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

[mesaboy2]

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?

It boils down to a quantity versus quality decision in my opinion. The best use of 3 FPs are when lines are longest, which is typically afternoon. But if you want to start getting 4th and 5th FPs earlier in the day, you need to choose your first three in the morning--when they are less valuable (i.e. save less time).

 

[g-dad66]

It boils down to a quantity versus quality decision in my opinion. The best use of 3 FPs are when lines are longest, which is typically afternoon. But if you want to start getting 4th and 5th FPs earlier in the day, you need to choose your first three in the morning--when they are less valuable (i.e. save less time).

And what we don't really know yet is what kind of availability there will be for that 4th and 5th FP (especially during peak season). It could turn out to be that quality is so low that going for quantity is not the best strategy.

On the other hand, if 4th and 5th FP are still available for some of the B-type attractions, they could be worth it (since the main effect of FP+ on lengthening standby waits appears to be on the B-type attractions such as Pirates, Jungle Cruise, and Haunted Mansion),

 

[bama belle]

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

That is what I was thinking too. I hope they can do it!

 

[ePink]

Bama Belle - I called this morning and they added one back in. All is well.

 

[Adventure1]

This has probably already been answered but how do you keep track of your fast pass times now that they are pre-loaded on to your bands? Before a ticket informed you of the time? I can't remember 1 hour to the next...
I just printed out our FP+ MK events but that still means carrying around a piece of paper HELP!

 

[CruisinNick]

This has probably already been answered but how do you keep track of your fast pass times now that they are pre-loaded on to your bands? Before a ticket informed you of the time? I can't remember 1 hour to the next... I just printed out our FP+ MK events but that still means carrying around a piece of paper HELP!

Download the MyDisneyExperience App!

 

[Adventure1]

Download the MyDisneyExperience App!

I was afraid someone would say this! HAHA!

 

[db57me]

I was afraid someone would say this! HAHA!

MDE can also be accessed online. However, if you have a smartphone, using the app, or going online, is easier and more quickly accessible than logging into your computer. https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/plan/

 

[CruisinNick]

I was afraid someone would say this! HAHA!

The other option would be visiting a kiosk and pulling them up to see what ones you booked.

What the kiosks need is a little slip of paper that pops out with a summary of your FP+ times!

 

[solana131]

This has probably already been answered but how do you keep track of your fast pass times now that they are pre-loaded on to your bands? Before a ticket informed you of the time? I can't remember 1 hour to the next... I just printed out our FP+ MK events but that still means carrying around a piece of paper HELP!

I do have the MDE app, but I just have a cheap StraightTalk smartphone, so it is pretty slow in the parks. I find it is easier to put everything on an Excel spreadsheet then upload it to ThinkFreeOffice online. Then I can download it to the ThinkFree app on my phone. Once your documents are downloaded (I do this before we leave on the trip, or if there are changes, in the room that morning) it does not use internet, so you can access it fast. I put everything on the spreadsheet including park hours, my ADRs, my FP times, parade and show times, my plans for the day. It is so much easier for me than waiting for the MDE app to load on the go.

 

[ougrad86]

I do have the MDE app, but I just have a cheap StraightTalk smartphone, so it is pretty slow in the parks. I find it is easier to put everything on an Excel spreadsheet then upload it to ThinkFreeOffice online. Then I can download it to the ThinkFree app on my phone. Once your documents are downloaded (I do this before we leave on the trip, or if there are changes, in the room that morning) it does not use internet, so you can access it fast. I put everything on the spreadsheet including park hours, my ADRs, my FP times, parade and show times, my plans for the day. It is so much easier for me than waiting for the MDE app to load on the go.

I just did a screen shot - mainly as backup in case everything went away. By the time we got to the parks though, I had been stressing so much I had it all memorized! I had a backup on paper as well I just slid into my bag, but did not need to refer to either.

 

[bama belle]

Bama Belle - I called this morning and they added one back in. All is well.

I did too

 

[bangzoom6877]

I just did a screen shot - mainly as backup in case everything went away. By the time we got to the parks though, I had been stressing so much I had it all memorized! I had a backup on paper as well I just slid into my bag, but did not need to refer to either.

I'm going to do this exact same thing. Thank you for pointing this out! I'll take a screen shot of each day on my phone, but I always bring a printed copy of our touring itinerary (yes, even with smart phones now!), so I will note the times on that as well. But better to have it in two places than one.

 

[db57me]

I'm going to do this exact same thing. Thank you for pointing this out! I'll take a screen shot of each day on my phone, but I always bring a printed copy of our touring itinerary (yes, even with smart phones now!), so I will note the times on that as well. But better to have it in two places than one.

Yes, I agree, it is always good to have backup in various forms. However, there have been recent reports that CMs at E & A meet & greets have not accepted these snapshots or printed copies of FP+ bookings. Guests have been turned away if there MagicBand does not register the booking, needing to see guest services to work it all out. Now, Disney reports that there have been glitches, which are, or will be, fixed.

Read this article, make sure you scroll down to the section "FASTPASS WOES." http://www.**************.net/2014/...uts-wait-to-meet-anna-and-elsa-when-it-works/

 

[BigMommaMouse]

Yes, I agree, it is always good to have backup in various forms. However, there have been recent reports that CMs at E & A meet & greets have not accepted these snapshots or printed copies of FP+ bookings. Guests have been turned away if there MagicBand does not register the booking, needing to see guest services to work it all out. Now, Disney reports that there have been glitches, which are, or will be, fixed.

Read this article, make sure you scroll down to the section "FASTPASS WOES." http://www.**************.net/2014/...uts-wait-to-meet-anna-and-elsa-when-it-works/

Thanks for posting that link.

 

[Disbug]

Can your resort print out your itinerary when you check in? (Complete with FP+ and dining reservations?)

 

[BlackPearl695]

Was just on MDE and saw that SDMT is showing up for booking FP+!!! When did this happen? Is it open now?

 

[SRUAlmn]

Was just on MDE and saw that SDMT is showing up for booking FP+!!! When did this happen? Is it open now?

When is your trip? That's so exciting!! We book out FP+ in two weeks!!!

 

[BlackPearl695]

Our trip is in July. My FP+ window isn't open yet so I can't try to book it, but this is the first time I've noticed it showing up. Was wondering if anyone had tried yet and what the first booking date is.

 

[jmuller120]

When we are in Epcot there are two people from our group of 5 who don't do thrill rides but Captain EO, Journey, and LwL don't really need a FP+. If we just book Mission Space for all 5 but only 3 of us use it will we all still be able to add a 4th FP+ without technically using all 3 of their first ones?
Thanks for your help!