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

[mesaboy2]

I see the DIS TPTB linked this thread on their Facebook feed this afternoon. Gettin' some serious run.

Thanks to all for keeping this thread a source of info and not one of drama.

 

[hhill]

mesaboy why do you say she doesn't need FP+ for illuminations? is it not worth it?

 

[Mouse13]

I'm traveling with a group next week and am trying to change a FastPass for one member of our party. The group has picked Rockin' Roller Coaster but one member would prefer to ride a different attraction. I know how to make the change and have tried every available time for that day but the only options it gives me to switch to are Beauty and the Beast or Fantasmic. I'm not sure why my options are so limited and would love some expert insight. Thanks!

 

[mesaboy2]

mesaboy why do you say she doesn't need FP+ for illuminations? is it not worth it?

IMO, it is not worth it for two reasons. One, it is not difficult to find what I would call a "good" or "decent" spot just 15-20 minutes before the show. Two, it is grouped with two far better choices for FP: Test Track and Soarin'. Using FP at either of these usually saves an hour or more of waiting.

 

[mesaboy2]

I'm traveling with a group next week and am trying to change a FastPass for one member of our party. The group has picked Rockin' Roller Coaster but one member would prefer to ride a different attraction. I know how to make the change and have tried every available time for that day but the only options it gives me to switch to are Beauty and the Beast or Fantasmic. I'm not sure why my options are so limited and would love some expert insight. Thanks!

My guess is that tiering is the problem. It sounds as if you aren't offered any Group 2 attractions in exchange for a Group 1, even though the general consensus is that Group 2s aren't as desirable as 1s. You would think the system would allow this, but apparently not.

 

[db57me]

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!!!

We made reservations for dinner at BOG. This is is probably a stupid question, will need to worry about lines or using FP if we have a reservation? We were lucky to the reservation we made, it was the only dinner available (at this point) for the entire week we will be there.

 

[mesaboy2]

We made reservations for dinner at BOG. This is is probably a stupid question, will need to worry about lines or using FP if we have a reservation? We were lucky to the reservation we made, it was the only dinner available (at this point) for the entire week we will be there.

No, not at all. FP for BOG only applies to lunch.

 

[db57me]

No, not at all. FP for BOG only applies to lunch.

Thanks!

 

[MindyDis]

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!

When you say "suggested parks", where do you find these recommendations? I've seen lots of sites that do them, but wonder who you think is most reliable. Thanks!

 

[SRUAlmn]

When you say "suggested parks", where do you find these recommendations? I've seen lots of sites that do them, but wonder who you think is most reliable. Thanks!

I asked this before as we'll since there are so many different sites. The consensus was Josh at Easy WDW was the most user friendly and reliable, but those are just the opinions I was given We followed his suggestions on our last trip and did pretty well

 

[jcarwash]

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?

Confirming that I booked Illuminations at 60 days out.

 

[iheartbuffy]

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?

Illuminations was an option for me at 60 days as well.

 

[horse11]

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

Oh I see thanks? What do you think about wishes or the eletrical parade at MK for a FP+ option? I will have young kids and a cranky husand who after waiting in line all day will not be as willing to get to a spot to wait and hour in a half for either event. actually more the husband then the kids LOL! Also we will have my parents who are in there upper 60's and standing for long periods will be hard on them after doing it most of the day. how do they work these particular FP options? Thanks once again for your help with this issue.

 

[horse11]

IMO, it is not worth it for two reasons. One, it is not difficult to find what I would call a "good" or "decent" spot just 15-20 minutes before the show. Two, it is grouped with two far better choices for FP: Test Track and Soarin'. Using FP at either of these usually saves an hour or more of waiting.

Where do you think is the best spot to see the show 15-20 minutes before?

 

[mesaboy2]

Confirming that I booked Illuminations at 60 days out.

Illuminations was an option for me at 60 days as well.

Thanks to you both for backing up the PP. I will edit the OP.

