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

[andrewilley]

You can do that its mentioned in the first couple of posts

Didn't know that! Worth remembering.

Andre

 

[prettypatchesmsu]

So excited that I only have 9 days until I can book my fastpasses! I was sitting yesterday trying to figure out what I wanted and when and it is a lot harder now with the tiering! When we went in Oct 2013, we had the best of both worlds, FP+ with no tiers plus paper fastpasses. So this is kind of stressful figuring out. I've used this awesome thread, and some other resources and think I have it figured out. What has kind of made it harder this time is I'm limited by what my Mom can physically handle riding. We want to ride all together most times, so the FP+ choices I made sometimes were not maximizing the benefits sometimes (no Big Thunder, Splash). But I figure DH and me will be on our own most late evenings, so we'll just do standby or get lucky with a 4th kiosk FP+...but I know that's slim chance.

 

[khurley23]

So excited that I only have 9 days until I can book my fastpasses! I was sitting yesterday trying to figure out what I wanted and when and it is a lot harder now with the tiering! When we went in Oct 2013, we had the best of both worlds, FP+ with no tiers plus paper fastpasses. So this is kind of stressful figuring out. I've used this awesome thread, and some other resources and think I have it figured out. What has kind of made it harder this time is I'm limited by what my Mom can physically handle riding. We want to ride all together most times, so the FP+ choices I made sometimes were not maximizing the benefits sometimes (no Big Thunder, Splash). But I figure DH and me will be on our own most late evenings, so we'll just do standby or get lucky with a 4th kiosk FP+...but I know that's slim chance.

I was really stressed over it too (I did mine last weekend). But I had zero problems. I think the worst part is that you can't go in to practice and see how it all works in advance. I found it very easy to pick my rides and then go back in and fine tune each time so that the flow of the day worked better. Don't worry, you'll do fine!

 

[anorman]

I notice that using the Dibb website regarding fastpass availability for 30 to 60 day windows, Primeval Whirl looks like it is standby only starting Aug 17th and that there are no Fastpass + available after that date. Is it going to be down for refurbishments? Just thought it was strange. We are planning a day at Animal Kingdom on August 28th which touringplans.com gives a crowd level of "2" so we were planning on hitting KS first thing at ropedrop, FP+ Exp Everest and Kali but not sure on our third selection.....either Dinosaur or Primeval Whirl. I guess it will be Dinosaur now . I just remember in the past that Primeval Whirl had an outdoor, brutally hot lineup that I was hoping to avoid.

 

[DonaldDuck77]

So excited that I only have 9 days until I can book my fastpasses! I was sitting yesterday trying to figure out what I wanted and when and it is a lot harder now with the tiering! When we went in Oct 2013, we had the best of both worlds, FP+ with no tiers plus paper fastpasses. So this is kind of stressful figuring out. I've used this awesome thread, and some other resources and think I have it figured out. What has kind of made it harder this time is I'm limited by what my Mom can physically handle riding. We want to ride all together most times, so the FP+ choices I made sometimes were not maximizing the benefits sometimes (no Big Thunder, Splash). But I figure DH and me will be on our own most late evenings, so we'll just do standby or get lucky with a 4th kiosk FP+...but I know that's slim chance.

My MIL is similar to your mom. She won't ride Soarin', Big Thunder, or even 7DMT. They will all be some of our FP+ choices, and hers will either go unused or swapped to something else if she wants to ride it while everyone else does the rides that FP+ saves the most time for. Unless your mom needs FP+ for Peter Pan, A&E, and Enchanted tales with Belle, you may be better off just letting her wait while you FP+ Splash and Big Thunder.

ETA-unless she is funding the trip and making the choices for everyone, which my MIL did do once (we ended up with FP+ for both parades and Wishes).

 

[BradyBrenMom]

ETA-unless she is funding the trip and making the choices for everyone, which my MIL did do once (we ended up with FP+ for both parades and Wishes).[/QUOTE]

Reading this made me smile--I was just thinking the other day that even when our kids are grown up with their own families, it would be impossible for me to go to WDW and leave the planning to someone else I guess I'll become "that" MIL!!!

 

[jlundeen]

Reading this made me smile--I was just thinking the other day that even when our kids are grown up with their own families, it would be impossible for me to go to WDW and leave the planning to someone else I guess I'll become "that" MIL!!!

Me too...but my family already know I know WAY more about Disney than they do....but of course, now that I'm retired, my JOB is to keep up with stuff as best I can, and always be planning the next trip!

 

[22Tink]

ETA-unless she is funding the trip and making the choices for everyone, which my MIL did do once (we ended up with FP+ for both parades and Wishes).

Reading this made me smile--I was just thinking the other day that even when our kids are grown up with their own families, it would be impossible for me to go to WDW and leave the planning to someone else I guess I'll become "that" MIL!!![/QUOTE]
Lol me, too!

