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

[mesaboy2]

Hard to say for sure, since attractions that didn't have regular Fast Pass (like Haunted Mansion) now have FP+. Standby for these could be worse than they used to be.

I think Winnie the Pooh typically has the longest lines of this group even though it had regular Fast Pass.

But if you go at park opening and hit Fantasyland first, you could do Peter Pan, Pooh, Barnstormer, and Little Mermaid without much wait at that time.

Then if you had FP+ for Haunted Mansion and Jungle Cruise later in the morning/afternoon, you wouldn't need to hurry to get over to the other side of the park.

I agree that's a good strategy.

Pooh is probably the best choice of this group (in terms of potentially saving the most time). Maybe JC and Mermaid next, followed by HM and Barnstormer. Tough to call some of these, since wait times are fairly similar most of the time.

 

[Disneyfn420]

I'm trying to find a list of all the attractions that offer fast pass + which I thought this was, however I thought I read someplace that you could also use it for BOG lunch. Is that true? I'm going in Dec and just got the magic band offer. I'm trying to decide if I want to do it or not. I'll be hopping alot so if the old FP isn't useable by then, I might be better off not getting the bands or using FP+
Is there a complete list someplace of everything you can reserve for FP+?

 

[PEC]

I'm trying to find a list of all the attractions that offer fast pass + which I thought this was, however I thought I read someplace that you could also use it for BOG lunch. Is that true? I'm going in Dec and just got the magic band offer. I'm trying to decide if I want to do it or not. I'll be hopping alot so if the old FP isn't useable by then, I might be better off not getting the bands or using FP+
Is there a complete list someplace of everything you can reserve for FP+?

The gist I get is BOG lunch is kind of an extra FP+ that is offered to a limited amount of individuals. It is not counted against your 3 FP+. I believe some people here have discovered a way to get it even when not given the invitation.

 

[Disneyfn420]

Ok thanks! Now I'm trying to find out if I'll be able to use the old fast pass system as well as the new. I'm staying at the VGF in December so I'm thinking since it's one of the last resorts to test the bands they will still be issuing KTTW cards in case there are problems. I do hate that there are so many conflicting reports on what the policy is and will be.

The gist I get is BOG lunch is kind of an extra FP+ that is offered to a limited amount of individuals. It is not counted against your 3 FP+. I believe some people here have discovered a way to get it even when not given the invitation.

 

[PEC]

I agree that's a good strategy.

Pooh is probably the best choice of this group (in terms of potentially saving the most time). Maybe JC and Mermaid next, followed by HM and Barnstormer. Tough to call some of these, since wait times are fairly similar most of the time.

Correct. Also what time of day that you arrive could change it around. Pooh in the afternoon can often times almost be an "A" for FP but before noon it is not a problem. Jungle Cruise and Mermaid can be similar. With planning I could probably do all of these without a FP.

 

[KatieCharlotte]

Correct. Also what time of day that you arrive could change it around. Pooh in the afternoon can often times almost be an "A" for FP but before noon it is not a problem. Jungle Cruise and Mermaid can be similar. With planning I could probably do all of these without a FP.

We'll be there at rope drop, but our family tradition is Dumbo and Speedway first, and then PP (with a second time on PP with a FP in the afternoon). I'm a little more nervous because we'll be there in April, and I'm used to the old days of collecting six or seven FP/day and not having to decide ahead of time. And I'm uncertain how FP+ will affect lines at DS's favorite ride, HM.

Fortunately, most of the rides we have fastpassed in the past are low on my kids' priority list this time thanks to motion sickness issues, although I had a nightmare last night that we arrived at MK and everyone was mad because I hadn't booked a FP+ for BTMRR.

 

[mesaboy2]

FYI another thread started a few days ago which says the f! fp+ is no longer reserved seating and the fp+ entry is more like a shorter version of the regular line. I already gave up my f! dining package adr for the fp+ and I'm very disappointed- we probably won't make it to f! on our trip w/ our 4yo as it's not worth the time and stress if we have to go early and fight for seats with everyone else. I am hoping disney is still testing out the f! options and will put the reserved seating back by 11/10 when we were planning to go.

Thanks for the heads-up. Yes, I am monitoring the reports of Fantasmic seating and may change my notes on it in the future. But I'm going to wait a little longer and see what shakes out in the next few weeks first. I'd drive myself crazy if I kept changing that post to reflect WDW's changing ops.

Okay, I've relented. Edited the original post to reflect recent changes in Fantasmic operations. I will keep it an A in the short-term, until it becomes clear this change away from reserved seating is permanent. I will downgrade it to B if things stay status quo for long.

Also added locations for those FP+ shows that still offer reserved areas.

 

[Sundancer UK]

So would you recommend a F! dining package over the FP+ now?

 

[mesaboy2]

So would you recommend a F! dining package over the FP+ now?

Yes, but that's easy for me to say since it's not my money.

(I personally wouldn't do a dining package, but that's because I've seen the show before and live relatively nearby. If you're from the UK for instance and presumably don't get the opportunity to go that often, then I would seriously consider a dining package.)

Hope those nasty storms have passed you by, by the way. And I'm sorry for the poor Jaguars game the other day too.

 

[Niewoe]

Thanks so much for starting this thread and making some very well educated lists.

 

[mesaboy2]

Downgraded Fantasmic to B. Also added distinction for FP+ only attractions.

 

[katmg]

Parades and reserved seating at fireworks weren't available when I made my FP+ reservations for January. Are they hidden somewhere??

 

[mesaboy2]

Parades and reserved seating at fireworks weren't available when I made my FP+ reservations for January. Are they hidden somewhere??

A bit early for those to appear for January I think.

 

[bcrook]

On a very heavy crowd night in Magic Kingdom, most of the wait times dropped significantly during the evening parade leading up to the fireworks.

Little Mermaid ride was completely empty at 8:00 pm, along with most of fantasyland and adventureland.

I did have terrible time making my way to the priority seating for wishes. It was a madhouse in the hub, and 10 different CMs gave me ten different locations to go for the check in.

Anyway, my point is... I wouldn't waste a fastpass during the evening times a little before and during the parade/fireworks. After Wishes, wait times soar!!!

 

[CaraMiaBelle]

I saw of a report of someone saying they had preferred seating for F! with their FP+ last night. Has anyone else seen that or there that can confirm? I am so hoping they've switched this back!

 

[bcrook]

I can't wait to see how all this works for the week before New Years.

 

[mom2rtk]

I can't wait to see how all this works for the week before New Years.

 

[Eastern]

I can't wait to see how all this works for the week before New Years.

It's got to be good if you've at least got a FP+, right? I only remember riding Spaceship Earth and maybe Ellen's Energy Adventure on NYE. It was just so packed. I think we waited an hour for SE. (We did not arrive at rope drop)

 

[mesaboy2]

It's got to be good if you've at least got a FP+, right? I only remember riding Spaceship Earth and maybe Ellen's Energy Adventure on NYE. It was just so packed. I think we waited an hour for SE. (We did not arrive at rope drop)

Assuming the system can handle the stress of that many people, yes. But what if you don't have FP+? Many locals, offsite guests, and AP holders will not.

It will be an interesting week.

 

[bcrook]

Assuming the system can handle the stress of that many people, yes. But what if you don't have FP+? Many locals, offsite guests, and AP holders will not.

It will be an interesting week.

We will get a better idea at how fast those fastpasses will be booked up too. We are in the 60 day window, it will be interesting to see how the availability reports for advanced reservations turn out in the next 45 days.