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

[kalliyan1]

We have a package stay at WDW coming up(room, tix, dining). My college age son is going to join us for one day at the park but is not on our reservation. If I have FP+ reservations made for those of us on the package, once I purchase his one day tix, will I be able to link it to my MDE and use the "copy" method on the FP+ to get him the same FP+ as us?

 

[JennyMarie821]

I messed up making my FP selections and didn't realize you're supposed to make all three at once. So for Nov 21st I only have 2...7DMT and Enchanted Tales with Belle. Is there any way at all to add a third without losing the first two or am I SOL?

Call Disney, they can add it back for you.

Quoted my original question too. So I called Disney and they told me there is nothing they can do. I have to delete my two existing FPs and start over. I can't believe that there is no way to add on a third FP. I don't want to lose my 7DMT.

 

[BigMommaMouse]

Quoted my original question too. So I called Disney and they told me there is nothing they can do. I have to delete my two existing FPs and start over. I can't believe that there is no way to add on a third FP. I don't want to lose my 7DMT.

I am sure you will still have a good time. Have you thought of calling back to see if another CM could help?

 

[Cluelyss]

Quoted my original question too. So I called Disney and they told me there is nothing they can do. I have to delete my two existing FPs and start over. I can't believe that there is no way to add on a third FP. I don't want to lose my 7DMT.

Call back. Many people on here have reported being able to call to IT get their 3rd added back.

 

[Cluelyss]

We have a package stay at WDW coming up(room, tix, dining). My college age son is going to join us for one day at the park but is not on our reservation. If I have FP+ reservations made for those of us on the package, once I purchase his one day tix, will I be able to link it to my MDE and use the "copy" method on the FP+ to get him the same FP+ as us?

Yes, that will work, subject to availability of the existing FPs that you have. Copying always makes me nervous, I would definitely do it online vs the app if you decide to go that route. You can always just schedule single FPs for him with overlapping return windows as well. This would ensure nothing you already have scheduled is lost.

 

[Cluelyss]

Thanks!! I seem to be obsessing over the FastPass+ system. Maybe it won't be as hard as I thought to get the FP times I want. We are going end of May 2015. We do plan on riding 7DMT but not A&E. Fireworks and parades are not an issue either, we don't really need reserved viewing (been there done that) also we are staying at CR (first time) with theme park view, I have heard the view of the fireworks is great from there.

I stressed over it too, and it really was much easier than I expected. I got every FP I wanted at my 60-day mark (except A&E, that look some work!), including 7DMT on 3 separate days. And most were available at the exact time I wanted. May is a great time of year to visit....enjoy your trip!! And enjoy CR - we are stating there for the first time in October.

 

[LetsTalkWDW]

I stressed over it too, and it really was much easier than I expected. I got every FP I wanted at my 60-day mark (except A&E, that look some work!), including 7DMT on 3 separate days. And most were available at the exact time I wanted. May is a great time of year to visit....enjoy your trip!! And enjoy CR - we are stating there for the first time in October.

Thanks again and enjoy your "Incredible" Halloween trip at the CR. We are going to have to try Halloween at WDW some year.

 

[ckelly14]

We have a 5 night stay booked with an 8 day ticket linked to MDE. We will be off-site for the last part of our trip. The FP+ system let me book passes for the first 6 days of our trip but will not let me for the last two. I'm assuming that's because we do not have an on-site reservation for the last two nights? We'll have to wait until the 30 day mark to book the last two days? Thanks!!!

You will be able to book one day at a time exactly 60 days prior, not 30 days.

For example, let's say you are onsite Dec 1-5, and offsite Dec 6-8. You can make FP+ for Dec 1-5 on midnight October 1st, but will need to wait until October 6 to make reservations for Dec 6, October 7 for Dec 7, etc

 

[sls404]

So confused right now... I have 4 FP+ reservations on both of my MK days in October somehow.

I just changed Peter Pan (7-8) to BTMR (10-11). I now have a Space Mountain FP+ from 7-8. I think I had this reservation before and ended up changing it. I didn't notice that it wasn't deleted until now though.

I also have 4 FP+ reservations showing for my other MK day. I changed Jungle Cruise 3-4 to Space Mountain 3:10-4:10 several weeks ago... I now have both of those reservations.

I'm assuming this is a MDE glitch and it's not removing the FP I'm changing but maybe I missed some new information these past few weeks.

 

[mesaboy2]

So confused right now... I have 4 FP+ reservations on both of my MK days in October somehow.

I just changed Peter Pan (7-8) to BTMR (10-11). I now have a Space Mountain FP+ from 7-8. I think I had this reservation before and ended up changing it. I didn't notice that it wasn't deleted until now though.

I also have 4 FP+ reservations showing for my other MK day. I changed Jungle Cruise 3-4 to Space Mountain 3:10-4:10 several weeks ago... I now have both of those reservations.

I'm assuming this is a MDE glitch and it's not removing the FP I'm changing but maybe I missed some new information these past few weeks.

The 4th "ghost" FP has been a glitch for months.

 

[Divslp]

So I booked a room only (onsite)for November. Would it be beneficial to purchase tickets now so i can snag fast pass before it opens to guests staying off site? I understand fast pass opens for resort guests 60 days out. How likely is it to get fast pass for the "A" attractions 37 days out?
I'm a novice at all this.

 

[Cluelyss]

So I booked a room only (onsite)for November. Would it be beneficial to purchase tickets now so i can snag fast pass before it opens to guests staying off site? I understand fast pass opens for resort guests 60 days out. How likely is it to get fast pass for the "A" attractions 37 days out? I'm a novice at all this.

