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

[Itinkso]

Not annoyed at you-annoyed at Disney-LOL. Sorry if that came across the wrong way. I read on their site that there was no limit-just length of stay/number of days for park passes. I noticed it here after the deed was done. The extra ticket was automatically linked to MDE because that is where I purchased it. I did not have a chance to link it elsewhere.

Go to the ticket area of MDE and see what the options are. I don't have tickets linked at this moment. I'll be linking Comp tickets tomorrow so can give you more info then.

What may be easier is to add new "people" to your MDE and move the tickets to them. These new people won't be on your room reservation but you will be able to book FPs for them 30 days in advance. I still don't have tickets in my MDE to play around with. It was reported on another Thread to move tickets to "new" people so that they aren't inadvertently used at the entrance tapstiles and at the same time, you can use the linked tickets to scheduled FPs. You can either book for your 11th day, or, use them as an extra set of FPs beginning with the first day of your stay. You would have to select the FPs for the next day after you have used the current ones in the park. The tickets would provide you with a set of perpetual FPs until you actually use the tickets on the 11th day.

 

[efoote01]

Thank you mesaboy for this great post. Just made all our FP's for an upcoming trip. Your priority lists are invaluable & a great tool for making reservations @ midnight!

 

[PeasandCarrots]

This is a great thread, thanks!

 

[Belle612]

Sorry if this has been asked before, but I can't seem to find the answer anywhere. My husband and I have annual passes, both linked to my MDE account. My cousin and his gf are going to join us on our upcoming trip, just for 1 day. They purchased two 1-day park hoppers and created a MDE account under the gf's e-mail. I sent the invite to link with her, and she accepted, but only ONE of their tickets shows up under my account, the one that is linked with her name. The other ticket for my cousin does not appear on my account, even though his ticket is linked to his name under his gf's account. (sorry if this is confusing). How do I make it so that I can see both of their tickets on my account? It is currently making it very difficult to book fastpasses for the four of us at the same times...

THANKS!

 

[Itinkso]

Sorry if this has been asked before, but I can't seem to find the answer anywhere. My husband and I have annual passes, both linked to my MDE account. My cousin and his gf are going to join us on our upcoming trip, just for 1 day. They purchased two 1-day park hoppers and created a MDE account under the gf's e-mail. I sent the invite to link with her, and she accepted, but only ONE of their tickets shows up under my account, the one that is linked with her name. The other ticket for my cousin does not appear on my account, even though his ticket is linked to his name under his gf's account. (sorry if this is confusing). How do I make it so that I can see both of their tickets on my account? It is currently making it very difficult to book fastpasses for the four of us at the same times...

THANKS!

There had been a problem with 1-day Parkhoppers in MDE that was reported in the last couple of days. The system was not accepting them as valid ticket media to schedule FPs. I believe you'll have to call, or, unlink the GF's account and re-link to see if both tickets are showing. If they aren't showing up, you'll definitely have to call.

 

[mlnbabies]

Thanks so much for this thread. We haven't used the bands and the new FP system so I am nervous about the whole thing. We are staying at the VGF in December. I have bought my tickets so they are linked in my MDE account. I can only look at the 30 day FP window and I am getting familiar with it so I can be ready to book at my 60 day window.

 

[LuvEeyore]

I never posted when I got back from being in the World 1/3-1/9/15. Getting our FP+ and changing them was very easy. Thanks for all the info on this thread. We got all the FP's we wanted by using the tips found here. It was very easy to change and add fp+ after we used them for the day. Thanks again.
We rode Mine Train, Saw Anna and Elsa, rode space mtn, splash Mtn, Test Track, Mission Space, Soarin, Toy Story Mania, Tower of Terror etc using FP+
Thanks Mesa Boy and Cluelyss

 

[CampbellzSoup]

Does anyone have a template of what they would not should choose for Epcot animal kingdom or Hollywood studios?

 

[siskaren]

Does anyone have a template of what they would not should choose for Epcot animal kingdom or Hollywood studios?

The second post of this thread ranks the FP choices for each park.

 

[Ck5]

Another question about split stays/linked accounts. Here's the situation...

Half our our party (Party_1) arrives on the 10th and the other half (Party_2) arrives on the 14th. Everyone leaves on the 21st. Both parties are staying on site. We expect to go/dine at the parks every day of our stay. MDE accounts have been linked (one person from Party_1 has MDE and one from Party_2, and these are linked).

Questions:
- can Party_1 book ADRs for EVERYONE up to the 21st @ 180 days prior? (note this is longer than 10 days)
- can Party_1 book FP+ for EVERYONE up to the 21st @ 60 days prior?
- when can Party_2 start booking ADRs/FP+'s?

Thanks!

 

[Emca11]

Two questions. If we have a fast pass for let's say, 9-10 am and don't use it, can we change it after the fact, either pushing it to a different time later in the day, or changing the experience? Or will it expire and count as a used one after that time frame has passed, even if we didn't actually use it. Hope that makes sense.

Also, we are not staying on site, so we don't have the magic bands. Do the park ticket cards double as our fast pass cards, or do we get separate cards just for fast pass? I know this has had to be answered before, but I've looked through dozens of pages and can't find the answer.Thanks!

 

[mesaboy2]

Two questions. If we have a fast pass for let's say, 9-10 am and don't use it, can we change it after the fact, either pushing it to a different time later in the day, or changing the experience? Or will it expire and count as a used one after that time frame has passed, even if we didn't actually use it. Hope that makes sense.

