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

[Angel Ariel]

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.

They just did a test at A&E at the end of september than was just like the test they are currently doing for TSMM. I believe they are also using the no standby model at Disneyland for A&E daily now.

With these no standby at all tests just popping up with no notice, it seems no one can take for granted that standby will be available for the very high demand attractions on their trips...never know when they will do another no standby test.

 

[Cluelyss]

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!

Have you tried searching for singles? That's how I was able to get mine. Also, keep checking, especially in the next few weeks, as people will often schedule several sets of A&E if they can get them, then cancel the ones that don't fit their schedule. Finally, subscribe to the A&E cancellation board (there is one for each month of travel). Good luck!!!

 

[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??

Bumping to see if I can get an answer

 

[Cluelyss]

Bumping to see if I can get an answer

It should be searching the entire day for you, not just your existing return window. I'd try on both the app and the website. But it's possible that only shows are left on the day you are looking at? I believe Star Tours and ToT are the only Tier 2 "ride" options, so they could be full.

 

[dankil13]

Have you tried searching for singles? That's how I was able to get mine. Also, keep checking, especially in the next few weeks, as people will often schedule several sets of A&E if they can get them, then cancel the ones that don't fit their schedule. Finally, subscribe to the A&E cancellation board (there is one for each month of travel). Good luck!!!

I've tried singles for most of the days of our trip. This whole process is so unbelievable frustrating. We were ready to purchase a resale DVC this year and my sister told me to wait to try the new FP+ system. I'm glad she did - not sure I want to deal with planning exactly how I want to spend my vacation 2 months in advance every year for the next 28 years!

 

[zeferjen]

I've tried singles for most of the days of our trip. This whole process is so unbelievable frustrating. We were ready to purchase a resale DVC this year and my sister told me to wait to try the new FP+ system. I'm glad she did - not sure I want to deal with planning exactly how I want to spend my vacation 2 months in advance every year for the next 28 years!

It's definitely smart to wait and try out Disney in advance before buying. I will say that now that we own DVC I care less about planning because I know that if we miss anything we'll be back.

 

[dankil13]

It's definitely smart to wait and try out Disney in advance before buying. I will say that now that we own DVC I care less about planning because I know that if we miss anything we'll be back.

This isn't our first trip, and we have stayed at OKW on several occasions. We were hoping to stay at BW but 2BD were unavailable. This trip we are staying at SSR. We generally don't like to have to plan everyday as we have 2 toddlers in addition to a 10YO and try to park hop in between mid-afternoon naps/swimming.

 

[cookiemonster80]

My FP+ window opens in a few days- A&E is a must do for us so I'm trying to get all my ducks in a row before hand.

I know it's easier to get a group of FP+'s for smaller groups of people. does my 2 year old toddler count as one of these fast passes or will she be able to come with me and not have one specifically for her?

 

[momof1princess]

My FP+ window opens in a few days- A&E is a must do for us so I'm trying to get all my ducks in a row before hand.

I know it's easier to get a group of FP+'s for smaller groups of people. does my 2 year old toddler count as one of these fast passes or will she be able to come with me and not have one specifically for her?

I want to say that, since she isn't required to have a ticket to enter the park, she wouldn't be required to have a FP+. However, my logic may not be the actual way it works, and I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong.

I wanted to add that, if you don't get FP+ for A&E when your window opens, don't despair. I tried for over two weeks to get them, and just succeeded yesterday morning, but I got all 3 at the same time. Don't give up!

 

[doconeill]

My FP+ window opens in a few days- A&E is a must do for us so I'm trying to get all my ducks in a row before hand.

I know it's easier to get a group of FP+'s for smaller groups of people. does my 2 year old toddler count as one of these fast passes or will she be able to come with me and not have one specifically for her?

I want to say that, since she isn't required to have a ticket to enter the park, she wouldn't be required to have a FP+. However, my logic may not be the actual way it works, and I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong.

Nope, you are correct. A child under three does not need a park ticket or a Fastpass for anything, but they do need to be accompanied by an adult who does.

