FastPass+ Basic Info, Suggested Priorities, And Strategies--Part II

[tstottle]

OK thanks! We are rope droppers too, so it sounds like the best strategy is to schedule FPs for the headliners with the biggest waits, do our 4,5,6 choice during the early AM hours, and then try to get FPs or standbys for our lesser-dos like HM, that mickey show, etc.

 

[Ntw25]

Well my 60 day point was today. Stayed up until midnight, logged on and managed to get everything I wanted for 6 of us at the times that I wanted and on the days I wanted, including a morning slot on 7DMT. All very easy.

My only miss was ToyStory mania due to the silly tiring system. My kids prefer RnR.

 

[Stacey012345]

Anyone recently book A & E FP+ that is willing to speak to their experience? Everything here speaks of how hard it is to get, but looking at the availability for a family of 4 here (http://www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/showpost.php?p=10123554&postcount=1), one would seem to think at 60 days right now there is plenty available for the taking for a family of 4. That seems in direct conflict to what I read so anyone care to share thoughts/suggestions please?

 

[Cluelyss]

Anyone recently book A & E FP+ that is willing to speak to their experience? Everything here speaks of how hard it is to get, but looking at the availability for a family of 4 here (http://www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/showpost.php?p=10123554&postcount=1), one would seem to think at 60 days right now there is plenty available for the taking for a family of 4. That seems in direct conflict to what I read so anyone care to share thoughts/suggestions please?

It is definitely easier to get than it used to be, but still recommended to try for right at 60 days if it's a must-do for your family. While that site is great for planning purposes, keep in mind that it doesn't track how many FPs are still available (1 set of 4 or 50 sets of 4) or the available times (is all availability left at 11 pm? That may not work for little ones). When I booked mine for last October, there was NO availability for my family of 4 for my entire 6 day trip at 60 days out. I was only able to book it by constant searching and collecting overlapping singles. Thankfully, it's not quite so hard to obtain now, but still remains the most popular FP and quickest to fill.

 

[Stacey012345]

It is definitely easier to get than it used to be, but still recommended to try for right at 60 days if it's a must-do for your family. While that site is great for planning purposes, keep in mind that it doesn't track how many FPs are still available (1 set of 4 or 50 sets of 4) or the available times (is all availability left at 11 pm? That may not work for little ones). When I booked mine for last October, there was NO availability for my family of 4 for my entire 6 day trip at 60 days out. I was only able to book it by constant searching and collecting overlapping singles. Thankfully, it's not quite so hard to obtain now, but still remains the most popular FP and quickest to fill.

Thank you. I am hoping to get one for day 2 of our trip (so day 61 when FP opens) but do you think by trying that first I could lose all opportunities on other days if it is not available then?

 

[Cluelyss]

Thank you. I am hoping to get one for day 2 of our trip (so day 61 when FP opens) but do you think by trying that first I could lose all opportunities on other days if it is not available then?

Check the dibb before you schedule so you know which days of your trip are available. But if you are on at midnight you should be fine, just make sure you start with your A&E day.

 

[Stacey012345]

Check the dibb before you schedule so you know which days of your trip are available. But if you are on at midnight you should be fine, just make sure you start with your A&E day.

I hope so, thanks, and I will be sure to do that first.

 

[Supermom3]

I'm so grateful for this thread. Thanks so much to all those who have contributed.
My FP+ window opens tonight, and I am a mixture of excited and a nervous wreck!

 

[marciemi]

Has anyone else had trouble with people falling off their linked family while in the park/kiosks? I've really had trouble with this lately - family of 5 and when I go to make a 4th FP (or later) one person will be missing from the party. I'll give them the MB and they'll add them and then someone else will fall off. I've had CM's insist to me that they aren't linked to our party or haven't used any FPP's that day (even though we all did the same thing). We've ended up booking the 4th FPP's for 4 people and then one separately but they all show up in my app then. Wondering if this was just a weird glitch but frustrating when the CM's are talking to me like I'm doing it all wrong!

 

[cindyfan]

Help. I've tried to find the answer here... but probably missing it somewhere.....
Can I add an additional person to already scheduled FP+ for my family/group??
We are within our 60 days, so DD#1 and I have booked our FP+. Well, DD#2 finally decided to join us for part of the stay. I added her to the resort and am waiting on her hopper-pass. So when I get her pass and link it, will I be able to add her to our FP+ times?? Will I have to call IT? I just want to get her on the same FP+ times we already have.
Anyone have this situation and what did you do?? Thanks so much!!!

 

[marciemi]

You can try the copy feature (preferably on a computer vs the app) but there's no guarantee, especially for hard-to-get ones like A&E or 7 Dwarves and people have reported losing what they already had when trying that sometimes. It will only assign them if those exact times are available anyway. I'd say the best bet would be to book hers separately and match as well as you can and just keep looking if you can't get anything exact or for one ride.

 

[Cluelyss]

Help. I've tried to find the answer here... but probably missing it somewhere.....
Can I add an additional person to already scheduled FP+ for my family/group??
We are within our 60 days, so DD#1 and I have booked our FP+. Well, DD#2 finally decided to join us for part of the stay. I added her to the resort and am waiting on her hopper-pass. So when I get her pass and link it, will I be able to add her to our FP+ times?? Will I have to call IT? I just want to get her on the same FP+ times we already have.
Anyone have this situation and what did you do?? Thanks so much!!!

