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

[dende]

subscribing.

 

[mousevisitor]

Has anyone had luck reserving the Festival of Fantasy parade after having it being completely booked during FP+ reservations?

I tried but could not get it but was really hoping for it. Even trying as a single person since there are just two of us there were no openings.

Any strategies or good past experience anyone has with getting a parade?

It feels tougher to get since there aren't times all day.

 

[cel_disney]

Has anyone had luck reserving the Festival of Fantasy parade after having it being completely booked during FP+ reservations? I tried but could not get it but was really hoping for it. Even trying as a single person since there are just two of us there were no openings. Any strategies or good past experience anyone has with getting a parade? It feels tougher to get since there aren't times all day.

Check often around the 45 day mark when packages have to be cancelled (figure 52-45 days out) ... And then keep checking a lot as it gets to be the final week - as people start their vacation they seem to figure the system out more and make adjustments..which could leave a FP for you

 

[MamaBear58]

See the link in my signature for full details, but you get it when you check in. You need to present the child that is too small and they may measure if it is close.

Full proper procedure would be they hand you the ticket when you enter the ride, and you hold on to it, then after you return you can present it to the one who stayed behind. Not many follow that part of it, and you can usually give it to the one who stayed behind before you enter.

Why would they measure the child when it is available when the child choses not to ride?

 

[doconeill]

Why would they measure the child when it is available when the child choses not to ride?

Because the only _guaranteed_ way to get a Rider Switch pass is to have a child who is not allowed to ride, not one that simply doesn't want to.

You _may_ be given a Rider Switch pass for other reasons. Or you may be accommodated differently.

The poster I was responding to has a small child.

 

[mesaboy2]

Because the only _guaranteed_ way to get a Rider Switch pass is to have a child who is not allowed to ride, not one that simply doesn't want to.

You _may_ be given a Rider Switch pass for other reasons. Or you may be accommodated differently.

The poster I was responding to has a small child.

 

[mellamom2]

Tomorrow is 60 days til we arrive at Disney - can I book my FP+ at midnight, or do I have to wait until regular business hours??
Can I book for each day of my vacation right away, or do I have to do each day as I'm 60 days out from it?
Thanks

 

[mesaboy2]

Tomorrow is 60 days til we arrive at Disney - can I book my FP+ at midnight, or do I have to wait until regular business hours?? Can I book for each day of my vacation right away, or do I have to do each day as I'm 60 days out from it? Thanks

Answers to these and other FP FAQs are in the first post.

 

[wn01aa]

I am thinking of getting a FP for the 8pm Fantasmic show during Christmas week. Even with a FP, when do I need to arrive before they start filling that reserved area with the standby line?

 

[Davis2902]

Quick question that I might have over looked.

If my on-site reservations are say for March 1-10, on the 60 day window do my FP+ choices open up for my entire trip or just the first day?

Thanks

 

[mesaboy2]

Quick question that I might have over looked.

If my on-site reservations are say for March 1-10, on the 60 day window do my FP+ choices open up for my entire trip or just the first day?

Thanks

Onsite = entire trip.

Answers to this and other FP FAQs are in the first post--Bullet 2 under Booking Windows and Scheduling.

 

[lake queen]

Can anyone please talk me through the exact steps of splitting our party looking for A&E times, we have a time scheduled, but it conflicts with a dining reservation.

If I go to the beginning, and select 2 people, it gives me a warning, that I will be changing the experience. I have good times and rides for the other 2 selections, and don't want to change them, just the A&E time. I am too afraid to keep going, because I don't want to loose the other things for that day.

Help!

 

[Minnie95]

I've been searching for this answer and I don't believe it was mentioned, my apologies if I have skipped over it!

In terms of the additional FP+ after the first 3, once you use an additional, can you immediately go to a kiosk and book another, or will we have to wait for the 1 hour window to pass? OR can we book them but the times that will show will only be for rides available after the 1 hour time frame?

For example, I use my first 3 and book an additional one for POTC for 4pm: if I use it at 4:05, could I go ahead and book another one right away (say 4:30, still in the 4-5 timeslot) and use it? Or will I only see times available for after 5pm when my POTC FP+ is closed? Or I won't be able to book at all until 5pm?

Sorry if that was confusing...I confused myself.

 

[wilma-bride]

I've been searching for this answer and I don't believe it was mentioned, my apologies if I have skipped over it!

In terms of the additional FP+ after the first 3, once you use an additional, can you immediately go to a kiosk and book another, or will we have to wait for the 1 hour window to pass? OR can we book them but the times that will show will only be for rides available after the 1 hour time frame?

For example, I use my first 3 and book an additional one for POTC for 4pm: if I use it at 4:05, could I go ahead and book another one right away (say 4:30, still in the 4-5 timeslot) and use it? Or will I only see times available for after 5pm when my POTC FP+ is closed? Or I won't be able to book at all until 5pm?

Sorry if that was confusing...I confused myself.

You can book another FP+ as soon as yus use the last of your first 3 or as soon as you use the previous one (if they are your extra ones). Another thing which I didn't know until the other day is that you can book the additional FP+ at the kiosk, but amend the time in MDE.

 

[BigMommaMouse]

You can book another FP+ as soon as yus use the last of your first 3 or as soon as you use the previous one (if they are your extra ones). Another thing which I didn't know until the other day is that you can book the additional FP+ at the kiosk, but amend the time in MDE.

Thanks for that tip.

 

[MAGICFOR2]

It opened at 12:00 am EST on the dot, I know because I made all my selections was done by 12:08.

Not sure what's happening with the release times? Monday I could book at 5am uk time (12est) last two days 6am 0100est?? Both app and desktop?? Why is it different for different people? ThNks

could it have something to do with larger crowd projections? The crowd calenders start to pick up 60 days from 2 days ago- maybe they are trying to thin out the people hitting the system at midnight?

Because some can get in at 12 and some at 1, I would be curious to know where these guests are staying....

 

[Diaz]

I am currently considering renting DVC from Davids. I will purchase park tickets in advance, on-line.

1. Will I be able to link my DVC Davids rental to my MDE account?

2. Since this is not a Disney package, will I be able to book FP+ 60 days out, just like an on-site guest, that purchased lodging directly from Disney?

Planning on Oct, 2015.

 

[wilma-bride]

I am currently considering renting DVC from Davids. I will purchase park tickets in advance, on-line.

1. Will I be able to link my DVC Davids rental to my MDE account?

2. Since this is not a Disney package, will I be able to book FP+ 60 days out, just like an on-site guest, that purchased lodging directly from Disney?

Planning on Oct, 2015.

Yes and yes

 

[jaysmom4285]

Because some can get in at 12 and some at 1, I would be curious to know where these guests are staying....

I couldn't get in til 1 AM on 10/13, and we're staying at Saratoga Springs.

 

[mgothel]

I got in at midnight 10/14! Hopefully the other two nights were just computer glitches!