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

[siskaren]

So out of the Epcot Choices Mesa and others, what would be your third choice since theres are only 2 A's listed? Just wondering.

Also for Animal Kingdom on that rapids ride am I gonna get soaked? If so can you guys recommend another FP - I enjoy water rides/getting wet ...just not on non water park days.

Well, actually, you would only be able to pick one of the A's because Soarin' and Test Track are both tier one choices, and you can only have one tier one.

As for Kali River Rapids, you could very well get soaked.

 

[CampbellzSoup]

Well, actually, you would only be able to pick one of the A's because Soarin' and Test Track are both tier one choices, and you can only have one tier one.

As for Kali River Rapids, you could very well get soaked.

Oh geeze thanks what would you suggest for the best day in Epcot??

Also strike out Kali rivers lol or at least until all my photos for the day are taken!

 

[siskaren]

Oh geeze thanks what would you suggest for the best day in Epcot??

I actually haven't been to WDW since FP+ was introduced, but it is something that I've thought about. Since I always go solo, I would do Soarin' for my tier one, and do TT in the single rider line, but after that, I'm just not sure. I've thought maybe Spaceship Earth since that can get a long line due to the fact that it's the first thing you see when you enter and maybe Mission: Space. (I did M: S once when it first opened, and said never again, but now that there's two versions, I would be willing to give the green (tamer) side a shot.)

 

[cel_disney]

I actually haven't been to WDW since FP+ was introduced, but it is something that I've thought about. Since I always go solo, I would do Soarin' for my tier one, and do TT in the single rider line, but after that, I'm just not sure. I've thought maybe Spaceship Earth since that can get a long line due to the fact that it's the first thing you see when you enter and maybe Mission: Space. (I did M: S once when it first opened, and said never again, but now that there's two versions, I would be willing to give the green (tamer) side a shot.)

We would do soarin/test track, spaceship earth (there was a line when we were there isn't early afternoon!) and character spot...we picked up a 4th for turtle talk but it wasn't needed...

 

[nogreenworld]

ok, so we have several FP+ scheduled for one of the days of our trip at epcot. we have had to change our plans, though, and won't be making it there. not sure if we'll be in the parks at all that day.

can we release our FP+ that we have in a way that won't cancel the whole FP+ and having to call to re-add it back in case we decide we want to go to a park?

i know the availability would be limited at best, but in case we need to use them to adapt our plan due to weather or whatever, i'd like to have them easily usable.

i guess what i mean is, if i go to the FP+ on the website and select "cancel this experience" for all of our FP+, does it cancel the availability of those FP+, or does it just open that FP+ up for rebooking elsewhere?

thanks,
mick

 

[marciemi]

ok, so we have several FP+ scheduled for one of the days of our trip at epcot. we have had to change our plans, though, and won't be making it there. not sure if we'll be in the parks at all that day.

can we release our FP+ that we have in a way that won't cancel the whole FP+ and having to call to re-add it back in case we decide we want to go to a park?

i know the availability would be limited at best, but in case we need to use them to adapt our plan due to weather or whatever, i'd like to have them easily usable.

i guess what i mean is, if i go to the FP+ on the website and select "cancel this experience" for all of our FP+, does it cancel the availability of those FP+, or does it just open that FP+ up for rebooking elsewhere?

thanks,
mick

If you cancel all 3 it just releases them back into the system and frees you up to book more, although not necessarily the same ones if someone books them in the meantime.

Last week I had FPP's for my son and I and his GF who was flying in that day at the MK in the evening. Early in the day she found out her flight was greatly delayed and wouldn't make it that day. I chose the "cancel all" option and they all just disappeared from my MDE. A couple hours later we decided to go to the MK anyway without her and I went in and booked new FPP's for the afternoon (instead of the evening when I had them booked). I've also done this to cancel one park and choose all new FPP's at another. I think it's only when you go in and cancel one manually that you have to call to get it back. For that reason i always keep something like Philharmagic or Captain EO booked at a park as my 3rd FPP even if I don't plan to use it "just in case".

 

[reddog0331]

Thanks everyone for these ideas

 

[nogreenworld]

If you cancel all 3 it just releases them back into the system and frees you up to book more, although not necessarily the same ones if someone books them in the meantime.

Last week I had FPP's for my son and I and his GF who was flying in that day at the MK in the evening. Early in the day she found out her flight was greatly delayed and wouldn't make it that day. I chose the "cancel all" option and they all just disappeared from my MDE. A couple hours later we decided to go to the MK anyway without her and I went in and booked new FPP's for the afternoon (instead of the evening when I had them booked). I've also done this to cancel one park and choose all new FPP's at another. I think it's only when you go in and cancel one manually that you have to call to get it back. For that reason i always keep something like Philharmagic or Captain EO booked at a park as my 3rd FPP even if I don't plan to use it "just in case".

thanks. just a bit nervous to screw it all up!

 

[thebs19]

60 day window question (mostly just a math check...):

We're arriving on Saturday April 4th. Quick calculator online spits out that Tuesday, February 3rd is our "60 day window" mark. This means that I should be sitting at my computer at 11:59 pm starting to hit refresh on MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2ND, right? The window opens at midnight when the calendar turns to the "60 day out" day, not the "60th day" from our date of arrival, which would mean right after 11:59 PM on Tuesday (into Wednesday).