Oh I see thanks? What do you think about wishes or the eletrical parade at MK for a FP+ option? I will have young kids and a cranky husand who after waiting in line all day will not be as willing to get to a spot to wait and hour in a half for either event. actually more the husband then the kids LOL! Also we will have my parents who are in there upper 60's and standing for long periods will be hard on them after doing it most of the day. how do they work these particular FP options? Thanks once again for your help with this issue.

Sounds to me like both MSEP and Wishes make sense for your group. Both have reserved areas where you stand or sit on the ground. For Wishes, it's a grassy area and relatively uncrowded.

Where do you think is the best spot to see the show 15-20 minutes before?

No particular spot, I'd just make sure you are not downwind of the lagoon.

 

[Aliceacc]

Oh I see thanks? What do you think about wishes or the eletrical parade at MK for a FP+ option? I will have young kids and a cranky husand who after waiting in line all day will not be as willing to get to a spot to wait and hour in a half for either event. actually more the husband then the kids LOL! Also we will have my parents who are in there upper 60's and standing for long periods will be hard on them after doing it most of the day. how do they work these particular FP options? Thanks once again for your help with this issue.

I am SO NOT an expert, so take this for what it's worth.
Personally, if there's still a way to do it, I would book the dessert party instead of spending a FP+ on Wishes.

That was our Christmas present to my brother in law in his family, and my sister in law and her husband, all of whom will be joining us in WDW. If you can book it, you could call it a combo Mother's Day/ Father's Day gift for the cranky husband and the tired grandparents.

Not only does everyone get to enjoy the fabulous desserts, but you get a SEAT --with a cup of coffee if you choose-- for Wishes. (And, as a bonus, there's a Photopass photographer there-- you can get some amazing family shots with the castle as a backdrop.)

It's certainly an option to consider if you can swing the finances-- and it doesn't use up one of those valuable FP's.

You can book it at 180+10.

 

[db57me]

I asked this before as we'll since there are so many different sites. The consensus was Josh at Easy WDW was the most user friendly and reliable, but those are just the opinions I was given We followed his suggestions on our last trip and did pretty well

As a first time vacationer to WDW, I have found easyWDW.com to be user friendly, thorough, and VERY informative. He gives you day-by-day recommendations for parks and rides.

 

[DisneyAllyC]

I'm praying Fast pass+ won't give us any problems while we're down there. I know its not perfect and I'm trying to prepare myself in case something goes wrong but I don't want to stress my out over it.

 

[horse11]

I am SO NOT an expert, so take this for what it's worth.
Personally, if there's still a way to do it, I would book the dessert party instead of spending a FP+ on Wishes.

That was our Christmas present to my brother in law in his family, and my sister in law and her husband, all of whom will be joining us in WDW. If you can book it, you could call it a combo Mother's Day/ Father's Day gift for the cranky husband and the tired grandparents.

Not only does everyone get to enjoy the fabulous desserts, but you get a SEAT --with a cup of coffee if you choose-- for Wishes. (And, as a bonus, there's a Photopass photographer there-- you can get some amazing family shots with the castle as a backdrop.)

It's certainly an option to consider if you can swing the finances-- and it doesn't use up one of those valuable FP's.

You can book it at 180+10.

Ah you are so right. We actually have the desert party booked as well as Pirate Pals which is a boat ride to see the fireworks. I am not sure which one to keep at this point. We are going to MK twice. The first day we leave early to go to the Poly for their dinner show. I was considering doing either the parade and or Wishes as a FP+ option after the dinner show. Our second day at MK we will get to the park late morning due to doing the Character breakfast at Ohana's. The boys have an appointment to be made up as pirates so we thought it would be fun to do Pirate Pals that night but have Desert Party booked in case that would be a better option and avoid the running around. Since we will be doing one of those options for sure we most likely will not choose Wishes as one of our FP+. Oh my I swear I am going to drive myself crazy. Ops to late LOL!!!!

 

[horse11]

How late can you get to the reserved spot for the electrical parade as a FP+ option? do they give you a time in which you need to report to the reserved spot?