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

[ghtx]

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

They can use their regular park tickets for FP if they don't have a MB.

 

[jcarwash]

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

The FP+ readers work with both Magic Bands and with current ticket/card media.

 

[Cluelyss]

The FP+ readers work with both Magic Bands and with current ticket/card media.

So if we have FPs scheduled on a MNSSHP ticket between 4 & 7, should we use our MBs to enter the queue or our party ticket? I believe I've read it's best to use the hard ticket to enter the event, correct?

 

[ghtx]

So if we have FPs scheduled on a MNSSHP ticket between 4 & 7, should we use our MBs to enter the queue or our party ticket? I believe I've read it's best to use the hard ticket to enter the event, correct?

The advantage of using the MNSSHP hard ticket to enter rather than the MB is that you won't accidentally be charged a day off your MYW tickets instead of your MNSSHP ticket.

But once you enter, it is irrelevant for FP - you can use either your ticket or your MB for the FPs that you have reserved from 4-7 (assuming that your MNSSHP ticket was linked to your account in MDE).

 

[Cluelyss]

The advantage of using the MNSSHP hard ticket to enter rather than the MB is that you won't accidentally be charged a day off your MYW tickets instead of your MNSSHP ticket. But once you enter, it is irrelevant for FP - you can use either your ticket or your MB for the FPs that you have reserved from 4-7 (assuming that your MNSSHP ticket was linked to your account in MDE).

Thank you! And yes, I scheduled on a linked party ticket in MDX, but will not be going to a park that morning, so want to make sure we don't get docked a day by using FP at the party.

 

[mesaboy2]

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.

Correct, and also mentioned in Post 1.

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?

Yes, subject to availability. I have done this on multiple occasions, though I have yet to see any great options at a park other than MK.

 

[etoiles]

I did not see an answer to this question so wanted to ask it here.

DH and I plan to go on Test Track but individually since one of us has to stay with DS. Is the single rider line just as quick as the fast pass line or if we want to ride it quickly should we get fast passes for it? We just want to be done as quick as possible so I was curious if there is much difference between the two.

 

[jnncooke]

I am confused! So I got the Frozen Holiday Package and am wanting to change my fastpass for the singalong to something different. But when I go on the app and do modify, it only gives me options for shows because of the fastpass time window being small since it is a show. So how do I change those fast passes to a ride instead of a show? I hope this makes sense!

Does anyone have any info on this??

 

[sug78]

My 60 day window opens tomorrow night. I have a 10 day park ticket but my room reservation is for 16 days. Will I be able to book my 15th and 16th days tomorrow or can I only book fastpass+ for the first 14 days?
On page 1 of this thread it reads: length of stay, up to 14 days...
Thanks!

 

[mesaboy2]

My 60 day window opens tomorrow night. I have a 10 day park ticket but my room reservation is for 16 days. Will I be able to book my 15th and 16th days tomorrow or can I only book fastpass+ for the first 14 days?
On page 1 of this thread it reads: length of stay, up to 14 days...
Thanks!

It used to say 10 days, then I had several reports confirming it was more--I don't even remember where the 14 came from anymore. Your long length of stay is relatively rare and honestly I'd like to know the answer myself.

 

[sug78]

I will report back if I am able to book my full length of stay or not...was just trying to be prepared

 

[mesaboy2]

I will report back if I am able to book my full length of stay or not...was just trying to be prepared

I think just coming here are doing the research you already have puts you ahead of the game. Well, that and your long length of stay--you should have first dibs on anything you want at the end of your visit.

 

[Sarabi's Cubs]

They can use their regular park tickets for FP if they don't have a MB.

The FP+ readers work with both Magic Bands and with current ticket/card media.

Ah!!! And it all becomes clear! Thanks!

Laurie

 

[mesaboy2]

Ah!!! And it all becomes clear! Thanks!

Laurie

Bullet 2 under Additional Day-of FP.

 

[siskaren]

I did not see an answer to this question so wanted to ask it here.

DH and I plan to go on Test Track but individually since one of us has to stay with DS. Is the single rider line just as quick as the fast pass line or if we want to ride it quickly should we get fast passes for it? We just want to be done as quick as possible so I was curious if there is much difference between the two.

I've always done single rider at TT, and it's always been a short wait. However, I haven't been since the re-do, so I don't know if that's changed anything.

 

[dankil13]

So I stayed up until midnight EST to book my FB+ for our trip starting on Dec 7th and all Elsa and Anna FP for the week have been distributed. I was stunned! I even started on Friday and worked my way back. My wife is majorly disappointed. Hopefully we can get to the parks early to get in line with my daughters without wasting half our day!

 

[kcpinwdw]

So I stayed up until midnight EST to book my FB+ for our trip starting on Dec 7th and all Elsa and Anna FP for the week have been distributed. I was stunned! I even started on Friday and worked my way back. My wife is majorly disappointed. Hopefully we can get to the parks early to get in line with my daughters without wasting half our day!

Me too, what a suck fest.

 

[jrjankowski8]

So to follow up with my previous post, I am unable to book beyond my one night on site stay. Different from my trip in May.

To summarize, I'm an AP with a one night AoA stay at the start of my trip. My 60 day window opened and all I could do is book for every day up to my on site stay date. No further.

When I did a similar trip in May, when my window opened I was able to book for my stay on the first night plus the additional 6 days following (for the AP max of 7 days in a row)

Not the case this time around. It's a little confusing but I assume they changed a policy. Odd though, if my on site stay was the last day of my trip I could now book every day prior, meaning I would have access to the next 60 days even though I'm only staying one night on property for the next 60 days. Seems like the same difference to me. Oh well. We will see what happens next

 

[GR101997]

So I stayed up until midnight EST to book my FB+ for our trip starting on Dec 7th and all Elsa and Anna FP for the week have been distributed. I was stunned! I even started on Friday and worked my way back. My wife is majorly disappointed. Hopefully we can get to the parks early to get in line with my daughters without wasting half our day!

Same here. Really makes you hate that this is what a "vacation" has come to: spending a fortune and then having to wake up in the middle of the night only to be shut out of something your kids are dying to see. I'm very bitter about this whole FP crap.

 

[slzer0]

There's still standby thought, right?
I think if they tried to do the no-standby like they're doing right now with Toy Story, there would be a mutiny! Lol

I hate how fp+ makes you feel like if you don't get a FP you won't be able up ride , period.