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

[Itinkso]

So if we have a toddler (2) who cannot ride splash or thunder mountains do both adults need to get a fastpass for both or one for each adult? We will have 5 people total, me, DH, DS(6), DS(9), and DD(2). We will need to use rider swap for these.

Just the one Fp+ for the first adult to ride. 2nd adult uses rider swap.

 

[Sundancer UK]

Just the one Fp+ for the first adult to ride. 2nd adult uses rider swap.

Really? I thought both would need FPs.
We have a baby and bigger children so will be using rider swap a lot. Doesn't seem fair that effectively we would be getting twice as many fastpasses as people not using rider swap - or am I reading you wrong?

 

[Zeebs]

no currently you don't both need to have fast passes,

so your partner and 2 kids can ride (they would all need fastpasses) and then you and 2 kids can ride (no need for a fastpass), with a rider swap.

So while they are riding the first time you and remaining small child/ren you can use a fastpass and ride something.

Hence all the comments previously on hiring out children to those who don't have someone too small.

That said I would rather we could all just ride once as a family but 3 cm's is standing in our way of this

Kirsten

 

[Sundancer UK]

Wow, I wonder if that will be changed, it just doesn't seem right! lol

It won't affect us anyway as our big kids will want to go on all the rides too. I can see it working well for a couple with a baby though But yes, it's a price to pay for not being able to go on together.

 

[Itinkso]

Wow, I wonder if that will be changed, it just doesn't seem right! lol It won't affect us anyway as our big kids will want to go on all the rides too. I can see it working well for a couple with a baby though But yes, it's a price to pay for not being able to go on together.

Your older kids also get double the rides, too.

It's been this way for years... 20+ years ago in DL, DH and older DD would ride Splash while younger DD and I waited at the unloading area. DH would unload, and I would get on. Older DD never even had to move! Twice the fun for her!!

 

[cel_disney]

Your older kids also get double the rides, too.

It's been this way for years... 20+ years ago in DL, DH and older DD would ride Splash while younger DD and I waited at the unloading area. DH would unload, and I would get on. Older DD never even had to move! Twice the fun for her!!

Yes, but in the past, you would only get the child swap if you went thru standby I thought?? We have not had much luck getting a child swap in the days of FP- when going in the FP line if we didnt both have FPs....

 

[Itinkso]

Yes, but in the past, you would only get the child swap if you went thru standby I thought?? We have not had much luck getting a child swap in the days of FP- when going in the FP line if we didnt both have FPs....

It's now through the Fp+ queue. The whole family goes to the Fp+ tapstile so the CM can give out the Rider Swap tickets. Adult and kids who aren't riding wait somewhere other than the Fp+ return area.

 

[Sundancer UK]

Huh, I guess we got unlucky then. Am sure in 2011 we were told all FP had to be presented for rider swap. Even so I thought it would be different now that they are all pre-booked!

So seriously, does this mean we could do Test Track and Soarin in one day???

 

[Zeebs]

Huh, I guess we got unlucky then. Am sure in 2011 we were told all FP had to be presented for rider swap. Even so I thought it would be different now that they are all pre-booked!

So seriously, does this mean we could do Test Track and Soarin in one day???

Possibly,

We can't because as a family of 5 with 1 too short we would have a riot on our hands if I got:

3 fastpasses for Soaring and a rider swap

then 2 fastpasses for Test Track and a rider swap

One of the boys would have to miss out on one of the rides on test track but if you have an equal amount it could be done that way or one that doesn't want to ride I guess.

Also the my 4 year old is going to need something to do while they are riding rides so she is keeping her fastpass and her and I will ride on Nemo or something.

Kirsten

 

[Sundancer UK]

Ah, see I have 5 children. 1 of them is small and 1 very small.

There are two adults, so obviously we can rider swap - I was thinking if one adult FP soarin he could ride with two children, then I with the other two on rider swap.
If I FP test track then I could ride with two children and my husband rider swap it with the other two.

To be honest it's all a little confusing and I have my FP+ selections made so I doubt I'm going to fiddle with it anyway!

 

[Zeebs]

Ah, see I have 5 children. 1 of them is small and 1 very small. There are two adults, so obviously we can rider swap - I was thinking if one adult FP soarin he could ride with two children, then I with the other two on rider swap. If I FP test track then I could ride with two children and my husband rider swap it with the other two. To be honest it's all a little confusing and I have my FP+ selections made so I doubt I'm going to fiddle with it anyway!

Yes that would be a good way to ride both rides in the fastest way possible x

 

[Sundancer UK]

Yes that would be a good way to ride both rides in the fastest way possible x

Interesting...

Thank you!

 

[msdroz]

Ah, see I have 5 children. 1 of them is small and 1 very small.

There are two adults, so obviously we can rider swap - I was thinking if one adult FP soarin he could ride with two children, then I with the other two on rider swap.
If I FP test track then I could ride with two children and my husband rider swap it with the other two.

To be honest it's all a little confusing and I have my FP+ selections made so I doubt I'm going to fiddle with it anyway!

Could you please tell me how to set up a rider swap? We are a family of 3 so that might come in handy on 2 seater rides. Usually one of the adult rides alone and it's obviously more fun to experience the ride with our son! Thanks!