 

[clambert1273]

just want some input to best handle this situation lol We can select our FP+ starting Feb 3 and I have my list ready for then. Here is my problem... 7yo girl

Apparently on our trip to Dland in August I have completely traumatized her riding anything of speed lol She did space mountain once and was OK then we stuck her on Matterhorn.. not so OK - she came off in tears. From that point forward, we couldn't get her on anything like Thunder Mountain and you can forget TOT lol

So she is tall enough for everything so I am pretty sure child swap won't be an option even though she would be shaking and crying. There are 4 of us so I guess in my logical brain I was wondering if we should pull 2 people with the same FP+ times and overlap the other 2 people so someone is with her? Then I wonder what to do with hers -

 

[jcarwash]

I know it's easier to get a group of FP+'s for smaller groups of people. does my 2 year old toddler count as one of these fast passes or will she be able to come with me and not have one specifically for her?

Your answer is in the FAQ/first post.

 

[snuggly duckling]

Having done 4 FP+ trips in the past year, I wasn’t sweating our impending -60 FP+ booking window… until now.

Here’s our situation:
We are booked for 10 night MYW package, 12/18-12/28 with 10-day tickets under the free dining promo. We also have annual passes that are valid through our last day, 12/28. Our plan had been to use the 10 day tickets we bought as part of the package towards renewing our annual passes as soon as we get there. But now I am worried…

At -60, will I only be able to book 10 days of FP+ because of the 10 day tickets, or all 11 days of our trip because of the annual pass? Both are attached to our MDX account. I don’t really care either way, because we can always just wing day #11 if needed.

But more importantly, when I take the 10 day tickets and convert them to renew our APs on 12/18 when we get there, will we lose all the FP+s we booked in advance?

 

[dankil13]

Having done 4 FP+ trips in the past year, I wasn’t sweating our impending -60 FP+ booking window… until now.

Here’s our situation:
We are booked for 10 night MYW package, 12/18-12/28 with 10-day tickets under the free dining promo. We also have annual passes that are valid through our last day, 12/28. Our plan had been to use the 10 day tickets we bought as part of the package towards renewing our annual passes as soon as we get there. But now I am worried…

At -60, will I only be able to book 10 days of FP+ because of the 10 day tickets, or all 11 days of our trip because of the annual pass? Both are attached to our MDX account. I don’t really care either way, because we can always just wing day #11 if needed.

But more importantly, when I take the 10 day tickets and convert them to renew our APs on 12/18 when we get there, will we lose all the FP+s we booked in advance?

We have 5 day park hopper tickets and I could book 6 days of FP+s for the length of our stay. We are going to MVMCP on day 1 since we fly in early afternoon and I reserved FP+ for the 4PM-7PM window. I'm not sure what will happen when you convert your tickets but I would think you should be able to book FP+ for the length of your stay.

 

[dankil13]

just want some input to best handle this situation lol We can select our FP+ starting Feb 3 and I have my list ready for then. Here is my problem... 7yo girl

Apparently on our trip to Dland in August I have completely traumatized her riding anything of speed lol She did space mountain once and was OK then we stuck her on Matterhorn.. not so OK - she came off in tears. From that point forward, we couldn't get her on anything like Thunder Mountain and you can forget TOT lol

So she is tall enough for everything so I am pretty sure child swap won't be an option even though she would be shaking and crying. There are 4 of us so I guess in my logical brain I was wondering if we should pull 2 people with the same FP+ times and overlap the other 2 people so someone is with her? Then I wonder what to do with hers -

Per Disney's website, Rider Switch Service is available for those with children "who do not ride—either because they do not meet the height requirement or simply do not wish to ride". So you shouldn't have any issues given she is only 7. https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/guest-services/rider-switch/

 

[ghtx]

Per Disney's website, Rider Switch Service is available for those with children "who do not ride—either because they do not meet the height requirement or simply do not wish to ride". So you shouldn't have any issues given she is only 7. https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/guest-services/rider-switch/

Yes but many people report that, even though the stated policy is to allow anyone who wants to to use RS, many CMs will not allow you to use RS unless someone in your party fails to meet the height requirement.

