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

[mesaboy2]

Photography question! When reserving the wishes FP can you see the projection show very well? or is it too close for the camera?
I am one of the many trying to get the Dessert party in sept. hitting a brick wall.
Looking for the best spot for photography for wishes/projection/parades.



THANKS! Loved your infinite wisdom of page one! helps a ton.

I'm no photog, but I would guess the distance from the castle is fine for photos of Celebrate the Magic. The problem may well be the angle, however, since you are not located directly in front of the castle, but well off to the side in the Rose Garden. My guess would be that it would not be the best location for what you want to do.

Some time ago, way back when I first staring reading these boards, it was mentioned somewhere (not if sure if in this thread) that the green light on Mickey scanner for Magicbands took a few seconds to spin and light up. Posters were complaining that it slowed down the process. Is this still the case? Has there been any increase in response speed to the scanners?

I don't know if it's any faster, but as of late February it still took I would guess two seconds or so to give a result. It is definitely not instantaneous.

 

[Bugdozer]

In a simple word no. My son works attractions and he said the main problem is that you have to line up the Mickey on the band exactly with the mickey on the pole and many people don't do this. He said if people lined them up correctly they would register and spin quicker.

Some time ago, way back when I first staring reading these boards, it was mentioned somewhere (not if sure if in this thread) that the green light on Mickey scanner for Magicbands took a few seconds to spin and light up. Posters were complaining that it slowed down the process. Is this still the case? Has there been any increase in response speed to the scanners?

 

[WillAustin]

In a simple word no. My son works attractions and he said the main problem is that you have to line up the Mickey on the band exactly with the mickey on the pole and many people don't do this. He said if people lined them up correctly they would register and spin quicker.

They should have made the readers more tolerant of the band position. I even had trouble lining them up trying to buy things in stores.

 

[Disbug]

They should have made the readers more tolerant of the band position. I even had trouble lining them up trying to buy things in stores.

They will probably adjust this in the future... I am thinking they just wanted to be sure they didn't have any drive by purchases from someone else's Magic Band!

 

[Chicago Mo]

I'm no photog, but I would guess the distance from the castle is fine for photos of Celebrate the Magic. The problem may well be the angle, however, since you are not located directly in front of the castle, but well off to the side in the Rose Garden. My guess would be that it would not be the best location for what you want to do.

Thank you. i saw it was in the Rose garden but wasn't so sure on the exact angel to the castle. Google Images weren't helping!!!

looking at a map the Dessert Party is about the same angle, Google images are showing a decent view?!?!

THANKS again for helping me.

 

[Iamthequeen]

Thank you. i saw it was in the Rose garden but wasn't so sure on the exact angel to the castle. Google Images weren't helping!!!

looking at a map the Dessert Party is about the same angle, Google images are showing a decent view?!?!

THANKS again for helping me.

I didn't think the views from the dessert party were that great for the castle show. I thought it was hard to determine what exactly was being projected.

 

[Chicago Mo]

I didn't think the views from the dessert party were that great for the castle show. I thought it was hard to determine what exactly was being projected.

Really... Killing me softly here Tess...

 

[Cotillard]

Thank you so much for this thread, mesaboy2

 

[jcarwash]

Really... Killing me softly here Tess...

Chicago Mo, you're looking for a good FP+ related to seeing Celebrate the Magic? I'd recommend a FP+ for a 7pm Main Street Electrical Parade.

The MSEP FP+ viewing area is directly in front of Cinderella Castle. Following the parade you're in a perfect spot to stick around for the 7:45 Celebrate the Magic, and then for Wishes after that. I thought it was a fantastic spot for the projection show, and really good for the fireworks (some are blocked, but I liked having the spot for all these events).

 

[Chicago Mo]

Chicago Mo, you're looking for a good FP+ related to seeing Celebrate the Magic? I'd recommend a FP+ for a 7pm Main Street Electrical Parade.

The MSEP FP+ viewing area is directly in front of Cinderella Castle. Following the parade you're in a perfect spot to stick around for the 7:45 Celebrate the Magic, and then for Wishes after that. I thought it was a fantastic spot for the projection show, and really good for the fireworks (some are blocked, but I liked having the spot for all these events).

You my friend have just MADE MY DAY!!! THANK YOU!!!! THANK YOU!!!

 

[andrews_dad]

So if u have no band you use your park ticket?? Scan at that same Mickey pole?

