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

[ghtx]

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).

Just don't book any FP for before 4 since you won't be there to use them.

 

[Cluelyss]

Just don't book any FP for before 4 since you won't be there to use them.

The system can't differentiate between a park ticket and party ticket, that's why you're seeing times before 4.

 

[kimmar067]

.....well....I made my fast pass selections this morning and it wasn't as painful as I thought.....however, boy, do they get gobbled up in a hurry.....also, I was only able to make 2 days worth of fast passes, since a 2-day pass is linked to my account, and not the 3-day PH ones. I called WDW this morning, because I was concerned that those fast passes are linked to the 2-day passes (part of my package), but since I won't be activating those park passes, I wondered if, when we try to use our fast passes, they won't work. She assured me that they are connected to the general account, not to the park passes themselves, so we WILL be able to use them. However, I got a GENEROUS sprinkling of Pixie Dust too, because I also have 'Get-out-of-jail-go-directly-to-free-parking-collect-your-$200' SUPER-DUPER fast passes from a previous WDW visit, which supersede any fastpass available! We had experienced some BAD problems during our previous visit [April 2013] stay at ASMovies, and, as a way of making things right, one of the CM's from Guest Services attached 10 of these 'special' fast passes to my email address. Basically, we can go on ANY ride in ANY park at ANY time! WOOHOO!

 

[patrickpiteo]

.....well....I made my fast pass selections this morning and it wasn't as painful as I thought.....however, boy, do they get gobbled up in a hurry.....also, I was only able to make 2 days worth of fast passes, since a 2-day pass is linked to my account, and not the 3-day PH ones. I called WDW this morning, because I was concerned that those fast passes are linked to the 2-day passes (part of my package), but since I won't be activating those park passes, I wondered if, when we try to use our fast passes, they won't work. She assured me that they are connected to the general account, not to the park passes themselves, so we WILL be able to use them. However, I got a GENEROUS sprinkling of Pixie Dust too, because I also have 'Get-out-of-jail-go-directly-to-free-parking-collect-your-$200' SUPER-DUPER fast passes from a previous WDW visit, which supersede any fastpass available! We had experienced some BAD problems during our previous visit [April 2013] stay at ASMovies, and, as a way of making things right, one of the CM's from Guest Services attached 10 of these 'special' fast passes to my email address. Basically, we can go on ANY ride in ANY park at ANY time! WOOHOO!

NICE

 

[kimmar067]

Don't stress, it seems like a lot of information but is very easy.

On the very first page of this thread is a list of the parks with 'tiering' - Epcot and HS have this. What this means is, if an attraction is considered priority 1, you can only choose 1 from that category. Your remaining FP's for that day can be from any of the other selections.

Does that make sense?

....yes it does....NOW.


....what a bummer though, to have to choose between RnRC and TSMM!


.....but now I won't HAVE to!

 

[kimmar067]

NICE

....I thought so too! We are given this luxury because, as the CM explained to me, they are 'non-inventoried'....

 

[Amirah95]

There is no FP+ for Merida so says page 1 of this thread...for those who have gone to see her, what was your strategy?

I heard that her line can get really long and it moves snail slow. Should we immediately run over at rope drop or can we wait after A&E (really hoping for an after rope drop A&E FP+). We don't want to be in a line on this particular day as we're going to spend most of our time in Adventureland and Fronteirland.

Thanks!

 

[Turk February]

The system can't differentiate between a park ticket and party ticket, that's why you're seeing times before 4.

Gotcha. For some reason I thought I had read before that it did. Thanks!

 

[mrsp1030]

We have a split stay but linking 7 day PH, will this affect how many days we can book at 60 day mark?

 

[mbrittb00]

...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'm referring to the page you get if you click on "My Disney Experience" in the upper right corner of the WDW page. The top of the page tells you you have X days to go for your vacation and three main options "FastPass+ Selections", "Dining Reservations" , and "Entertainment Times"

I"ll see if I can get a picture tonight when I get home.

I do not want Anna & Else Fast Pass but I do want SDMT.

There were several 7DMT options available for quite a while after our window opened. For about the first 30 minutes we were able to make just about any changes we wanted. If it is the first thing you go after you shouldn't have any problems.

 

[mesaboy2]

There is no FP+ for Merida so says page 1 of this thread...for those who have gone to see her, what was your strategy?

I heard that her line can get really long and it moves snail slow. Should we immediately run over at rope drop or can we wait after A&E (really hoping for an after rope drop A&E FP+). We don't want to be in a line on this particular day as we're going to spend most of our time in Adventureland and Fronteirland.

Thanks!

Merida's line is not as bad as it once was. The longest waits she sees these days don't usually exceed 45 minutes.

 

[poohmickey]

I do not want Anna & Else Fast Pass but I do want SDMT.

We arrive on Oct 28 and made fastpass+ selections last night. I just checked and there's still available on Oct 29th, 2nd day of our trip so you should be okay.

This is my first time doing fastpass+ and it was easier than I expected. Good luck!

 

[Amirah95]

Merida's line is not as bad as it once was. The longest waits she sees these days don't usually exceed 45 minutes.

That's still a long wait. I'll just have to take my chances after A&E. Thanks!

 

[trpscooby]

I'm wondering, if you need to do a child/parent swap, if one adult has a fastpass while the other waits with the child, does the waiting adult also need a fastpass when 1st adult returns in order to get on the ride without waiting in a long queue? Hope that makes sense!

 

[mbrittb00]

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".

That's what I figured, but wasn't sure if they would give some grace, considering how hard it is to get FP+ selections together under the new system. Plus considering that the Experience is for the kids and the parents are really only there for supervision.

 

[mbrittb00]

I'm wondering, if you need to do a child/parent swap, if one adult has a fastpass while the other waits with the child, does the waiting adult also need a fastpass when 1st adult returns in order to get on the ride without waiting in a long queue? Hope that makes sense!

When the first parent and kid(s) go through the line, they will give you a Rider Swap pass that is good for 2 people to go through the FP+ line. If the initial set is going through the FP+ line there is some debate if the waiting parent needs a FP+ pass in order to get the Rider Swap pass. I suspect that the official Disney policy is "yes", but some CMs will give you one either way.

 

[mesaboy2]

That's what I figured, but wasn't sure if they would give some grace, considering how hard it is to get FP+ selections together under the new system. Plus considering that the Experience is for the kids and the parents are really only there for supervision.

The floodgates would open.

 

[O-Jo]

I'm sorry if this is has been asked. I'm helping a friend plan her first trip, and I think she made a mistake. On 2 different days at MK, she only wanted 2 fp's and cancelled the third that was forced on her. Now I'd like to help her get the 3rd back, but I'm not sure how. Both days she has 7DMT and doesn't want to lose those in the process. What should we do? Should she just call?

 

[mesaboy2]

I'm sorry if this is has been asked. I'm helping a friend plan her first trip, and I think she made a mistake. On 2 different days at MK, she only wanted 2 fp's and cancelled the third that was forced on her. Now I'd like to help her get the 3rd back, but I'm not sure how. Both days she has 7DMT and doesn't want to lose those in the process. What should we do? Should she just call?

She should just call.

 

[carimar]

The beginning of this thread may need to be edited: parades and fireworks seem to be showing up at the 60 day mark and I've noticed that FoF, Wishes and MSEP are not available anymore at 45 days. Also some days are showing no availability for Enchanted Tales w Belle and TSMM