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

[Itinkso]

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.

The JTA CMs will schedule in the JTA session around your Fp+ schedule. Make sure you have a screenshot of your Fp+ schedule when you arrive at the JTA sign-up area.

Because sign-ups begin at rope drop, your TSMM Fp+ should be scheduled for later in the morning/day.

 

[cel_disney]

The JTA CMs will schedule in the JTA session around your Fp+ schedule. Make sure you have a screenshot of your Fp+ schedule when you arrive at the JTA sign-up area.

Because sign-ups begin at rope drop, your TSMM Fp+ should be scheduled for later in the morning/day.

I agree with this - just don't put TSMM as the first hour of your day...shouldn't be a major issue!

 

[MAGICFOR2]

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.

Oops! I guess I didn't pay close attention to the details as it happened!. Thanks!

The JTA CMs will schedule in the JTA session around your Fp+ schedule. Make sure you have a screenshot of your Fp+ schedule when you arrive at the JTA sign-up area.

Because sign-ups begin at rope drop, your TSMM Fp+ should be scheduled for later in the morning/day.

I agree with this - just don't put TSMM as the first hour of your day...shouldn't be a major issue!

Yeah, it's the tier that gets you - we can't get RNRC and TSMM, but the lines are short at RD. I think DH can take the boys to sign up while we do RNRC because he'd rather not ride that anyway - then we'll FP TSMM. Thanks, I didn't know they would work around our schedule!

 

[bangzoom6877]

Yeah, it's the tier that gets you - we can't get RNRC and TSMM, but the lines are short at RD. I think DH can take the boys to sign up while we do RNRC because he'd rather not ride that anyway - then we'll FP TSMM. Thanks, I didn't know they would work around our schedule!

Do all participants of JTA have to be present when you sign them up? DH and DS9 will be going on RNRC at RD and we will haven FP+ for TSMM. I'm thinking it would be best for DS7 and I to go right to JTA and sign both of them up, and make sure the TSMM FP is for later in the morning. Would it be possible to sign both of them up for JTA without DS9 present? Also, what time later in the morning would you recommend getting the FP+ for TSMM? We also have a 12pm lunch ADR at 50s PT. so much to figure out!

Ideally, it would be great to be able to do the JTA right after lunch, before taking our afternoon break.

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Do all participants of JTA have to be present when you sign them up? DH and DS9 will be going on RNRC at RD and we will haven FP+ for TSMM. I'm thinking it would be best for DS7 and I to go right to JTA and sign both of them up, and make sure the TSMM FP is for later in the morning. Would it be possible to sign both of them up for JTA without DS9 present? Also, what time later in the morning would you recommend getting the FP+ for TSMM? We also have a 12pm lunch ADR at 50s PT. so much to figure out!

I do think you have to bring all the participants to sign up, because they give them a little interview. This is the same quandary we have. If you do JTA you have to sign up at RD, which means the line for RNRC will build up quickly. I would sign up for JTA at RD, head to RNRC - standby should be about 30 min by then and I would do 11 for the FSMM FP. You could ask for and afternoon JTA time. Good luck!

 

[db57me]

Today, the 22nd, is our 60 day mark. However, I had no intention of waiting until midnight. I was just going to make them in the morning. Woke at 2 and couldn't go back to sleep. I was in a Disney dream state. So, I got up and worked some FP+ magic. All initial FP+ bookings for our week in late June have been made. It took almost an hour using the iPhone; the app is a little clunky. Many, if not all, of my FP+ schedule is subject to change based on: changes to the system, like more and hopping; 7DMT; and, availability of Wishes and parades at MK. Illuminations was available now, so I grabbed that for one night.

 

[LMO429]

Is there a detailed description or link someone can provide of Fast Pass + for those offsite guests who can book 30 days out. I have a friend who rarely goes to disney and is going for the day in May. I wanted to provide her a link or website that is simple on how to go about booking fastpass plus. So a link for someone that never goes to disney and does not know the first thing about fastpass + and something that would list step by step in an easy fashion how to go about planning their day to the bare minimum. Hope that makes sense.. Thank you

 

[Zeebs]

Is there a detailed description or link someone can provide of Fast Pass + for those offsite guests who can book 30 days out. I have a friend who rarely goes to disney and is going for the day in May. I wanted to provide her a link or website that is simple on how to go about booking fastpass plus. So a link for someone that never goes to disney and does not know the first thing about fastpass + and something that would list step by step in an easy fashion how to go about planning their day to the bare minimum. Hope that makes sense.. Thank you

If you search on you tube there are a few that walk you through the process step by step, that might be of some help

Kirsten

 

[db57me]

Is there a detailed description or link someone can provide of Fast Pass + for those offsite guests who can book 30 days out.

Here is a link to Disney's overview. https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/plan/my-disney-experience/fastpass-plus/

Once you have tickets, and can start booking through My Disney Experience, it's very intuitive. The system walks you through the steps.

All the information posted by Mesaboy2 at the beginning of this thread is also very helpful.

