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

[mesaboy2]

When booking FP+ you have to select 3 experiences all at once?

At Epcot you have a single tier 1 and 2 tier 2. If you are only truly interested in your tier 1 reservation is there any downside to just not showing up for the other FP+ reservations? After you tier 1 FP+ is used can you cancel your tier 2 bookings and get your in park FP+?

You don't have to show up for any, no downside that I know of for sure. Any you haven't used can be rescheduled, I believe even after they have passed. What happens when you cancel FPs day-of gets a little murky based on the various reports I've read here.

 

[JanaDee]

Seriously, why is this thread not a sticky???

 

[Robo]

Seriously, why is this thread not a sticky???

Nobody reads stickies.

It's better as a floating interactive thread that gets frequently popped up to the top
of the new messages (as it just did, now.)

 

[JanaDee]

Nobody reads stickies.

It's better as a floating interactive thread that gets frequently popped up to the top
of the new messages (as it just did, now.)

Considering the number of views the current stickies have, I'll have to disagree with you.

 

[mesaboy2]

Considering the number of views the current stickies have, I'll have to disagree with you.

I appreciate the thought, but I think there's something to Robo's point. Just to pick an example, compare the number of views of CF's 2007 ticket sticky to that of this thread (and its predecessor) since July 2013.

 

[Cyrano]

Seriously, why is this thread not a sticky???

Asked and answered many times already.

Thread is much more useful and dynamic as a standard thread. If any evidence was necessary to demonstrate that this was the correct decision ...it was the #1 thread for 2014

 

[JanaDee]

Asked and answered many times already.

Thread is much more useful and dynamic as a standard thread. If any evidence was necessary to demonstrate that this was the correct decision ...it was the #1 thread for 2014

It was more along the lines of keeping it on the front page, especially now that there are fewer threads allowed per page, so it will get buried quickly.

 

[eastendlights]

We have 10 day passes and an additional one day ticket as you can only have 10 days maximum on passes. MDE only allowed me to book FP+ for the 10 days. I called the IPO at the BC and was told you can only book 10 days worth of FP+ at one time and once we arrive and use our first day's FP+s and/or when the park closes that night we will be able to book the last day. Has anyone else run across this problem? The website says nothing about a daily limit, in fact it clearly states you can book for your entire length of stay. The first post here says up to 14 days. I am really annoyed because I could have waited to buy the extra day tickets there and now they are just something else I have to remember to pack.

 

[Itinkso]

We have 10 day passes and an additional one day ticket as you can only have 10 days maximum on passes. MDE only allowed me to book FP+ for the 10 days. I called the IPO at the BC and was told you can only book 10 days worth of FP+ at one time and once we arrive and use our first day's FP+s and/or when the park closes that night we will be able to book the last day. Has anyone else run across this problem? The website says nothing about a daily limit, in fact it clearly states you can book for your entire length of stay. The first post here says up to 14 days. I am really annoyed because I could have waited to buy the extra day tickets there and now they are just something else I have to remember to pack.

If you open up a second MDE account and link the one day ticket to everyone in that account, you can book for that one day 30 days before the date of planned use. The "14 day" rule applies to booking the 10 days worth of FPs within 14 days of the first day of using a ticket entitlement.

The 2nd MDE account is the best way to book ahead of time so you don't have to do that during your vacation. You'll have to enter the park and the FP lines using the actual ticket and not your MagicBands.

 

[mesaboy2]

We have 10 day passes and an additional one day ticket as you can only have 10 days maximum on passes. MDE only allowed me to book FP+ for the 10 days. I called the IPO at the BC and was told you can only book 10 days worth of FP+ at one time and once we arrive and use our first day's FP+s and/or when the park closes that night we will be able to book the last day. Has anyone else run across this problem? The website says nothing about a daily limit, in fact it clearly states you can book for your entire length of stay. The first post here says up to 14 days. I am really annoyed because I could have waited to buy the extra day tickets there and now they are just something else I have to remember to pack.

Some of the more unusual situations, such as stays over 10 days, are hard to nail down with precise data because there isn't enough reliable reports of them and Disney's own info is inconsistent or vague at best. I believe I had that bullet at 10 days for a long time until someone convinced me it could be done for up to 14. I apologize profusely if that was the sole reason you bought an additional ticket.

ETA: With Itinkso's post above, I think I understand better now. I'll work on rewording the OP to make that clearer. Apologies again!

 

[spanielmom]

My husband, boys and I are heading to DW next week.
My husband hates rides. My boys and I love them.

My question is: what's the best strategy to maximize his FP use? I booked us all for the same FP before I really understood the system. And, to be honest, I am confused as to how to utilize his FP privileges.

