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

[mcurran]

So... Use 3 FP+ and then wait in line at FP+ kiosk to book another FP+ with the hopes of getting something good? If MDE ap worked to accomplish the same I might see more value but in my opinion planning to wait in line to not wait in another line seems a little counterintuitive, even if the kiosk line would be expected shorter, this change I expect would add additional demand and wait time. The added mystery of what rides are available for FP only adds to the risk side of the risk/reward balance. It's good that Disney is adjusting, but for me and my trip this won't change my plans to book favs at preferred times.

 

[jen3b]

So... Use 3 FP+ and then wait in line at FP+ kiosk to book another FP+ with the hopes of getting something good? If MDE ap worked to accomplish the same I might see more value but in my opinion planning to wait in line to not wait in another line seems a little counterintuitive, even if the kiosk line would be expected shorter, this change I expect would add additional demand and wait time. The added mystery of what rides are available for FP only adds to the risk side of the risk/reward balance. It's good that Disney is adjusting, but for me and my trip this won't change my plans to book favs at preferred times.

Agree!!!

 

[Disbug]

If it gets to the point that everybody has and uses FP+, won't this essentially be the same as the days before we had any Fastpasses at all? (re: Legacy FP's or FP-).

i.e. Before the Standby lines were long, but everyone was in them. So we were all in the same boat with one paddle.

Then along came FP.... and the Standby lines became less long people-wise but longer wait-time wise. The Fastpass lines were short both people-wise and wait-time wise, giving the FP users an extra paddle for the boat, as it were! (YAY!)

Now with the advent of everyone being able to book FP+ ahead of time (without limits other than physical ones).... will the FP+ lines become longer (more people and longer wait times) and the Standby lines become shorter (with less people and less wait time)??

 

[LSUfan4444]

The added mystery of what rides are available for FP only adds to the risk side of the risk/reward balance. It's good that Disney is adjusting, but for me and my trip this won't change my plans to book favs at preferred times.

Some of the biggest changes will come on the things like the nighttime spectaculars (Wishes, MSEP, Ulluminations etc.)

If you want a good viewing location, these FP+ can save you time because you don't have to stake out a spot well in advance.

NOW, you have a choice....you can have more FP+, and even park hop, but you won't be able to have a FP+ for Wishes.

 

[DIS kid at heart]

Our first park day is Wednesday. At first I was excited, but then I read the article. I already have everything planned out, and I don't want to switch around my FP+ reservations just because I might get another one. Our EPCOT day FP+ end early in the afternoon, so I might try it. But I won't be changing anything just for that. I'm really bummed you can't use the MDE app!!

 

[LSUfan4444]

I think thats a smart move. Anyone who rearranges their plans because of the possibility of securing additional FPs is just asking for trouble.

 

[FlightlessDuck]

When their respective prebooking windows open, guests are able to select up to 3 FP+ per day, but all must be in a single park. A single additional FP+ can be selected once both of the following conditions are met: that all 3 of the guest's existing FP+ windows have passed and that at least one of those 3 FP+ was used. Once that first day-of (or 4th total) FP+ is used, another single FP+ can be scheduled and used (and so on).

OK, I'm sorry to be dense, and I'm not reading ALL 84 pages of this thread just for this question, but I want to make sure I understand:

Basically, what this means is we can use as many fast passes as we want in one day as long as it doesn't break the space/time continuum?

You schedule three fast passes. You use at least one of those, and the time for all three have passed. At that point, you can have one fastpass at a time.

Example:
Splash Mountain: 9 - 10 AM
Haunted Mansion: 10 - 11AM
Jungle Cruise: 1 - 2PM

After 1PM (or would it be 2PM...?), you can then book another FastPass:
BTMRR: 4 - 5PM

After 4PM (or is that 5?):
Space Mountain: 9PM - 10PM

AND you can parkhop.

Am I understanding this correctly?

If so, that makes things a LOT more manageable.

 

[Disbug]

OK, I'm sorry to be dense, and I'm not reading ALL 84 pages of this thread just for this question, but I want to make sure I understand:

Basically, what this means is we can use as many fast passes as we want in one day as long as it doesn't break the space/time continuum?

You schedule three fast passes. You use at least one of those, and the time for all three have passed. At that point, you can have one fastpass at a time.

Example:
Splash Mountain: 9 - 10 AM
Haunted Mansion: 10 - 11AM
Jungle Cruise: 1 - 2PM

After 1PM (or would it be 2PM...?), you can then book another FastPass:
BTMRR: 4 - 5PM

After 4PM (or is that 5?):
Space Mountain: 9PM - 10PM

AND you can parkhop.

Am I understanding this correctly?

If so, that makes things a LOT more manageable.

I think that is pretty much it... except I think you can book a 4th FP+ after you use the 1st one. I do not think you have to wait until all of your other time slots have passed. Someone please correct me if I am misunderstanding the new process!

 

[Day-Day]

FastPass+ General Usage Notes -- Major Updates Bullets 1-5

All points in this section are subject to change, but are current as of April 2014.

1. When their respective prebooking windows open, guests are able to select up to 3 FP+ per day, but all must be in a single park. A single additional FP+ can be selected once both of the following conditions are met: that all 3 of the guest's existing FP+ windows have passed and that at least one of those 3 FP+ was used. Once that first day-of (or 4th total) FP+ is used, another single FP+ can be scheduled and used (and so on). NOTE: This change takes effect on Monday, April 28.

