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

[marshallandcartersmo]

Was in MK 6/30, used a total of 8 fastpasses. We were very pleased! I originally scheduled BTMRR, Mine, & SM...last one we used about 1:15. After SM we got Jungle Cruise FP that was immediately available, after JC then got a FP for Buzz...after Buzz we got ANOTHER fastpass for Buzz (did Peoplemover & Monsters while waiting the hour for the window to open) after Buzz a FP for Splash Mtn opened up (that wasn't available earlier) so we did that. After Splash we got a FP for Haunted Mansion for after the parade.
It was a great day! A lot of criss crossing the park, but we rode at least 20 rides, saw the parade & fireworks, & had lunch at BOG.

I do wish there were more FP kiosk locations, more kiosks at the locations, & more staff there. Every time we went the lines were long, people cut line because of the way some are set up you can't tell there's a line until you get right there (the one next to Buzz)

Don't be afraid of FP+!

 

[CodeGoddess]

Was in MK 6/30, used a total of 8 fastpasses. We were very pleased! I originally scheduled BTMRR, Mine, & SM...last one we used about 1:15. After SM we got Jungle Cruise FP that was immediately available, after JC then got a FP for Buzz...after Buzz we got ANOTHER fastpass for Buzz (did Peoplemover & Monsters while waiting the hour for the window to open) after Buzz a FP for Splash Mtn opened up (that wasn't available earlier) so we did that. After Splash we got a FP for Haunted Mansion for after the parade.
It was a great day! A lot of criss crossing the park, but we rode at least 20 rides, saw the parade & fireworks, & had lunch at BOG.

I do wish there were more FP kiosk locations, more kiosks at the locations, & more staff there. Every time we went the lines were long, people cut line because of the way some are set up you can't tell there's a line until you get right there (the one next to Buzz)

Don't be afraid of FP+!

Too bad you can do the additional FP on your phone. That would be so much more convenient.

 

[CodeGoddess]

Just noticed on the app that it's storming and some of the rides are shut down today. How do they handle fp when the ride is closed down during your time slot?

ETA: back in the day when they were paper you just walked up and talked to them and they would let you in.

 

[hiroMYhero]

Just noticed on the app that it's storming and some of the rides are shut down today. How do they handle fp when the ride is closed down during your time slot?

ETA: back in the day when they were paper you just walked up and talked to them and they would let you in.

When a ride is rained out or downed, an anytime FP is added to your account. You can check your app or email account to see it listed there.

 

[123SA]

A few miscellaneous questions:

1. When I made my FP for mission space I didn't notice an option for green or orange. Did I screw up? How do I know which one I have?

2. 4th FP/expired FP -- on an Epcot day I have FP for the entire party for Turtle Talk. I don't think the big kids will go, but there isn't anything else in the timeframe that they want. This FP is for 10:30am. Then we have soarin at 11:30am and mission space at 12:30pm.

If they don't go to turtle talk, and I don't have their bands swiped, will they be eligible for a 4th FP at a tier 1 ride if available? That is, is an expired FP treated as a used FP? Or should I bring their bands with me?

3. Park hopping -- I have 3 FP planned for AK. Then we plan to hop to MK. I think my only option is to go to a kiosk. I can't do anything from my phone for MK yes? Once I get to a kiosk, how many FP can I book? Is it 3 for the whole party? Or is it considered a 4th FP?

Thanks for your help.

 

[hiroMYhero]

A few miscellaneous questions:

1. When I made my FP for mission space I didn't notice an option for green or orange. Did I screw up? How do I know which one I have?

2. 4th FP/expired FP -- on an Epcot day I have FP for the entire party for Turtle Talk. I don't think the big kids will go, but there isn't anything else in the timeframe that they want. This FP is for 10:30am. Then we have soarin at 11:30am and mission space at 12:30pm.

If they don't go to turtle talk, and I don't have their bands swiped, will they be eligible for a 4th FP at a tier 1 ride if available? That is, is an expired FP treated as a used FP? Or should I bring their bands with me?

3. Park hopping -- I have 3 FP planned for AK. Then we plan to hop to MK. I think my only option is to go to a kiosk. I can't do anything from my phone for MK yes? Once I get to a kiosk, how many FP can I book? Is it 3 for the whole party? Or is it considered a 4th FP?

Thanks for your help.

1. The system doesn't allow you to choose green or yellow. The FP allows you to bypass the Standby line.

2. Expired is fine and then they'll choose their 4th with the complete family.

3. One FP (4th of the day) at the kiosk in MK unless there is a glitch and then you'll get 3 each.

 

[123SA]

Thanks!

 

[SleepingUgly]

Really sorry if this question has been asked many times before but I've tried searching for an answer and can't find ... Can I book FP for members of my party for different parks on same day? My two older daughters want to go to DHS one morning while I take the little one to MK. Will it be possible for us to get FPs for each of us for different parks, same day? Thanks!

