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

[Kislaklan]

I'm curious how the FP+ works at Its Tough To Be A Bug. Since this is a show, do you get priority seating or access? Is it worth it at all?

We were fortunate enough to test fast pass + in August. If u use the fast pass for Tough to be a bug u don't have to walk the long path all the way to the theatre and you get in the theatre 1st but I still don't think it's worth using on that show. We used it on lion king and it was so worth it we had reserved seats right in front.

 

[SRUAlmn]

We were fortunate enough to test fast pass + in August. If u use the fast pass for Tough to be a bug u don't have to walk the long path all the way to the theatre and you get in the theatre 1st but I still don't think it's worth using on that show. We used it on lion king and it was so worth it we had reserved seats right in front.

Was the Lion King area marked as the FP+ area? I ask because of an experience we had a couple years ago. We found a lost child in AK and the CM we turned him in to insisted on giving us VIP seating to the LK show. Well, the VIP seats are in the front row in front of the rows for wheelchairs. I am 5'9" and my husband is 6'5" and we sat there and listened to these people behind us complain loudly, yell at us, and go complain to CMs that they couldn't see over us and it wasn't fair that they should have the best seats if they're with someone in a wheelchair and it just made me so sad. We were gifted for helping someone only to have to sit through all that. I mean it was literally throughout the entire show. If the areas aren't going to be clearly marked so people know why you're in the front, I won't be wasting a FP+ on it for sure!

 

[Kislaklan]

Was the Lion King area marked as the FP+ area? I ask because of an experience we had a couple years ago. We found a lost child in AK and the CM we turned him in to insisted on giving us VIP seating to the LK show. Well, the VIP seats are in the front row in front of the rows for wheelchairs. I am 5'9" and my husband is 6'5" and we sat there and listened to these people behind us complain loudly, yell at us, and go complain to CMs that they couldn't see over us and it wasn't fair that they should have the best seats if they're with someone in a wheelchair and it just made me so sad. We were gifted for helping someone only to have to sit through all that. I mean it was literally throughout the entire show. If the areas aren't going to be clearly marked so people know why you're in the front, I won't be wasting a FP+ on it for sure!

No they weren't marked at that time - they were just reserved seating and my kids even questioned why there was a handicap sign on the bench. I think they are building a new area for lion king so maybe when that opens they will have a fast pass plus section.

 

[SRUAlmn]

No they weren't marked at that time - they were just reserved seating and my kids even questioned why there was a handicap sign on the bench. I think they are building a new area for lion king so maybe when that opens they will have a fast pass plus section.

Oh, true! I bet they will!

 

[bama belle]

We were fortunate enough to test fast pass + in August. If u use the fast pass for Tough to be a bug u don't have to walk the long path all the way to the theatre and you get in the theatre 1st but I still don't think it's worth using on that show. We used it on lion king and it was so worth it we had reserved seats right in front.

Thank you! Do you still get to walk by the area that has the carved animals in the TOL? I don't mind the winding path, but I hate the waiting area- packed like sardines!

 

[mike the canuck]

Maybe Living With the Land or The Seas. But really, none of these need FP 95% of the time. Choose what you want.

Cool. Sounds good. Thanks for your help. I assume the crowds will be heavy in July so I want to make the most of our FP+.

 

[SRUAlmn]

Cool. Sounds good. Thanks for your help. I assume the crowds will be heavy in July so I want to make the most of our FP+.

They will be!! If you try to stick to the suggested parks for the day they can be a little less daunting, and obviously at the more spread out parks it doesn't seem as bad. We've always gone in June and July, aren't really rope drop people, haven't ever stood in a line for more than 20-30 minutes (and that was on rare occasion) and have always felt like we had a full trip and rode everything we wanted to!

 

[mike the canuck]

They will be!! If you try to stick to the suggested parks for the day they can be a little less daunting, and obviously at the more spread out parks it doesn't seem as bad. We've always gone in June and July, aren't really rope drop people, haven't ever stood in a line for more than 20-30 minutes (and that was on rare occasion) and have always felt like we had a full trip and rode everything we wanted to!

Awesome. Thanks for the tips

 

[Kislaklan]

Thank you! Do you still get to walk by the area that has the carved animals in the TOL? I don't mind the winding path, but I hate the waiting area- packed like sardines!

Yes you still pass the TOL but u have a separate waiting area- not squished in

 

[horse11]

I am almost 3 weeks out of setting up our FP+ choices and wanted to see if I understand this. Can I change my FP+ choices after choosing them? If so can I change them when I get to the park and see that line is pretty short. I am assuming that if I can do this choosing another option would be whether or not they have avilablity for my choice correct? As far as Wishes, IllumiNations: Reflections of the Earth, and Main Street Electrical Parade are concerned since you can not make them until a few days out and you want them to be one of your choices do can you only choose two other FP+ or can I choose 3 at the 60 day mark and then when Wishes, Illuminations, or the Main Street Parade come avilable can I switch out one of my 3 FP+ for one of these options? Also with the reserved seating for the three about choices how far in advance do you need to arrive at this areas? One last question. Last fall I read that people were getting Haunted Mansion as a bonus FP+ is this not the case any more? Thank you in advance to anyone who can clear this up for me.

