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

[wdwrule]

Will the Fp+ system allow you to schedule a Fp that might overlap with an already made dining reservation?

 

[mistysue]

Will the Fp+ system allow you to schedule a Fp that might overlap with an already made dining reservation?

yes.
It might show a note, I've found that to be inconsistent but it will let you book it.

 

[wdwrule]

yes.
It might show a note, I've found that to be inconsistent but it will let you book it.

Ok perfect! Thanks!!

 

[Cluelyss]

I am here now and loving the new fp system. It is nice being able to plan a day ahead instead of running around to machines. The only bad thing is that on a few of the shows the fp line was actually longer than the standard line. On another note, can someone explain why people are having such a hard time getting mine train and ae? We booked our fp at day 45 for a late July vacation and both were available everyday. Ae times were later in the day but mine train was wide open.

Summer has longer operating hours and no early close nights (for MNSSHP) so while it's probably more crowded than in the fall, there are more FP+ slots to be had. Glad it's working out well for you...that gives me hope!

 

[lilpooh108]

Will the Fp+ system allow you to schedule a Fp that might overlap with an already made dining reservation?

Only slightly. I noticed that it didn't let me schedule the FPs closer together and so I ended up cancelling all my daytime ADRs in order to get better FPs times. YMMV

 

[diskids2]

Any news on using MDE mobile app to get or change FP+ yet?

 

[CutlerP]

Honestly this makes park hopping so complicated and structured. Planning a SEPTEMBER visit (just H and I, no kids/big groups to plan around) so trying to translate people's summer experiences into what it may be like in Sept.

I hear everyone's comments about getting FP+'s for your "afternoon park"...I just don't want to be locked into leaving the morning park, if we're there and having a good time! So I went ahead and made FP+'s beginning around 1030/11 or so in the morning park, and I'll just hope for the best.

I'm trying not to stress about it but can't help thinking, "OMG we'll get over to the afternoon park, and there will be nothing left". Trying to get myself to say "There's PUH-LENTY to do, stop thinking so negative"

grr. Talk me off the ledge....

 

[mesaboy2]

Any news on using MDE mobile app to get or change FP+ yet?

Nope. I think one day WDW will just announce (with no advance notice) that you can use it now. No one knows when that day will be.

 

[slzer0]

All the FP+ and ADR scheduling sort of takes the randomness out of a trip. It feels structured.

But hour-long waits for e-ticket rides suck. Lol

I'm having a hard time finding balance. I think early FP+ will give us more freedom so to speak.

 

[Cluelyss]

I'm sure this has been discussed but is there a way to not book 3 fast passes? I only want 1 because it's just a little trip from the resort to Epcot at night. It made me book 3 and I won't use the other 2 but couldn't figure out how to get around it?

There does not appear to be a way to book less than 3. If you only select 1 or 2, it will auto fill your others. And if you try to cancel, the only option is to cancel the entire day's worth. Seems silly to force people to make more selections than they may really want and to take spots that other people could use! I have this situation at HS, as the only thing I want to schedule is TSMM. Guess I will just try to use my others on the less popular rides so I'm not "stealing" something from another family!

 

[Clare Voince]

There does not appear to be a way to book less than 3. If you only select 1 or 2, it will auto fill your others. And if you try to cancel, the only option is to cancel the entire day's worth. Seems silly to force people to make more selections than they may really want and to take spots that other people could use! I have this situation at HS, as the only thing I want to schedule is TSMM. Guess I will just try to use my others on the less popular rides so I'm not "stealing" something from another family!

I totally agree with this. I plan to spend one day doing nothing but World Showcase, so I only wanted a FP+ for Maelstrom. I had to choose two FW attractions even though I don't intend to visit FW at all that day. It's so stupid.

For what it's worth, a few days after I made my FP+ selections, I got an email survey about the FP+ booking system. I listed this issue as one of my gripes.

 

[theSurlyMermaid]

I have such a headache.

I got A&E but for the last day of our trip. Yay? That's when we also booked the Mine Train.

I intended to only get the A&E FPs for 4 but I ended up doing it for my whole party so the others could match up as well. Fiddling with it was way too much of a headache. I tried to change my son and husband's A&E FP to something else but stuff kept disappearing, including the entire FP reservation at one point. A& wasn't available at all for our other park days, so I got way too scared and after the reservation was back where it should be I'm not changing it.

I have such a headache.