HS: RRC, ToT, and ST (he won't want to go on any of these)
Epcot: MS, TT, TTWC (he will want to participate in TTWC)
HS: TSM, ToT, LMA (stunt show) (he will want to go on TSM and LMA
AK: Festival of the Lion King (thinking of changing this one--I just read it's not worth getting priority access), KS, and EE (he will want to participate in Festival, and go on KS but not EE)
MK: BTMR, SDMT, and SM (he may do BTMR and maybe SDMT if it is mild--this will be our first time on that ride, but not SM)

He's not interested in doing rides by himself. So I'm wondering whether I should cancel his FPs for the rides I know he won't want to do. But can I then schedule FPs for the rides he will do at the same time our FPs are scheduled for? For example, if our FP for KS is for 12:20, can I schedule hsi for the same time? I just don't want to lose the FP he currently has scheduled.

I know another option is to just have one of us go on the ride using his MB after we three are done with a ride.

Any advice would be appreciated.

 

[mesaboy2]

My husband, boys and I are heading to DW next week.
My husband hates rides. My boys and I love them.

My question is: what's the best strategy to maximize his FP use? I booked us all for the same FP before I really understood the system. And, to be honest, I am confused as to how to utilize his FP privileges.

HS: RRC, ToT, and ST (he won't want to go on any of these)
Epcot: MS, TT, TTWC (he will want to participate in TTWC)
HS: TSM, ToT, LMA (stunt show) (he will want to go on TSM and LMA
AK: Festival of the Lion King (thinking of changing this one--I just read it's not worth getting priority access), KS, and EE (he will want to participate in Festival, and go on KS but not EE)
MK: BTMR, SDMT, and SM (he may do BTMR and maybe SDMT if it is mild--this will be our first time on that ride, but not SM)

He's not interested in doing rides by himself. So I'm wondering whether I should cancel his FPs for the rides I know he won't want to do. But can I then schedule FPs for the rides he will do at the same time our FPs are scheduled for? For example, if our FP for KS is for 12:20, can I schedule hsi for the same time? I just don't want to lose the FP he currently has scheduled.

I know another option is to just have one of us go on the ride using his MB after we three are done with a ride.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Whatever you do, do not cancel existing FPs. You can modify his to different attractions at the same time (subject to availability) if you like.

 

[eastendlights]

Some of the more unusual situations, such as stays over 10 days, are hard to nail down with precise data because there isn't enough reliable reports of them and Disney's own info is inconsistent or vague at best. I believe I had that bullet at 10 days for a long time until someone convinced me it could be done for up to 14. I apologize profusely if that was the sole reason you bought an additional ticket.

ETA: With Itinkso's post above, I think I understand better now. I'll work on rewording the OP to make that clearer. Apologies again!

Not annoyed at you-annoyed at Disney-LOL. Sorry if that came across the wrong way. I read on their site that there was no limit-just length of stay/number of days for park passes. I noticed it here after the deed was done. The extra ticket was automatically linked to MDE because that is where I purchased it. I did not have a chance to link it elsewhere.

 

[Itinkso]

Not annoyed at you-annoyed at Disney-LOL. Sorry if that came across the wrong way. I read on their site that there was no limit-just length of stay/number of days for park passes. I noticed it here after the deed was done. The extra ticket was automatically linked to MDE because that is where I purchased it. I did not have a chance to link it elsewhere.

You can move tickets to another account. MagicBands can't be moved but tickets can.

 

[eastendlights]

You can move tickets to another account. MagicBands can't be moved but tickets can.

Ohhhh-I did not know that. Thanks! How do I do it?

 

[Itinkso]

Ohhhh-I did not know that. Thanks! How do I do it?

Go to the ticket area of MDE and see what the options are. I don't have tickets linked at this moment. I'll be linking Comp tickets tomorrow so can give you more info then.

 

[deedeew80]

Anyone know if it's worth getting a FP for the Electrical Parade? I have 2 little ones, 5 & 2 years old. Thanks!

 

[Mommyof2Boos]

Has anyone else seen the rumor floating around that BOG FP+ is going to count towards the 3 allotted FP+ starting Feb 25? Anyone have a credibly sourced answer to this?

 

[ckelly14]

Reading a number of posts, it seems more likely that ADR's for BOG will be expanded to include lunch, but your guess is as good as mine....

 

[tzolkin]

Question about split stays and booking FP+
We are staying June 17-23 at the Dolphin, but will start the trip on the 16th at CBR. When can I book FP+?

I'm thinking the 60 days from the 16th will only allow me to book one day. Not sure if it allows you to do the whole trip at once if both reservations are linked to the account or if it does the two stays as separate for booking the FPs. If it won't let me do the whole trip, I will just wait until the following day when I can do it all at once.