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

[Balbar]

I can make fast pass plus reservations on Nov 17 for our January trip. However, part of our party is not joining us until later in the week. If our reservations are linked, can I go ahead and make fast pass plus reservations for them on the the 17th? I wanted to get our fast passes together. Thank you for any information!

 

[Cluelyss]

I can make fast pass plus reservations on Nov 17 for our January trip. However, part of our party is not joining us until later in the week. If our reservations are linked, can I go ahead and make fast pass plus reservations for them on the the 17th? I wanted to get our fast passes together. Thank you for any information!

Is the rest of your party staying on-site or off site? Even though you are linked in MDX, you will not be able to make reservations for them until 60 days prior to on-site check-in, or 30-days prior to off-site stays. I would recommend making yours on the 17 if there are any harder to get FPs you are after, and then try to copy those to the rest of your party once they are eligible. However, if you're not after SDMT or A&E, you could probably wait to schedule them together (if they are on-site....if they are off-site, I wouldn't wait 30 days to schedule). Good luck!

 

[Balbar]

They are onsite, but unfortunately those are the exact top two fast passes we need....we are waiting to visit Magic Kingdom until they are with us because this is their favorite park. So, it sounds like I need to get ours on the 17th and then try to copy them a few days later. Thank you.

 

[Cluelyss]

They are onsite, but unfortunately those are the exact top two fast passes we need....we are waiting to visit Magic Kingdom until they are with us because this is their favorite park. So, it sounds like I need to get ours on the 17th and then try to copy them a few days later. Thank you.

Yes, do yours on the 17 and either try to copy to them, or search for singles for them that overlap your times. And the later in your trip you can schedule, the better. Good luck!

 

[WDW88]

Helps to read the first page! So many answers! Thank you! Thank you!

I check in to POR on Jan. 24 and depart Feb. 1. We have linked 5 day park tickets through the MDE. My 60 day window opens on November 25. Will I be able to book fast passes for Jan. 31 that day as well or only through Jan.29? I will only book 5 days worth of tickets, but wasn't sure if the 60 day plus ten was only for the consecutive number of calendar days that one had tickets to use.

 

[HulkBuster]

Helps to read the first page! So many answers! Thank you! Thank you! I check in to POR on Jan. 24 and depart Feb. 1. We have linked 5 day park tickets through the MDE. My 60 day window opens on November 25. Will I be able to book fast passes for Jan. 31 that day as well or only through Jan.29? I will only book 5 days worth of tickets, but wasn't sure if the 60 day plus ten was only for the consecutive number of calendar days that one had tickets to use.

does not have to be consecutive days I think it's in that first page

 

[doconeill]

Helps to read the first page! So many answers! Thank you! Thank you!

I check in to POR on Jan. 24 and depart Feb. 1. We have linked 5 day park tickets through the MDE. My 60 day window opens on November 25. Will I be able to book fast passes for Jan. 31 that day as well or only through Jan.29? I will only book 5 days worth of tickets, but wasn't sure if the 60 day plus ten was only for the consecutive number of calendar days that one had tickets to use.

You can book any days within your resort reservation time, up to the number of days on your ticket. So you can book any 5 days during Jan 24-Feb 1.

 

[soniam]

Sorry if this has been asked. Can you look for FP+ 4+ availability on the MDE app? I know the 4th and greater still have to be booked in person at the kiosk in the park. I was wondering if you could see what was available to see if it was even worth waiting in line. We used FP+ in August, but I never thought to look to see the availability on the app. I just waited in line at the kiosks.

 

[Cluelyss]

Sorry if this has been asked. Can you look for FP+ 4+ availability on the MDE app? I know the 4th and greater still have to be booked in person at the kiosk in the park. I was wondering if you could see what was available to see if it was even worth waiting in line. We used FP+ in August, but I never thought to look to see the availability on the app. I just waited in line at the kiosks.

You would only be able to see availability if you had an unused FP in your plans. Then you could search by selecting "change existing FP" - but once your 3 are used for the day, you can't access them via the app anymore. However, Touring Plans now has a link to show remaining FP times (shows both the attraction AND the return windows available). Not sure how often it is updated, as this feature was added since our last trip, but would at least give you a general idea of what was out there without having to locate a kiosk and wait in line.

 

[soniam]

You would only be able to see availability if you had an unused FP in your plans. Then you could search by selecting "change existing FP" - but once your 3 are used for the day, you can't access them via the app anymore. However, Touring Plans now has a link to show remaining FP times (shows both the attraction AND the return windows available). Not sure how often it is updated, as this feature was added since our last trip, but would at least give you a general idea of what was out there without having to locate a kiosk and wait in line.

Cool! Thanks. I have a TP subscription. I'll have to look into the FP feature.

 

[Rwsm2011]

We book FP+ soon. I'm still debating if I want to FP+ the MSEP. Is it worth it to use a FP+? Do they go fast? We are staying onsite, but I know there are only 3 parades that week so I know those who can get them before us may have taken them all.

 

[Cluelyss]

We book FP+ soon. I'm still debating if I want to FP+ the MSEP. Is it worth it to use a FP+? Do they go fast? We are staying onsite, but I know there are only 3 parades that week so I know those who can get them before us may have taken them all.

