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

[Disbug]

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.

I looked for my dates in May and it isn't there (YET)!

 

[mesaboy2]

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!

I believe so. The trigger for getting 4+ FPs looks to be this:

- A minimum of one of the 3 prebooked FPs must be used, and
- All 3 prebooked FPs must "expire", presumably meaning their windows must pass.

 

[bangzoom6877]

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/2014/04/frozen-characters-find-new-home-at-walt-disney-world-as-fastpass-cuts-wait-to-meet-anna-and-elsa-when-it-works/

Thank you for posting this. I sure hope there aren't problems with 7DMT. This ride is making me crazy. DS9 really wants to go on it, but my little one isn't sure (he will be 7 on Thursday). I'm going to get all of us FP+ for it if I can, even though I'm not riding. Then at least is DS7 decides he wants to go on, he will have the FP for it, and if he doesn't we can swap magic bands with DS9 and DH and they can ride twice. I will have to prepare them though for the worst case scenario in order to avoid a complete meltdown at MK. Right now I'm picturing issues just like the A & E meet and greet FP+ issues. Hopefully everything works out. I always keep the kids informed of what's going on, so I'll keep them informed of this as well.

The plan is to reserve a FP+ for 7DMT first thing in the morning. Maybe if there is a glitch the line won't be too bad at rope drop anyway...hey, I can dream right?

 

[Day-Day]

I believe so. The trigger for getting 4+ FPs looks to be this:

- A minimum of one of the 3 prebooked FPs must be used, and
- All 3 prebooked FPs must "expire", presumably meaning their windows must pass.

Where do you get this information? Is there a link?

 

[jmuller120]

I believe so. The trigger for getting 4+ FPs looks to be this:

- A minimum of one of the 3 prebooked FPs must be used, and
- All 3 prebooked FPs must "expire", presumably meaning their windows must pass.

Thank you for the help!

 

[mesaboy2]

Where do you get this information? Is there a link?

The OP.

Thank you for the help!

You're welcome.

 

[Stefecatzz]

Mesaboy- Thanks for updating your 1st post to include the rollout tomorrow of additional FP+s! I just noticed it today & am going to change my times now from evening to earlier in the day so I can fully take advantage of this!

However, I need to think about it for some attractions such as PPF, RnR or Soarin as they might not be available for day of booking (especially when trying in the afternoon or evening after the initial 3 are used) just like it was for the legacy FP system..

 

[mesaboy2]

Mesaboy- Thanks for updating your 1st post to include the rollout tomorrow of additional FP+s! I just noticed it today & am going to change my times now from evening to earlier in the day so I can fully take advantage of this!

However, I need to think about it for some attractions such as PPF, RnR or Soarin as they might not be available for day of booking (especially when trying in the afternoon or evening after the initial 3 are used) just like it was for the legacy FP system..

Some updates in the General Strategies section also that discuss the new tradeoffs.

 

[BlackPearl695]

I looked for my dates in May and it isn't there (YET)!

Thanks for checking!

 

[Day-Day]

Here is a fun one to try for someone visiting tomorrow or a few days after but I'm not convinced it will work. For EPCOT or DHS with tiered FPs and staying in same park:

1. Let first 2 original FP's expire
2. Use 3rd original FP
3. Go to kiosk and book 4th FP for tier 1 attraction
4. Re-schedule first 2 original FP's using app

I'm guessing that item 3 won't work but if it does then item 4 won't.

ETA: The online articles I've read indicate that if an original FP is used and the other two expire a FP can be obtained from a kiosk at another park. They indicate that the 4th FP can be obtained at the same park only after the original 3 have been used but who knows?

 

[daisyx3]

My last MK day is June 21. 7DMT does not show up as an option. I keep checking. Maybe it still won't be officially open then.

 

[Stefecatzz]

Some updates in the General Strategies section also that discuss the new tradeoffs.

Thanks! I didn't scroll down that far.

Do you know if the locations for the FP+ kiosks you added on that page remain the same today? I looked at the thread for that but it hasn't been updated since January.

 

[mesaboy2]

Thanks! I didn't scroll down that far.

Do you know if the locations for the FP+ kiosks you added on that page remain the same today? I looked at the thread for that but it hasn't been updated since January.

I don't. It's probably mostly accurate, but that's a feeble answer.

 

[SRUAlmn]

Here is a fun one to try for someone visiting tomorrow or a few days after but I'm not convinced it will work. For EPCOT or DHS with tiered FPs and staying in same park:

[*]Let first 2 original FP's expire
[*]Use 3rd original FP
[*]Go to kiosk and book 4th FP for tier 1 attraction
[*]Re-schedule first 2 original FP's using app


I'm guessing that item 3 won't work but it it does then item 4 won't.

I was thinking the same thing... Book one headliner and two throw away FPs, ride the headliner, let the other two expire and rebook another headliner (although then you run the risk of it not being available.)

 

[ktondre]

How does Fast Pass + work with Fantasmic?

 

[Itinkso]

How does Fast Pass + work with Fantasmic?

The Dining Package has the premium seating in the center:

- Fp+ enter on the left side of the pathway and sit in the Fp+ area - all sections to the left of dining are filled one by one with CMs overseeing this process.

- Standby guests enter on the right side of the pathway and veer to the right entrance. Each section to the right of Dining is filled one by one until the complete standby area is filled.

- Once standby is filled, all waiting standby guests are held in the entrance pathway until 5 minutes before showtime. At that time, they are allowed to fill in the Fp+ area.

 

[juliebug1997]

So, we're not going until Memorial Day Weekend and then again a week later. Do I go back to my old strategy of getting FPs early and then getting more in the afternoon so that we can ride more often? I'm sure that I can move my times up if you all think this is feasible.

 

[Stefecatzz]

How does Fast Pass + work with Fantasmic?

I had that question as well several months ago. It was just after they'd changed the process to what it is now. I think when it first started, you did get better seating & early entry to sit.

I ended up deciding not to bother with it b/c I usually go to the 2nd show if there is one & show up later than most everyone else. More than once, I've gotten to walk all the way down the right section to be in the 1st or 2nd row. I was just fine w/this view & don't mind the mist or splash from being that close. Granted when I did get that seat, both times I was solo for the show & can't remember how many spaces were available in the row around me.

 

[Barzeski]

I'm interested in user reports starting 4/28 about availability of 4th and on fp reservations. I originally planned on booking fp+ in the late afternoon/early evening in our 2nd park (we bought hoppers and are rope-droppers/nap takers at lunch). Now with the option of adding after the original 3, I'm thinking of scheduling mid-morning fp and taking advantage of additional ones later. Luckily, I have until August!!! Decisions, decisions.

 

[bangzoom6877]

I'm interested in user reports starting 4/28 about availability of 4th and on fp reservations. I originally planned on booking fp+ in the late afternoon/early evening in our 2nd park (we bought hoppers and are rope-droppers/nap takers at lunch). Now with the option of adding after the original 3, I'm thinking of scheduling mid-morning fp and taking advantage of additional ones later. Luckily, I have until August!!! Decisions, decisions.

I was always planning on FP+ selections in the morning since that's when we do most of our touring. We only go back in the evening if we have dinner at the park. But we have that for 5 out of our 7 park days this time, so it would be nice to get an additional FP+ to ride something a second time. Is this allowed with the new system?