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

[globamabob]

Staying on-site at SSR in Jan. Tonight we hit the 60 day mark. Thought my FP+ window would open at 11:00 CT (12:00 EST), but it didn't open until 12:00 CT (1:00am EST). Just thought I'd report!

Got all our passes with no prob anyway. Yay!

 

[mesaboy2]

Staying on-site at SSR in Jan. Tonight we hit the 60 day mark. Thought my FP+ window would open at 11:00 CT (12:00 EST), but it didn't open until 12:00 CT (1:00am EST). Just thought I'd report!

Got all our passes with no prob anyway. Yay!

Thank you for letting us all know. It would seem the hours at MK have moved around a bit again this week, with 1:00a closings again twice more this week (tonight and tomorrow). I would expect booking windows to open in concert with those closings, so all reading be aware....

 

[nogreenworld]

Finally, make sure you subscribe to the January A&E cancellation board. Generally Disney will not "release more" into inventory unless park hours are extended, but people do change their plans constantly, freeing up some spots. Good luck!

i don't know if i'm doing something wrong, or just having a bad logic day, but i can't seem to find the cancellation board. do you have a link, perhaps?

 

[Cluelyss]

i don't know if i'm doing something wrong, or just having a bad logic day, but i can't seem to find the cancellation board. do you have a link, perhaps?

There has been one for October, November and December, but for some reason I cannot find one for January? Perhaps one hasn't been started yet? Hopefully someone else here will know....this was an amazing thread and very helpful in planning my October trip. Normally all you have to do is search "A&E", "cancellation" and the month of your visit to find the most recent.

 

[nogreenworld]

There has been one for October, November and December, but for some reason I cannot find one for January? Perhaps one hasn't been started yet? Hopefully someone else here will know....this was an amazing thread and very helpful in planning my October trip. Normally all you have to do is search "A&E", "cancellation" and the month of your visit to find the most recent.

i started one. in case anyone is interested:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3355458

 

[Stefecatzz]

I've search this thread & nothing came up about this.

Why is MDE not available for a Windows phone? My friend has one & says the only thing that is available is Disney Expedition. I don't understand this.

Since I don't have a Smartphone, we need tips about where the FP+ kiosks are located in Epcot, please.

TIA!

 

[mesaboy2]

I've search this thread & nothing came up about this.

Why is MDE not available for a Windows phone? My friend has one & says the only thing that is available is Disney Expedition. I don't understand this.

Since I don't have a Smartphone, we need tips about where the FP+ kiosks are located in Epcot, please.

TIA!

The best info I have is in the first post:

EPCOT
Innoventions East Breezeway
Innoventions West Breezeway
International Gateway
Tip Board (Future World Plaza)

Also mentioned there is how a definitive list of kiosk locations has been difficult as they tend to open some and close others fairly frequently.

 

[doconeill]

To answer the other question:

Why is MDE not available for a Windows phone? My friend has one & says the only thing that is available is Disney Expedition. I don't understand this.

Windows smartphones are a VERY small percentage of the smartphone market. Less than 3% last I knew earlier this year, and they have been VERY flat in market share over the last several years.

Evidently the effort to port the application to the Windows Phone OS is complicated enough to not justify the effort at this time for such a small number of users. Especially since the web site is still accessible to them.

 

[zabache]

My parents are leaving a day before us. They would still have one set of FP left on their MB. Can I use their FP even if they never entered the park? I would just keep their MB and use them at the entrance of the ride. Does anyone have experience with this? Did it work? Did it not work?
TIA

 

[samsteele]

I've searched this thread & no results for the following question.

My adult niece may join me at the last minute for an upcoming onsite stay. I have long since made my own FP+ choices. Once I add her to MDX, is there any way to also "add" her to my existing fastpass plus choices - eg somehow mirroring or duplicating my existing FP+ selections for this new guest - so that we can ride at the same time? Or, must I change my existing times, search for new overlapping times for her and potentially lose my FP for headliner attractions like 7DMT? I think I could swap magic bands with her to allow her to ride the hottest tickets by herself but ideally we would like to ride together. Basically, I made FP+ selections at 60 days out for only 1 guest (me) and now need the same selections for a 2nd guest (niece). Any helpful suggestions appreciated.

 

[zabache]

I've searched this thread & no results for the following question.

My adult niece may join me at the last minute for an upcoming onsite stay. I have long since made my own FP+ choices. Once I add her to MDX, is there any way to also "add" her to my existing fastpass plus choices - eg somehow mirroring or duplicating my existing FP+ selections for this new guest - so that we can ride at the same time? Or, must I change my existing times, search for new overlapping times for her and potentially lose my FP for headliner attractions like 7DMT? I think I could swap magic bands with her to allow her to ride the hottest tickets by herself but ideally we would like to ride together. Basically, I made FP+ selections at 60 days out for only 1 guest (me) and now need the same selections for a 2nd guest (niece). Any helpful suggestions appreciated.

You can duplicate your FP to your niece only if they are available.
If they aren't available then try and find one for her that might be overlapping like you mentioned before and then ride together when the time is right.
When is your trip?

