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

[BandMom1]

I'm not too sure how it works if you are staying the 10 days in a row but I am doing a split stay with a cruise in between. I was able to book 60 days in advance for my first few nights, but I had to wait until my second stay was in the 60 day window to book any FP for my second stay.

Thanks for the reply! I thought I would be fine since none of our resort stays are packages - hotel only & bought tickets separately. Now I am freaking out that I might not be able to book all of my FP+'s at the 60 day window If anyone else has experience with this, I would really appreciate your input!

 

[Cluelyss]

I'm trying to book fast passes for 10th November for a MVMCP night. I know that we can book 3 fp for 4-7 and I have successfully got 2, one for 3.30-4.30 and another for 5.30-6.30. My problem is the only other fp we can get (for our 3rd choice) is before 2pm for every single ride! This obviously doesn't suit as we can only enter the park from 4pm with our MVMCP Ticket. I've tried every single ride and it won't let me choose any later time than 2pm. Am I doing something wrong? Or is this all that's left for every single ride? I just picked my fp's for October 30th for MNSSHP night party and I had no problem at all, there was loads of selection. Will more fp times be available again or do I have to stick with just the 2 I've got? Or is there any way to change the 2pm fast pass? Thanks in advance

Its possible there is nothing left in the 4:30-5:30 range that day. You may trying switching the times of either of the 2 you have to see if there's anything available in the 4:30-5:30 range? Or back up the time of your 1st FP by 15 minutes or so ( if you can) to see if that opens up a 4:15-5:15, for example? 5:30-6:30 is the latest return window available on party nights, making it difficult to squeeze in 3 between 4 and 7. Personally, I was only able to get 2 on my MNSSHP ticket next month, so congrats on being able to snag 3 on 10/30!!

 

[JennyMarie821]

I messed up making my FP selections and didn't realize you're supposed to make all three at once. So for Nov 21st I only have 2...7DMT and Enchanted Tales with Belle. Is there any way at all to add a third without losing the first two or am I SOL?

 

[csmith1004]

Less than 2 weeks until my 60 day window opens. I'm trying to figure out the best way to try for A&E for my DD. I plan on booking our last MK day first but only DD and I are trying for A&E. So, my question is, first thing do I just select the two of us, book our 3 fastpasses (hopefully including A&E) then copy the 2 FP we all want to DH and DS or will the system let me specify who we want to book for each FP? I really wish there was a way to see how the system works before the booking window!!

 

[Cluelyss]

I messed up making my FP selections and didn't realize you're supposed to make all three at once. So for Nov 21st I only have 2...7DMT and Enchanted Tales with Belle. Is there any way at all to add a third without losing the first two or am I SOL?

Call Disney, they can add it back for you.

 

[Cluelyss]

Less than 2 weeks until my 60 day window opens. I'm trying to figure out the best way to try for A&E for my DD. I plan on booking our last MK day first but only DD and I are trying for A&E. So, my question is, first thing do I just select the two of us, book our 3 fastpasses (hopefully including A&E) then copy the 2 FP we all want to DH and DS or will the system let me specify who we want to book for each FP? I really wish there was a way to see how the system works before the booking window!!

I would try to schedule all 4 at once and then just switch DH and DD to something else later. Easiest to just select your entire party and search everything at once. Now, if you cannot find A&E for 4, then yes, go back and switch your party to just you and DD and search again. But you have to make all 3 selections together, so by splitting your party, you are going to have to schedule twice, and may not be able to get the exact times for all 4 of you on the other 2 attractions. Good luck!

 

[mommycal]

Ugggh I can't think straight anymore hence why I need someone w/a clear mind.

So for E&A I have 4 out of 5 us. The hubby can go ride something else while I go w/the 3 girls. BIG problem, here are our FP times 11:10 AM to 12:10 PM, 12:10 PM to 01:10 PM, 01:00 PM to 02:00 PM, & 04:50 PM to 05:50 PM. How the heck do I make that work out? TIA for your help

 

[MinnieEars2]

Its possible there is nothing left in the 4:30-5:30 range that day. You may trying switching the times of either of the 2 you have to see if there's anything available in the 4:30-5:30 range? Or back up the time of your 1st FP by 15 minutes or so ( if you can) to see if that opens up a 4:15-5:15, for example? 5:30-6:30 is the latest return window available on party nights, making it difficult to squeeze in 3 between 4 and 7. Personally, I was only able to get 2 on my MNSSHP ticket next month, so congrats on being able to snag 3 on 10/30!!

