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

[ks-man]

How should I do FP+ and Rider swap? My son will be too young to ride Splash Mountain but my daughter loves it. If my daughter and I both have FP+ for Splash Mountain I'd imagine my wife would need a FP+ as well but my daughter could go with her for the second trip, is that correct?

Also, is it generally recommended to make all of you FP+ at the 60 day mark even if you haven't planned out the full itinerary just to get the busy rides booked and make any changes as things are firmed up?

 

[jcarwash]

Next to Illuminations and the Electrical Parade, it says, not available at 60 days. We leave on 3/7....Illuminations is currently showing as an option for us, but not the Electrical Parade. Do you think there is still hope, or is it more than likely full for that night?

MSEP FP+ for March is not available yet. MSEP for February dates became available on January 30th. So, keep an eye out for late in February. There may also be a "March Wishes/MSEP FP+ Watch Thread" here on the forums as there is for February.

Also, is it generally recommended to make all of you FP+ at the 60 day mark even if you haven't planned out the full itinerary just to get the busy rides booked and make any changes as things are firmed up?

My experience was that although I did FP+ reservations right as 60 days opened up, I've been able to rework and redo all my FP+ reservations multiple times, with no issue, ever since that point. So, there's no reason not to jump right on at 60 days, but I don't think it's critical based on what I'm seeing.

 

[ougrad86]

Hi! Just wondering what the hours are for Disney IT? Is there anyone who can answer questions/problems 24/7 ?

Thanks!

 

[Retro Magic]

I regret not keeping some of my old FastPasses as souvenirs now. Would have been great for my scrapbook

 

[jplee3]

Is it typically best to employ the following strategy if planning to visit two parks in a day:

At the first park, immediately upon the rope-drop rush to a FP+ kiosk and get your 3 FPs for the second park attractions.

??

 

[mesaboy2]

Is it typically best to employ the following strategy if planning to visit two parks in a day:

At the first park, immediately upon the rope-drop rush to a FP+ kiosk and get your 3 FPs for the second park attractions.

??

It would be a good strategy, though I don't think the in-park kiosks can schedule attractions at a different park--at least not yet. Contrary experiences welcome.

 

[ampc3]

Is it typically best to employ the following strategy if planning to visit two parks in a day:

At the first park, immediately upon the rope-drop rush to a FP+ kiosk and get your 3 FPs for the second park attractions.

??

I could be wrong, but at this time, I do not believe you can book your FP+ in one park for the other...

 

[jplee3]

I could be wrong, but at this time, I do not believe you can book your FP+ in one park for the other...

Ahhh, thanks. So I guess the only real way to do this would be to either go to that park *first* and get your FPs. Then go back to the first park you were intending to visit. Either that or just wait till you actually go to the second park and get your FPs right away.

Do FPs ever sell out though? I they definitely do for Cars Land at California Adventure. Of course, this is on the original FP system.

 

[Avery&Todd]

ugh...I really, really tried to understand and not post a question, but something in the translation/undertanding is getting stuck in my head and I am just not getting it..



(and don't tell me DH b/c he'll just )...

so, I get that I get only 3 FP+ per person, per ticket day...so lets say that Im parking hopping (yes, I get that I cant split my FP+s per park or get tickets for MK while in Epcot) but what Im confused about is, if I want to spend my morning in HS, and my afternoon in Epcot, and want to use my 3 FP+ in Epcot, there is really NO way for me to get any kind of a fastpass for Toy Story or any other ride in HS that morning?

Will our group have to run and charge down the sidewalk (well, walking at a brisk pace behind the CMs) and then stand in line to ride Toy Story right then and there?

We used to rush and get FPs and then hop in the line and be able to ride it twice in the morning...perhaps those days are long gone??

thanks for clearing up my confusion!!

I'll go ahead and post my....

 

[g-dad66]

Ahhh, thanks. So I guess the only real way to do this would be to either go to that park *first* and get your FPs. Then go back to the first park you were intending to visit. Either that or just wait till you actually go to the second park and get your FPs right away.

Do FPs ever sell out though? I they definitely do for Cars Land at California Adventure. Of course, this is on the original FP system.

Yes, some FP sell out. The two that this will be especially true for will be Toy Story Mania at Hollywood Studios and Soarin' at Epcot.

ugh...I really, really tried to understand and not post a question, but something in the translation/undertanding is getting stuck in my head and I am just not getting it..



(and don't tell me DH b/c he'll just )...

so, I get that I get only 3 FP+ per person, per ticket day...so lets say that Im parking hopping (yes, I get that I cant split my FP+s per park or get tickets for MK while in Epcot) but what Im confused about is, if I want to spend my morning in HS, and my afternoon in Epcot, and want to use my 3 FP+ in Epcot, there is really NO way for me to get any kind of a fastpass for Toy Story or any other ride in HS that morning?

Will our group have to run and charge down the sidewalk (well, walking at a brisk pace behind the CMs) and then stand in line to ride Toy Story right then and there?

We used to rush and get FPs and then hop in the line and be able to ride it twice in the morning...perhaps those days are long gone??

thanks for clearing up my confusion!!

I'll go ahead and post my....

Yes, if you schedule FP+ for Epcot, you can't get any FP for Toy Story Mania. BUT...you won't have much of a wait if you go to TSM right at Rope Drop. Actually, there is no Rope Drop any more. Once you get through the turnstiles, you are on your way, and there is no longer a crowd of people speedwalking together, because the turnstiles function keep the flow of people to a trickle rather than a flood.

 

[mesaboy2]

Ahhh, thanks. So I guess the only real way to do this would be to either go to that park *first* and get your FPs. Then go back to the first park you were intending to visit. Either that or just wait till you actually go to the second park and get your FPs right away.

