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

[momof1princess]

YOU CAN DO IT! *insert cheerleader high kicks here* And tell us how you do! <3

Thank you!
I hope I can get them done at 12:00am edt, because I don't think I can stay up until 1:00am! Lol

 

[Claire&TheBoys]

Even though it says it is only searching for attractions from 10-11, it is actually searching the entire day. If you are on the app, it will but you into a similar time, which you can then change. If you are on the website, once you select the new attraction, you will get a drop down menu from which to choose from all available times that day. The only thing you will not see is if the only available time(s) conflict with another existing FP+ that you have scheduled.

Thank you! That helps!

 

[momof1princess]

Okay, guys, i have a question. I haven't used FP+ before, and I've got one hour before my FP window opens. I was just on MDE on my computer, and I clicked on the link to make new FP+ reservations, just for funsies, and it didn't show my family, just me, and then a local relative who MIGHT join us at the parks one day under Family and Friends. No husband or daughter! I'm freaking out over here! PLEASE tell me this is normal!

 

[Stephandy03]

Okay, guys, i have a question. I haven't used FP+ before, and I've got one hour before my FP window opens. I was just on MDE on my computer, and I clicked on the link to make new FP+ reservations, just for funsies, and it didn't show my family, just me, and then a local relative who MIGHT join us at the parks one day under Family and Friends. No husband or daughter! I'm freaking out over here! PLEASE tell me this is normal!

Mine looks the same way and I book tonight. I am hoping in one hour it shows everyone!

 

[momof1princess]

Mine looks the same way and I book tonight. I am hoping in one hour it shows everyone!

I'm hoping and praying it works for both of us!

 

[momof1princess]

Okay, I'm DONE!

I didn't get a FP+ for A&E, but I don't think DD17 will be TOO disappointed. I'll keep checking, and maybe I'll luck up on one. Some of our FP+ times aren't exactly what I wanted, but close enough. I changed what I could, and we'll work around the rest! Good luck, everyone!

 

[Priory]

So the other family members showed up at midnight? My window isn't till next week but mine is the same way. It shows only me and not the rest of my party.

 

[Flamingeaux]

So the other family members showed up at midnight? My window isn't till next week but mine is the same way. It shows only me and not the rest of my party.

yes. mine showed up at midnight eastern time. i know i drove everyone crazy leading up to that moment. good luck with A&E and 7DMT.

 

[NaughtyQueen]

Will MDE allow me to book a FP+ reservation that overlaps an ADR time? Are the systems independent?

 

[chris4disney]

I think I know the answer to this question, but wanted to double check...

We are a travel party of 5. On one of our Epcot days our 3rd scheduled FP is for Mission Space. My DH may decide not to ride it (it sometimes makes him sick). So if he doesn't ride and doesn't use his 3rd FP, will that affect our whole group's ability to get a 4th FP? I'm guessing that DH would be able to get a 4th FP just like the rest of us, but he'd probably have to wait until the FP hour window expires... right? Which means we'd all have to wait until the hour windows expires if we want to get our 4th FP all together. I hope I'm explaining that right.

Thanks!

 

[ghtx]

I think I know the answer to this question, but wanted to double check...

We are a travel party of 5. On one of our Epcot days our 3rd scheduled FP is for Mission Space. My DH may decide not to ride it (it sometimes makes him sick). So if he doesn't ride and doesn't use his 3rd FP, will that affect our whole group's ability to get a 4th FP? I'm guessing that DH would be able to get a 4th FP just like the rest of us, but he'd probably have to wait until the FP hour window expires... right? Which means we'd all have to wait until the hour windows expires if we want to get our 4th FP all together. I hope I'm explaining that right.

Thanks!

Yes I think that's right. You can get your 4th FP EITHER once you have used your 3rd FP OR once your unused 3rd FP's window has closed.

 

[Cluelyss]

Will MDE allow me to book a FP+ reservation that overlaps an ADR time? Are the systems independent?

I don't think the systems are independent, but you can do this. I have some that overlap, I just see a "time overlap" warning in my plans. None of my overlap by more than 15 mins, though.

 

[Cluelyss]

Yes I think that's right. You can get your 4th FP EITHER once you have used your 3rd FP OR once your unused 3rd FP's window has closed.

That is correct.

 

[momof1princess]

So the other family members showed up at midnight? My window isn't till next week but mine is the same way. It shows only me and not the rest of my party.

Yes, the rest of my party (DD17 and DH) showed up at midnight edt.

 

[mikamomof3]

Booked at midnight last night as well and got all of our rides we wanted, just not exactly on the day I had originally planned. All 13 people in our group showed up in MDE and I was able to schedule various rides as needed....I had to be organized enough to also work around dining reservations since. I was very surprised with how many rides were booked up already!!! I also just accepted what they gave me and have been able to go in and modify the times to get our groups to overlap at some rides....being able to modify ride times is a great benefit!

 

[KimBean]

18 days until FP+, so yeah probably not the last you'll hear from me. AND MESA I'm trying to read everything sometimes I just feel dumber than I used to be.

So, I think I just realized last night and need confirmation on this. Fast Pass times can't overlap right? Like I can't do 4:30, 5:00, 5:30? They need to be an hour apart???

What is the latest FP times you can get on MVMCP nights? I will be there two party days (but not going to party.) I assumed 6 - but have seen some say that is not available.