If you want FPs for A&E, 7DMT or fireworks/parades, then yes, you will need to snag those at 60 days. Otherwise, I've seen availability for most other attractions at less than 30 days, as long as you are not picky about your times. Note that whether you are on-site or off-site, you must have tickets linked to your account in MDX to be able to schedule your FP+ selections.

 

[g-dad66]

So I booked a room only (onsite)for November. Would it be beneficial to purchase tickets now so i can snag fast pass before it opens to guests staying off site? I understand fast pass opens for resort guests 60 days out. How likely is it to get fast pass for the "A" attractions 37 days out?
I'm a novice at all this.

Yes, buy your tickets now so you can reserve FP+ as soon as possible.

You can save a few bucks on tickets if you buy from undercovertourist.com. You can save even a few bucks more if you go to undercover.tourist com through a link which appears in the monthly mousesavers.com newsletter.

The Mousesavers newsletter goes out the 15th of each month. If you're not a subscriber, send me a PM.

 

[mesaboy2]

So I booked a room only (onsite)for November. Would it be beneficial to purchase tickets now so i can snag fast pass before it opens to guests staying off site? I understand fast pass opens for resort guests 60 days out. How likely is it to get fast pass for the "A" attractions 37 days out?
I'm a novice at all this.

This question is addressed in the Availability and General Strategies section (Bullet 3) of the first post, as well as by the PPs.

 

[disneywithfive]

You will be able to book one day at a time exactly 60 days prior, not 30 days.

For example, let's say you are onsite Dec 1-5, and offsite Dec 6-8. You can make FP+ for Dec 1-5 on midnight October 1st, but will need to wait until October 6 to make reservations for Dec 6, October 7 for Dec 7, etc

Thanks!!!!!!!!! I was very nervous that we wouldn't get anything to chose from since it's Thanksgiving week!!! Now there is hope. Just have to wait a couple more days then!!!

 

[wdwdork]

My family of 5 will be staying at a DVC studio at AKL, as a guest of a friend who is a DVC member. Because this room only allows for 4 guests, I will not be able to add the 5th person to our MDX itinerary until we check in.

It will be my wife and I, and our kids 12, 11, and 6. We plan to add my wife and kids to the itinerary/MDX as the 4 onsite guests, and then add me once we get there. Our friend who is a DVC member said we can do this. And they will give me my MDX band then.

As I understand it, I can make FP+ reservations 60 days out for the 4 guests, but the 5th guest will have to wait until 30 days out. We are going during NYE so this is going to be a challenge.

So the 6 year old can't (or won't) ride the tier 1 rides like RR, ToT, TT etc. So if I make the FP+ reservations for her on MDE to those rides, can I use the reservation? Or can we switch the day of? Since I will be the "5th" guest?

 

[n2mm]

My family of 5 will be staying at a DVC studio at AKL, as a guest of a friend who is a DVC member. Because this room only allows for 4 guests, I will not be able to add the 5th person to our MDX itinerary until we check in. It will be my wife and I, and our kids 12, 11, and 6. We plan to add my wife and kids to the itinerary/MDX as the 4 onsite guests, and then add me once we get there. Our friend who is a DVC member said we can do this. And they will give me my MDX band then. As I understand it, I can make FP+ reservations 60 days out for the 4 guests, but the 5th guest will have to wait until 30 days out. We are going during NYE so this is going to be a challenge. So the 6 year old can't (or won't) ride the tier 1 rides like RR, ToT, TT etc. So if I make the FP+ reservations for her on MDE to those rides, can I use the reservation? Or can we switch the day of? Since I will be the "5th" guest?

You do know that the only studios that can sleep 5 are WLV and GFV. Not sure what your plans are for sleeping since you only have a Queen bed and a full size sleep sofa. I don't think you can add a 5th person at checkin since you have maxed out your occupancy at 4.

 

[Cluelyss]

My family of 5 will be staying at a DVC studio at AKL, as a guest of a friend who is a DVC member. Because this room only allows for 4 guests, I will not be able to add the 5th person to our MDX itinerary until we check in. It will be my wife and I, and our kids 12, 11, and 6. We plan to add my wife and kids to the itinerary/MDX as the 4 onsite guests, and then add me once we get there. Our friend who is a DVC member said we can do this. And they will give me my MDX band then. As I understand it, I can make FP+ reservations 60 days out for the 4 guests, but the 5th guest will have to wait until 30 days out. We are going during NYE so this is going to be a challenge. So the 6 year old can't (or won't) ride the tier 1 rides like RR, ToT, TT etc. So if I make the FP+ reservations for her on MDE to those rides, can I use the reservation? Or can we switch the day of? Since I will be the "5th" guest?

Just use her band - easier than trying to do a swap I would think.

 

[Gryhndmom]

Very happy to have gotten a surprise email from disney that they are doing a test for FP to BOG at lunch ! Scored a lunch time on 21 Oct and did the happy dance since that was one of a few I was unable to score a res /FP. My neighbors got the email too so it looks like it is being sent to WDW resort guests. Hope someone else got a happy email too!

 

[disneywithfive]

You will be able to book one day at a time exactly 60 days prior, not 30 days.

For example, let's say you are onsite Dec 1-5, and offsite Dec 6-8. You can make FP+ for Dec 1-5 on midnight October 1st, but will need to wait until October 6 to make reservations for Dec 6, October 7 for Dec 7, etc

not working this way this evening. will continue to try.