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

[mbrittb00]

My window opened up last night. I wanted Festival of Fantasy Parade, it was there but said no longer accepting reservations. So did that mean it was available but completely booked. Or should I check again at 30 days? I'll keep checking either way, but I want to know if I should be vigilant at 30 days. Also was time is the window? I don't want it overlapping with my other FP's. TIA!

That indicates that all the FP+ selections for that attracation had alrady been given out for that day. Selections could be made avaliable if people cancel theirs, but you just have to catch it. The 45 day window when people decide to cancel their vacations (last day to cancel a package and still get a full refund) may be a good opportunity.

Also, I've heard rumors that they are adding additional FP+ selections at 30 days so that those staying offsite have some options. I can't confirm or guarantee this, but it would make some sence.

 

[kimmar067]

That indicates that all the FP+ selections for that attracation had alrady been given out for that day. Selections could be made avaliable if people cancel theirs, but you just have to catch it. The 45 day window when people decide to cancel their vacations (last day to cancel a package and still get a full refund) may be a good opportunity.....

....like I said, this is becoming a full-time job....ridiculous....

 

[labdogs42]

I think that only one person can be booking selections for a particular date at one time, so trying on two separate dates would be better (that is what my wife and I did).

If I read your post correctly then your vacation is starting on Thursday October 30th (i.e. 60 days from Aug 31st, which is Saturday night for FP+ selection purposes). If that is the case then you will probably have a better chance getting A&E FP+ for after the start of the following week (i.e. Nov 2nd +). Reason is that many of those who started their vacation on Friday (10/24) or Saturday (10/25) of the previous week will have already had the opportunity to and have booked the FP+ reservatoins for A&E for the first few days of your trip. This is what happened to us. We are starting our vacation on a Sunday. When our FP+ selection window opened up, we were in the system ~30 sec after the start, and all the A&E FP+ selections were already gone. I am suspecting that those that started their vacations the days prior to ours (i.e. Friday and Sat) had already gobbled up all those options.

Having different people focusing on different dates wouldn't hurt.

I was thinking along those lines. I'll have one of us try for 11/4 and one for 11/5 to start. Good idea.

 

[TinkHappy]

This all seems very confusing and a bit frustrating...Is it just me?

 

[mbrittb00]

This all seems very confusing and a bit frustrating...Is it just me?

At first it is confusing, but after a while with the system you start understaing the quirks in the system. As for frustrating. . . You bet'cha.

 

[chelseabun76]

I know I'm going to be so confused when it comes time to book mine.... I have me, my mom, and my daughter on my MDE, so I'll be choosing fp's for all 3 of us, do I do them all at the same time or do you have to go person by person??

 

[CounselorX]

I know I'm going to be so confused when it comes time to book mine.... I have me, my mom, and my daughter on my MDE, so I'll be choosing fp's for all 3 of us, do I do them all at the same time or do you have to go person by person??

You can do them all at once. It's very easy.

 

[DisneyBabies]

I'm curious: how did you manage to sit in a grassy, fenced-off area before FP? I never saw that area open for guests before FP.

If you're talking about the old Swan Boats dock, that is gone. The area for FP is almost literally in the Rose Garden.

I took a look online and the Swan Boat Dock is where I was talking about. Isn't the rose garden in front of that? What are they doing with that area?

 

[mesaboy2]

I took a look online and the Swan Boat Dock is where I was talking about. Isn't the rose garden in front of that? What are they doing with that area?

The Rose Garden is not in this picture, but fairly near to the left. The entire Hub area is getting a major facelift, due to complete in late 2015 I think. The structure in your picture (Swan Boat Dock) was demolished a couple of months ago as part of that effort.

 

[wendy3]

At first it is confusing, but after a while with the system you start understaing the quirks in the system.

I agree. It's like going to the dentist. The anticipation is the worst part. But once your window opens and you get in and start working with the system, it's not so bad. Now that I've used it, I kinda like the fact that you don't have to run from one end of the park to another to get your fastpasses, and you aren't forced to take the only hour that the machine is spitting out at the time. I seem to be one of the rare few that actually likes this new system, but then I am a planner. It definitely cut down on the walking that we did. We could finish an entire section of each park before moving on, without having to cross the park numerous times to use our fastpasses.

 

[chelseabun76]

I agree. It's like going to the dentist. The anticipation is the worst part. But once your window opens and you get in and start working with the system, it's not so bad. Now that I've used it, I kinda like the fact that you don't have to run from one end of the park to another to get your fastpasses, and you aren't forced to take the only hour that the machine is spitting out at the time. I seem to be one of the rare few that actually likes this new system, but then I am a planner. It definitely cut down on the walking that we did. We could finish an entire section of each park before moving on, without having to cross the park numerous times to use our fastpasses.

This is what I am hoping for as well My mom has a bit of trouble walking TOO much, not enough to rent her a scooter (she'd kill me lol) but enough that I am trying to keep her in mind when doing the planning.

 

[mbrittb00]

We are working to get A&E FP+ reservations (they were all gone when we logged in Tuesday night). So far I have been able to get two (one for each of out girls) each on a separate day. I'm hopeful that we will be able to at least get the two girls and my wife together on one of the two days, but the way the system is set up I fear it is going to be difficult. My question is will they allow a parent to accompany/supervise a child that has a FP+ reservation, or are they hard nosed about everyone having a FP+?

