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

[Cluelyss]

Well, I read the 1st post, and the very good stuff by Micah008 that Mesaboy2 referenced, but not all these other pages, so please forgive if this has been asked and answered many times. I cancelled a FP+ for TSMM on 12/17, because I am going to 5P Candlelight Processional, and didn't think I would get to DHS in time for the FP+. I tried to just pick another experience, but it seemed dogmatic about making it be the same time, so I just cancelled it. Now I don't know how to pick up another (a 3rd, I am keeping the other 2 I had). It seems to only want me to lose or cancel the 2 I have and start over, or just have 2, and not get a third. Sorry this is so wordy and long. How do I add my third? Thank you Mesaboy2 for all your wonderful work on this. Also, anyway to change parks? Friday the 19th, I set up FP+ for MK, but If I want to change it to EPCOT or AK, do I cancel them all and start over? Thanks for your help.

FYI - even though the system says you must change to another attraction during the same time as your original FP+ was scheduled, that's not true. If you are searching in the app, it will put you into a similar time slot, if available, or whatever time of day is left. You can then go back and modify the time. If you are searching online, once you select the new attraction, you will get a drop down menu with all available times. As Mesaboy mentioned, once you cancel 1 FP, you have to cancel the other 2 to get the third back, or call Disney IT.

To change parks, simply use the "make fast pass" option. You will then select your date, park, attractions just like you did originally. It will give you a warning that you already have FP+ selections made for that day, but won't cancel your originals until you confirm the new selections.

 

[disneywithfive]

Had some old tickets linked to my MDE account (had one day left on them.) Bought a single day ticket and linked it to the same MDE account (I know - stupid mistake.) Now, I am to the point of being able to make fastpass reservations and realized I am not being required to pick which TICKET the fp+ are being attached to (just asks for the individual.) Then I remembered reading something about having to "prioritize" tickets AFTER ???? we enter the first park???

I should have written down the particulars but just thought I'd make a separate MDE account to avoid the aggravation and having to wait in line at guest services but just forgot until after I linked the second set of tickets.

Can someone confirm the process to make this as smooth as possible? Thanks!!!

 

[mickey1968]

I thought I would share this handy little webpage/app that calculates the date for 60 days out (or however many days out you input).

http://www.timeanddate.com/date/dateadd.html

 

[LuvEeyore]

MesaBoy, thanks for this thread. I am reading and trying to get ready for Nov 4 when I can begin making FP+ selections. Wish the time was 500 am instead of MN or 100 am. yes sorry I am bellyaching...I am a nurse who will be in the middle of a three day stretch of 12 hours shifts with call time added. I hope I am able to set the alarm and get up get it done quickly and back to bed.

Here is a stupid question, How long should I allow to try to make my selections? a travel party of three and most of our fastpasses will be for all three on the same ride. We have 5 day park hoppers.

Second question, if we are doing 2 parks in one day, should we schedule all fp+ selections for the 1st park or do standby for attractions at early park and then FP+ selections for second park at the earliest arrival time?

Thanks for the answers and sorry if this is a repeat.

 

[mesaboy2]

MesaBoy, thanks for this thread. I am reading and trying to get ready for Nov 4 when I can begin making FP+ selections. Wish the time was 500 am instead of MN or 100 am. yes sorry I am bellyaching...I am a nurse who will be in the middle of a three day stretch of 12 hours shifts with call time added. I hope I am able to set the alarm and get up get it done quickly and back to bed.

Here is a stupid question,

1. How long should I allow to try to make my selections? a travel party of three and most of our fastpasses will be for all three on the same ride. We have 5 day park hoppers.

Second question,

2. if we are doing 2 parks in one day, should we schedule all fp+ selections for the 1st park or do standby for attractions at early park and then FP+ selections for second park at the earliest arrival time?

Thanks for the answers and sorry if this is a repeat.

1. If you know what you want already for each day, I would figure maybe 10, 15 minutes?

2. I recommend the second park. Crowds tend to be heavier (and therefore lines longer and FPs more "valuable") in the afternoon. Totally a personal decision though--there are advantages and disadvantages to both.

 

[hart6066]

Will they let you in 5 min before your window begins or up to 10 min after?

Thanks!

 

[mudman]

My fast pass night was last night.
I need to make changes though and couldn't figure out for the life of me how to do it after a long day at midnight last night.

Unfortunately, I couldn't figure out how to get myself and my daughter doing separate fast passes on certain rides from my husband and son.
So I went ahead and booked us all on the same rides even though there is NO WAY I'm going on TOT!

How in the world do I now separate us two from those rides we don't want to do. I was able to figure out how to cancel us but it won't let me rebook on another ride without canceling another ride I want to do.
I'm so confused!

HELP!

 

[cel_disney]

My fast pass night was last night. I need to make changes though and couldn't figure out for the life of me how to do it after a long day at midnight last night. Unfortunately, I couldn't figure out how to get myself and my daughter doing separate fast passes on certain rides from my husband and son. So I went ahead and booked us all on the same rides even though there is NO WAY I'm going on TOT! How in the world do I now separate us two from those rides we don't want to do. I was able to figure out how to cancel us but it won't let me rebook on another ride without canceling another ride I want to do. I'm so confused! HELP!

Do you have access to the App? Its much easier to change individual people using the app. You will be able to 'modify' and then select individual people to modify.

Also - I recommend watching a you tube video about it if you need some assistance.