These additional day-of FP+s can only be scheduled at the in-park kiosks and not using the My Disney Experience (MDE/MDX) app or website. NOTE: This change takes effect on Monday, April 28.

...

My take from this article and item 11 on post #1 is that the fastpass expiring time only applies when going to a new park and for additional FPs obtained at the same park. If the guest remains at the same park all 3 original FP's have to be used before the 4th and additional FPs can be obtained at the kiosk. The guest can reschedule expired (unused) original FP's in the same park using an APP.

Is there another article with different information?

 

[alan_renfroe]

It appears that you are correct, but you will have to use all three of your original FP+ first.

Here's a good link: http://ht.ly/w9W9e

 

[GrumpyFamilyof5]

I'm still confused, I've read so much stuff on this *sigh... anyway, my question is when or how can you get your first 3 initial FP. I read you go to your My Disney Experience , but if you don't have reservations, then how can you? Or what if you buy your tickets/passes, then can you do it? And continue to do it for each visit? I ask because we do stay offsite a lot...

 

[Disbug]

It appears that you are correct, but you will have to use all three of your original FP+ first.

Here's a good link: http://ht.ly/w9W9e

That makes sense!

 

[bangzoom6877]

I'm still confused, I've read so much stuff on this *sigh... anyway, my question is when or how can you get your first 3 initial FP. I read you go to your My Disney Experience , but if you don't have reservations, then how can you? Or what if you buy your tickets/passes, then can you do it? And continue to do it for each visit? I ask because we do stay offsite a lot...

You would have to register for a My Disney Experience account first, then add in your tickets. Once you add in your tickets on your account, if you're staying off site then you could reserve your FP+ attractions 30 days in advance. So when you log onto MDE, once your tickets are added, if you click on the link to reserve FP+, you will see that it will allow you to reserve rides from today until 30 days from now. If you were to have an on site resort reservation , then once you add in your tickets you could reserve your FP+ 60 days before your check in date.

 

[GrumpyFamilyof5]

You would have to register for a My Disney Experience account first, then add in your tickets. Once you add in your tickets on your account, if you're staying off site then you could reserve your FP+ attractions 30 days in advance. So when you log onto MDE, once your tickets are added, if you click on the link to reserve FP+, you will see that it will allow you to reserve rides from today until 30 days from now. If you were to have an on site resort reservation , then once you add in your tickets you could reserve your FP+ 60 days before your check in date.

I've had an account, just glad to hear that once I purchase my tickets I'll be able to do this, phew.. was worried for awhile thinking I'd always have to stay onsite, thx!

 

[bangzoom6877]

I've had an account, just glad to hear that once I purchase my tickets I'll be able to do this, phew.. was worried for awhile thinking I'd always have to stay onsite, thx!

The advantage to staying on site is being able to book FP+ 60 days before check in, rather than 30 days before your first park day if you're staying off site. As long as you have tickets registered to your account, you'll be fine.

 

[MAGICFOR2]

SO EXCITED!!!:dancing: MesaBoy, thanks for all your attention to this and your wisdom. Do you remember all my doom and gloom, (as well as many others) You kept saying to let it all wash out, and you were right! This change makes sense - no FP hoarding (well, except for the FP+ which will relieve a few standby spots ) and you can still get more as the day goes on. I think everyone was planning to book later in the day and use RD for the early ones, and they didn't have enough takers early in the day?
Now I see some have asked why wait in line with the hopes that you won't have to wait in line? Good question Hmmmm Hopefully they will have CMs at the Kiosks to help you book so the wait isn't so long.

Maybe with this addition, they will add more Kiosks, like one in each land, at least?

 

[Ava]

Now I see some have asked why wait in line with the hopes that you won't have to wait in line? Good question Hmmmm Hopefully they will have CMs at the Kiosks to help you book so the wait isn't so long. Maybe with this addition, they will add more Kiosks, like one in each land, at least?

I've been thinking about this, and my "solution" is once you're able to book a 4th FP+ use MDE (or another app) to check wait times. If the SB wait for everything you want to ride is more than 30 minutes, you're probably better off chancing the kiosk line and trying to get a FP. But if there are attractions you want to ride with a posted SB wait of 30 minutes or less, you're probably better off just doing those attractions SB than spending time in line for a kiosk. Unless of course you happen upon a kiosk with no line.

I'm curious to hear people's experiences once these changes go live on Monday.

 

[bama belle]

Ok, I'm thoroughly confused now! I cancelled one of my 3 FPs on my MK evening so that I could work out booking the MSEP time slot. So now I have a FP for PP and MSEP, but I can't figure out how to add a third choice back in. It seems like my only options are to rebook all my FP to get three or just stick with two. Surely I am missing something here....help!

 

[ePink]

Ok, I'm thoroughly confused now! I cancelled one of my 3 FPs on my MK evening so that I could work out booking the MSEP time slot. So now I have a FP for PP and MSEP, but I can't figure out how to add a third choice back in. It seems like my only options are to rebook all my FP to get three or just stick with two. Surely I am missing something here....help!

I am having the exact same issue. I think we may have to call and have a FP re added.

 

[jagruti6]

I haven't really been keeping up with all the new FP+ information. But my question is, does this new development mean that its makes sense to book your initial 3 as early in the day as you can, So you can continue to use more via kiosk?