Thanks for your reply. I had a feeling I missed out alright but was double checking seeing as to I got the FP's I wanted for 10/30. I didn't expect the 2nd MVMCP to be as be as busy at the second last MNSSHP. I had hoped I was doing something wrong.

I tried changing my FP's and could I only change my last one (5.30-6.30) I had 2 choices, 4.35-5.35 or 5.20-6.20. I changed them both and still no FP selections for the other 2

I didn't even realise until last night that I could get FP for the party nights without a regular park ticket. So I'm happy anyways that I got 2 for that night much better than getting none.

 

[Cluelyss]

Ugggh I can't think straight anymore hence why I need someone w/a clear mind. So for E&A I have 4 out of 5 us. The hubby can go ride something else while I go w/the 3 girls. BIG problem, here are our FP times 11:10 AM to 12:10 PM, 12:10 PM to 01:10 PM, 01:00 PM to 02:00 PM, & 04:50 PM to 05:50 PM. How the heck do I make that work out? TIA for your help

Unfortunately you will just need to keep checking for times that all overlap somewhere in the middle. Right now 2 people can go at 12:10 OR 2 can go between 1 and 1:10. So you need to get the other 2 to have a return window that includes 12:10 OR 1-1:10. Don't give up, they pop up all the time. And now that you actually have an A&E scheduled, it's much easier to just keep searching for new times. I had the same issue with mine originally - I kept grabbing singles on my desired day as I found them, then started working toward tweaking the times. And I DID finally end up with 4, all at the same time. You just need to be patient and persistent, which isn't easy, I know!!! Good luck!

 

[scbeth]

I am scheduled to select Fast Passes tonight at midnight. We have been to DW many times but with this new system I am looking for the most popular (quick to go) fast passes. I have read that many have had problems getting on the system at midnight, has this problem been resolved recently?

Thanks!

 

[mesaboy2]

I am scheduled to select Fast Passes tonight at midnight. We have been to DW many times but with this new system I am looking for the most popular (quick to go) fast passes. I have read that many have had problems getting on the system at midnight, has this problem been resolved recently? Thanks!

Seethe green link in my signature for my suggestions.

 

[MrsJD]

MK- Anna and Elsa if that is a priority for you. If not 7 drawfs mine train.
EP - Soarin
DHS - Toy Story
AK- Everest

but I would choose what is most important to you personally!

 

[scbeth]

Great info! Much appreciated.

 

[kalliyan1]

I have a room only reservation I booked on orbitz and tickets I purchased separately, If I link them in my MDE account, will I be able to book FP+ at 60 days?

 

[MinnieEars2]

I have a room only reservation I booked on orbitz and tickets I purchased separately, If I link them in my MDE account, will I be able to book FP+ at 60 days?

Yes! This is what I done, I booked my room with expedia and bought my park tickets on the walt disney world website. I never got a reservation number from expedia so had to call disney to link it to my account. I had no problems booking FP+ at 60 days.

 

[kalliyan1]

Yes! This is what I done, I booked my room with expedia and bought my park tickets on the walt disney world website. I never got a reservation number from expedia so had to call disney to link it to my account. I had no problems booking FP+ at 60 days.

Great, Thank you!

 

[MAGICFOR2]

I have read so many threads on this subject and think I have it figured out, then I feel lost. I have seen others post about "practicing" booking your FP+ selections. Where and how do you do this? TIA

 

[jk2006]

I apologize if this was asked somewhere already & I missed it. We have a MK day with 3 FP+ scheduled, and are considering switching to Epcot depending on what is available there. Is it possible to check availability at another park without giving up the 3 we have? Thank you!

 

[Cluelyss]

I have read so many threads on this subject and think I have it figured out, then I feel lost. I have seen others post about "practicing" booking your FP+ selections. Where and how do you do this? TIA

If you have a special event ticket linked to your account (MNSSHP or MVMCP) you will have a 30-day window at MK available to "practice" with.

 

[MAGICFOR2]

If you have a special event ticket linked to your account (MNSSHP or MVMCP) you will have a 30-day window at MK available to "practice" with.

Oh, no such luck. Thank you

Another thing I am curious about - I see one KTTW card for DH on our MDE account. Is this usual? Can we get more? It says it hasn't been linked yet -