Just trying to clear up my confusion here. Our previous FP+ experience last year was that we booked when we were already within our 60 day window so there was no "midnight madness" booking (also, it appears that a year ago, there was no need to do such craziness as I constantly shifted my FP+'s up until and including while we were in the parks and never ran into an availability issue - presumably because off-siters weren't allowed to prebook, I guess?).

 

[doconeill]

60 day window question (mostly just a math check...):

We're arriving on Saturday April 4th. Quick calculator online spits out that Tuesday, February 3rd is our "60 day window" mark. This means that I should be sitting at my computer at 11:59 pm starting to hit refresh on MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2ND, right? The window opens at midnight when the calendar turns to the "60 day out" day, not the "60th day" from our date of arrival, which would mean right after 11:59 PM on Tuesday (into Wednesday).

Just trying to clear up my confusion here. Our previous FP+ experience last year was that we booked when we were already within our 60 day window so there was no "midnight madness" booking (also, it appears that a year ago, there was no need to do such craziness as I constantly shifted my FP+'s up until and including while we were in the parks and never ran into an availability issue - presumably because off-siters weren't allowed to prebook, I guess?).

Yes, midnight ET the night of the 2nd/morning of the 3rd is when your window would open. Note that it could be 1am ET, depending on when MK closes for the day of the 2nd.

 

[thebs19]

Yes, midnight ET the night of the 2nd/morning of the 3rd is when your window would open. Note that it could be 1am ET, depending on when MK closes for the day of the 2nd.

Yep, understand the exception possibilities there - thanks for clarifying for me!!

 

[Planogirl]

Is there any advantage in Festival of the Lion King Priority Access? We're going during Spring Break if that makes a difference.

Also, how do you pick just 3 at MK? We only have the 30 day window but we aren't interested in characters and might try for the dwarves ride at rope drop. Of course, we can only go for what is left but it sounds like most other attractions will probably still have availability at 30 days.

 

[Cluelyss]

Is there any advantage in Festival of the Lion King Priority Access? We're going during Spring Break if that makes a difference. Also, how do you pick just 3 at MK? We only have the 30 day window but we aren't interested in characters and might try for the dwarves ride at rope drop. Of course, we can only go for what is left but it sounds like most other attractions will probably still have availability at 30 days.

The FOTLK FP will get you better seating (if you arrive at the start of the return window) and a guaranteed seat if you arrive during the return window. We've never had trouble getting a seat w/o FP, but have also never been during a really busy time of year. If you wouldn't want to have to wait to get into the next show, then it's worth booking.

 

[Cluelyss]

Is there any advantage in Festival of the Lion King Priority Access? We're going during Spring Break if that makes a difference. Also, how do you pick just 3 at MK? We only have the 30 day window but we aren't interested in characters and might try for the dwarves ride at rope drop. Of course, we can only go for what is left but it sounds like most other attractions will probably still have availability at 30 days.

Also, regarding your MK question, if you book your headliners early in the day, a lot of non-headliners will still have availability into the evening for 4th or 5th FPs. But don't expect the Mountains to be available day-of, especially during Spring Break.

 

[Planogirl]

I'm concerned about the mountains and Peter Pan and being to ride the Haunted Mansion more than once. Then there's Buzz and the Jungle Cruise. Eck! Luckily we still have a few weeks until we have to choose.

I'm thinking of shooting for late morning for our FP+. If available...

 

[soniam]

I'm concerned about the mountains and Peter Pan and being to ride the Haunted Mansion more than once. Then there's Buzz and the Jungle Cruise. Eck! Luckily we still have a few weeks until we have to choose. I'm thinking of shooting for late morning for our FP+. If available...

That's what we do. In late July, we got additional FP+ for 3 people in the afternoon for JC and Buzz. Buzz was pretty much available immediately when we went to the kiosk. I think you could probably still get those 2 and maybe HM same day, depending upon party size and time. I think PP is pretty popular though.

 

[Cluelyss]

That's what we do. In late July, we got additional FP+ for 3 people in the afternoon for JC and Buzz. Buzz was pretty much available immediately when we went to the kiosk. I think you could probably still get those 2 and maybe HM same day, depending upon party size and time. I think PP is pretty popular though.

PPF is one that has seen little day-of availability, surprisingly. If you subscribe to touring plans, they show daily FP availability, so you can get an idea of which attractions are gone in advance and which might still be available once you use your original 3 FPs.

 

[disneydee6]

Question, and sorry in advance if this had already been asked, but I didn't see an answer to this on the first info page


We have a resort reservation (at YC) for May. We have not bought our tickets yet though. Do the tickets need to be linked up to MDE in order to make the FP+ advance reservations? Or can you make the reservations without having the tickets linked until later? Thanks

 

[hiroMYhero]

Question, and sorry in advance if this had already been asked, but I didn't see an answer to this on the first info page


We have a resort reservation (at YC) for May. We have not bought our tickets yet though. Do the tickets need to be linked up to MDE in order to make the FP+ advance reservations? Or can you make the reservations without having the tickets linked until later? Thanks

Tickets must be linked. They are what triggers the FP window to open when you have a room-only stay.

 

[disneydee6]

Tickets must be linked. They are what triggers the FP window to open when you have a room-only stay.

ok, thank you for the clarification.