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

[Disney1fan2002]

Can I give my FP+ to strangers in the SB line?

I hate EE at AK. I don't mind the ride itself, but I am physically ill when I get off. I have a huge headache and feel nauseous. I figured it out the last time we rode that it is the backward sensation.

My DS14 made a deal with me that we would ride together....(he doesn't like it either) I made the deal. Either one of us can back out at the last minute. I fully intend to ride it, but if I chicken out, can I let 2 people in the SB line go in my place? (DS wouldn't ride of I didn't).

 

[ghtx]

Can I give my FP+ to strangers in the SB line?

The only way you could do this is if you gave the stranger your MB to use to access the FP queue. But then you would have to coordinate how to get your MB back after the ride, and you would have to trust the stranger to do so.

 

[monkeybug]

My friend who is in the park today told me that they arrived at 7D at 9:05 and it was already a 75 minute wait! Ugh!

I highly doubt we will be able to get FPs for this ride because by the time the military tickets are at our local base we will be about 20 days into our 60 day window. We've never been morning EMH people, have always skipped the park with them and done RD at a different park, but I'm guessing with no FPs that would be our best hope for getting on that ride without a long wait?

 

[ericstac]

My friend who is in the park today told me that they arrived at 7D at 9:05 and it was already a 75 minute wait! Ugh!

I highly doubt we will be able to get FPs for this ride because by the time the military tickets are at our local base we will be about 20 days into our 60 day window. We've never been morning EMH people, have always skipped the park with them and done RD at a different park, but I'm guessing with no FPs that would be our best hope for getting on that ride without a long wait?

I'm pretty sure WDW holds a reserve of FP's for a 30 day release as well. So be sure to check daily when you can and you will most likely see these pop up as available. If possible try to log in on the 30 day window at midnight WDW time.

 

[RJstanis]

My friend who is in the park today told me that they arrived at 7D at 9:05 and it was already a 75 minute wait! Ugh!

I highly doubt we will be able to get FPs for this ride because by the time the military tickets are at our local base we will be about 20 days into our 60 day window. We've never been morning EMH people, have always skipped the park with them and done RD at a different park, but I'm guessing with no FPs that would be our best hope for getting on that ride without a long wait?

As long as you look for individual FP times instead of a group you still will have a good chance of getting a FP. You will just have to be flexible with your times and more than likely unless you find overlapping times, won't all be able to ride at same time. But if its important for you to ride that would be my suggestion. You will just have to check FP frequently during the days up to your trip. There's been countless times I've looked for improved FP times for mine (no pun intended) and there would be nothing, but 30 min later there would be two or so times available. Takes luck and persistence.

 

[monkeybug]

I'm pretty sure WDW holds a reserve of FP's for a 30 day release as well. So be sure to check daily when you can and you will most likely see these pop up as available. If possible try to log in on the 30 day window at midnight WDW time.

Oh I wasn't aware of that! Thanks for the tip!

As long as you look for individual FP times instead of a group you still will have a good chance of getting a FP. You will just have to be flexible with your times and more than likely unless you find overlapping times, won't all be able to ride at same time. But if its important for you to ride that would be my suggestion. You will just have to check FP frequently during the days up to your trip. There's been countless times I've looked for improved FP times for mine (no pun intended) and there would be nothing, but 30 min later there would be two or so times available. Takes luck and persistence.

Okay! We have young kids with us, but I guess if I look for groups of two that will work.

 

[Cluelyss]

First, this is one of the most useful threads created on disboards. Second, so if I have a park hopper option can I book fast pass+ for the second park I will visit that day and nothing for the first park I am visiting. For instance, plan to go to animal kingdom at rope drop and not use my fast pass+ but rather book my 3 fast passes for second park (MK) that day? Or do the 3 fast passes have to booked at the first park you plan visit that day?

You are limited to 3 FP+/per park/per day. Doesn't matter which park. Happy planning

 

[mom2rtk]

I'm pretty sure WDW holds a reserve of FP's for a 30 day release as well. So be sure to check daily when you can and you will most likely see these pop up as available. If possible try to log in on the 30 day window at midnight WDW time.

By all means, keep trying. But at least one CM has posted that Disney does not hold back FPs. YMMV.

 

[ChloeH]

What does YMMV mean?

 

[gretchenohar@hotmail]

Your Mileage May Vary

 

[ktgrace317]

Can you cancel a fast pass + if you get on the ride before your fast pass plus return time and switch to get another fast pass plus? for example. At AK I want to do the safari. If I get a fast pass plus for the afternoon and am able to get on it earlier in the day in the standby line, can I switch it to a fast pass plus for the lion king show?

