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

[mesaboy2]

When can you book FP+ for fireworks and parade viewing?

I have ignored FP+ until now, because I figured it would be a long time until I could plan a trip, so no need to worry. DH gifted me with a F&W trip in October, with a friend of mine, so now I need to get in on this bandwagon! I already have gotten some great suggestions from Robo and Itinkso, but it is clear I also need this thread, and all of the suggestions! I am looking forward to having a little leg up when we get there, so I hope I get the hang of it by the time sign up time rolls around. I wll head over to Josh's site, and i apologize if this has been asked already, but is this correct? I can schedule 3 FP attractions in MK, with no tier in effect, and I can also book a FP for BOG lunch, that does not count against my 3 attractions? If so, does this window open 60 days in advance as well? TIA!!!

These questions are addressed in the OP.

 

[Nancyg56]

These questions are addressed in the OP.

I read it, but I am good for nothing this early, and promptly forgot anything there. I am not a commando planner, but because I am bringing a friend who has not really been to WDW other than day trips here and there, I am trying to plan more than I usually would, and still leave enough open space to make sure we are not overly committed. SO much to do...not enough time!!!

 

[bangzoom6877]

My daily itinerary for our trip is based on Josh's (easywdw) cheat sheets. I've never done a detailed TP before, but with 9 people and FP+, it's just about impossible to not have a plan! Josh actually goes to the parks and tests his plans and has updated them all with FP+ suggestions. I would highly recommend looking at his cheat sheets if you haven't already

Thanks! I actually looked at those cheat sheets the other night and it was very helpful and easy. I think I'm going to stick with that for my plans from now on...at least for this trip. Now I feel like a fool for paying for TP again but oh well...it worked in the past and I had good intentions of it working again.

 

[Koh1977]

These questions are addressed in the OP.

Saw that...so to those of you who have reserved fireworks viewing as a FP+, when did it become available? A week? 2 weeks? 2 days?

Do you think they'll have the fireworks as bookable FPs for the 4th of July special fireworks?

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[Koh1977]

Thanks! I actually looked at those cheat sheets the other night and it was very helpful and easy. I think I'm going to stick with that for my plans from now on...at least for this trip. Now I feel like a fool for paying for TP again but oh well...it worked in the past and I had good intentions of it working again.

Which crowd calendar do you think is more accurate? Josh's or TP?

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[mesaboy2]

Saw that...so to those of you who have reserved fireworks viewing as a FP+, when did it become available? A week? 2 weeks? 2 days?

Do you think they'll have the fireworks as bookable FPs for the 4th of July special fireworks?

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It could be any of those. It is not a predictable pattern. You will need to check back often if you want to ensure getting them.

 

[Koh1977]

It could be any of those. It is not a predictable pattern. You will need to check back often if you want to ensure getting them.

well why the heck not??

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[bangzoom6877]

Which crowd calendar do you think is more accurate? Josh's or TP? Sent from my iPad using DISBoards

Honestly, I'm not sure. Based on my experience on our 2010 and 2012 trips, TP was accurate as far as crowds and wait times. Never used Josh's site so I can't compare the two. I have read reports that it works well though.

It could be any of those. It is not a predictable pattern. You will need to check back often if you want to ensure getting them.

I wish it was more predictable, even if it was just a week before that we could reserve. I guess I'll reserve another FP+ In place of the MSEP just in case.

 

[Day-Day]

I've looked at some other posts providing experiences people have had getting the additional FPs. There is one thread that has a good example of a "successful" use of additional FPs in the MK.

I am considering going for morning FPs at the MK for one of our days there. For EPCOT and DHS, this does not look like a good option because the morning FPs for the main tier 1 attractions are not available. This is for next week when the crowd levels should be somewhat low.

I currently have my FPs booked for afternoons and night. We normally visit the resort pool for a mid-day break. Another option is to move any evening FPs to an earlier time and try for additional FPs late afternoon and early evening.

We arrive at the parks early so I'm hoping that standby lines will still be short in the mornings.

 

[ckelly14]

I've looked at some other posts providing experiences people have had getting the additional FPs. There is one thread that has a good example of a "successful" use of additional FPs in the MK.

I am considering going for morning FPs at the MK for one of our days there. For EPCOT and DHS, this does not look like a good option because the morning FPs for the main tier 1 attractions are not available. This is for next week when the crowd levels should be somewhat low.

I currently have my FPs booked for afternoons and night. We normally visit the resort pool for a mid-day break. Another option is to move any evening FPs to an earlier time and try for additional FPs late afternoon and early evening.

We arrive at the parks early so I'm hoping that standby lines will still be short in the mornings.

Agree. I am planning earlier than normal FP+ at the Magic Kingdom because I hope to score evening FP+ for attractions that previously didn't need a FP (such as PotC and Haunted Mansion). Maybe a parade if I get lucky.

