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

[mesaboy2]

Sorry if this is already addressed in the many pages! I read the beginning post already but I'm not finding the answer to these.

I just booked my package and when I goto the FP+ page, I only see my name. It is grayed out as I'm not within 60 days yet but where is the rest of my family? Do they appear when I reach 60 days or do I need to do anything before hand? Just want to be prepared.

Also, is the 60 days including arrival date or excluding?

THANK YOU!

See Bullet #3 under Booking Windows and Scheduling.

 

[Cluelyss]

Sorry if this is already addressed in the many pages! I read the beginning post already but I'm not finding the answer to these. I just booked my package and when I goto the FP+ page, I only see my name. It is grayed out as I'm not within 60 days yet but where is the rest of my family? Do they appear when I reach 60 days or do I need to do anything before hand? Just want to be prepared. Also, is the 60 days including arrival date or excluding? THANK YOU!

Everything will not look "right" in MDX until your window actually opens. I know that's a lot of blind faith to put on something so important, but we've all been there and trust us, it generally works. I've only read of real issues when folks are trying to link several additional families/family members in MDX - if it's just you, spouse, kids, you'll be fine.

The FP window opens 60 days PRIOR to your check in day, so excluding. But since the window opens at midnight on that day, it's almost like it opens the day(night) before, so if you are counting that way, then it's including. Confused yet? Find a Disney ADR calculator online to verify the date, and then schedule yourself a reminder for midnight the day before.

 

[creamypuffs]

Everything will not look "right" in MDX until your window actually opens. I know that's a lot of blind faith to put on something so important, but we've all been there and trust us, it generally works. I've only read of real issues when folks are trying to link several additional families/family members in MDX - if it's just you, spouse, kids, you'll be fine.

The FP window opens 60 days PRIOR to your check in day, so excluding. But since the window opens at midnight on that day, it's almost like it opens the day(night) before, so if you are counting that way, then it's including. Confused yet? Find a Disney ADR calculator online to verify the date, and then schedule yourself a reminder for midnight the day before.

Found the calculator! Alarm set!

THANKS!

 

[hiroMYhero]

Found the calculator! Alarm set!

THANKS!

Are you booking tonight? If so, it's at 1:00.

 

[Mrs Doubtfire]

This is a great thread I have just booked to stay on site for 4 days and we will then move off site, we will have 21 day tickets. My nephew will be with us, he has a different surname.

So if my understanding is correct, I can create a MDE account, add our booking for the hotel (it is through Expedia), and then add our tickets when I get then. I will then be able to book FP for everybody at 60 days out for the length of our stay at WDW.

When we go off site, will I then be able to book at 30 days out, but only 1 day at a tine?

Thanks

 

[mesaboy2]

Removed the A+ category for A&E and moved them to A, as waits for them were not significantly different than other A attractions over the holidays.

 

[hiroMYhero]

This is a great thread I have just booked to stay on site for 4 days and we will then move off site, we will have 21 day tickets. My nephew will be with us, he has a different surname.

So if my understanding is correct, I can create a MDE account, add our booking for the hotel (it is through Expedia), and then add our tickets when I get then. I will then be able to book FP for everybody at 60 days out for the length of our stay at WDW.

When we go off site, will I then be able to book at 30 days out, but only 1 day at a tine?

Thanks

For your offsite stay, you can book your FPs 60 days prior to each park day. This is explained on the Throwaway Room thread. I believe you can't make changes to the FPs until 30 days out for those days but it would be best to check that Thread. As long as there is an onsite stay, the 60 days prior applies until you actually check-in to your onsite resort,

 

[TJDisneymama]

Is there a thread or a website that tells you what the chances are of getting 4th, 5th, etc. FPs for each attraction? I.e., what are the chances of using my 3 FPs at HS and then say at 1:00 in the afternoon after using my 3, making my 4th FP for RnRC? or ToT? Etc. I know it will depend on crowd levels and such, I'm just wondering if there's already a list made up of which attractions are least likely to be able to get same day FPs for and which are more likely.....