As pp mentioned, there needs to be availability in order for you to add her. But this is definitely something you can do yourself by linking her to your profile in MDX. If you want to try the copy feature, that would give her exactly what you have (if everything is available at those exact times). You can also try searching for singles that overlap what you have already scheduled. This would be my recommendation, to ensure you don't lose anything previously scheduled.

 

[disneyjr77]

For the Anna and Elsa FP...Will I need to get one as well to stand in line with DD8?

 

[Denise W]

For the Anna and Elsa FP...Will I need to get one as well to stand in line with DD8?

Yes.

Denise

 

[lacrosse_lady72]

Just to clarify:
I'm going September 18-28. We have MNSSHP planned for the 18th, then we will have 10 straight park days with a 10 day ticket afterward. So 11 park days.

We can use MNSSHP to book FP, but can only book/use them 4:00pm-7:00pm. Are the return times limited to those hours? For example will I be able to book some 3:30-4:30 or 6:30-7:30? Or will I only be able to do ones with the earliest start time 4:00-5:00 and the latest 6:00-7:00?

Also, I will be able to book 11 days worth of FP right? I assume I'll have to wait one day for the 11th but I should be fine right?

 

[kermiebudge]

We have many Magic Bands from previous visits...

Soon, we have another trip that is scheduled onsite, but as it's gets closer, we may end up having to book offsite. If we end up offsite, how do I get the tickets I have activated in MDX for our upcoming trip (purchased separately) connected to old Magic Bands? Or are they linked to previous / existing 'active' Magic Bands automatically and I don't need to do anything special?

Thanks!

 

[Cluelyss]

Just to clarify:
I'm going September 18-28. We have MNSSHP planned for the 18th, then we will have 10 straight park days with a 10 day ticket afterward. So 11 park days.

We can use MNSSHP to book FP, but can only book/use them 4:00pm-7:00pm. Are the return times limited to those hours? For example will I be able to book some 3:30-4:30 or 6:30-7:30? Or will I only be able to do ones with the earliest start time 4:00-5:00 and the latest 6:00-7:00?

Also, I will be able to book 11 days worth of FP right? I assume I'll have to wait one day for the 11th but I should be fine right?

Yes, you can use your MNSSHP ticket to book FPs on your party day. You can actually schedule them for ANY time of day, but cannot use them until after 4 (the system only recognizes that you have a ticket, not that it's a party ticket). However, all FPs will end by 7 that day, so a 6-7 will be the latest available time slot for booking. But you could start them at any time (3:15-4:15, for example).

 

[123SA]

I was looking at my plan for DHS. I am hoping to schedule the 3rd fast pass for my family at Star Tours. I don't actually ride this because of motion sickness. However, there isn't anything I want to do on my own, so i was going to take the fast pass so that I have used all 3 and can try to get a 4th fast pass. (early Sept, so I think I have a reasonable shot at this).

I had thought at 12:00 when the FP window opens, the rest of the family will go on the ride, and I will go to a kiosk to get 4th FP. Now it occurs to me that I actually won't be able to do that. If I don't go on the ride, my FP won't expire until 1pm.

So finally, to my question, can I get the CM to scan my magic band when my family goes on the ride, so that the FP is marked as used?


(An aside here...I feel a bit guilty about this...I have to take this FP that I will not use, just so I can get one I want. This of course means that someone who actually wants to ride it may not get one!)

 

[Cluelyss]

I was looking at my plan for DHS. I am hoping to schedule the 3rd fast pass for my family at Star Tours. I don't actually ride this because of motion sickness. However, there isn't anything I want to do on my own, so i was going to take the fast pass so that I have used all 3 and can try to get a 4th fast pass. (early Sept, so I think I have a reasonable shot at this).

I had thought at 12:00 when the FP window opens, the rest of the family will go on the ride, and I will go to a kiosk to get 4th FP. Now it occurs to me that I actually won't be able to do that. If I don't go on the ride, my FP won't expire until 1pm.

So finally, to my question, can I get the CM to scan my magic band when my family goes on the ride, so that the FP is marked as used?


(An aside here...I feel a bit guilty about this...I have to take this FP that I will not use, just so I can get one I want. This of course means that someone who actually wants to ride it may not get one!)

If memory serves, you can go through the queue at ST then exit before the actual ride. So you would be "using" your FP when you enter, but could then exit when the rest of your family rides, and go straight to a kiosk and schedule your next FP. Just let the CM know you won't be riding, but want to walk through the queue with your family.

 

[anorman]

What time of day do you think I should schedule my first fastpass+? I plan to be there for ropedrop for each of my three Disney days (one each for AK, MK, and HS) so I should be able to take advantage of early morning shorter lines.....I hope. I want to schedule them early enough to be able to take advantage of addtional fastpasses but late enough that they would actually not be a waste of a fastpass+ selection.

Also, how difficult have people found it to schedule back to back fastpass+ selections? I am thinking maybe my first around 11, and then 12 and 1 p.m. leaving the afternoon open for additional selections. Am I being completely unrealistic? BTW I will be planning my Disney days during the last week or two of August.