Yes, they will book fast, so if you want it, definitely grab one if available. You can always change it later.

 

[MAGICFOR2]

You would only be able to see availability if you had an unused FP in your plans. Then you could search by selecting "change existing FP" - but once your 3 are used for the day, you can't access them via the app anymore. However, Touring Plans now has a link to show remaining FP times (shows both the attraction AND the return windows available). Not sure how often it is updated, as this feature was added since our last trip, but would at least give you a general idea of what was out there without having to locate a kiosk and wait in line.

I have checked it a few times in a day, and it seems to be in real time, but I'm not sure either.

 

[Circusgirl]

I'm having an issue that can't be unique, but am still waiting for Disney IT to come up with a fix and am curious if anyone else has had this issue.

The expiration date for my Premier Passport (the combo annual pass for WDW and DLR) is 12/15/14. I have a trip booked staying at the WL beginning on 1/13/15. In order to be able to book my FPs at the 60 day mark I renewed my pass early and linked it to my MDE account. Unfortunately my FP+ booking window only shows open through 12/15 (old expiration) so I can't yet book my FPs for my January trip even though I have a valid ticket and I am now at 58 days out.

Needless to say, I'm distressed. I spoke with IT yesterday and was told that they would have to take this issue "up several levels", and that they would send me an e-mail when I was good to go. I haven't heard back today so will call again tomorrow. This can't be the first time this has happened, can it?

Does anyone have any experience with a similar situation or have any suggestions to help me get this situation resolved?

 

[mggeary]

Saw Mesaboy's theory on opening page of 1am FP booking window being related to park hours, starting back up 11/24. I book on 11/25 and will report back. if anyone else is booking 11/24 at midnight (Sun night), would be interested in their experiences.

 

[debsters41]

I'm having an issue that can't be unique, but am still waiting for Disney IT to come up with a fix and am curious if anyone else has had this issue.

The expiration date for my Premier Passport (the combo annual pass for WDW and DLR) is 12/15/14. I have a trip booked staying at the WL beginning on 1/13/15. In order to be able to book my FPs at the 60 day mark I renewed my pass early and linked it to my MDE account. Unfortunately my FP+ booking window only shows open through 12/15 (old expiration) so I can't yet book my FPs for my January trip even though I have a valid ticket and I am now at 58 days out.

Needless to say, I'm distressed. I spoke with IT yesterday and was told that they would have to take this issue "up several levels", and that they would send me an e-mail when I was good to go. I haven't heard back today so will call again tomorrow. This can't be the first time this has happened, can it?

Does anyone have any experience with a similar situation or have any suggestions to help me get this situation resolved?

Disclaimer: I have not any personal experience in what I am about to say

I think the issue may be that one is allowed to purchase an annual pass, but it does not begin to go into effect until it has been used for the first time at a turnstile. I heard about someone purchasing an annual pass that they would not use for a few more months and that would not begin to be in effect until it was used. That may be the issue with the FP+ system that you are having.

 

[Circusgirl]

Disclaimer: I have not any personal experience in what I am about to say

I think the issue may be that one is allowed to purchase an annual pass, but it does not begin to go into effect until it has been used for the first time at a turnstile. I heard about someone purchasing an annual pass that they would not use for a few more months and that would not begin to be in effect until it was used. That may be the issue with the FP+ system that you are having.

Thank you for your reply. I called IT again this morning and it is something like that. I was told that the pass will have to be activated by hand at WDW since I purchased it in California instead of World and that it takes a couple of days to get that done.

 

[Balbar]

I can get fast passes tonight at midnight, so I was looking over my MDE information. We have linked our reservations to another party of 5 visiting at the same time. However, only one person in their party shows up on my fast pass page as available. I added the names of the rest of the party, but then I got a message saying they did not have tickets. When I try to link the reservation number for their tickets, I get an error message that the number is already linked to mine. I checked under their reservation number and they are all showing as having tickets and all guests are named. What am I doing wrong? How do I get the other 4 members of the other reservation party to show up on my fast pass page with tickets linked? I want to try to get our fast passes together. Thank you for any help.

 

[Cluelyss]

I can get fast passes tonight at midnight, so I was looking over my MDE information. We have linked our reservations to another party of 5 visiting at the same time. However, only one person in their party shows up on my fast pass page as available. I added the names of the rest of the party, but then I got a message saying they did not have tickets. When I try to link the reservation number for their tickets, I get an error message that the number is already linked to mine. I checked under their reservation number and they are all showing as having tickets and all guests are named. What am I doing wrong? How do I get the other 4 members of the other reservation party to show up on my fast pass page with tickets linked? I want to try to get our fast passes together. Thank you for any help.

They should show up for you at midnight. Assuming they have a package with tickets? That's why their tickets aren't "active" yet.

 

[Balbar]

OK, thanks. It was confusing that only one member from their party was showing up and all members of my party were showing up. Yes, they have onsite reservations and tickets and we have already linked the confirmation numbers. I wanted to be ready to go at midnight, thanks!