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

[gzmtlock]

I imagine so.

But just consider, the relative value of any FP goes up during that time so the overall priorities I have in the OP don't much change.

I understand. But in May, waiting for a show was the "usual" 30 mins or so with no worries about getting seats. So even though a show was a higher priority for us, I would choose one of your B's to maximize overall touring.

My concern in Dec is that folks will start lining up 60 mins or longer before the show, and that if we don't join them, we might not get seats.

And thank you so much for this thread and all your wonderful information! it has really helped me with our planning!

 

[g-dad66]

In booking a high demand FP, doesn't matter how long I take to book the other two?

If I'm trying to book something like wishes or mine train, should I just go ahead and pick a time for that and select two randoms so that I can get it saved, and then go back and work on the two randoms afterward? Or does it not matter?

I'm worried that once I pick my mine train time, if I take too long fiddling around with the others, when I go to save it that time won't be available. I hope this makes sense

Be sure to know in advance which three attractions you want to pick (also your 4th, 5th etc. choices in case one of your top 3 isn't available at all). Wishes might not even be available until closer to your trip.

Once you have selected your three attractions, you will be given Options A,B,C for a time schedule of the three attractions. Just choose any one of those Options (probably the one that has the best time for you for the mine train), and that will lock in your three attractions at that point.

Fiddling further with changing the times individually of the other two attractions (or even changing what the other two attractions are) won't have any effect on the time for the mine train. You won't lose it if you're just changing the other two attractions and/or the timing of them.

 

[g-dad66]

Anyone else's window open tonight?
I'm hoping for 7DMT, Space, Wishes for one day, and Thunder, Splash, FoF the other day.

Wish me luck! I'm going to try from my tablet browser but have my phone as a backup. I'll pop on when we are done and let you know.

Do I need to schedule my 2yo for the mountains since he can't ride?

I was thinking of scheduling him a FP for something else, but he needs a corresponding adult, so that adult would need a FP for that ride, too.
I'm not sure if this affects them if they come back with the rider swap or not.

I hope that makes sense.

Like, mom+daughter Splash,
Get rider swap for Dad.
While he waits dad+son use Pooh FP.

Since a 2 year old doesn't need a ticket, I'm pretty sure you can't schedule any FP+ for him (because FP+ is tied to a ticket).

However, he doesn't need a FP+ in order to use the Fast Pass lane of any attraction he is tall enough for. He will be able to enter the Fast Pass line with any adult who has FP+ for the attraction.

 

[mandis77]

A few days ago I modified a few reservations on the MDE app. I still don't see the changes on the app... but they are on the website. Anyone else see this?

Anyone? We leave in 17 days so I want this figured out soon. Think a call to tech support is in order?

 

[mesaboy2]

Anyone? We leave in 17 days so I want this figured out soon. Think a call to tech support is in order?

The app is glitchy, and is often in error. If it looks right on the site, then you're probably fine.

 

[dmband]

Marking thread
Thanks for the work

 

[mandis77]

The app is glitchy, and is often in error. If it looks right on the site, then you're probably fine.

Thank you! I will keep a paper copy of our FP and times in case with us. This thread has been a huge help. Can't wait can't wait can't wait!

 

[hollygolitely93]

I book my FP+ in two days. I logged on this evening and selecting NEW FP+ from the My Disney Experience link on a MAC. It showed my name to select, was grayed out, and did not show the rest of my family.

Is this normal or a sign that my information is already messed up. I just want to straighten it out before I go all crazy to get A&E FP+

 

[mesaboy2]

I book my FP+ in two days. I logged on this evening and selecting NEW FP+ from the My Disney Experience link on a MAC. It showed my name to select, was grayed out, and did not show the rest of my family.

Is this normal or a sign that my information is already messed up. I just want to straighten it out before I go all crazy to get A&E FP+

From what I have gathered reading various reports, I think this is normal and will correct itself when your booking window opens.

 

[exitmusic13]

I book my FP+ in two days. I logged on this evening and selecting NEW FP+ from the My Disney Experience link on a MAC. It showed my name to select, was grayed out, and did not show the rest of my family.

Is this normal or a sign that my information is already messed up. I just want to straighten it out before I go all crazy to get A&E FP+

Hi there. Mine shows the exact same way. Our window opens tonight so here's hoping it all works out.

 

[Safari23]

I'm hoping this is the right spot for this question. We have booked an onsite hotel for our upcoming trip. I got tickets separately and linked them to my account. My 60 days is coming up. However we're considering switching and staying offsite. I'm assuming if we do cancel our onsite hotel we'll lose our fast passes? I'm going to try and book 60 days out because it's not a for sure thing we'll end up offsite and I figure i may as well if I can, right?

 

[mesaboy2]

I'm hoping this is the right spot for this question. We have booked an onsite hotel for our upcoming trip. I got tickets separately and linked them to my account. My 60 days is coming up. However we're considering switching and staying offsite. I'm assuming if we do cancel our onsite hotel we'll lose our fast passes? I'm going to try and book 60 days out because it's not a for sure thing we'll end up offsite and I figure i may as well if I can, right?

You may as well.

 

[hollygolitely93]

Hi there. Mine shows the exact same way. Our window opens tonight so here's hoping it all works out.

Good luck. If you have time let me know if you had issues! And hope you get all you want! I'm most nervous about what we all are nervous about...A&E and 7DMT!

 

[MAGICFOR2]

I wondered where you all went!