Does everyone in party have to FP same rides? I've just assumed yes from what I've seen but then saw some people splitting up there party. Not sure I would do this anyway. When DH rides thrill rides its a nice time for us girls to sit!


Not being able to see the system before time to nab is really causing me some stress (albeit Disney vacation planning stress not the real kind. )

 

[mikamomof3]

18 days until FP+, so yeah probably not the last you'll hear from me. AND MESA I'm trying to read everything sometimes I just feel dumber than I used to be.

So, I think I just realized last night and need confirmation on this. Fast Pass times can't overlap right? Like I can't do 4:30, 5:00, 5:30? They need to be an hour apart???

What is the latest FP times you can get on MVMCP nights? I will be there two party days (but not going to party.) I assumed 6 - but have seen some say that is not available.

Does everyone in party have to FP same rides? I've just assumed yes from what I've seen but then saw some people splitting up there party. Not sure I would do this anyway. When DH rides thrill rides its a nice time for us girls to sit!


Not being able to see the system before time to nab is really causing me some stress (albeit Disney vacation planning stress not the real kind. )

From what I did last night, not everyone linked to me on MDE are on the same fast pass rides. Our kids range from age 3 - 13 and I was able to book small groups separately and change the various groups...one person I did all on their own even though they overlap with some of the other ones. Some rides are the same but times are 2:25-3:25 and 3:30-4:30 so we still overlap. When you got to the "add FP+" you are given the option as to who you want to schedule for...you can do what you want for each person...just have to go back to the beginning for each new FP....hope that makes sense! We have a total of 13 people so it took some time, main thing was getting the right rides on the right day for the right people...then I went back in and modified the times to match park location better and work around dining reservations.

 

[KimBean]

From what I did last night, not everyone linked to me on MDE are on the same fast pass rides. Our kids range from age 3 - 13 and I was able to book small groups separately and change the various groups...one person I did all on their own even though they overlap with some of the other ones. Some rides are the same but times are 2:25-3:25 and 3:30-4:30 so we still overlap. When you got to the "add FP+" you are given the option as to who you want to schedule for...you can do what you want for each person...just have to go back to the beginning for each new FP....hope that makes sense! We have a total of 13 people so it took some time, main thing was getting the right rides on the right day for the right people...then I went back in and modified the times to match park location better and work around dining reservations.

Thanks. I do not envy you!

 

[Cluelyss]

18 days until FP+, so yeah probably not the last you'll hear from me. AND MESA I'm trying to read everything sometimes I just feel dumber than I used to be. So, I think I just realized last night and need confirmation on this. Fast Pass times can't overlap right? Like I can't do 4:30, 5:00, 5:30? They need to be an hour apart??? What is the latest FP times you can get on MVMCP nights? I will be there two party days (but not going to party.) I assumed 6 - but have seen some say that is not available. Does everyone in party have to FP same rides? I've just assumed yes from what I've seen but then saw some people splitting up there party. Not sure I would do this anyway. When DH rides thrill rides its a nice time for us girls to sit! Not being able to see the system before time to nab is really causing me some stress (albeit Disney vacation planning stress not the real kind. )

Return windows for an individual cannot overlap, though different people in your party can have overlapping times (which answers the question as to whether or not everyone in your party must have the same FP+ attractions scheduled - no, they don't). But you, for example, cannot have a 4:30, 5:00 and 5:30. Your next scheduled FP cannot start earlier than your last return window ends. So you could have a 4:30-5:30, a 5:30-6:30 and a 6:30-7:30.

The latest return time I was able to schedule on a MNSSHP night was 5:30-6:30, so would assume the same is true for MVMCP. I imagine this is so they can clear the queue by 7. However, for things like A&E or 7DMT, the cutoff may be sooner; I can't speak to those from experience.

There are several YouTube videos out there that will give you a look at the system and how to schedule prior to your FP night, but it really is very easy once you're in the system. Just make sure you go in with a plan of what you would like on what days - makes the process much faster. And if you are looking for A&E or 7DMT, start with your last MK day first for better chances and more available times.

Good luck - and feel free to ask as many questions as you need to get comfortable!!!

 

[KimBean]

Return windows for an individual cannot overlap, though different people in your party can have overlapping times (which answers the question as to whether or not everyone in your party must have the same FP+ attractions scheduled - no, they don't). But you, for example, cannot have a 4:30, 5:00 and 5:30. Your next scheduled FP cannot start earlier than your last return window ends. So you could have a 4:30-5:30, a 5:30-6:30 and a 6:30-7:30.

The latest return time I was able to schedule on a MNSSHP night was 5:30-6:30, so would assume the same is true for MVMCP. I imagine this is so they can clear the queue by 7. However, for things like A&E or 7DMT, the cutoff may be sooner; I can't speak to those from experience.

There are several YouTube videos out there that will give you a look at the system and how to schedule prior to your FP night, but it really is very easy once you're in the system. Just make sure you go in with a plan of what you would like on what days - makes the process much faster. And if you are looking for A&E or 7DMT, start with your last MK day first for better chances and more available times.

Good luck - and feel free to ask as many questions as you need to get comfortable!!!

Thank you!! I went back and read Mesa's post again and my answers were there. I feel like a sponge that is getting full. LOL! I will be looking at You Tube a few days before in my prep BOOT CAMP!