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

[cel_disney]

I can verify this as well. My family was there in June, and there was very little to no availability for these same-day. Same was true for TSMM.

Yes - travelers need to make a decision on whether they would rather enjoy 2 tier 2 attractions that they would not normally go on or if they want to at least give themselves a fighting chance of getting two Tier 1 attractions with FP. If they were planing to ride a Tier 1 standby anyway, it seems that there is no reason NOT to try this method.

 

[slzer0]

Why does the tiering exist? It seems so weird.

 

[Cluelyss]

When modifying existing FP+ options, are you only able to change an existing attraction to another attraction during the same time slot? I noticed when trying to modify a selection, it said to "select from another attraction available at xxx time" or something like that. So is there no way to "check" for availability of an attraction at any time that day, like there is for ADRs? Would you have to cancel your whole day and start over?

 

[SPOERLX3]

Why does the tiering exist? It seems so weird.

I agree! I do not like the tiering at all.

I have read it is to distribute the crowds throughout the parks more evenly but that makes NO sense to me at all.

 

[mom2rtk]

Why does the tiering exist? It seems so weird.

I agree! I do not like the tiering at all.

I have read it is to distribute the crowds throughout the parks more evenly but that makes NO sense to me at all.

Not enough slots. Everyone snapped up the headliners too far in advance and there was nothing left.

 

[SPOERLX3]

Not enough slots. Everyone snapped up the headliners too far in advance and there was nothing left.

thank you mom2rtk!
That makes more sense, not that I like it any better but it does make more sense

 

[wdwrule]

When modifying existing FP+ options, are you only able to change an existing attraction to another attraction during the same time slot? I noticed when trying to modify a selection, it said to "select from another attraction available at xxx time" or something like that. So is there no way to "check" for availability of an attraction at any time that day, like there is for ADRs? Would you have to cancel your whole day and start over?

I'm wondering this too . . . I'd like to change one of my afternoon ride Fp+ to the Wishes Fp+ (late Septemer). Didn't know if I was out of luck for Wishes or if it's just a time slot issue because Wishes never appears as an option when I try.

 

[SRUAlmn]

When modifying existing FP+ options, are you only able to change an existing attraction to another attraction during the same time slot? I noticed when trying to modify a selection, it said to "select from another attraction available at xxx time" or something like that. So is there no way to "check" for availability of an attraction at any time that day, like there is for ADRs? Would you have to cancel your whole day and start over?

You have to change to another attraction at the same time as your original and then go back in and change the time. This, to me, was the most annoying part of FP+. For example, we wanted to change our HM FP to MSEP, but since HM was for 7:00-8:00 it wouldn't show MSEP as an available option, so we switched HM to POTC for a time that corresponded to the MSEP and then went back in to try to change the attraction, only to find out MSEP wasn't available. Grrrr!! They really should have a way to see like a dashboard of what's available where you can see before you make changes!

 

[nogreenworld]

here's an odd question, which might be more of a reservation question than FP, but i figured i'd see if anyone has any input.

we'll be travelling down to disney greater than 60 days from now, and we're going with another family. we'll have our magic our way package all booked with disney resort and tickets and whatnot.

the other family will be staying on disney property, but someone else will be purchasing actual physical tickets for them (in advance in orlando). i am not familiar with that and how that works.

if the people buying the tickets for the travellers get them early (prior to 60 days), can they get identifying numbers or something from the ticket that would allow the travellers to link those tickets to their on site reservation (and therefore allow us to select our FP+ all as a ground at 60days)?

is that even possible?

thanks

 

[ghtx]

here's an odd question, which might be more of a reservation question than FP, but i figured i'd see if anyone has any input.

we'll be travelling down to disney greater than 60 days from now, and we're going with another family. we'll have our magic our way package all booked with disney resort and tickets and whatnot.

the other family will be staying on disney property, but someone else will be purchasing actual physical tickets for them (in advance in orlando). i am not familiar with that and how that works.

if the people buying the tickets for the travellers get them early (prior to 60 days), can they get identifying numbers or something from the ticket that would allow the travellers to link those tickets to their on site reservation (and therefore allow us to select our FP+ all as a ground at 60days)?

is that even possible?

thanks

Yes

 

[nogreenworld]

Yes

thanks. so we have to get on the purchaser to get those early and get us the numbers. hopefully i can make that happen.

thanks!