No real need to do this at AK or HS. I am considering doing this at Epcot to try to an additional TT FP when we come back before illuminations, or for illuminations itself.

 

[DLo]

I apologize if this has already been asked - i tried a search but may not have worded it right - anyways my ds16 and i traveling with my mom. some rides she will ride with us - others not. can I just select say 2 for her so she won't have do something on her own while we are riding say rnr ? want to be able to use a 4th fastpass but not sure what would happen if she didnt show up to a fp i booked for her cause i had to choose 3 . would it cancel out after the time slot so we could select. new one ? i hope these makes sense ! thanks

 

[Itinkso]

I apologize if this has already been asked - i tried a search but may not have worded it right - anyways my ds16 and i traveling with my mom. some rides she will ride with us - others not. can I just select say 2 for her so she won't have do something on her own while we are riding say rnr ? want to be able to use a 4th fastpass but not sure what would happen if she didnt show up to a fp i booked for her cause i had to choose 3 . would it cancel out after the time slot so we could select. new one ? i hope these makes sense ! thanks

For her 3rd Fp+, just book RnRC and have your son use your Mom's MagicBand/ticket to use her Fp+ and ride it again.

 

[Koh1977]

If you book a night with tickets and go in and make FPs, what happens to those FPs if you cancel the package later on?

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[Bullseye]

I'm sorry you had such a hard time.

Just as a public service announcement, from someone who is weeks away from FP+ reservations:

As I understand it, Mesa isn't a paid employee of this site He's a member of the board-- like you or me. His choice to start this thread and keep up with all the questions is an act of incredible generosity, not a job committment. there are no "thread services" provided with your subscription to this or any other thread, just a bunch of Disney fans helping each other out when they can.

As I understand it, shortly after the FP+ for 7DMT opened, the whole system crashed. My guess is that the phone chain that a bunch of people on this thread had set up may have failed since a) people were trying to get their own FP+ and b) with the computers down, no one was getting through anyway c) those people who had the phone numbers may have being doing something else when it opened and missed it, just as you did.

It's okay Alice, I took it in the spirit (I think) intended. I thought about coming up with a clever response, but I was too busy at WDW myself this weekend to try too hard. But thanks for looking out for me!

Honestly Alice, did you think I really thought Mesa was going to personally call each and every subscriber and let them know 7DMT FP had opened

I was messing around with him and even though he didn't reply, I was pretty sure he knew that. Man o man, give me a break...you can't even joke around with someone here anymore without someone else admonishing you.

And for what its worth how do you know that Mesa isn't my best friend, or neighbor, or barber, or bartender? or that he didn't actually promise to call me when it happened?

 

[DLo]

For her 3rd Fp+, just book RnRC and have your son use your Mom's MagicBand/ticket to use her Fp+ and ride it again.

unfortunately with the tiering. i can't do that. we are riding tsmm together. i can do with tot but not rnr. if only .

 

[bama belle]

Honestly, I'm not sure. Based on my experience on our 2010 and 2012 trips, TP was accurate as far as crowds and wait times. Never used Josh's site so I can't compare the two. I have read reports that it works well though. I wish it was more predictable, even if it was just a week before that we could reserve. I guess I'll reserve another FP+ In place of the MSEP just in case.

I messed my FPs up terribly when I booked my MSEP, so I wanted to give you the heads up. If you are booking another FP then just going to 'change' it when MSEP is available, make sure none of your other FPs overlap the MSEP FP time which is 8:40-9:00. And whatever you do, don't 'cancel' an FP!! You can't just 'add' one, you have to start all over or call Disney to save the day

 

[Itinkso]

unfortunately with the tiering. i can't do that. we are riding tsmm together. i can do with tot but not rnr. if only .

What is your 3rd Fp+? Just make that hers too and let your son use the extra.

 

[DLo]

we currently have tsmm tot and star tours. she will do tsmm and star tours but not tot. i just switched her back to tot and either my son or i will use it as it is an earlier time . this will be his 1st time for tot and rnr so not sure he will like them - yes even at 16 ! he rode space mountain for the 1st time at 13 - now he loves so hoping he will like rnr too. that is my favorite. i end up riding it single rider by myself every year while they are on tsmm !

 

[Itinkso]

we currently have tsmm tot and star tours. she will do tsmm and star tours but not tot. i just switched her back to tot and either my son or i will use it as it is an earlier time . this will be his 1st time for tot and rnr so not sure he will like them - yes even at 16 ! he rode space mountain for the 1st time at 13 - now he loves so hoping he will like rnr too. that is my favorite. i end up riding it single rider by myself every year while they are on tsmm !

If you can get RNRC for your 4th Fp+, you can use your Mom's!

 

[DLo]

If you can get RNRC for your 4th Fp+, you can use your Mom's!

fingers crossed !!! our first trip with fp+ so going in with low expectations . just glad they started the rolling extra before we arrive .