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Can you cancel a fast pass + if you get on the ride before your fast pass plus return time and switch to get another fast pass plus? for example. At AK I want to do the safari. If I get a fast pass plus for the afternoon and am able to get on it earlier in the day in the standby line, can I switch it to a fast pass plus for the lion king show?

Assuming lion king is available, yes.

 

[summerlady]

I just found out that the Frozen summer extravaganza is being extended through weekends in September. September 7 was/is supposed to be our DHS day but I'd rather avoid all the hoopla and stuff with Frozen and switch our AK day of Tues. Sept. 9 with Sept. 7. I'm just afraid that all our FP+ will be cancelled and that I won't be able to get an early TSM FP+ on Sept. 9. When you try to exchange dates and FP+ using MDE, does anything get canceled before you can check to make sure times are available for a different date? I don't think I made myself very clear here.....

 

[cel_disney]

I just found out that the Frozen summer extravaganza is being extended through weekends in September. September 7 was/is supposed to be our DHS day but I'd rather avoid all the hoopla and stuff with Frozen and switch our AK day of Tues. Sept. 9 with Sept. 7. I'm just afraid that all our FP+ will be cancelled and that I won't be able to get an early TSM FP+ on Sept. 9. When you try to exchange dates and FP+ using MDE, does anything get canceled before you can check to make sure times are available for a different date? I don't think I made myself very clear here.....

I have not figured out how to assess other parks FP options....but, I did just do a quick look at Sept 9h and I had plenty of early morning 9-11am times on TSMM....

 

[cgattis]

Has anyone booked FP+ from 4-7 on a party day on only a party ticket in between regular park ticket days?? We have a 6 day stay, 3-day tix, and sandwiching a party in the middle. Made 3 days of FP+ on our planned park days. Is there an actual method, or is this as hit and miss as so many other aspects of this wonderful new system??

 

[Cluelyss]

Has anyone booked FP+ from 4-7 on a party day on only a party ticket in between regular park ticket days?? We have a 6 day stay, 3-day tix, and sandwiching a party in the middle. Made 3 days of FP+ on our planned park days. Is there an actual method, or is this as hit and miss as so many other aspects of this wonderful new system??

I have not done it personally, but have read reports here that this does work, as long as your party ticket is linked in MDX. This gives you an extra "ticketed day" to schedule FP+ options.

 

[Bicfam]

Can I give my FP+ to strangers in the SB line? I hate EE at AK. I don't mind the ride itself, but I am physically ill when I get off. I have a huge headache and feel nauseous. I figured it out the last time we rode that it is the backward sensation. My DS14 made a deal with me that we would ride together....(he doesn't like it either) I made the deal. Either one of us can back out at the last minute. I fully intend to ride it, but if I chicken out, can I let 2 people in the SB line go in my place? (DS wouldn't ride of I didn't).

I get that sick feeling also. So I "turn around" to the outside and look where we are going. No more backwards and no sickness.
I hope it helps you.

 

[RachaelA]

For A+E, am I correct in thinking its best to just pick the option for them and then let it spit out 2 other default FP+ options and then deal with changing those later if I want rather then specifically picking 2 others?

Also, our last day is a half day at MK (until like noon or 1pm), should my first try for a A+E FP be that day or should I try for the day before where we are pretty open all day long minus a 2ish hour window where we have an ADR? Our trip is 8 days long. So this is day 7 and day 8 I'm talking about.

 

[Cluelyss]

For A+E, am I correct in thinking its best to just pick the option for them and then let it spit out 2 other default FP+ options and then deal with changing those later if I want rather then specifically picking 2 others? Also, our last day is a half day at MK (until like noon or 1pm), should my first try for a A+E FP be that day or should I try for the day before where we are pretty open all day long minus a 2ish hour window where we have an ADR? Our trip is 8 days long. So this is day 7 and day 8 I'm talking about.

1. Yes, that is probably the fastest method. 2. I would try day 7 first as you have much more flexibility. That is late enough in your trip that you should be fine. If they aren't available, exit that day immediately and move to day 8. Good luck!!

 

[summerlady]

Whew. Took a deep breath and took the plunge and switched out the days. Everything worked out fine, got all the FP+ I had previously, just a slight time change and also got a lunch ADR at Tusker house at the same time I had before. Oh, Mother Of Pearl, thank you for helping me avoid the Frozen madness of September 7!