 

[Cluelyss]

We are working to get A&E FP+ reservations (they were all gone when we logged in Tuesday night). So far I have been able to get two (one for each of out girls) each on a separate day. I'm hopeful that we will be able to at least get the two girls and my wife together on one of the two days, but the way the system is set up I fear it is going to be difficult. My question is will they allow a parent to accompany/supervise a child that has a FP+ reservation, or are they hard nosed about everyone having a FP+?

Keep checking....people will snag A&E FP+ for each day of their trip, then figure out their schedules and drop the ones they don't need. My FP day was 2 weeks ago and I am still having luck finding one here and one there. Now if I could just get the times to overlap....!!!!

The "rules" state that everyone entering the queue must have a FP+ assigned to them, but if all else fails you may be able to plead your case to a sympathetic CM and get around this. However, realize that they are not obligated in any way to allow this.

Finally, there are A&E cancellation boards that might help as well. Just search A&E, cancellation, and the month of your trip and you should find it.

Good luck!

 

[mesaboy2]

We are working to get A&E FP+ reservations (they were all gone when we logged in Tuesday night). So far I have been able to get two (one for each of out girls) each on a separate day. I'm hopeful that we will be able to at least get the two girls and my wife together on one of the two days, but the way the system is set up I fear it is going to be difficult. My question is will they allow a parent to accompany/supervise a child that has a FP+ reservation, or are they hard nosed about everyone having a FP+?

Keep checking....people will snag A&E FP+ for each day of their trip, then figure out their schedules and drop the ones they don't need. My FP day was 2 weeks ago and I am still having luck finding one here and one there. Now if I could just get the times to overlap....!!!!

The "rules" state that everyone entering the queue must have a FP+ assigned to them, but if all else fails you may be able to plead your case to a sympathetic CM and get around this. However, realize that they are not obligated in any way to allow this.

Finally, there are A&E cancellation boards that might help as well. Just search A&E, cancellation, and the month of your trip and you should find it.

Good luck!

Sorry, but I will disagree with the above poster. The CMs are very strict about FP entry and will enforce it pretty much every time. There is no harm in asking, but I can pretty much guarantee you you'll get a "no".

 

[LMO429]

That's the way mine was.

Also, don't be sitting at that page refreshing. You want to be at the main My Disney Experinace page refreshing until it say 60 days to go. My wife and I were doing it side by side. She was on the main MED page, and I was on the Fast Pass+ page. We were both refreshing, and as soon as the main page rolled over to 60 days she was able to start making selections, I however still only had myself showing, and had to go back through the MDE main page to get started. It only took a few seconds, but if you are trying to get A&E it could make a huge difference.

Thank you I am glad I am not the only one that had this happen to them.

What do you mean by the Main My Disney Experience page? Do you have a picture I have done this before 2 times actually but I am panicking this time more so than ever. I do not want Anna & Else Fast Pass but I do want SDMT.

 

[ghtx]

We are working to get A&E FP+ reservations (they were all gone when we logged in Tuesday night). So far I have been able to get two (one for each of out girls) each on a separate day. I'm hopeful that we will be able to at least get the two girls and my wife together on one of the two days, but the way the system is set up I fear it is going to be difficult. My question is will they allow a parent to accompany/supervise a child that has a FP+ reservation, or are they hard nosed about everyone having a FP+?

No, not if the parent doesn't have his/her own FP+.

 

[Jiminy'sGirl]

I searched for this answer and attempted to read ever page in this tread but had to surrender..

I have a 9 day trip coming up, and 6 days worth of park tix. When my FP+ window opens up, will I be able to book for ANY day of my 9 day trip, or just arrival day plus 6?

Thanks to anyone who can help! I don't want any nasty surprises as I sit in front of my computer at midnight…

 

[ghtx]

I searched for this answer and attempted to read ever page in this tread but had to surrender..

I have a 9 day trip coming up, and 6 days worth of park tix. When my FP+ window opens up, will I be able to book for ANY day of my 9 day trip, or just arrival day plus 6?

Thanks to anyone who can help! I don't want any nasty surprises as I sit in front of my computer at midnight…

Any 6 days within the 9 days of your trip.

 

[Cluelyss]

I searched for this answer and attempted to read ever page in this tread but had to surrender.. I have a 9 day trip coming up, and 6 days worth of park tix. When my FP+ window opens up, will I be able to book for ANY day of my 9 day trip, or just arrival day plus 6? Thanks to anyone who can help! I don't want any nasty surprises as I sit in front of my computer at midnight…

Assuming you are staying on-property for all 9 days, 60 days before your check in date, you can make 6 days of FP+ selections for any of the dates within your 9-day trip. Good luck!

 

[Turk February]

I just bought a MNSSHP tickets and when I go to make FP+ reservations for 4-7 on that day it is giving me times for the entire day. I already have booked FP with all my other tickets and I'm selecting new FP, not change or cancel so I'm confused...is this a glitch I should just work around? I know I can't enter before 4 (and won't have any remaining tickets on my MB anyway to enter earlier).