 

[bethy37]

Question. If I want to split a fast pass (my husband and daughter go on space mountain and my son and I dumbo) is it better to book all ours together and then change 2. Do you have to rebook all 3 fps for the 2 people you are changing?

 

[db57me]

Question. If I want to split a fast pass (my husband and daughter go on space mountain and my son and I dumbo) is it better to book all ours together and then change 2. Do you have to rebook all 3 fps for the 2 people you are changing?

Each person has 3 FP+ choices. For each FP+ I booked I had to choose which family member was linked to each one. You will be able to choose a FP for SP for your sone & husband, and another one for Dumbo for you & Daughter.

 

[bangzoom6877]

I do think you have to bring all the participants to sign up, because they give them a little interview. This is the same quandary we have. If you do JTA you have to sign up at RD, which means the line for RNRC will build up quickly. I would sign up for JTA at RD, head to RNRC - standby should be about 30 min by then and I would do 11 for the FSMM FP. You could ask for and afternoon JTA time. Good luck!

I think a better strategy for me would be for DH and DS9 to ride RNRC on our second DHS day. We just have to go on TSMM both DHS days, so we aren't giving up riding it one day in exchange for an RNRC FP+. I'm gonna rework our plans and just have them do RNRC the second DHS day. We will FP+ TSMM both days.

If we're just going to do JTA sign up at RD, what time should we get the FP+ for TSMM?

 

[Itinkso]

If we're just going to do JTA sign up at RD, what time should we get the FP+ for TSMM?

If you get to the park at least 45 minutes before the scheduled opening, you should have a lot of choices of sessions. If thunderstorms are predicted in the afternoon, choose a morning JTA. JTA gets canceled if raining and the kids have a meet and greet with Vader and Troopers.

Booking your Fp+ in the afternoons allows you to take advantage of shorter lines in the mornings. Some DISers report signing up for JTA and then walking onto TSMM with a short wait. RNRC has relatively short waits in the morning, too.

 

[bangzoom6877]

If you get to the park at least 45 minutes before the scheduled opening, you should have a lot of choices of sessions. If thunderstorms are predicted in the afternoon, choose a morning JTA. JTA gets canceled if raining and the kids have a meet and greet with Vader and Troopers. Booking your Fp+ in the afternoons allows you to take advantage of shorter lines in the mornings. Some DISers report signing up for JTA and then walking onto TSMM with a short wait. RNRC has relatively short waits in the morning, too.

We leave the park in the afternoon to take a break at the resort, so we won't need any afternoon FP+ rides. The plan is to do JTA around 1:30 since we have an ADR at 50s PT at noon, then to go back to the resort.

The boys did the JTA on our last trip. They loved it. I don't think they would mind a meet and greet with Vader and Troopers in case of rain. I will prepare them for this possibility in advance.

 

[Itinkso]

We leave the park in the afternoon to take a break at the resort, so we won't need any afternoon FP+ rides. The plan is to do JTA around 1:30 since we have an ADR at 50s PT at noon, then to go back to the resort. The boys did the JTA on our last trip. They loved it. I don't think they would mind a meet and greet with Vader and Troopers in case of rain. I will prepare them for this possibility in advance.

A 10:00 Fp+ for TSMM would work and you may be able to ride it standby before you use your Fp+.

 

[bangzoom6877]

A 10:00 Fp+ for TSMM would work and you may be able to ride it standby before you use your Fp+.

Sounds like a plan! The boys would be so happy if we could ride twice!

What if we first go on Star Tours right after signing them up for the JTA, then the Great Movie Ride? Then maybe a FP+ at 10:30 for TSMM? Do you guys think this would work out?

 

[db57me]

Disney needs to get rid of tiers at Epcot and HS.

 

[bangzoom6877]

Disney needs to get rid of tiers at Epcot and HS.

I wish they would do that! I'm just glad we have two days at each, so we could FP+ Soarin one day and TT the other. I also wish we could FP+ RNRC and TSMM. Oh well.

 

[Itinkso]

Sounds like a plan! The boys would be so happy if we could ride twice! What if we first go on Star Tours right after signing them up for the JTA, then the Great Movie Ride? Then maybe a FP+ at 10:30 for TSMM? Do you guys think this would work out?

Not sure when you are going, but Star Tours usually has a very short wait. If the standby wait time states 10 minutes, it is often a walk-on especially first thing in the morning. I'm not sure what GMR is like in the mornings. During Pres' Week, there was an afternoon wait time of 30 minutes. You should be fine in getting to TSMM within your hour window.

 

[bangzoom6877]

Not sure when you are going, but Star Tours usually has a very short wait. If the standby wait time states 10 minutes, it is often a walk-on especially first thing in the morning. I'm not sure what GMR is like in the mornings. During Pres' Week, there was an afternoon wait time of 30 minutes. You should be fine in getting to TSMM within your hour window.

Thank you, I'm definitely going to plan on doing this. I can't remember where JTA sign up is...is it rightly Star Tours?