be a kiosk transaction and I wonder if you might need a 'paper' equivalent of your party ticket and then you can do a copy to your friends previously made FPs?

I don't think you can use your day tix + MNSSHP to make 6 FP+ reservations. But I can use my Park tix to schedule FP+ between 4 and 7 and my friends can use their MNSSHP to schedule FP+ between 4 and 7 as well. I could use my FP+ entitlements during the day and then get more on-the-fly once we enter the park again at 4pm with our party tickets, but I SERIOUSLY doubt we'd be able to get the mine train or any of the things I'd want to book for our friends.

 

[Cluelyss]

I don't think you can use your day tix + MNSSHP to make 6 FP+ reservations. But I can use my Park tix to schedule FP+ between 4 and 7 and my friends can use their MNSSHP to schedule FP+ between 4 and 7 as well. I could use my FP+ entitlements during the day and then get more on-the-fly once we enter the park again at 4pm with our party tickets, but I SERIOUSLY doubt we'd be able to get the mine train or any of the things I'd want to book for our friends.

I believe is is correct...you are only able to pre-select 3 FP+ options in any given day, regardless of the number/type of tickets you have.

 

[luvmyguyz]

Forgive me for asking this if it's already been asked, but I can't seem to find the answer. How do I make FP+ selections for children in a party traveling with my family?

My cousin and her family (husband and two daughters), her in-laws, my mom, and my immediate family (husband and 2 sons) will be staying at POR in November. My in laws will be staying at Shades of Green.

My immediate family and my mom are arriving one day before everyone else. There are a few rides the kids will want to go on together, and I'd like to get FP+ for all of the kids together. However, I am only linked to my cousin's MDE, my mother-in-law's account, and my mom's account. My cousin's children don't show up as options for me to add as guests on ADRs that I've made, and while that's not a huge deal, I do need to make sure I can include them when booking the FP+ selections.

How do I link to a child's account when it's managed by another adult?

Thanks!

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[PACVII]

It is just 3 per day regardless the ticket. For MNSSHP you can enter after 4pm. If your at MK all day remember that you would need to use all three prior to getting additional so if you would book something later after your friends arrive you would be limited thru the day.

 

[mesaboy2]

Updated OP to reflect changes demonstrated by numerous reports of Wishes, MSEP, etc. being available at the normal 60-day point. This appears to be a relatively recent change.

Also put priority access for LMA, even though I don't really know--it's a chump FP anyway. If someone has recent experience and cares to share, please let me know.

 

[preemiemama]

My search skills haven't turned anything up on this, so I figured I'd ask the experts....

I just yesterday saw that EMH had been changed recently, and since our 4-day trip to WDW begins in 11 days, there's virtually no chance to rearrange plans to line up with the new EMH. Fortunately, (1) the only day that's really impacted is our Sunday in the MK (which was planned as an EMH night), and (2) WDW Customer Relations responded well to a polite email and phone conversation by adding 3 "Anytime, Anywhere" FP+ for each member of our group.

SO, now my MDE app lists the FPs we had originally scheduled at the 60 day mark (3 per person per park per day), PLUS under "My Plans" it lists 3 additional FPs for each of us, valid from 3-6 August.

Finally, the question: how do we use these bonus FPs? The CM who added them said they were good at anytime for most of the rides. I know that I can't book them through the app/website, because it already shows 3 FPs for each guest each day. Will I be able to use them only after my initial 3 are used, or will the FP+ scanners at the ride be smart enough to mark them as used when we enter a line (that we didn't already have a FP+ for)?

We had a couple instances during our trip in June where a CM added bonus FPs for us. We simply went to a ride we had not already booked (or after we used the one we had if we wanted to ride again) and used them like a regular FP. Touch the bands and Mickey turns green. As far as I know bonus ones do not need to be assigned a specific ride or time- they are really any ride any time! Enjoy!

 

[FidFam]

Updated OP to reflect changes demonstrated by numerous reports of Wishes, MSEP, etc. being available at the normal 60-day point. This appears to be a relatively recent change.

It's also popular evidenced by it being unavailable for the 4 days we're at the MK in mid-September. One of those nights is the Halloween party so it's not available obviously but when I logged-on a midnight both were grayed-out along with A&E - everything else still is available even to this day at 50 days out...

 

[Cluelyss]

Forgive me for asking this if it's already been asked, but I can't seem to find the answer. How do I make FP+ selections for children in a party traveling with my family? My cousin and her family (husband and two daughters), her in-laws, my mom, and my immediate family (husband and 2 sons) will be staying at POR in November. My in laws will be staying at Shades of Green. My immediate family and my mom are arriving one day before everyone else. There are a few rides the kids will want to go on together, and I'd like to get FP+ for all of the kids together. However, I am only linked to my cousin's MDE, my mother-in-law's account, and my mom's account. My cousin's children don't show up as options for me to add as guests on ADRs that I've made, and while that's not a huge deal, I do need to make sure I can include them when booking the FP+ selections. How do I link to a child's account when it's managed by another adult? Thanks! Sent from my iPad using DISBoards

I recently did some research on this topic, as I wanted DH to be able to make FP+ selections for my children (we both have MDX accounts). Unfortunately, what I discovered is that only 1 adult can manage a child.

 

[monique5]

I'm just confirming that the 2014 Holidays is the 1st Christmas holiday with only FP+. My 2 trips last year were prior to FP+, & wasn't selected for testing group. Trips this year, only FP+, but not any holidays. Trying to get a grasp for my FP+ selection. Thanks!

 

[cel_disney]

I recently did some research on this topic, as I wanted DH to be able to make FP+ selections for my children (we both have MDX accounts). Unfortunately, what I discovered is that only 1 adult can manage a child.

Oh My! That seems difficult for families! Did you end up using a single MDE account?

 

[mesaboy2]

I'm just confirming that the 2014 Holidays is the 1st Christmas holiday with only FP+. My 2 trips last year were prior to FP+, & wasn't selected for testing group. Trips this year, only FP+, but not any holidays. Trying to get a grasp for my FP+ selection. Thanks!

Legacy FP ended this past January, as noted in the OP (one of the last bullets in the first section).

 

[Cluelyss]

Oh My! That seems difficult for families! Did you end up using a single MDE account?

We still each have an account, but I will be managing everything!! He can still view our plans in his account, and add pictures to MM, but that's about it!