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

[BebopBaloo]

Just checking to make sure that I have this right and it's not a glitch:

For BOG FP+ I can only make the FP+ for those in my party even though we are traveling with others and they have linked to our MDE account. I know I can make attraction FP+ for them, but it appears that I cannot for BOG. They will need to make their own for BOG and we will just need to try for overlapping times. Correct?

 

[jcarwash]

Just checking to make sure that I have this right and it's not a glitch:

For BOG FP+ I can only make the FP+ for those in my party even though we are traveling with others and they have linked to our MDE account. I know I can make attraction FP+ for them, but it appears that I cannot for BOG. They will need to make their own for BOG and we will just need to try for overlapping times. Correct?

Correct. Although they share the term "FastPass+" the BOG system is entirely separate at this point. Your other group will need to try for their own BOG FP+ with a similar time. Assuming that works, sitting together will not be an issue once you all get in.

 

[BebopBaloo]

Correct. Although they share the term "FastPass+" the BOG system is entirely separate at this point. Your other group will need to try for their own BOG FP+ with a similar time. Assuming that works, sitting together will not be an issue once you all get in.

Thanks!!

 

[aprilmichelle]

Thanks!

 

[ali2083]

Thank you for your tips!! My FP window opened up at 12:00 last night, and because of your suggestion to start with the last day for A&E I had them booked by 12:01! Whew!

 

[mesaboy2]

Thank you for your tips!! My FP window opened up at 12:00 last night, and because of your suggestion to start with the last day for A&E I had them booked by 12:01! Whew!

I love hearing success stories!

 

[gorjus121]

Thanks to this thread I finally got our FP+ for 7DMT for our group of 8 all together!

I had found most of them separately and over the last 3 weeks Ive been working on getting them to overlap. Finally this morning, I was able to get the other four together, comfortably overlapping and at a good time. I was ready to give up! So its worth it to keep checking!

 

[KatrinfromGermany]

Hi,
I am sure this has been asked before but I could not find the answer: how long does an ADR block you and prevent you from making FP+?
And, how long is the fastpasswindow for the parade and for wishes? When does it start exactly? Thanks for your help, Katrin

 

[Cluelyss]

Hi, I am sure this has been asked before but I could not find the answer: how long does an ADR block you and prevent you from making FP+? And, how long is the fastpasswindow for the parade and for wishes? When does it start exactly? Thanks for your help, Katrin

In my experience, an ADR will not block you, but you will see a "time overlap" alert in your plans if your FP return window cuts into an ADR (I have a few of these, and was able to schedule them with no problem).

The return window for parades/fireworks usually starts 20 mins prior to event time and ends at the start of the event.

 

[jrjankowski8]

I don't see anything in the first post updated about this, but here's my situation.

I am an Annual Passholder going to Disneyworld on Dec 6 and staying at the AoA for the FIRST DAY of my trip ONLY. After that we are off-site.

My window opened last night and I was only able to book Dec 6 and 7. What I'm reading is that APs can book for their night of their on-site stay and 7 days forward. But I cannot.

I'm not sure if this is something that changed, but I will update tonight at midnight to see if the next day opens (which shouldn't be the case). I should have day of on site stay plus the extra days right now.

 

[mesaboy2]

I don't see anything in the first post updated about this, but here's my situation.

I am an Annual Passholder going to Disneyworld on Dec 6 and staying at the AoA for the FIRST DAY of my trip ONLY. After that we are off-site.

My window opened last night and I was only able to book Dec 6 and 7. What I'm reading is that APs can book for their night of their on-site stay and 7 days forward. But I cannot.

I'm not sure if this is something that changed, but I will update tonight at midnight to see if the next day opens (which shouldn't be the case). I should have day of on site stay plus the extra days right now.

The bullet that addresses this in the first post assumes no split stays. It is impossible to handle all the combinations and permutations of guest visits, so I don't try.

 

[KatrinfromGermany]

In my experience, an ADR will not block you, but you will see a "time overlap" alert in your plans if your FP return window cuts into an ADR (I have a few of these, and was able to schedule them with no problem).

The return window for parades/fireworks usually starts 20 mins prior to event time and ends at the start of the event.

Great, thanks for your help!

 

[momof1princess]

Don't give up on getting those elusive A&E FP+, guys! I logged onto the app at 6:30am this morning, and got THREE A&E FP+ for 11/25! I've been trying for over two weeks, so you can imagine how excited I was-I ran screaming into DD's room "Guess what!? Guess what!?" (she gets up at 6:30am anyway) and she was SO happy when I told her! The A&E meet & greet was the only thing she requested to do on our trip, so we're both very happy campers!

 

[GR101997]

I don't get why I had to book three fast pass options when I just chose one attraction. And how come when I try to look for new things I'm told I have to modify the day's events before going forward? Will I lose those FP selections?

 

[Cluelyss]

I don't get why I had to book three fast pass options when I just chose one attraction. And how come when I try to look for new things I'm told I have to modify the day's events before going forward? Will I lose those FP selections?

You are forced to initially schedule your allotted 3 per day. MDX will "fill in" additional attractions if you don't select the full 3. You can then either modify the ones you didn't select to other attractions or cancel them completely. However, if you diced to cancel one or more of your FPs, you cannot get them back without either completely rescheduling that day or calling Disney IT. As long as you use the "modify FP" option, you will not lose what you already have scheduled.

 

[dcp1234]

Since my last visit, FP+ has been implemented. From Page 1 of this thread, I see there are now central kiosks for obtaining same day FP+.

Am I correct to assume that all the "old" FP kiosks that used to be at the entrance to the attractions that previously had FP are now gone?

Thanks.

 

[ghtx]

Since my last visit, FP+ has been implemented. From Page 1 of this thread, I see there are now central kiosks for obtaining same day FP+.

Am I correct to assume that all the "old" FP kiosks that used to be at the entrance to the attractions that previously had FP are now gone?

Thanks.

Yes those are all gone. No more paper FPs at all.

 

[dcp1234]

One other question, we will be gaining park admission via DD's(who is in DCP) MainGate Passes which provide us with complimentary admission. I know we can't book FP+ in advance, but will we still be able to book FP+ once inside the parks?

 

[jrjankowski8]

The bullet that addresses this in the first post assumes no split stays. It is impossible to handle all the combinations and permutations of guest visits, so I don't try.

Completely understandable. It's just odd because I did this in May and I'm pretty sure I was able to do my entire 7 days even without full stay.

Thank you for compiling this list. It's very helpful!

 

[Sarabi's Cubs]

So confused about how this will work. I'm heading to Florida for a girls weekend. We are staying offsite but I have convinced the others (nonbelievers) to go to Epcot for 1 day for Food & Wine. I want to book FP+ for a couple of rides in advance because I know they will not want to wait in line for an hour.

I have an MDE account and a magic band from a prior trip. I have one day tickets for us all. I know I can link my ticket to my existing MB, and I can list them as friends on my MDE account and link their tickets so that I can schedule FP+ for all of us. But if I'm the only one with a MB, how do they use their FP+ in the park without one?

Thanks!

Laurie