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

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[siskaren]

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[22Tink]

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Sorry. Didn't know.

 

[DisneySOS]

Just wanted to thank you so much for posting all this info. I just booked all of my FP+ for my upcoming trip and was able to get everything we wanted for the times we wanted. We are going during a very busy time and I was so worried.

 

[Stacey012345]

May I ask a question please? We have 1 HS day planned, an EMH morning and estimated crowd level 7. Kids are picking TSMM, TOT, and Star Tours for FP+ choices. They do also want to see Frozen Sing-Along. Is it a big mistake not to book a FP+ for Frozen sing-along in favor of booking another ride FP+? Insight appreciated, thanks in advance!

 

[mesaboy2]

May I ask a question please? We have 1 HS day planned, an EMH morning and estimated crowd level 7. Kids are picking TSMM, TOT, and Star Tours for FP+ choices. They do also want to see Frozen Sing-Along. Is it a big mistake not to book a FP+ for Frozen sing-along in favor of booking another ride FP+? Insight appreciated, thanks in advance!

I was faced with this same problem recently, and my family opted for the Frozen Singalong instead of Star Tours. Two reasons: one, it was more important to our family than Star Tours was...and two, waits on Star Tours--even on busier days--often don't exceed 20-30 minutes. That isn't to say it won't have longer waits, only playing the odds that it most likely won't. Star Tours has a pretty high capacity and as such waits just don't get that huge most of the time. Neither choice is a "big mistake", you just have to prioritize what's most important to you and play the odds.

 

[doconeill]

I was faced with this same problem recently, and my family opted for the Frozen Singalong instead of Star Tours. Two reasons: one, it was more important to our family than Star Tours was...and two, waits on Star Tours--even on busier days--often don't exceed 20-30 minutes. That isn't to say it won't have longer waits, only playing the odds that it most likely won't. Star Tours has a pretty high capacity and as such waits just don't get that huge most of the time.

I agree. Star Tours can vary capacity with crowd size such that the waits are generally not long. It's rare for it to be exceptionally long, even during Star Wars Weekends.

 

[Stacey012345]

I was faced with this same problem recently, and my family opted for the Frozen Singalong instead of Star Tours. Two reasons: one, it was more important to our family than Star Tours was...and two, waits on Star Tours--even on busier days--often don't exceed 20-30 minutes. That isn't to say it won't have longer waits, only playing the odds that it most likely won't. Star Tours has a pretty high capacity and as such waits just don't get that huge most of the time. Neither choice is a "big mistake", you just have to prioritize what's most important to you and play the odds.

Thank you. I think we will be better off getting the sing along FP+ and adding Star Tours to the touring plan for the EMH or just thereafter morning hours. Silly question now, though - since show times aren't announced this far out, how do you know when (as in time of day/show time) to book a FP+ for a show 60 days out?

 

[mesaboy2]

Thank you. I think we will be better off getting the sing along FP+ and adding Star Tours to the touring plan for the EMH or just thereafter morning hours. Silly question now, though - since show times aren't announced this far out, how do you know when (as in time of day/show time) to book a FP+ for a show 60 days out?

Not a silly question at all. In the case of Frozen, I know that it is supposed to change venues in the coming weeks but I don't know if its current schedule will change also. I'm not sure if that information is out there yet, perhaps someone else will know....

 

[pbb322]

Not a silly question at all. In the case of Frozen, I know that it is supposed to change venues in the coming weeks but I don't know if its current schedule will change also. I'm not sure if that information is out there yet, perhaps someone else will know....

For our trip the first week of June, when our 60 day FP+ window opened the Frozen sing along times were still unknown so it was not an option to book a FP+. A few days later they published the schedule and the FP+ became available, so we quickly booked it then. So if the option is not showing up for Frozen, keep checking - once the schedule becomes available, so will the FP+. (P.S. this also happened with B&B show during SWW, it was not showing up at all, then they finally released it for FP+ but only for the first show in the am on some days).

 

[Cluelyss]

Not a silly question at all. In the case of Frozen, I know that it is supposed to change venues in the coming weeks but I don't know if its current schedule will change also. I'm not sure if that information is out there yet, perhaps someone else will know....

FSAL is moving as of 6/1. The schedule was pretty consistent in the old location, so would suspect minimal changes from the June show times (though the first/last show may be cut during slower times of year, as park hours are reduced).

 

[PurpleKomodo]

I just booked a FP+ for 7/29 on my 60 day. It looked like the time slots were for specific shows. I guess I don't know what would happen if the schedule changed.

 

[Itinkso]

I just booked a FP+ for 7/29 on my 60 day. It looked like the time slots were for specific shows. I guess I don't know what would happen if the schedule changed.

The schedule won't change: Disney has scheduled the move to Hyperion Theater; the FP schedule is set for beyond the time of the location change. The scheduling for FSAL is set.

 

[Stacey012345]

The schedule won't change: Disney has scheduled the move to Hyperion Theater; the FP schedule is set for beyond the time of the location change. The scheduling for FSAL is set.

So I guess until it is our 60 day window we should just anticipate which 3 FP+ to book but can't really plan time slots until we see what the FP schedule is in the system for FSAL? Is that the only way, just arrange it on the fly based on what they offer as you book FP+?

 

[PurpleKomodo]

I just booked ours at 60 days on Monday/Tuesday. I basically did just what you said. I booked our initial 3 and then played around with the times to make them fit our schedule and the schedule of 2 year old DS. At 60 days there were tons of times available. Even for harder ones like A&E and 7DMT. I would focus first on what you want and then play with the times.

 

[Itinkso]

So I guess until it is our 60 day window we should just anticipate which 3 FP+ to book but can't really plan time slots until we see what the FP schedule is in the system for FSAL? Is that the only way, just arrange it on the fly based on what they offer as you book FP+?

Whatever is showing in the system right now is the set schedule. I can check for you as I have some tickets in my MDE.

 

[thedarksyde]

So based on what I have read I can for a single day get a total of 4 Fastpass+? Is that correct or is it 3 fastpasses, they get used. 1 Fastpass and then when it gets used, I can keep getting 1 if there are still some available?

 

[morrison2951]

...the latter. Have fun!

 

[Itinkso]

So I guess until it is our 60 day window we should just anticipate which 3 FP+ to book but can't really plan time slots until we see what the FP schedule is in the system for FSAL? Is that the only way, just arrange it on the fly based on what they offer as you book FP+?

Correct - the first Singalong is at 10:25 and the last is at 8:10. You have to see what pops up when you schedule your FPs. When checking 7 days out right now, morning shows and the last show of the day are still available.

 

[939913Noles]

SO what are people thinking of the Wishes FP+? Too crowded? Worth it? We have a Saturday planned with breakfast in the morning at Akershus, then maybe a ride of Test Track before going back to the resort and relaxing with an evening in MK. Since we won't need the FP during the day is this a scenario that makes Wishes FP worthwhile? It will be for my wife, 3 kids under 10, and myself.