 

[parkhopmom]

just want some input to best handle this situation lol We can select our FP+ starting Feb 3 and I have my list ready for then. Here is my problem... 7yo girl Apparently on our trip to Dland in August I have completely traumatized her riding anything of speed lol She did space mountain once and was OK then we stuck her on Matterhorn.. not so OK - she came off in tears. From that point forward, we couldn't get her on anything like Thunder Mountain and you can forget TOT lol So she is tall enough for everything so I am pretty sure child swap won't be an option even though she would be shaking and crying. There are 4 of us so I guess in my logical brain I was wondering if we should pull 2 people with the same FP+ times and overlap the other 2 people so someone is with her? Then I wonder what to do with hers -

Now it's been quite a few years since I had to use the child swap, so someone correct me if it has changed. I had a 6 yo and a 3 yo. They were both tall enough for ToT. The daredevil 3 yo wanted to go and loved it. The 6 yo was no way going on it, and they let us child swap her!

 

[doconeill]

Per Disney's website, Rider Switch Service is available for those with children "who do not ride—either because they do not meet the height requirement or simply do not wish to ride". So you shouldn't have any issues given she is only 7. https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/guest-services/rider-switch/

Unfortunately, the "official" web page has always had inaccuracies that WDW has been unable or unwilling to correct. Anyone who has actually used Rider Switch can point the glaring errors out.

Now it's been quite a few years since I had to use the child swap, so someone correct me if it has changed. I had a 6 yo and a 3 yo. They were both tall enough for ToT. The daredevil 3 yo wanted to go and loved it. The 6 yo was no way going on it, and they let us child swap her!

Nothing has really changed, but...

Officially, the way it is done _in the parks_, is the only guaranteed way to get a Rider Switch pass is to have a child that does not meet the height requirement. You MAY be given a Rider Switch pass for other reasons - or you may be accommodated in some other way. It depends on the CMs, how many their are, how the attraction can load guests, etc. Giving out RS passes just because someone asks for one opens up to a lot of abuse.

For more specific information, see the link in my signature.

 

[snuggly duckling]

We have 5 day park hopper tickets and I could book 6 days of FP+s for the length of our stay. We are going to MVMCP on day 1 since we fly in early afternoon and I reserved FP+ for the 4PM-7PM window. I'm not sure what will happen when you convert your tickets but I would think you should be able to book FP+ for the length of your stay.

Ooh. We have MVMCP tickets too, so that should theoretically allow us to book all 11 days of FP+ no matter what.

Now I just need to figure out if we our screwing ourselves up by using the 10 day ticket to renew the APs... So much stress.

 

[SPOERLX3]

just want some input to best handle this situation lol We can select our FP+ starting Feb 3 and I have my list ready for then. Here is my problem... 7yo girl

Apparently on our trip to Dland in August I have completely traumatized her riding anything of speed lol She did space mountain once and was OK then we stuck her on Matterhorn.. not so OK - she came off in tears. From that point forward, we couldn't get her on anything like Thunder Mountain and you can forget TOT lol

So she is tall enough for everything so I am pretty sure child swap won't be an option even though she would be shaking and crying. There are 4 of us so I guess in my logical brain I was wondering if we should pull 2 people with the same FP+ times and overlap the other 2 people so someone is with her? Then I wonder what to do with hers -

I just got back from WDW on Wednesday and my DGS7 was not about to get on some of the rides. He is tall enough for any ride but just scared and we had no trouble at all using the parent swap.
We just went to the CM and ask for a parent swap pass. Everyone entered the ride except me and my DGS, when they got off, I got to take one person back on with me. Some of our rides we had FP, other times we didn't and it was the same each time.
For the rides that he and I neither one wanted to ride, we would walk all the way through the line with our party and then explain to the CM at the end that we had decided not to ride and they kindly showed us to the exit. I love the theming of ToT and RnRC and wanted him to see it to (with the understanding that we would not be riding it). He LOVED doing that!