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

[mesaboy2]

which ride is SDMT?

Seven Dwarfs Mine Train.

 

[katygal]

Subscribing...

 

[hkwendy]

I'm sorry if this has been answered, but is a FP needed for the frozen sing-a-long? I was thinking this was more like a Dream a long with Mickey show where we could just show up? Thanks!

 

[Cluelyss]

I'm sorry if this has been answered, but is a FP needed for the frozen sing-a-long? I was thinking this was more like a Dream a long with Mickey show where we could just show up? Thanks!

It is now FP+ or standby, no more paper return tickets.

 

[mesaboy2]

I'm sorry if this has been answered, but is a FP needed for the frozen sing-a-long? I was thinking this was more like a Dream a long with Mickey show where we could just show up? Thanks!

The first post contains a comprehensive suggested priority list.

 

[kerplop]

I have a quick question. We're staying off-site for the first time and we'll be booking our FP at 30 days of course. When we get to Disney I'd like to purchase a Magic Band to use for our trip and any others afterward, but I was wondering if that will mess up our FP+ selections we already made? Or will those just transfer over to the Magic Band? Thanks!

 

[mesaboy2]

I have a quick question. We're staying off-site for the first time and we'll be booking our FP at 30 days of course. When we get to Disney I'd like to purchase a Magic Band to use for our trip and any others afterward, but I was wondering if that will mess up our FP+ selections we already made? Or will those just transfer over to the Magic Band? Thanks!

Not at all. Your MB will be linked to your MDX account at purchase and you'll be good to go.

 

[kerplop]

Not at all. Your MB will be linked to your MDX account at purchase and you'll be good to go.

Thank you so much for your help and for all your work on this thread. This is going to be our first trip with FP+

 

[hkwendy]

Good to know- thank you!

 

[dmband]

Please correct me if I am wrong, but their is NO way to use 1 fp+ in a park! you must book 3?
Soaring is the only thing my family would really need/want fp+ for at Epcot.
It seems however we would need to pick all 3 and not be able to select fp+ at other park (hopped) when we got there unless the others expired.

How likely is it that soarin has fp+ for "walk ups" late in the day?

The better idea might be to hop over to Epcot and just get a walk up fp+

Tia

 

[ghtx]

Please correct me if I am wrong, but their is NO way to use 1 fp+ in a park! you must book 3?
Soaring is the only thing my family would really need/want fp+ for at Epcot.
It seems however we would need to pick all 3 and not be able to select fp+ at other park (hopped) when we got there unless the others expired.

How likely is it that soarin has fp+ for "walk ups" late in the day?

The better idea might be to hop over to Epcot and just get a walk up fp+

Tia

I have heard mixed things about whether you can book 3, cancel 2 of them, then get your in-park FP from the kiosk after using the sole remaining FP.

It will be doubtful that Soarin will have day-of FPs available past the morning. Most probably not in the afternoon.

 

[geaux_half]

Please correct me if I am wrong, but their is NO way to use 1 fp+ in a park! you must book 3?
Soaring is the only thing my family would really need/want fp+ for at Epcot.
It seems however we would need to pick all 3 and not be able to select fp+ at other park (hopped) when we got there unless the others expired.

How likely is it that soarin has fp+ for "walk ups" late in the day?

The better idea might be to hop over to Epcot and just get a walk up fp+

Tia

I believe that is the purpose of the Cancel FastPass+ button on the website. The system will automatically schedule 3 FP+s when you select but you can use the Cancel button to get rid of the FPs that you aren't interested in. If you later decide to use one of the cancelled options you will have to reschedule the entire day.

 

[Cluelyss]

I believe that is the purpose of the Cancel FastPass+ button on the website. The system will automatically schedule 3 FP+s when you select but you can use the Cancel button to get rid of the FPs that you aren't interested in. If you later decide to use one of the cancelled options you will have to reschedule the entire day.

This is correct. However, there is still debate as to whether or not "canceling" one of the original 3 gives you ability to schedule FPs at another park in the same day. I believe a pp said they were going to give it a try and report back.

Are you only planning to be in Epcot long enough to just ride Soarin', or can you schedule 2 "throw away" FPs that will occur either before you arrive at the park and/or ride Soarin' or while you are traveling to the 2nd park?? This would for sure allow you to schedule at your 2nd park once you arrive. I would agree with the comment that day-of availability for this attraction would be unlikely, especially later in the day.

 

[aprilmichelle]

My FP+ day is 6 days away. I'm trying to figure out the best strategy for A & E. Should I go for the 8th day of our trip, which is our last day at Disney and we will probably not get to MK until closer to lunch time and have to leave by 7 because it's a party day, or should I first try for day 6 of our trip where we will be at MK after our 10:10 1900 Park Fare ADR and plan to stay at MK all day? I know the usual strategy is to go for the last day, but I wondered if our shorter hours on that day would make day 6 a better choice. Thanks!!

 

[ghtx]

My FP+ day is 6 days away. I'm trying to figure out the best strategy for A & E. Should I go for the 8th day of our trip, which is our last day at Disney and we will probably not get to MK until closer to lunch time and have to leave by 7 because it's a party day, or should I first try for day 6 of our trip where we will be at MK after our 10:10 1900 Park Fare ADR and plan to stay at MK all day? I know the usual strategy is to go for the last day, but I wondered if our shorter hours on that day would make day 6 a better choice. Thanks!!

Shorter hours because it's a party day might make it less crowded and therefore FPs more available.

 

[Cluelyss]

My FP+ day is 6 days away. I'm trying to figure out the best strategy for A & E. Should I go for the 8th day of our trip, which is our last day at Disney and we will probably not get to MK until closer to lunch time and have to leave by 7 because it's a party day, or should I first try for day 6 of our trip where we will be at MK after our 10:10 1900 Park Fare ADR and plan to stay at MK all day? I know the usual strategy is to go for the last day, but I wondered if our shorter hours on that day would make day 6 a better choice. Thanks!!

I would probably start with day 8 first, then try to get them on day 6 as well. You can always cancel the ones you get for day 8 later if you can get them on day 6 and that is your preferred day/time. But when I did my scheduling, I was unable to get a block of 4 on my day 6. You should be almost guaranteed to get them on day 8. Good luck!!!

 

[Life is good]

so not liking fp+

 

[Linda55443]

question as you must go more then I go to MK. If they say certain rides they're trying out as fast pass only. Then how do you know what rides will be fast pass only if you book them 60 days prior to your getting there?

 

[ghtx]

question as you must go more then I go to MK. If they say certain rides they're trying out as fast pass only. Then how do you know what rides will be fast pass only if you book them 60 days prior to your getting there?

Ha ha ha. You don't.

 

[Cluelyss]

Ha ha ha. You don't.

Though you can be almost guaranteed that they are the A/A+ attractions. When they did the initial test on A&E and Soarin' it was rumored that TSMM would be next. I would bet they continue to tinker with A&E.