 

[jcarwash]

So if u have no band you use your park ticket?? Scan at that same Mickey pole?

Correct - you use your park ticket. Both the tickets and the bands have the same kind of chip in them for scanning.

 

[Ava]

This thread is so so helpful, thank you for putting it together! Our trip isn't until Sept, so we can't book FP+ until July, but I'm already trying to figure out the best strategy. We have a 1-year-old so we'll be able to utilize Child Swap in addition to FP+, which is great, but its a bit daunting to try to figure out how to make it all work!

 

[db57me]

The closer I get to my 60 day mark, constantly rethinking my FP+ booking plans for our first trip to WDW, the more I wonder about missing the queue lines with FP+. I've read and heard about the many (most?) attractions that have well themed queues, which are part of the overall experience for that attraction. These queues extend that experience beyond just the 'ride' portion of the attraction.

So, here's my question for the experienced WDW guest: Which of the 'E' ticket attractions, those which you know usually have long standby lines, have queues well worth the wait. Or, do the FP+ entrance/line still lead through the themed portion of the queues?

 

[cel_disney]

The closer I get to my 60 day mark, constantly rethinking my FP+ booking plans for our first trip to WDW, the more I wonder about missing the queue lines with FP+. I've read and heard about the many (most?) attractions that have well themed queues, which are part of the overall experience for that attraction. These queues extend that experience beyond just the 'ride' portion of the attraction.

So, here's my question for the experienced WDW guest: Which of the 'E' ticket attractions, those which you know usually have long standby lines, have queues well worth the wait. Or, do the FP+ entrance/line still lead through the themed portion of the queues?

Don't know the make up of your group - but we really like the Winnie the Pooh and haunted mansion ones...I thought Everest had a neat one too....and I think Space mountain has an interactive one now but I haven't been to it.

I have also heard that the test track one is less boring than the Soarin one...

What were you planning to FP? We can probably tell you if you are missing anything interesting..

 

[SRUAlmn]

So I was wondering what the experts think..... IF/WHEN they start allowing park hopping, and you hop between EPCOT and DHS in a day, do you think they'd only let you pick one tier I ride between the two parks, or one from each park? On that same note...if/when they start allowing you to get more FP after your three have been used, do you think they'll allow you to get one from a different tier I ride than the one you already used, or will you only be able to pick from tier II and III for the additional FPs?

 

[db57me]

Don't know the make up of your group - but we really like the Winnie the Pooh and haunted mansion ones...I thought Everest had a neat one too....and I think Space mountain has an interactive one now but I haven't been to it. I have also heard that the test track one is less boring than the Soarin one... What were you planning to FP? We can probably tell you if you are missing anything interesting..

It will be just me and my wife.
MK: HM, 7DMT, and maybe POTC or Splash Mtn
AK: KS, Dinosaur, ? maybe KR
HS: Star Tours. TSM, and?
Epcot: Soarin, Mission Space (green), Maelstrom?

I appreciate your input. If there's a top tier, E ticket attraction not listed, we are not planning on going on it. We are not doing the major thrill rides, like Space Mt, or Everest.

 

[cel_disney]

It will be just me and my wife.
MK: HM, 7DMT, and maybe POTC or Splash Mtn
AK: KS, Dinosaur, ? maybe KR
HS: Star Tours. TSM, and?
Epcot: Soarin, Mission Space (green), Maelstrom?

I appreciate your input. If there's a top tier, E ticket attraction not listed, we are not planning on going on it. We are not doing the major thrill rides, like Space Mt, or Everest.

If you are thinking of going on Peter Pan, I would probably trade that for HM and go thru the HM queue - it's interactive and has some corny laughs built in...unless you want to do HM twice of course and skip PP! The PP queue is uneventful...

TSM will take you down memory lane and its not the worst place to spend an hour in line (comparatively), but I would definitely use the FP for that and not give it a second thought!

Otherwise - doesn't look to me like you would miss much line decor with that lineup!

 

[Mrs Green]

It will be just me and my wife.
MK: HM, 7DMT, and maybe POTC or Splash Mtn
AK: KS, Dinosaur, ? maybe KR
HS: Star Tours. TSM, and?
Epcot: Soarin, Mission Space (green), Maelstrom?
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I thought soarin and maelstrom were both tier 1.

 

[db57me]

I thought soarin and maelstrom were both tier 1.

Good point.