 

[Disbug]

Could you please tell me how to set up a rider swap? We are a family of 3 so that might come in handy on 2 seater rides. Usually one of the adult rides alone and it's obviously more fun to experience the ride with our son! Thanks!

Rider Switch
This handy feature allows adult Guests to take turns waiting with youngsters or Guests unable to ride.

What Is Rider Switch and How Does It Work?

If Guests in your party don’t want to board an attraction, you don’t have to miss out.
One adult can wait with the non-rider while the rest of the party experiences the attraction.
The waiting adult can then board the attraction without having to wait in the regular line again when another adult in the party returns to supervise the child or children who do not ride—either because they do not meet the height requirement or simply do not wish to ride.

Rider Switch is available at select attractions at all 4 Walt Disney World Resort theme parks. See a Cast Member at the attraction for more information.

To Use Rider Switch:

1. Check that Rider Switch is offered at the attraction in question by asking a Cast Member.

2. Enter the normal queue with your entire party. At least one adult member of your party and the Guest who will not be riding will then be issued a Rider Switch Pass and asked to wait in a designated area. This group is “Party 2.”

3. The remaining party members, “Party 1,” ride the attraction.

4. After riding the attraction, Party 1 locates Party 2. The non-rider is then “switched” to Party 1.

5. Party 2 enters without having to wait in the regular queue a second time and boards the attraction. The Rider Switch Pass must be presented to a Cast Member at this time.

If the person in Party 2 waited alone with the child, he or she may bring one Guest back to ride the attraction with him or her. Please note: Only 2 Guests are allowed per Rider Switch Pass.

 

[Lexiesmom]

Hi - I'm sure this must be answered here, but I can't find it, and hoping somone can help me out.

So, I'm going with 5 other people (4 year old, 23, 17, my mom and husband)
I've booked fastpasses based on what we plan on doing with my 4 year old, but realizing that the older step kids will want to go on the thrill rides as well. I don't really know when they will decide to stay with us, or go off on their own - so can't really plan for them right now. Wondering how tough it would be for them to make changes the morning before we go to the park? Is that reasonable, or would I be better off, picking some for them now.

and also - if we miss a fast pass, are we able to book another one later in the day, or would that missed one still count towards our three, and we would be out of luck.

thanks!

 

[mesaboy2]

Most rides, you probably won't have much trouble changing the day before--headliners and certain super-high demand M&Gs excepted.

If you pass a FP window without using it, you can still reschedule it and it is not lost. That one is answered in the original post, Bullet #10.

 

[SRUAlmn]

For those of us who are worrying about making last minute changes on the day-of, or the possibility of being able to book more after using your three and wondering what would still be available....one of my fellow teachers just returned from Disney. She was there last week during our Spring Break and said they were able to switch times and make adjustments pretty easily, and that's during one of the busiest weeks of the year. Take it for what it's worth, but I felt a little more reassured about being able to make changes while we're there, if needed.

The only issue they had was that neither of them has an iPhone (they have other smart phones,) and a CM told them they're noticing most of the service/crashing issues are with non-iPhones.

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Yes, but in the past, you would only get the child swap if you went thru standby I thought?? We have not had much luck getting a child swap in the days of FP- when going in the FP line if we didnt both have FPs....

We did it last Summer with the Legacy FP - two groups with two strollers - FP for everyone riding, then half went and got more rider switch passes (in two groups, so rider switches for each stroller) then the 2nd group would FP and get the RS passes. Lots of rides for everyone! At least there are only so many small children in each generation, so you can't do it into perpetuity, only for a few years.

 

[MAGICFOR2]

For those of us who are worrying about making last minute changes on the day-of, or the possibility of being able to book more after using your three and wondering what would still be available....one of my fellow teachers just returned from Disney. She was there last week during our Spring Break and said they were able to switch times and make adjustments pretty easily, and that's during one of the busiest weeks of the year. Take it for what it's worth, but I felt a little more reassured about being able to make changes while we're there, if needed.

The only issue they had was that neither of them has an iPhone (they have other smart phones,) and a CM told them they're noticing most of the service/crashing issues are with non-iPhones.

Thanks! That does make me feel better. I'm thinking when they start giving the FP+ to all ticket holders, not just resort guests and AP it will get harder to get the headliners I emailed Disney this weekend, because it dawned on me that if we book the FP+ at DHS for TSMM and then try to sign the boys up for Jedi Training, we will probably lose our TSMM time. They emailed me back, but didn't have any suggestions.

 

[MermaidMommy]

Thanks! That does make me feel better. I'm thinking when they start giving the FP+ to all ticket holders, not just resort guests and AP it will get harder to get the headliners I emailed Disney this weekend, because it dawned on me that if we book the FP+ at DHS for TSMM and then try to sign the boys up for Jedi Training, we will probably lose our TSMM time. They emailed me back, but didn't have any suggestions.

All ticket holders do have FP+ already, and have for a while now. It's been just recently that off-site guests could pre-book their FP's, but they can pre-book 30 days out, as can non-resort staying AP's. Resort guests can book 60 days out.