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

[parkhopmom]

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.

I bought APs this year before my September trip and was able to book my FP+ 60 days before my check in at BLT. I didn't activate them until I got there.

 

[MAGICFOR2]

I bought APs this year before my September trip and was able to book my FP+ 60 days before my check in at BLT. I didn't activate them until I got there.

Yes, the military tickets can't be activated until you arrive, but you can use the voucher numbers to book FP+ in advance.

 

[Balbar]

We have linked reservations with another party. I am trying to make fast pass reservations for all of us, but can only get them for one of that party (they have a package onsite with tickets, same date as mine.) Anyone have any idea what I am doing wrong? It tells me the rest of the party does not have tickets and gives option to link tickets. When I put in confirmation number, it says we are already linked.

 

[winterman]

I want to thank Mesaboy2 for his info and suggestions. I used them to book my FP+s at 60 days out and was very happy with the result. I had purchased a 5 day ticket so made FP+s for 5 days. I upgraded to an annual pass when I got to MK. I had planned one non-park day but decided to go back to a park that day. The evening before, I used MDE to see if either Soarin' or TSMM was available for late in the day. To my surprise I got an 8pm FP+ for Soarin. So I added one for Mission Space (didn't need) and Nemo (also didn't need, but FP+ here saves a lot of walking) and went to Epcot.

I had no complaints with FP+ and I really would recommend that people try it before they condemn it, as I have seen many people do on these boards.

 

[mmgregory]

I have a client who only has 3 A&E meet and greet. her oldest is 11. Can she take the younger two with her?

 

[doconeill]

I have a client who only has 3 A&E meet and greet. her oldest is 11. Can she take the younger two with her?

Everyone aged 3 and over who is going to enter the FP line must have a FP+.

 

[debsters41]

I think pp meant to ask whether it was ok if they were not accompanied by an adult because they were only able to get a total of 3 fp.

 

[doconeill]

I think pp meant to ask whether it was ok if they were not accompanied by an adult because they were only able to get a total of 3 fp.

Ah...if that's the case...I'm not sure. I believe there is a rule about needing to be 14 to be unaccompanied in the parks, not sure if it applies to attractions if the parents are outside but I think it might.

 

[siskaren]

Ah...if that's the case...I'm not sure. I believe there is a rule about needing to be 14 to be unaccompanied in the parks, not sure if it applies to attractions if the parents are outside but I think it might.

It does to an extent. The 11 year old can go in the line herself (a child as young as 7 can ride unaccompanied), but a child under 7 has to be accompanied by someone at least 14.

 

[doconeill]

It does to an extent. The 11 year old can go in the line herself (a child as young as 7 can ride unaccompanied), but a child under 7 has to be accompanied by someone at least 14.

Ah...that sounds about right.

 

[LMRDublin]

At WDW at the moment staying at CBR. We have fast passes for Epcot tomorrow but we've decided to go to the Magic Kingdom instead. Is there a way to cancel these fast passes that will allow us to reserve three at the Magic Kingdom instead?

 

[doconeill]

At WDW at the moment staying at CBR. We have fast passes for Epcot tomorrow but we've decided to go to the Magic Kingdom instead. Is there a way to cancel these fast passes that will allow us to reserve three at the Magic Kingdom instead?

All you have to do is go in and change them. Since you haven't used any of them yet, you can change to another park.

 

[LMRDublin]

All you have to do is go in and change them. Since you haven't used any of them yet, you can change to another park.

Thanks! All done. I didn't realise that I could easily switch parks.

 

[jitterbug]

I have yet to experience the madness that is FP+, so please excuse my newbie question... Is it possible to select only 2 FP+ options on a day? Or does the system expect you to make 3 selections?

On our first day in WDW, we plan to do EPCOT in the morning and after a mid-day break, our plan is to go to HS for some rides and F!. We are staying at Beach Club, so parkhopping should be easy enough. But at HS, I'm hoping for a FP+ for RnR and ToT, but not sure we have a third choice. My DS is not tall enough to ride RnR, so he and I will probably do TSMM instead, but then that's still 2 per person. Do you just throw in another FP+ choice? We plan on another day at HS to do repeats and watch shows, so maybe that's why I don't feel like we need to fill the 3 unless that's the only way we can book?

