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

[Cluelyss]

Okay..two things I'm worried about..one is that we are separated on some of our FP+ (two of us riding one ride, two riding another) and they are only showing one of the rides on MDE. Secondly, any FP that ends say at 12:30 and the next one begins at 12:30 says time overlap.

MDX will only show "your" FP+ attractions in the app. On the website, go to "My Itinerary" and make sure "Family" is selected in the drop down at the top of the page, and you should be able to see everyone. And don't worry about that overlap message, you'll be fine. The system won't let you schedule windows that truly overlap.

 

[Cluelyss]

Is there still a regular fastpass on Toy Story one and if I send the husband first thing in the morning, can he get one for all of us? What will he need to take (a set of magic bands??)

Legacy FP is gone, so you will need to schedule FP+ if you don't want to wait. This is exactly what we did, and scheduled a Fantasmic dining package to limit our wait there. Hate the tiering!

 

[Divaofdisney]

Legacy FP is gone, so you will need to schedule FP+ if you don't want to wait. This is exactly what we did, and scheduled a Fantasmic dining package to limit our wait there. Hate the tiering!

What is this tiering you all speak of? Not sure what you mean by this. Please forgive my ignorance on this question.

 

[mesaboy2]

What is this tiering you all speak of? Not sure what you mean by this. Please forgive my ignorance on this question.

Explained in the first post.

 

[Mhahnster]

Hello all!

I would bet I'm not the first one to ask this question, but there sure are a lot pages to read to find out! We are a family of 4 and have reserved our Dwarf Mine ride for the two days we are at MK. Problem is DD7 and DS10 do not want to do the same things after that. Is there a way for me to connect all of us onto one ride, but then do different things for DD and I, and DS and DH? For example, how do I reserve a time for DD and I to meet Anna and Elsa, and let DS and DH do Space Mountain at about the same time?

Is this even possible?

Thanks!
Kristine

This is what we have run into as well. We have DD6 and DS3, and they have to be linked to an adult to get fastpasses. In essence one adult has to be linked to the kids FP+ group, and cannot select any of their own.

The new system is very limiting if you have different age groups or preferences in your traveling party.

 

[mmkenn]

Always book Toy Story fp. You have options for getting into F! without fp (meal, or wait) but no way would I wait in standby with my twins for TOy Story. Depending on when you go to Disney it could be a two hour wait for TSMM.

Thanks for the advice all! As much as it pains me to pay Fantasmic dining prices for Mama Melrose, this is what we decided to do. Scored both a FP+ for TS and a Fantasmic lunch reservation today.

Thanks again!

 

[RyMickey]

When heading to book additional FastPasses after you've used your initial three, does every member in your party need to go to the FastPass machines or can one member just take all your group's bands?

And how does it work exactly? Say I have five people in my party that want FastPasses for Space Mountain. Will it allot me four FastPasses and then tell me I'm out of luck for a fifth if it's gone? (Legacy FastPass times would at least only change by five minutes.)

 

[Cluelyss]

When my 60-day window opened, there was no Wishes availability on the night I wanted it. Knowing that parades and fireworks don't always appear right at 60 days, I scheduled another attraction with a 9-10 return window, as I believe we've all discussed that when you swap one attraction for another, you are limited to an attraction that is available during the same return window as your original FP+. This way I figured I'd be able to keep searching for Wishes and be able to switch it if/when it appeared. However, while searching the other night, A&E showed up as an option for me to swap to. Of course I grabbed it, as this is another FP+ option I've been stalking, but when it showed up in my plans, the return window for A&E was 6-7 (which is NOT the same time as my original FP was scheduled). So it would appear that MDX is giving options for attractions that have availability outside the original return window. I was on the app, so functionality may be different online, but as this is the first time I've seen this, I wanted to pass it along. Note sure if this is new, or I'm just out of the loop, but previously when I've made changes to a scheduled attraction, it's always switched me to a similar return window for the new attraction, and then I was able to modify the time from there. Hopefully this will make searching for some of those harder to come by attractions a little easier, if we are not locked into a specific time.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

as I believe we've all discussed that when you swap one attraction for another, you are limited to an attraction that is available during the same return window as your original FP+.

FWIW when I modified an attraction about a week ago, I was also able to simultaneously pick a different time for it from a drop-down menu with times listed -- booked it for a different time altogether. Maybe this is not consistent on the site?

 

[Cluelyss]

FWIW when I modified an attraction about a week ago, I was also able to simultaneously pick a different time for it from a drop-down menu with times listed -- booked it for a different time altogether. Maybe this is not consistent on the site?