 

[SRUAlmn]

here's an odd question, which might be more of a reservation question than FP, but i figured i'd see if anyone has any input.

we'll be travelling down to disney greater than 60 days from now, and we're going with another family. we'll have our magic our way package all booked with disney resort and tickets and whatnot.

the other family will be staying on disney property, but someone else will be purchasing actual physical tickets for them (in advance in orlando). i am not familiar with that and how that works.

if the people buying the tickets for the travellers get them early (prior to 60 days), can they get identifying numbers or something from the ticket that would allow the travellers to link those tickets to their on site reservation (and therefore allow us to select our FP+ all as a ground at 60days)?

is that even possible?

thanks

I believe so (based on what I've read,) but someone else might have firsthand experience. I guess it would depend what kind of tickets they are? Is someone else getting them FL resident tickets? They won't be able to use them, if so. If they're legitimate (like through Undercover Tourist) I believe they should be linkable and as long as you have them prior to 60 days you should be ok.

 

[wdwrule]

You have to change to another attraction at the same time as your original and then go back in and change the time. This, to me, was the most annoying part of FP+. For example, we wanted to change our HM FP to MSEP, but since HM was for 7:00-8:00 it wouldn't show MSEP as an available option, so we switched HM to POTC for a time that corresponded to the MSEP and then went back in to try to change the attraction, only to find out MSEP wasn't available. Grrrr!! They really should have a way to see like a dashboard of what's available where you can see before you make changes![/QUOTE]

I know right?!?!

 

[Frozen2014]

I have a very silly question...but I just want to make sure I am selecting the correct date for FP.

We arrive Oct 19th, so Oct 19 - 60 days = Wed August 20.

My understanding is that I can try for FP Aug 20th at 12am. So on Tues the 19th I can go to bed early (as I'm NOT a night owl), and then set my alarm for say 11:45pm. Correct?

 

[Cluelyss]

I'm wondering this too . . . I'd like to change one of my afternoon ride Fp+ to the Wishes Fp+ (late Septemer). Didn't know if I was out of luck for Wishes or if it's just a time slot issue because Wishes never appears as an option when I try.

Scheduling Wishes is exactly what I had in mind when I asked this! So this means you'd need to have something scheduled at 10 to switch you selection to Wishes....which you wouldn't since the park closes at 10 (or has EMH, where FP+ isn't available). So unless Wishes is an available option when you first schedule, the only way I can figure to check its availability is to cancel your whole day and start over? Can that be right?!

 

[Cluelyss]

I have a very silly question...but I just want to make sure I am selecting the correct date for FP. We arrive Oct 19th, so Oct 19 - 60 days = Wed August 20. My understanding is that I can try for FP Aug 20th at 12am. So on Tues the 19th I can go to bed early (as I'm NOT a night owl), and then set my alarm for say 11:45pm. Correct?

That is exactly my plan for Aug 14 (we arrive Oct 13), so your math is right! Just hoping my window actually opens at midnight and I'm not hitting "refresh" for an hour!!

 

[wdwrule]

Scheduling Wishes is exactly what I had in mind when I asked this! So this means you'd need to have something scheduled at 10 to switch you selection to Wishes....which you wouldn't since the park closes at 10 (or has EMH, where FP+ isn't available). So unless Wishes is an available option when you first schedule, the only way I can figure to check its availability is to cancel your whole day and start over? Can that be right?!

That's what I'm thinking too but I'd hate to do that since I have a Fp+ scheduled that day for 7D.

 

[SPOERLX3]

That is exactly my plan for Aug 14 (we arrive Oct 13), so your math is right! Just hoping my window actually opens at midnight and I'm not hitting "refresh" for an hour!!

My 60 day FP date was July 26.
I was able to log on at 11pm CST (midnight EST) exactly and book all my FP.
My problem was that the system was soooo slow (and it didn't help that I was using wi-fi at an RV resort) and it was my first time so it took me about an hour and 20 minutes to get everything done.

 

[AngelDisney]

Scheduling Wishes is exactly what I had in mind when I asked this! So this means you'd need to have something scheduled at 10 to switch you selection to Wishes....which you wouldn't since the park closes at 10 (or has EMH, where FP+ isn't available). So unless Wishes is an available option when you first schedule, the only way I can figure to check its availability is to cancel your whole day and start over? Can that be right?!

You don't need to have the same time slot to switch. Don't cancel all your FP+ for the day. If you read the first page of this thread, Wishes may not open until closer to your visit day, not 60 days out. Just keep checking everyday. I changed Splash Mountain to Anna & Elsa successfully without having the same time slot.

Hope this helps and have fun planning!

 

[Frozen2014]

That is exactly my plan for Aug 14 (we arrive Oct 13), so your math is right! Just hoping my window actually opens at midnight and I'm not hitting "refresh" for an hour!!

Great. Thank you for confirming. Last thing I'd want it to try for FP on the wrong date (too early, then no need to get myself out of bed...too late, then could lose selections)