 

[Cluelyss]

I have yet to experience the madness that is FP+, so please excuse my newbie question... Is it possible to select only 2 FP+ options on a day? Or does the system expect you to make 3 selections? On our first day in WDW, we plan to do EPCOT in the morning and after a mid-day break, our plan is to go to HS for some rides and F!. We are staying at Beach Club, so parkhopping should be easy enough. But at HS, I'm hoping for a FP+ for RnR and ToT, but not sure we have a third choice. My DS is not tall enough to ride RnR, so he and I will probably do TSMM instead, but then that's still 2 per person. Do you just throw in another FP+ choice? We plan on another day at HS to do repeats and watch shows, so maybe that's why I don't feel like we need to fill the 3 unless that's the only way we can book?

The system will force you to choose 3 initially. You can then go in and cancel the unwanted FP, but should you ever decide you want the 3rd, you would have to cancel any existing selections for that day, or try calling Disney IT to have it added back. I would recommend just scheduling the "throw away" and keeping it just in case.

 

[lanie1138]

I have yet to experience the madness that is FP+, so please excuse my newbie question... Is it possible to select only 2 FP+ options on a day? Or does the system expect you to make 3 selections? On our first day in WDW, we plan to do EPCOT in the morning and after a mid-day break, our plan is to go to HS for some rides and F!. We are staying at Beach Club, so parkhopping should be easy enough. But at HS, I'm hoping for a FP+ for RnR and ToT, but not sure we have a third choice. My DS is not tall enough to ride RnR, so he and I will probably do TSMM instead, but then that's still 2 per person. Do you just throw in another FP+ choice? We plan on another day at HS to do repeats and watch shows, so maybe that's why I don't feel like we need to fill the 3 unless that's the only way we can book?

Not sure how many are in your group, but can you do some sort of combination that might allow some members of your group to ride something twice. For example, we are a group of 4, 2 DD (12 & 5), my DH, and myself. I booked all 4 of us for ToT, RnR, and TSMM. My 5 yr old isn't tall enough for RnR so my DH and I will take turns riding RnR with my oldest, and TSMM with my youngest.

 

[ffugitive]

Our family of 4 is staying onsite and we will be making our FP+ reservations at the 60-day window. However, the grandparents are visiting from offsite and I am in charge of setting up their tickets and Fastpasses, which obviously I will not be able to do until the 30-day window opens. At that point, is there any reason I should "link" them to my reservation and book Fastpasses from there? Or is it just the same if I set up a separate MDE account for grandma and make their FP+ reservations from there?

 

[Cluelyss]

Our family of 4 is staying onsite and we will be making our FP+ reservations at the 60-day window. However, the grandparents are visiting from offsite and I am in charge of setting up their tickets and Fastpasses, which obviously I will not be able to do until the 30-day window opens. At that point, is there any reason I should "link" them to my reservation and book Fastpasses from there? Or is it just the same if I set up a separate MDE account for grandma and make their FP+ reservations from there?

Only reason to link would be if you wanted to try and copy any of your existing FP selections to them at the 30 day mark. But you can just as easily search for overlapping return windows and keep their account separate.

 

[ffugitive]

Only reason to link would be if you wanted to try and copy any of your existing FP selections to them at the 30 day mark. But you can just as easily search for overlapping return windows and keep their account separate.

I see OK. Guess I have a concern that if I copy to them that it would somehow alter / put at risk my own FP+ reservations. Unfounded and paranoid I am sure.

 

[Cluelyss]

I see OK. Guess I have a concern that if I copy to them that it would somehow alter / put at risk my own FP+ reservations. Unfounded and paranoid I am sure.

Not at all.... I've read reports of that happening!! If you are going to try the copying route, I'd recommend using the website and not the app. What I've heard is that the website will at least warn you if one if the attractions you're trying to copy has no availability, whereas the app will sometimes change the original FP to something else that does have availability for both parties.