 

[SingingMom]

I have such a headache. I got A&E but for the last day of our trip. Yay? That's when we also booked the Mine Train. I intended to only get the A&E FPs for 4 but I ended up doing it for my whole party so the others could match up as well. Fiddling with it was way too much of a headache. I tried to change my son and husband's A&E FP to something else but stuff kept disappearing, including the entire FP reservation at one point. A& wasn't available at all for our other park days, so I got way too scared and after the reservation was back where it should be I'm not changing it. I have such a headache.

I hear ya. Too much effort now to plan. I found it frustrating! We are going again in January but I haven't purchased the park tickets yet. Need to order DH a magic band too. At least I made our ADRs. At least it won't be as crowded as July, so hopefully there will be openings!

"SingingMom" ....Sent from my iPad using DISBoards

 

[KYDisneyDad]

I have such a headache. I got A&E but for the last day of our trip. Yay? That's when we also booked the Mine Train. I intended to only get the A&E FPs for 4 but I ended up doing it for my whole party so the others could match up as well. Fiddling with it was way too much of a headache. I tried to change my son and husband's A&E FP to something else but stuff kept disappearing, including the entire FP reservation at one point. A& wasn't available at all for our other park days, so I got way too scared and after the reservation was back where it should be I'm not changing it. I have such a headache.

You are not alone ! My headache began 15 minutes into this insane mess. Am thankful the window opened right at midnight (11 CST) just over an hour and I'm now exhausted . It should not have to be like this.

 

[phabric]

I feel sorry for the people that go to Disney for the first time not knowing that you need reservations for the restaurants and FP. People expecting to walk into restaurants and rides like other amusement parks.

 

[MissMaryQC]

I feel sorry for the people that go to Disney for the first time not knowing that you need reservations for the restaurants and FP. People expecting to walk into restaurants and rides like other amusement parks.

Even people who have been before but aren't familiar with the new systems. My mom has gone regularly since MK opened, but hasn't been in 8 years so most of this stuff is like learning a new language to her.

 

[Disneyfn420]

I have a question. I'm going to MNSSHP one day during our trip and will be hitting the pool earlier in the day so I don't need to waste a day of our park hopper. That means we can hit the park at 4PM and have a few hours before the party actually begins. I made some FP ressies between 4-7. I now am kind of remembering reading somewhere that doing that messed up people's park tix as it counted it towards a day in the park. Can anyone confirm if this is an issue or if it's been fixed. Should I take off the FP between 4-7 on a party day?

 

[patrickpiteo]

I have a question. I'm going to MNSSHP one day during our trip and will be hitting the pool earlier in the day so I don't need to waste a day of our park hopper. That means we can hit the park at 4PM and have a few hours before the party actually begins. I made some FP ressies between 4-7. I now am kind of remembering reading somewhere that doing that messed up people's park tix as it counted it towards a day in the park. Can anyone confirm if this is an issue or if it's been fixed. Should I take off the FP between 4-7 on a party day?

Did you link your party ticket?

 

[Disneyfn420]

Did you link your party ticket?

No I didn't link the party ticket since I have to pick it up at guest relations. Do I need to or is that what causes the glitch?

 

[BrittyRo]

I feel sorry for the people that go to Disney for the first time not knowing that you need reservations for the restaurants and FP. People expecting to walk into restaurants and rides like other amusement parks.

Anyone is still allowed to walk onto any ride that they please No one is required to get FP+ ... I am always confused when people say this...

As for reservations. I personally think 180 days is ridiculous. Who needs to plan that far in advance. They should make it 60 days like FP+ and be done with it.

*steps on tiny soap box*
However, just because the most popular restaurants (CRT, Ohana, CM etc) usually can't accept walk in doesn't mean people can't get walk up tables to other WDW restaurants.
I feel that the most visitors that go to Disneyworld don't feel the need to have their FPs fit perfectly with their ADR's. IMHO I think that most people that go to WDW are just happy to be there and whatever rides they ride they're happy and whatever restaurants they get to eat in they enjoy. I feel like it is only on this board that people put such strong emphasis on the "perfect" fast passes and the "perfect" or "best" ADRs and getting the maximum experience for the price. There is nothing wrong with that of course.

However, not everyone puts emphasis on or needs planning to have a fun time. Not everyone wants to eat dinner at BOG or CRT. Many people are happy with CS. Many restaurants do accept walk ups. Not everyone minds waiting on standby lines for rides. That's all I'm saying. I'm not trying to attack or make people upset about how THEY plan. I planned like crazy for my upcoming trip and I salute anyone else who plan (cause it's rough work at times ), I just don't understand why people keep saying they feel sorry for people that don't know they have to plan... Plenty of people go to WDW and have an amazing time without planning a single iota.
*steps down*