 

[Cluelyss]

Really sorry if this question has been asked many times before but I've tried searching for an answer and can't find ... Can I book FP for members of my party for different parks on same day? My two older daughters want to go to DHS one morning while I take the little one to MK. Will it be possible for us to get FPs for each of us for different parks, same day? Thanks!

Absolutely. When you are booking your FPs, you will select your party first, then date, park and attractions. So you will need to schedule this day in 2 parts. First, select only your older daughters and make their selections in HS. Then go back and select yourself and the younger child and make your selections for MK. If this is the only date you will be splitting up, I'd recommend scheduling all the other days first (selecting everyone) and do this day last.

 

[SleepingUgly]

Thank you so much!!! Really appreciate the quick response, Cluelyss!

 

[mcurrence]

Good Morning!
I bought my park pass separately from my on site reservation (not a package) I can only see 30 days out ( I get that part since it's a ticket only) but I was wondering, will I automatically see my 60 day window open up? Is there something I need to do before?
Thanks!
M.

 

[Cluelyss]

Good Morning!
I bought my park pass separately from my on site reservation (not a package) I can only see 30 days out ( I get that part since it's a ticket only) but I was wondering, will I automatically see my 60 day window open up? Is there something I need to do before?
Thanks!
M.

Nothing you need to do - the window will expand once you are 60 days out from check in.

 

[mcurrence]

Thank you! Getting excited ! My 60 day is just around the corner! Have had better luck figuring out how to maneuver on the app vs the website. I can't figure out how to change times one by one on the website I'm going to do it all on the app and hope for the best! Thanks for all the great info!!
M.

 

[CodeGoddess]

For onsite guests without a package (room-only), the 60-day prebooking window will not appear until the 60-day mark, assuming valid tickets are attached to the account. Before this point only a 30-day window will be active, again assuming valid tickets are attached to the account. It is possible to practice booking FP+s using this 30-day window.

I just want to make sure I understand this. From day 90 to day 61, there is a 30 day window where you can't book but you can practice. Once you hit 60 days the actual FP booking window will actually open up. Correct?

 

[hiroMYhero]

I just want to make sure I understand this. From day 90 to day 61, there is a 30 day window where you can't book but you can practice. Once you hit 60 days the actual FP booking window will actually open up. Correct?

Your window is now open for 30 days. When you practice you are indeed booking FPs. That's why you need to cancel them. All that happens at 60 days out from your check-in day is the expansion of the booking window.

 

[CodeGoddess]

Your window is now open for 30 days. When you practice you are indeed booking FPs. That's why you need to cancel them. All that happens at 60 days out from your check-in day is the expansion of the booking window.

I must be totally missing how this works. When you say your window in now open for 30 days as in from the day you book your resorts stay and link tickets? We are booking next weekend for Feb so I am trying to figure out how this will all work.

 

[Cluelyss]

Your window is now open for 30 days. When you practice you are indeed booking FPs. That's why you need to cancel them. All that happens at 60 days out from your check-in day is the expansion of the booking window.

Just to further clarify for OP - you can only "practice" if your tickets are not booked as part of a package. If purchased as part of a package, nothing will be open until your 60-day window hits. If you purchased your tickets separately, they will have a 30-day booking window available from the minute you link them to your account (here is where people have been able to practice the FP process). 60 days prior to your check in date, that window will expand for the length of your reservation. You can also "practice" if you have a party ticket linked to your account as well.

 

[CodeGoddess]

Just to further clarify for OP - you can only "practice" if your tickets are not booked as part of a package. If purchased as part of a package, nothing will be open until your 60-day window hits. If you purchased your tickets separately, they will have a 30-day booking window available from the minute you link them to your account (here is where people have been able to practice the FP process). 60 days prior to your check in date, that window will expand for the length of your reservation. You can also "practice" if you have a party ticket linked to your account as well.

Thank you so much! We are doing non-package so this is great. Last question. If we book all our FPs during that first 30 day period, we are all set then right? We don't need to log back in and redo them at the 60 day mark?

 

[Cluelyss]

Thank you so much! We are doing non-package so this is great. Last question. If we book all our FPs during that first 30 day period, we are all set then right? We don't need to log back in and redo them at the 60 day mark?

The booking window will only be open for 30 days from "today" - today being the current date - and will only advance to a 60 day window once you are 60 days away from check in. So you cannot make your selections any earlier than that. Hopes this clears things up for you?

 

[hiroMYhero]

Thank you so much! We are doing non-package so this is great. Last question. If we book all our FPs during that first 30 day period, we are all set then right? We don't need to log back in and redo them at the 60 day mark?

As soon as you link valid tickets (not a package), the 30 day booking window opens. If you are not going to be in the parks within that 30 day window you will not be booking FPs.

60 days before you actually check in to your onsite resort is the day you can book for your park visits. 60 days is the key window for onsite stays.

Because everything you will book is for your park visit, disregard the 30 day open window and wait for your 60-day window.