 

[mesaboy2]

Will they let you in 5 min before your window begins or up to 10 min after? Thanks!

From the OP:

6. FP+ return windows for non-show-type attractions are 60 minutes long. The MDX FP+ system allows a grace period of 5 minutes before and 15 minutes after the return window, but guests are advised against relying on the grace period. Castmembers (CMs) have the ability to override the system and deny entry during the grace period depending on the situation.

 

[nogreenworld]

reading this thread a lot (thanks mesaboy!), and i've found it pretty helpful.

my window will open late next month (going in january). i keep reading about targeting A&E for the last day of your trip, but based on our park days and ADR's and whatnot, that's not really going to work out for us.

my question is, at the 60 day mark, is there really no hope of getting A&E FP+ for early in our week in a traditionally low volume time frame (end of january)?

wondering if anyone on here has booked at a similarly low volume time (early september, etc)?

thanks,

 

[mesaboy2]

reading this thread a lot (thanks mesaboy!), and i've found it pretty helpful.

my window will open late next month (going in january). i keep reading about targeting A&E for the last day of your trip, but based on our park days and ADR's and whatnot, that's not really going to work out for us.

my question is, at the 60 day mark, is there really no hope of getting A&E FP+ for early in our week in a traditionally low volume time frame (end of january)?

wondering if anyone on here has booked at a similarly low volume time (early september, etc)?

thanks,

I haven't been in the particular situation you're facing, but I wouldn't say there's "no hope". I personally don't like your chances for A&E early in your stay, but it's not unheard of. Good luck!

 

[Angel Ariel]

reading this thread a lot (thanks mesaboy!), and i've found it pretty helpful.

my window will open late next month (going in january). i keep reading about targeting A&E for the last day of your trip, but based on our park days and ADR's and whatnot, that's not really going to work out for us.

my question is, at the 60 day mark, is there really no hope of getting A&E FP+ for early in our week in a traditionally low volume time frame (end of january)?

wondering if anyone on here has booked at a similarly low volume time (early september, etc)?

thanks,

We have a 4 day trip coming up over the winw and dine 1/2 marathon weekend. We were not able to get A&E for any day of our trip at the 60 day mark. I finally managed to find 2 at the 11 day mark yesterday for day 3 of our trip, thanks to the A&E Cancellation threads here.

 

[lanie1138]

reading this thread a lot (thanks mesaboy!), and i've found it pretty helpful. my window will open late next month (going in january). i keep reading about targeting A&E for the last day of your trip, but based on our park days and ADR's and whatnot, that's not really going to work out for us. my question is, at the 60 day mark, is there really no hope of getting A&E FP+ for early in our week in a traditionally low volume time frame (end of january)? wondering if anyone on here has booked at a similarly low volume time (early september, etc)? thanks,

We are going over Christmas break and I found A&E for every day we were planning Magic Kingdom (same for 7 DMT). I was on the computer at 9pm PST (12EST), and because of this thread was done booking 10 days of FP+ in about 15 minutes. From what I read here your best luck is to be on at midnight. I booked our Magic Kingdom days first, then booked the other parks. Good luck!!!!!

 

[doconeill]

I thought I would share this handy little webpage/app that calculates the date for 60 days out (or however many days out you input).

http://www.timeanddate.com/date/dateadd.html

One of these days I'll add it to WDW Untangled...it's just a variant of the ADR calculator I've already got anyways.

 

[Cluelyss]

I haven't been in the particular situation you're facing, but I wouldn't say there's "no hope". I personally don't like your chances for A&E early in your stay, but it's not unheard of. Good luck!

Definitely try, but keep checking if you don't get it at your 60-day mark. I ended up with A&E on day 2 of our trip after much, much stalking and about a month before our trip. The night of my FP scheduling they were not available before day 6 of my trip. Also, if you are looking to schedule early in your trip, searching for singles may yield the best results. Good luck!

 

[cel_disney]

reading this thread a lot (thanks mesaboy!), and i've found it pretty helpful. my window will open late next month (going in january). i keep reading about targeting A&E for the last day of your trip, but based on our park days and ADR's and whatnot, that's not really going to work out for us. my question is, at the 60 day mark, is there really no hope of getting A&E FP+ for early in our week in a traditionally low volume time frame (end of january)? wondering if anyone on here has booked at a similarly low volume time (early september, etc)? thanks,

We went the end of September / first week of October - crowd level 3 days. We could only get them for our 60+7 day.

 

[mum of two pirates]

for the 11 days we are there?

 

[hcox31]

We have a party of 5 which includes an infant under 2. When doing my selections should I search for 4 or 5 FP?

I know with ADRS we had to include DD so we have a table for 5. Not sure if FP works the same.

 

[siskaren]

We have a party of 5 which includes an infant under 2. When doing my selections should I search for 4 or 5 FP?

I know with ADRS we had to include DD so we have a table for 5. Not sure if FP works the same.

You only need 4 FPs because a child under the age of three doesn't get a ticket and therefore doesn't have anything to link a FP to. You do have to include everyone for an ADR though because of occupancy regulations.

 

[doconeill]

for the 11 days we are there?

Hmm...I thought they had started releasing event-attraction FP+ at the normal window - they had been doing it closer to two weeks when they started. Maybe they just aren't loaded in yet? I'd keep checking. Seems unlikely that they'd be gone if you are at your 60 day window - but then again, we're talking about the double holiday week...