I've had that happen too, but on the initial screen it's always said "select another attraction available between...(original return window)". Then I've been able to change the time immediately from all available return windows for the new attraction.

 

[Mousequake]

I may have just made a mistake-- I cancelled a FP+ for Splash Mountain because I wanted to search for a FP+ for Wishes or Electrical Parade for that night. Now I'm stuck with two FP+ reservations for that day (7DMT and FoF Parade) and can't figure out a way to add a third without wiping out the two I already have. Am I missing something, or is there no way to add a single FP+ if you have one reservation slot open?

 

[Cluelyss]

I may have just made a mistake-- I cancelled a FP+ for Splash Mountain because I wanted to search for a FP+ for Wishes or Electrical Parade for that night. Now I'm stuck with two FP+ reservations for that day (7DMT and FoF Parade) and can't figure out a way to add a third without wiping out the two I already have. Am I missing something, or is there no way to add a single FP+ if you have one reservation slot open?

I believe you have to start over for the day. Perhaps try calling Disney directly to see if there is anything they can do, but all the reports I've read in this thread state that once you cancel a FP+ you cannot get back to 3 without wiping out the entire day. In the future, to search for availability for another attraction, just select the option to "change existing reservation for another attraction or time" and then select the option to switch the attraction. You will see what is available still for the day. And if it's not what you're looking for, just hit "cancel" and you will revert back to your original selections. Good luck!

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

I may have just made a mistake-- I cancelled a FP+ for Splash Mountain because I wanted to search for a FP+ for Wishes or Electrical Parade for that night. Now I'm stuck with two FP+ reservations for that day (7DMT and FoF Parade) and can't figure out a way to add a third without wiping out the two I already have. Am I missing something, or is there no way to add a single FP+ if you have one reservation slot open?

To resolve yourself you would have to start over for that day, effectively canceling remaining FP in order to add a third.

Others have reporting calling Disney help desk and having them manually add a third FP+. Some have also reported that if you do this, you cannot edit the one CM adds yourself.

 

[Raya]

Timing advice?

We have 1 day in MK. It's our only chance to see FoF parade. I'd like to get a FP. We also have 2 MNSSHP days in MK. I'd like to get at least 1 if not 3 7DMT FPs.

What time should I try to get our FPs? Do I need to be up at midnight or 1AM? I want afternoon FPs, like after 1pm. Does that make a difference?

I gather from this thread that parades don't usually show up at 60 days but appear later. When is 'later'?

If I can get the FoF viewing spot, how long before the parade do I need to be there? How does that FP work?

 

[Cluelyss]

Timing advice? We have 1 day in MK. It's our only chance to see FoF parade. I'd like to get a FP. We also have 2 MNSSHP days in MK. I'd like to get at least 1 if not 3 7DMT FPs. What time should I try to get our FPs? Do I need to be up at midnight or 1AM? I want afternoon FPs, like after 1pm. Does that make a difference? I gather from this thread that parades don't usually show up at 60 days but appear later. When is 'later'? If I can get the FoF viewing spot, how long before the parade do I need to be there? How does that FP work?

There does not appear to be any rhyme or reason as to when the parades and fireworks show up. I can tell you that when I booked mine at midnight on my 60-day mark, there was no fireworks or parade availability left on our main day at MK (they were listed, but said there was "no fast pass availability remaining for that day"). But that was also the second day of our trip. If you're looking for something later in your trip, you might be okay not booking right at midnight. But if it were me, I wouldn't risk it if it's something you really want.

 

[McKelly]

So, it sounds like the Wishes and parade FP are coming out at close to 60 days. Am I misinterpreting this?

 

[Cluelyss]

So, it sounds like the Wishes and parade FP are coming out at close to 60 days. Am I misinterpreting this?

They were there for me at 60 days (I just scheduled last week).

 

[wdwrule]

They were there for me at 60 days (I just scheduled last week).

Just curious . . . was this a Wishes Fp+? I'm still trying to get a Wishes Fp+ for the end of September and I keep seeing no availability.

 

[Cluelyss]

Just curious . . . was this a Wishes Fp+? I'm still trying to get a Wishes Fp+ for the end of September and I keep seeing no availability.

Yes. I only checked for one day of my trip, but it was gone at my 60 day mark. I'm assuming it had been released and filled as it said "all fast passes for this date have been distributed" or something on the attraction list.

 

[McKelly]

I wonder if they will offer this seating for the Fantasy in the Sky Fireworks on the 30th and the 31st? I just don't know if I should use a FP for it though because that means I will only have 2 FP for the entire day then....one of the busiest days of the year...decisions, decisions...