 

[mesaboy2]

Yes, you can edit any choice to something else, assuming there is availability. I haven't heard of bonus MK FPs since last summer.

 

[db57me]

We've always gone in June and July, aren't really rope drop people, haven't ever stood in a line for more than 20-30 minutes (and that was on rare occasion) and have always felt like we had a full trip and rode everything we wanted to!

Newbie question: What does the term "rope drop people" refer to in this post? I've seen others use it. My guess is that these are the people who wait in line for a park or ride to open, for the 'rope' to drop so they can be one of the first in the park, on the ride.

It's good to hear that someone has not had to deal with long waits in June.

 

[SRUAlmn]

Newbie question: What does the term "rope drop people" refer to in this post? I've seen others use it. My guess is that these are the people who wait in line for a park or ride to open, for the 'rope' to drop so they can be one of the first in the park, on the ride.

It's good to hear that someone has not had to deal with long waits in June.

Yes, that's exactly what it means. Basically, you're there right at the park opening

Don't get me wrong, there are definitely crowds and lines in June, but if you plan and prepare properly you can avoid them most of the time and still get to do most or all of what you want.

 

[MermaidMommy]

I am almost 3 weeks out of setting up our FP+ choices and wanted to see if I understand this. Can I change my FP+ choices after choosing them? If so can I change them when I get to the park and see that line is pretty short. I am assuming that if I can do this choosing another option would be whether or not they have avilablity for my choice correct? As far as Wishes, IllumiNations: Reflections of the Earth, and Main Street Electrical Parade are concerned since you can not make them until a few days out and you want them to be one of your choices do can you only choose two other FP+ or can I choose 3 at the 60 day mark and then when Wishes, Illuminations, or the Main Street Parade come avilable can I switch out one of my 3 FP+ for one of these options? Also with the reserved seating for the three about choices how far in advance do you need to arrive at this areas? One last question. Last fall I read that people were getting Haunted Mansion as a bonus FP+ is this not the case any more? Thank you in advance to anyone who can clear this up for me.

Illuminations isn't like MSEP or Wishes - it's available to choose any time. It's not released later like the other two.

 

[ciera321]

I haven't seen this addressed, so I apologize if it has....We are going in May and have a 10 day ticket. We are staying 10 nights/11 days and one of those days will be a water park, so we won't be going to any other park that day. My question is, I want FP+ for arrival day AND departure day, skipping the day in the middle for the water park. Will I be allowed to make FP+ reservations for our departure day, or because it's day 11, will I not be allowed to do that? If not, when would I be able to? Thanks mesaboy2, for providing all this information!

 

[mesaboy2]

Illuminations isn't like MSEP or Wishes - it's available to choose any time. It's not released later like the other two.

Ooh, I did not know that--thanks!

Can I get a couple others to confirm this, then I'll remove that note on the OP?

I haven't seen this addressed, so I apologize if it has....We are going in May and have a 10 day ticket. We are staying 10 nights/11 days and one of those days will be a water park, so we won't be going to any other park that day. My question is, I want FP+ for arrival day AND departure day, skipping the day in the middle for the water park. Will I be allowed to make FP+ reservations for our departure day, or because it's day 11, will I not be allowed to do that? If not, when would I be able to? Thanks mesaboy2, for providing all this information!

I'm pretty sure you'd be okay here. I don't think your FP reservations need to be on consecutive days, only that the days you're booked on don't exceed the number of days on your tickets. Since many people taking longer stays break up their WDW days with rest days or water park days, I can't imagine WDW set the system up to be that restrictive.

 

[ciera321]

Thanks so much! I feel better now...

 

[pixie dust 112]

Woo Hoo!!!! Thanks for the heads up on the fast pass for Be Our Guest at lunch time! I have been there but went to MK twice with people who have never been to Be our guest and the lines were crazy. Just made fast pass reservations for my visit with my daughter who has not yet seen Belle's castle! You made my day!!!

 

[horse11]

Mesaboy2 what are tier 1 rides for each park? I saw how you ranked the rides ABC but did not see the tier ranking. Sorry if it was there and I just did not see it. Thanks for your help.

 

[mesaboy2]

Mesaboy2 what are tier 1 rides for each park? I saw how you ranked the rides ABC but did not see the tier ranking. Sorry if it was there and I just did not see it. Thanks for your help.

Group 1/Tier 1 rides are the ones that are bolded. Explained in the red tiering section below the list.