 

[samsteele]

Thank you for this. Trip is in a few weeks so I don't hold out much hope for FP for 7DMT.

 

[Stefecatzz]

The best info I have is in the first post:



Also mentioned there is how a definitive list of kiosk locations has been difficult as they tend to open some and close others fairly frequently.

Thanks!

To answer the other question:



Windows smartphones are a VERY small percentage of the smartphone market. Less than 3% last I knew earlier this year, and they have been VERY flat in market share over the last several years.

Evidently the effort to port the application to the Windows Phone OS is complicated enough to not justify the effort at this time for such a small number of users. Especially since the web site is still accessible to them.

That's interesting. I guess that makes sense. Like I said, I don't have a Smartphone do I don't know the first thing about their popularity. It shouldn't be too hard to rely on the kiosks to make our 4th FP if we choose to do so.

Thanks for the response!

My parents are leaving a day before us. They would still have one set of FP left on their MB. Can I use their FP even if they never entered the park? I would just keep their MB and use them at the entrance of the ride. Does anyone have experience with this? Did it work? Did it not work?
TIA

I have on 2 different occasions this past spring w/no complications or questions from the CMs. I'm not sure if it may be looked down upon but I have read on here that some CMs have informed guests to do this if need be. Not sure if they still do so..

 

[ougrad86]

Thanks!
That's interesting. I guess that makes sense. Like I said, I don't have a Smartphone do I don't know the first thing about their popularity. It shouldn't be too hard to rely on the kiosks to make our 4th FP if we choose to do so.

Thanks for the response!

I have on 2 different occasions this past spring w/no complications or questions from the CMs. I'm not sure if it may be looked down upon but I have read on here that some CMs have informed guests to do this if need be. Not sure if they still do so..

If you would like to access it on the phone, you might try bringing up the web page - that is what I do on my iPad mini, since I do not like the app that much. Not sure how it would present itself on the phone in this case however.

 

[Stefecatzz]

If you would like to access it on the phone, you might try bringing up the web page - that is what I do on my iPad mini, since I do not like the app that much. Not sure how it would present itself on the phone in this case however.

Oh, good point. I hadn't thought of that. Thanks!

Does anyone have experience with this? I've never used WiFi in the parks.

 

[MermaidMommy]

Oh, good point. I hadn't thought of that. Thanks! Does anyone have experience with this? I've never used WiFi in the parks.

On our last trip this past March, I had so many problems with the app on my iPhone that I ended up just pulling up the website on my phone for the last half of my trip when I needed to make changes in the parks.

 

[doconeill]

Oh, good point. I hadn't thought of that. Thanks!

Does anyone have experience with this? I've never used WiFi in the parks.

That's why I orgiinally mentioned that the web page was still available to Windows Phone users.

On my Android phone last April, I switched to using the web page instead of the app because the app is atrociously slow to start, even if I've already run it once.

I also typically turn wi-fi off while in the parks and just use mobile data. Although it has gotten better over the last couple years, it is fairly problematic keeping a reliable connection while moving around the park and drains the battery pretty fast - smartphones tend to use more power seeking wi-fi signals when enabled but having difficulty with them. My battery life doubled without using wi-fi.

 

[zabache]

Thanks!

I have on 2 different occasions this past spring w/no complications or questions from the CMs. I'm not sure if it may be looked down upon but I have read on here that some CMs have informed guests to do this if need be. Not sure if they still do so..

Did the ppl that you used the fast pass from ever enter the park or did they just give you the MB and you used it at the entrance of the ride?
TIA

 

[Stefecatzz]

On our last trip this past March, I had so many problems with the app on my iPhone that I ended up just pulling up the website on my phone for the last half of my trip when I needed to make changes in the parks.

Thanks! I guess not being able to get the app doesn't matter after all.

That's why I orgiinally mentioned that the web page was still available to Windows Phone users.

On my Android phone last April, I switched to using the web page instead of the app because the app is atrociously slow to start, even if I've already run it once.

I also typically turn wi-fi off while in the parks and just use mobile data. Although it has gotten better over the last couple years, it is fairly problematic keeping a reliable connection while moving around the park and drains the battery pretty fast - smartphones tend to use more power seeking wi-fi signals when enabled but having difficulty with them. My battery life doubled without using wi-fi.

I think we'll just see about using the kiosks if they're not too crowded. It seems like more of a hassle than it's worth to use a phone in the parks. Thanks for your input!

Did the ppl that you used the fast pass from ever enter the park or did they just give you the MB and you used it at the entrance of the ride?
TIA

On one occasion, they were in the park & gave me their band to borrow. On another, they chose to stay at the room last minute b/c they weren't feeling well so I used it at the attraction.

 

[bhyer]

I was able to make fast pass reservations for everything I needed for end of January & beginning of February but I don't see a fast pass selection available for MSEP. If it doesn't show then does that mean it won't be offered? Or it just hasn't been added yet? And if it hasn't been added yet how do we know when know when it will be? Or do you just have to sign on to MDE every day and check?