Do FPs ever sell out though? I they definitely do for Cars Land at California Adventure. Of course, this is on the original FP system.

Oh, yeah. The most famous repeat offenders in the legacy FP days were Toy Story Mania and Soarin'. TSM usually ran out by 11:00a and Soarin' by 12:00p--depending on time-of-year and crowds of course.

ugh...I really, really tried to understand and not post a question, but something in the translation/undertanding is getting stuck in my head and I am just not getting it..



(and don't tell me DH b/c he'll just )...

so, I get that I get only 3 FP+ per person, per ticket day...so lets say that Im parking hopping (yes, I get that I cant split my FP+s per park or get tickets for MK while in Epcot) but what Im confused about is,

1. if I want to spend my morning in HS, and my afternoon in Epcot, and want to use my 3 FP+ in Epcot, there is really NO way for me to get any kind of a fastpass for Toy Story or any other ride in HS that morning?

2. Will our group have to run and charge down the sidewalk (well, walking at a brisk pace behind the CMs) and then stand in line to ride Toy Story right then and there?

3. We used to rush and get FPs and then hop in the line and be able to ride it twice in the morning...perhaps those days are long gone??

thanks for clearing up my confusion!!

I'll go ahead and post my....

1. No way, sorry. All FPs must be in one park according to the current system structure.

2. If your FPs are in Epcot, yes standby is your only option.

3. You can still ride twice in the morning, but now it will likely take longer.

ETA: I see g-dad66 answered as well.

 

[jplee3]

Yes, some FP sell out. The two that this will be especially true for will be Toy Story Mania at Hollywood Studios and Soarin' at Epcot.






Yes, if you schedule FP+ for Epcot, you can't get any FP for Toy Story Mania. BUT...you won't have much of a wait if you go to TSM right at Rope Drop. Actually, there is no Rope Drop any more. Once you get through the turnstiles, you are on your way, and there is no longer a crowd of people speedwalking together, because the turnstiles function keep the flow of people to a trickle rather than a flood.

So what's the likelihood that these rides will sell out say after lunch and with the new FP+ system in place?

 

[mesaboy2]

So what's the likelihood that these rides will sell out say after lunch and with the new FP+ system in place?

I think the system is too new to give a decent answer.

 

[g-dad66]

Ahhh, thanks. So I guess the only real way to do this would be to either go to that park *first* and get your FPs. Then go back to the first park you were intending to visit.

This is an interesting idea for offsite guests (go to Park A and reserve FP+ at kiosks for the evening, then go to Park B and ride things Standby, and return to Park A in the evening).

The problem is that by the time you get to Park B, the prime "no-wait time" (9-10 am) will be gone, and the popular attractions (esp. TSM and Soarin') will probably have long waits.

BUT...there are currently some rumblings that maybe offsite guests will soon get to make FP+ reservations in advance. Keep an eye on this thread:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3233353

 

[jplee3]

I think the system is too new to give a decent answer.

Did most of the sell-outs occur due to sheer quantity of people grabbing FPs? Or could it be attributed to people who went back and grabbed more FPs for the same ride?

If we can answer that question, then it may give us a hint of how well the new FP+ system may or may not mitigate the sell-out problem.

 

[mesaboy2]

Did most of the sell-outs occur due to sheer quantity of people grabbing FPs? Or could it be attributed to people who went back and grabbed more FPs for the same ride?

If we can answer that question, then it may give us a hint of how well the new FP+ system may or may not mitigate the sell-out problem.

I think the number of people on any given day who were able to grab multiple FPs for either TSM or Soarin' was really small.

 

[jplee3]

This is an interesting idea for offsite guests (go to Park A and reserve FP+ at kiosks for the evening, then go to Park B and ride things Standby, and return to Park A in the evening).

The problem is that by the time you get to Park B, the prime "no-wait time" (9-10 am) will be gone, and the popular attractions (esp. TSM and Soarin') will probably have long waits.

BUT...there are currently some rumblings that maybe offsite guests will soon get to make FP+ reservations in advance. Keep an eye on this thread:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3233353

Yes, as I started reading more into this, I came across one or two people mentioning [today] that "tomorrow is the day" where offsite guests will be allowed to reserve... I guess we'll find out.

 

[jplee3]

I think the number of people on any given day who were able to grab multiple FPs for either TSM or Soarin' was really small.

I know at the Radiator Springs Racetrack, FPs will easily sell out the first half of the day. It's pretty ridiculous. If that's the same case for TSM or Soarin, that's really going to stink if we're wanting to take advantage of EMH which only happens to be at AK and MK, respectively, on the two days we're going. So by the time we get to HS, it's quite possible that the FPs will all be sold out if it's as bad as Radiators is.

 

[mesaboy2]

I know at the Radiator Springs Racetrack, FPs will easily sell out the first half of the day. It's pretty ridiculous. If that's the same case for TSM or Soarin, that's really going to stink if we're wanting to take advantage of EMH which only happens to be at AK and MK, respectively, on the two days we're going. So by the time we get to HS, it's quite possible that the FPs will all be sold out if it's as bad as Radiators is.

Toy Story Mania at DHS is definitely the closest analogue to Radiator Springs Racers at DCA in terms of popularity.

 

[Avery&Todd]

Yes, if you schedule FP+ for Epcot, you can't get any FP for Toy Story Mania. BUT...you won't have much of a wait if you go to TSM right at Rope Drop. Actually, there is no Rope Drop any more. Once you get through the turnstiles, you are on your way, and there is no longer a crowd of people speedwalking together, because the turnstiles function keep the flow of people to a trickle rather than a flood.

OK, that totally stinks, but if its what it is now, then we'll make it work!!

We are planners...I have spreadsheets and there is a plan, so we will make it work..

THANK YOU for clearing up my confusion!!