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

[RyMacJ]

Thank you! I'm bummed about not being able to nose around on the site, but it does make me feel better to know there is nothing wrong with my log in and I'll be good to go when its time to book FP+ in April!

 

[debsters41]

Congratulations Mesaboy!

And Cyrano, I agree that so many are helpful, even on this thread

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Congrats, Mesa! Well deserved for sure!

 

[tjlamphere]

I am booking our first FP in less than 3 hours. We are going to AK in the morning with no FP and will do Standby lines...then we are going to jump over to DHS around 4 in the afternoon. Because of Tiering, I can't get exactly what I want when I want it. To confirm, if I get T of T for 4:30, Muppet Vision at 5:30 and TSM at 6:30, when could I book a FP for RRC? Does it have to be after 6:30? We are going to do Fantasmic at 8:30. (And I did read Mesa's document....)

 

[mesaboy2]

I am booking our first FP in less than 3 hours. We are going to AK in the morning with no FP and will do Standby lines...then we are going to jump over to DHS around 4 in the afternoon. Because of Tiering, I can't get exactly what I want when I want it. To confirm, if I get T of T for 4:30, Muppet Vision at 5:30 and TSM at 6:30, when could I book a FP for RRC? Does it have to be after 6:30? We are going to do Fantasmic at 8:30. (And I did read Mesa's document....)

As soon as you use the TSM FP you'd be able to get a fourth, but I think it very unlikely you will get an RnRC FP at that time--most days they are long gone by then.

 

[mesaboy2]

And thanks all!

 

[hiroMYhero]

I am booking our first FP in less than 3 hours. We are going to AK in the morning with no FP and will do Standby lines...then we are going to jump over to DHS around 4 in the afternoon. Because of Tiering, I can't get exactly what I want when I want it. To confirm, if I get T of T for 4:30, Muppet Vision at 5:30 and TSM at 6:30, when could I book a FP for RRC? Does it have to be after 6:30? We are going to do Fantasmic at 8:30. (And I did read Mesa's document....)

Yes to your question and the odds of getting RnRC that late in the day are very slim. You can ride it single rider as that will be your best/only chance.

Mesaboy - Congrats!

 

[Cluelyss]

Congrats Mesaboy, well deserved!! This is by far the most informative thread on here, for the most dreaded topic!!!

 

[Sherrkel]

I invite you all to join in this congratulations of mesaboy2's FP+ not only being the #1 thread for many months but the #1 thread for 2014.

Like this

 

[maria's_mommy]

This is probably wishful thinking but I have a room only reservation the first night then start my package with tickets the next day. Will my room only open my window or the next day with my package start?
Thanks!

 

[Cluelyss]

This is probably wishful thinking but I have a room only reservation the first night then start my package with tickets the next day. Will my room only open my window or the next day with my package start? Thanks!

Yes, your window should open 60 days before your RO reservation. This has caused a lot of debate in the Disney community as people will book a "throw away" room the night before an off-site stay begins, in order to get the 60 day FP perk of an on-site guest for their entire stay (which I know isn't the case for YOU, but am stating this as an example to tell you it works!)

 

[doconeill]

Yes, your window should open 60 days before your RO reservation. This has caused a lot of debate in the Disney community as people will book a "throw away" room the night before an off-site stay begins, in order to get the 60 day FP perk of an on-site guest for their entire stay (which I know isn't the case for YOU, but am stating this as an example to tell you it works!)

Keep in mind the 60-day point on the one-day room only won't open the 60-day window immediately for the other reservation, as in you won't be able to book all your FP+ on that one day. In this particular case, you'll get two days (check in and check-out day of the first reservation), and then the next day you'll be able to book the rest of them.

 

[cel_disney]

Keep in mind the 60-day point on the one-day room only won't open the 60-day window immediately for the other reservation, as in you won't be able to book all your FP+ on that one day. In this particular case, you'll get two days (check in and check-out day of the first reservation), and then the next day you'll be able to book the rest of them.

Will the RO unlock their package tickets??

 

[doconeill]

Will the RO unlock their package tickets??

Oooh...interesting given recent discussions.

If they _see_ their tickets already in MDX, certainly. If not, I'm not sure but maybe not. It's almost like the "pick up package tickets early" situation, but more complicated.

I know it's the case that the guests on the package reservation don't show up until the 60-day mark, but presumably the same guests are on the RO res so they'd already be there - as long as everything matches, I guess.

Anyone with a package more than 60-days out that can confirm they see their package tickets registered already?

 

[Cluelyss]

Will the RO unlock their package tickets??

That's actually a good point....this may only work for off-site guests b/c the tickets would show already "available" in MXD. In October I had a package with tickets plus a MNSSHP ticket, and the party ticket was the only one that showed up prior to the 60 day mark of my package. For my current reservation (over 60 days out) no ticket media is showing in MDX.

So, OP, I guess the answer is "maybe"? Please report back and let us know what happens!!!

 

[maria's_mommy]

I can see our tickets and we all show up on the website. I hadn't even considered I may be able to do the first day with the checkout day .

 

[Itinkso]

I can see our tickets and we all show up on the website. I hadn't even considered I may be able to do the first day with the checkout day .

This has been discussed on the Same Day Fastpass Thread by people with packages and separate room-only reservations prior to their package.

The FP system opens up the 60-day booking window by one of the following:
1. Room-only reservation + Active tickets

2. Package reservation (room + non-active tickets - these tickets become active on check-in day)

In your situation, your room-only reservation does not have active tickets so the FP window will not open for that reservation.

You can only activate your tickets early when you are at WDW. At that time, you can book FPs during your room-only stay.

If your FP section of MDE is showing that the 30-day window is open, then you have active tickets and #1 applies to you. If you don't see an open 30-day window, then it's #2 and you have to wait until 60 days prior to your package check-in.

 

[MAGICFOR2]

I'm late as usual, but CONGRATS!!! Mesaboy on top thread!!!!

 

[maria's_mommy]

This has been discussed on the Same Day Fastpass Thread by people with packages and separate room-only reservations prior to their package.

The FP system opens up the 60-day booking window by one of the following:
1. Room-only reservation + Active tickets

2. Package reservation (room + non-active tickets - these tickets become active on check-in day)

In your situation, your room-only reservation does not have active tickets so the FP window will not open for that reservation.

You can only activate your tickets early when you are at WDW. At that time, you can book FPs during your room-only stay.

If your FP section of MDE is showing that the 30-day window is open, then you have active tickets and #1 applies to you. If you don't see an open 30-day window, then it's #2 and you have to wait until 60 days prior to your package check-in.

ok thanks!

 

[CampbellzSoup]

I never had to make fast pass plus arrangements outside he magic kingdom it seems outside of Anna and Elsa there's nothing really unobtainable huh??

I'm assuming Hollywood Studios Toy Story might be a hassle and Soarin for Epcot