 

[exitmusic13]

Good luck. If you have time let me know if you had issues! And hope you get all you want! I'm most nervous about what we all are nervous about...A&E and 7DMT!

Hi. All went well. Everyone in our family showed up right at midnight as advertised. Huge thanks to mesaboy2 for the OP and the screen shots linked in his post over at easywdw.com were extremely helpful and a great cheat sheet.

We're headed there for 8 nights, with 7 days at the parks. Our third day there (2nd park day) will be our first at MK. We were NOT able to get SDMT for that day. I was, however, able to get it for our 6th and 8th days. While booking our 8th day I noticed that the Elsa and Anna meet and greet was still there (but we took a pass).

Otherwise everything was really pretty easy and everything else went according to plan (which for us was mostly morning FP+, mainly b/c we're morning park people).

One point that was really helpful was to choose the suggested "three pack" with times that are FURTHEST from your preference and then just go right in and modify to pick the right time slots. Worked like a charm.

Again - huge thanks to the folks here who have taken the time to post all these tips.

I was a bit surprised at not being able to get SDMT for our first day at MK (Nov 16) as I thought we were travelling at a (relatively) slower time of year and visiting MK on a Sunday with the Christmas Party happening that night. Gives me slight pause for our day-to-day park choices...oh well, too late now!

 

[slzer0]

Alright, I'm done.
I got 1 of 3 I was really trying for.

I wanted 7DMT, Space, Wishes for 11/15...
No availability for 7DMT or Wishes.
In place of those, I got Pooh and BTMR, with the hopes that I can drop BTMR and get Wishes at 30 days.
If not, I scheduled them all early in the day (1035, 1135, 310) with the hopes of getting additional FP since we won't be doing Wishes.
It's an EMH night, so I'm not sure how long we can string extra FPs. We will see.

For 11/17, I was hoping for FoF, Splash, Thunder.
There was no availability for FoF, but I WAS ABLE TO GET 7DMT, so I did that and the two mountains.
If FoF is available I will have to drop one of the mountains. Not sure which would be best to drop.
As with my other day, I put all my FP earlier (1245, 145, 345) in the hopes of snagging additional.

So, I didn't get the parade/wishes, but I did get 7DMT. I had to do it on another day, which means in terms of touring I will have to backtrack to Fantasyland once on that second day. I had originally intended to split the park between two days evenly but one backtrack to get that coaster is worth it in my opinion.

Has anyone had experiences with additional fireworks and parade spots opening up at the 30 day mark? Should I pop over to the trade board or is that just for frozen?

Thanks for all the help, I will keep tweaking and updating.

 

[slzer0]

, for the record I was able to book the mine train for a full party of three people I did not have to split. I got a 345 slot, and when I went to adjust the time there were no other options available.

Trying to book it for that Saturday, I assume it's all taken by people who could book starting earlier in the week.
I was able to get it for the following week monday, likely because most people trying to book for that day will have a window opening Sunday.

I think the fact that my trip spans across two weeks (Fri-Tues) helped a bit.

This logic helps others to get 7DMT, corroborating the theory that you should try for furthest-out dates and work back.

 

[mymommom]

Sooo excited...we got everything we wanted for a party of 12 We arrive Fri, Nov 14th and were hoping for 7DMT our first park day, Sun, Nov 16th. Although it wasn't available that day, it was available Wed, Nov 19th and Sat, Nov 22nd! I had no problem getting everything at times we wanted without splitting up. We were not interested in A&E, so I didn't look for that, but it was a very good day. Night all, and good luck with your planning

 

[Cluelyss]

Alright, I'm done. I got 1 of 3 I was really trying for. I wanted 7DMT, Space, Wishes for 11/15... No availability for 7DMT or Wishes. In place of those, I got Pooh and BTMR, with the hopes that I can drop BTMR and get Wishes at 30 days. If not, I scheduled them all early in the day (1035, 1135, 310) with the hopes of getting additional FP since we won't be doing Wishes. It's an EMH night, so I'm not sure how long we can string extra FPs. We will see. For 11/17, I was hoping for FoF, Splash, Thunder. There was no availability for FoF, but I WAS ABLE TO GET 7DMT, so I did that and the two mountains. If FoF is available I will have to drop one of the mountains. Not sure which would be best to drop. As with my other day, I put all my FP earlier (1245, 145, 345) in the hopes of snagging additional. So, I didn't get the parade/wishes, but I did get 7DMT. I had to do it on another day, which means in terms of touring I will have to backtrack to Fantasyland once on that second day. I had originally intended to split the park between two days evenly but one backtrack to get that coaster is worth it in my opinion. Has anyone had experiences with additional fireworks and parade spots opening up at the 30 day mark? Should I pop over to the trade board or is that just for frozen? Thanks for all the help, I will keep tweaking and updating.

The parades and fireworks were all available at my 60-day mark, but all gone as well. However, I was slowly able to pick up FPs for Wishes one at a time over a span of about 10 days. FoF was available at times as well (no MSEP that day, though, so can't comment on its availability). The cancellation boards are just for A&E and 7DMT. Also, 7DMT isn't too deep in NF, so will keep your backtracking to a minimum.

 

[slzer0]

Thanks. I'll keep checking, hopefully as people adjust maybe I'll get it.

Do you just click "change experience" when checking for it? Does the time slot matter or do you just change, and if ANY are available it'll pop up?