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

[SRUAlmn]

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*

We always go in June or July since I'm a teacher, and I can tell you I always feel sorry for those not as "in the know" as us. Every single time we breeze through a FP line and walk onto a ride passing a LONG, crowded, sweaty, stinky, cranky line of overheated park guests I do feel bad. We choose to ride a little less during summer trips because we refuse to put ourselves in that type of situation, but for some who don't know all about FP+ it's necessary. The heat sometimes is too much for us as well, so I cannot imagine adding the long lines and crowds into the mix. I mean, during our trip this past week every single day had heat indexes in the triple digits.

 

[wdwrule]

I thought I read somewhere that people were getting the Wishes Fp+ 60 days out, however didn't see it last night when I made my Fp+'s. Checking if anyone noticed Wishes Fp+ recently or if it's maybe closer to 30 days out. Thanks!

 

[nogreenworld]

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*

i think it's because there's a contingent of the non-planners that have no idea how much planning could be done. then they get there and read about some of the high demand attractions or places like be our guest or see it on that incessant disney propaganda channel, and they want to do it. but then they can't.

we went in 2012, and i had planned a fair amount, but i hadn't discovered this board and this level of planning. the soft open for be our guest was happening while we were there. i tried every day to get in there for dinner, and in the end had a very disappointed little girl (and wife!), that we couldn't get in. i think that's where you can get crushed. if you don't know you could plan and make a difference and then you wish you had, or someone in your party is disappointed.

it seems unfathomable that people wouldn't know that you had to book ahead of time for cinderella's royal table to us.

but i remember going as a kid and my mom having to tell my very sad little sister that we couldn't eat there, as she had no idea about the reservations. and that was a while ago. it's much more pre-planned now.

it's a matter of expectation, and how much you saved and for how long and how much the trip meant to you. i feel bad for the people who come and didn't know that end up disappointed. i do think there are plenty of people who just come and have a great time, too, though.

 

[mesaboy2]

As the OP with much time invested in this thread, I would request that the posts here stay oriented with the original goal in mind--that is to provide simple fact-based and experience-based answers to questions and FP usage rules. I would caution against discussions that question how others use it or how it might be "good" or "bad"--this is usually the path to FP thread Lockville. There are hundred of other threads that have gone down that road, I don't want this to join them.

Thanks!

 

[patrickpiteo]

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?

They say not to..

 

[msimoneaux]

They say not to..

Not sure about not linking tickets.

I linked my tickets and had no problem making fast passes for my park days and my day of MNSSHP ( not going to park before party, using a swim day). Going to park at 4 just like you

 

[mom2rtk]

They say not to..

They say not to because of the risk that the system might take a regular park day off your ticket instead of using the party ticket.

Can't you solve this by not using your magic band to enter the park, but instead use the hard copy of your party ticket?

 

[mesaboy2]

They say not to because of the risk that the system might take a regular park day off your ticket instead of using the party ticket.

Can't you solve this by not using your magic band to enter the park, but instead use the hard copy of your party ticket?

I think that's the glitch in question. I think it's safe to link MNSSHP tickets now, but I would definitely not use a MB to enter the park for the party--how does the system know which ticket you intend to use? Stick with the hardcopy or separate party ticket and all should be well.

 

[that's nice]

I think that's the glitch in question. I think it's safe to link MNSSHP tickets now, but I would definitely not use a MB to enter the park for the party--how does the system know which ticket you intend to use? Stick with the hardcopy or separate party ticket and all should be well.

SO getting back to the OPs question… can FP+ be made(and used) if they enter the park using only the party ticket?

 

[mesaboy2]

SO getting back to the OPs question… can FP+ be made(and used) if they enter the park using only the party ticket?

So, looking at the info bullets in the OP--yes.

 

[theSurlyMermaid]

I had this same issue but we made FPs that will require us to be there before four so we will enter with our regular ticket. It doesn't bother me since we already bought 6 day hoppers and need to use them one way or another.

 

[mistysue]

Is there some trick to get to use the party tickets for FP+?

I ask because we have 8 day tickets plus a party ticket on our MDE. I have the FP+ for the 8 days, one of which is the party day. IS there some way DH and I can ALSO have FP+ using the party ticket? Or can we only do FP+ for the party if we cancel our other ones that day?

 

[that's nice]

So, looking at the info bullets in the OP--yes.

Thanks!

(guess I need to reread the OP again)

 

[mesaboy2]

Thanks! (guess I need to reread the OP again)

It has gotten busy, and it's easy to miss stuff in there I know!

 

[bluecastle]

Where is the FP+ location for MSEP? Is it worth getting for the 11 pm run around mid-August? We have usually had a fairly easy time finding a spot in Frontierland for that one.
(is it still true that the 9 pm parade starts on Main St. and ends in FrL and the 11 pm is the reverse?) We are celebrating a special occasion that evening and I was just wondering if it was worth trying to get a 4th FP for the later parade. Sorry if this has been discussed, but I have so much to do before this trip and feeling very disorganized right now!

 

[Friendlyadvice2]

Making FP for my entire party seems straight forward and easy as long as what you want is available. However, what is the most efficient way when you need to break up your party for different experiences?

For instance, I only need two FP for A&E for my wife and daughter, but they will be doing the other two experiences with the rest of our party. What is the best way to accomplish this as it is definitely a bit more complicated to do in the system? Do I make their A&E and the two other experineces that we will all be doing and then go in and make the FP for the rest of group and hope the times match up for the "other two" experiences? Then if the times don't match up, try to modify the times for the rest of group so they match my wife and daughter's times and hope for the same time or an overlap?

 

[mesaboy2]

Where is the FP+ location for MSEP? Is it worth getting for the 11 pm run around mid-August? We have usually had a fairly easy time finding a spot in Frontierland for that one.
(is it still true that the 9 pm parade starts on Main St. and ends in FrL and the 11 pm is the reverse?) We are celebrating a special occasion that evening and I was just wondering if it was worth trying to get a 4th FP for the later parade. Sorry if this has been discussed, but I have so much to do before this trip and feeling very disorganized right now!

MSEP runs front to back, even on nights with two scheduled. FP-related questions are answered in the first post.

 

[Deffenm]

Ok I am sure this is a stupid question but I will ask. We have "physical tickets" for MNSSHP and MVMCP. How do I link them to my MDE account? I will use the physical tickets to enter the park but want to book FP+ if there is any aviailability between 4-7.

We do not plan to visit the parks on those days until 4:00 pm.

Thank you to everyone that has used FP+ for their experience and information. It truly helps those of us planning.

 

[SPOERLX3]

Ok I am sure this is a stupid question but I will ask. We have "physical tickets" for MNSSHP and MVMCP. How do I link them to my MDE account? I will use the physical tickets to enter the park but want to book FP+ if there is any aviailability between 4-7.

We do not plan to visit the parks on those days until 4:00 pm.

Thank you to everyone that has used FP+ for their experience and information. It truly helps those of us planning.

There is no such thing as a stupid question

• Go to your MDE
• click on My Reservations and tickets
• scroll down to Tickets and Passes
• right under your last ticket you will see a blue oval button that says link tickets
• Click on that button
• enter each ticket as shown

 

[slzer0]

Are there any rides, besides AE or 7DMT that won't be eligible or available as a 4th FP?