 

[monty]

ETA-unless she is funding the trip and making the choices for everyone, which my MIL did do once (we ended up with FP+ for both parades and Wishes).

I AM that MIL and I WILL make FP+ for both parade and wishes.

 

[4leobeans]

My FP window is coming up in two days. I'm nervous about trying to get things, especially since we're travelling with a 7, 5 and 1 year old. The two littles are too small to ride some of the rides, so I'll be attempting to book separate FPs for half the family Any suggested strategies?

The tickets are set up in MDE (under my email), and I visit through the website. I was wondering if it was possible to have my husband download the MDE app, and try to book at the same time as me...is this possible?
Of course, I'm trying to get A&E meet and greet, but I see on the DIBB page, they're already gone for our entire visit Looks like we might be waiting in line.

 

[caperguy]

I read at the start of this thread that if you cancel a FP+ preselection (30 days in advance) then you have to cancel all of them in order to rebook. Did i read that wrong? I thought you could easily change any FP+ you have ahead of time without affecting the others.
thanks

 

[jcarwash]

I read at the start of this thread that if you cancel a FP+ preselection (30 days in advance) then you have to cancel all of them in order to rebook. Did i read that wrong? I thought you could easily change any FP+ you have ahead of time without affecting the others.
thanks

Changing a FastPass means you choose an existing single FastPass, and then change the time for that attraction or change to a different attraction completely. Canceling isn't involved and you don't touch your other two FastPass reservations.

 

[caperguy]

Changing a FastPass means you choose an existing single FastPass, and then change the time for that attraction or change to a different attraction completely. Canceling isn't involved and you don't touch your other two FastPass reservations.

Awesome! thanks

Another question: Anyone use FP+ for the Frozen singalong at studios? I've heard some show-like attractions FP seating is too close to the stage, etc.

 

[jcarwash]

Another question: Anyone use FP+ for the Frozen singalong at studios? I've heard some show-like attractions FP seating is too close to the stage, etc.

I can answer this one too. I used FP+ for the Frozen Sing-Along Celebration. Where you sit is at your choice...the FP+ simply allows you to enter the queue area ahead of the standby line, so you can choose which door/row you want. So if you did want to be up close, you likely could. The standby line enters the queue area shortly after the initial FP+ holders are admitted.

 

[Cluelyss]

Changing a FastPass means you choose an existing single FastPass, and then change the time for that attraction or change to a different attraction completely. Canceling isn't involved and you don't touch your other two FastPass reservations.

To piggy back this reply, if you use the "cancel" function, you are canceling the option to have a FP, not canceling a particular selection. To change times or attractions, select "modify" instead. Once one of the original 3 has been cancelled, if you want the option of 3 back, then you will need to start over for that day.

 

[asta]

Awesome! thanks

Another question: Anyone use FP+ for the Frozen singalong at studios? I've heard some show-like attractions FP seating is too close to the stage, etc.

I can add that I think there was a group of Frozen package buyers who are let in first before the FP. They sat in a group near the front and were centered infront of the stage (they did not have to fill in the end of the row first). As everyone else entered the CMs helped guide people around to fill in the end of row seating for the rest of those rows.

 

[N5girl]

Hi

Apologies if this has been covered before - I read 20 pages at the beginning and could not see a definitive answer. A couple of questions

1. If we have an onsite stay booked for 7 nights, but we have a 21 day ultimate (UK) ticket (so 14 days offsite)- can we book all FP+ from the 60 day point, i.e. we would effectively have a 81 day window for the last day of our holiday for FP+ or does it only extend 14 days after the 60 day window?

2. My partner is likely to have a just a handful of single day tickets (as she is a bit Disney-phobic) - can we still book FPs for the whole group (there are 3 of us) if we have different tickets , so 2 21-day tickets and a multi-day ticket? They would all be linked to the room-only onsite booking.

Many thanks in advance.

 

[MaxsDad]

To piggy back this reply, if you use the "cancel" function, you are canceling the option to have a FP, not canceling a particular selection. To change times or attractions, select "modify" instead. Once one of the original 3 has been cancelled, if you want the option of 3 back, then you will need to start over for that day.

I found that out last night while making my selections. Our dhs day is a mess, and I went to cancel something and saw that you could cancel individual selections now. I thought, that is a great update, because iirc originally you had to cancel all three. Then when I went to make a third one I realized I had to make all three again and thought, well that makes no sense, because I could lose the one I stayed up till midnight to get. Step in the right direction though I guess.

 

[BradyBrenMom]

Now I'm afraid when I can book in a week or two, I will accidentally hit "cancel" instead of "modify"!!! Making a note about it now

 

[MaxsDad]

Now I'm afraid when I can book in a week or two, I will accidentally hit "cancel" instead of "modify"!!! Making a note about it now

Lol,I wouldn't worry, there are a couple of confirmation prompts if you try to cancel.