 

[Mrs Doubtfire]

For your offsite stay, you can book your FPs 60 days prior to each park day. This is explained on the Throwaway Room thread. I believe you can't make changes to the FPs until 30 days out for those days but it would be best to check that Thread. As long as there is an onsite stay, the 60 days prior applies until you actually check-in to your onsite resort,

Thanks for your response

 

[debsters41]

Is there a thread or a website that tells you what the chances are of getting 4th, 5th, etc. FPs for each attraction? I.e., what are the chances of using my 3 FPs at HS and then say at 1:00 in the afternoon after using my 3, making my 4th FP for RnRC? or ToT? Etc. I know it will depend on crowd levels and such, I'm just wondering if there's already a list made up of which attractions are least likely to be able to get same day FPs for and which are more likely.....

That seems to be a brilliant question, that I am also interested in knowing the answer to.

 

[mesaboy2]

Is there a thread or a website that tells you what the chances are of getting 4th, 5th, etc. FPs for each attraction? I.e., what are the chances of using my 3 FPs at HS and then say at 1:00 in the afternoon after using my 3, making my 4th FP for RnRC? or ToT? Etc. I know it will depend on crowd levels and such, I'm just wondering if there's already a list made up of which attractions are least likely to be able to get same day FPs for and which are more likely.....

That seems to be a brilliant question, that I am also interested in knowing the answer to.

Sorry, I know of no such site. My guess would be that what I have as A attractions in the OP would be the first to go. How fast/soon is tough to predict and would depend on crowd levels as you have already realized.

 

[Cluelyss]

Sorry, I know of no such site. My guess would be that what I have as A attractions in the OP would be the first to go. How fast/soon is tough to predict and would depend on crowd levels as you have already realized.

Touring plans updates throughout the day on remaining availability for fast passes. Not quite what you are looking for, but if you check their data frequently, you can get an idea of what generally goes the fastest. I was checking MK during the week of Christmas, and there was still significant availability remaining. The other parks had very little day of. But that is also the busiest week of the year.

 

[cel_disney]

Touring plans updates throughout the day on remaining availability for fast passes. Not quite what you are looking for, but if you check their data frequently, you can get an idea of what generally goes the fastest. I was checking MK during the week of Christmas, and there was still significant availability remaining. The other parks had very little day of. But that is also the busiest week of the year.

I think that the TP site is helpful but remember they are only looking for FP for 1 person - not multiple...so it's really just truly notional....

 

[Cluelyss]

I think that the TP site is helpful but remember they are only looking for FP for 1 person - not multiple...so it's really just truly notional....

True, and fair point. But still gives a good measure of those that have no availability day of.

 

[NYEmomma]

Going through all my reservations to type up an itinerary to send to everyone and on my HS day I noticed that I have 4 FPs booked.

ToT 9-10
TSM 10:45-11:45
Frozen 12:10-12:25
ToT 3:05-4:05

What gives??? I know I only booked it once but I can't really remember which one I booked.

 

[creamypuffs]

Are you booking tonight? If so, it's at 1:00.

Haha, no. My window opens Jan 28th. Luckily I'm taking a day off on Jan 27th so I'll need to nap a lot during the day to stay up that night..........

Any telling when it opens a midnight vs. 1am?

 

[mesaboy2]

Haha, no. My window opens Jan 28th. Luckily I'm taking a day off on Jan 27th so I'll need to nap a lot during the day to stay up that night..........

Any telling when it opens a midnight vs. 1am?

It should be midnight that day. The first post explains this.

 

[Teacher03]

Subscribing, thank you for all the info!

 

[Cluelyss]

Haha, no. My window opens Jan 28th. Luckily I'm taking a day off on Jan 27th so I'll need to nap a lot during the day to stay up that night.......... Any telling when it opens a midnight vs. 1am?

It doesn't open till 1 am on nights that MK is open until 1. All other nights "should" be midnight EST.

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Going through all my reservations to type up an itinerary to send to everyone and on my HS day I noticed that I have 4 FPs booked.

ToT 9-10
TSM 10:45-11:45
Frozen 12:10-12:25
ToT 3:05-4:05

What gives??? I know I only booked it once but I can't really remember which one I booked.

Score! It's probably a glitch - don't change anything !