Also, we are not staying on site, so we don't have the magic bands. Do the park ticket cards double as our fast pass cards, or do we get separate cards just for fast pass? I know this has had to be answered before, but I've looked through dozens of pages and can't find the answer.Thanks!

Yes and yes. I believe you'll find your answers in the first two posts, it is usually not necessary to read more pages than that.

 

[kreckl]

Okay...reading and reading, but just have a couple of questions and would love some help, as our 60 day mark is next week!
We have a split stay. So on my 60 day mark can I do FP's for our whole trip? Only for the first leg? This was a problem with dinner reservations but I was able to do it for the second resort not he phone with a CM at 180 days...
Also, midway through our first resort stay, we have friends joining. They are not at our resort but our accounts are linked. Can I make them for all- since we are there first our window is sooner. We plan to be together at the parks while our vacations overlap.
Thanks!

 

[doconeill]

Another question about split stays/linked accounts. Here's the situation...

Half our our party (Party_1) arrives on the 10th and the other half (Party_2) arrives on the 14th. Everyone leaves on the 21st. Both parties are staying on site. We expect to go/dine at the parks every day of our stay. MDE accounts have been linked (one person from Party_1 has MDE and one from Party_2, and these are linked).

Questions:
- can Party_1 book ADRs for EVERYONE up to the 21st @ 180 days prior? (note this is longer than 10 days)
- can Party_1 book FP+ for EVERYONE up to the 21st @ 60 days prior?
- when can Party_2 start booking ADRs/FP+'s?

Thanks!

Sounds like a very complicated situation, so I can't guarantee the accuracy of any info.

On question 1, you are generally limited up to 10 days at the 180 day mark, but the online system does some odd things at times. But you can book for any number you want regardless of who is on what reservation.

Question 2 is a bit more complicated. Are you all on the same reservation even though arriving on different dates? If so, no problem. But you say it is a split stay as well, so I'm guessing at minimum there is only Party_1 on the first part of the stay. If that is in fact the case, then you can only book Party_1 at that point. Party_2 will have to wait for 60 days from the second check-in, at which point you should be able to book all.

Not that there are still questions as to how far ahead you can book FP+ when in a split stay...I'll be replying to another post on that in a minute.

 

[doconeill]

Okay...reading and reading, but just have a couple of questions and would love some help, as our 60 day mark is next week!
We have a split stay. So on my 60 day mark can I do FP's for our whole trip? Only for the first leg? This was a problem with dinner reservations but I was able to do it for the second resort not he phone with a CM at 180 days...
Also, midway through our first resort stay, we have friends joining. They are not at our resort but our accounts are linked. Can I make them for all- since we are there first our window is sooner. We plan to be together at the parks while our vacations overlap.
Thanks!

See my post above - someone seems to be in the same situation. As for the split stay...

This may have changed, as there are apparently reports - I just haven't seen them or been able to confirm.

On a split stay, when you reach the 60 mark for the check-in of the first stay, you can book FP+ for all of the days in the first stay ONLY, including the check-out day. Then, on the 60-day mark from the second split stay, you can book for all of the days of THAT stay. Subject to ticket limitations, of course.

 

[Silligoose]

See my post above - someone seems to be in the same situation. As for the split stay...

This may have changed, as there are apparently reports - I just haven't seen them or been able to confirm.

On a split stay, when you reach the 60 mark for the check-in of the first stay, you can book FP+ for all of the days in the first stay ONLY, including the check-out day. Then, on the 60-day mark from the second split stay, you can book for all of the days of THAT stay. Subject to ticket limitations, of course.

I actually have three parties checking in on three consecutive days, as well. To boot, one of the reservations is a split stay! We're all linked in MDE and our reservations are linked at the resort too (mainly just in hopes our rooms can be somewhat close together). I've seen reports of being able to book FP+ for everyone in the party at the first 60 day mark in this thread... I think someone was able to do this in January. I'm hopeful that this will be true when my window opens next Saturday. Either way, I'll report back on what happens.

 

[doconeill]

I actually have three parties checking in on three consecutive days, as well. To boot, one of the reservations is a split stay! We're all linked in MDE and our reservations are linked at the resort too (mainly just in hopes our rooms can be somewhat close together). I've seen reports of being able to book FP+ for everyone in the party at the first 60 day mark in this thread... I think someone was able to do this in January. I'm hopeful that this will be true when my window opens next Saturday. Either way, I'll report back on what happens.

Please do, we need more data.

 

[jstbcuz]

Sorry if this has been asked before, but I dont have time to read all 97 pages of this thread. That being said, I have a couple questions........

I realize that I can (and have) selected 3 FP for one park each day. WHen those 3 are gone or expired, then I may go to the kiosk and pick another one. Some of the parks only had 1 or 2 rides we wanted to FP............but it chose 3 for me. Can I cancel that one I dont want then go to the kiosk? (thinking the answer is no.........so maybe I just pick the earliest 3 ride times to get my time expired)

What about those that go to the park and know nothing about booking FP online.........do they just go to the kiosk and get 1 at a time?

 

[doconeill]

Those that don't do it online can book three FP+ off the bat at the kiosks.

I believe that if you cancel one, you cannot get anything at another park. Not 100% sure, but I believe you must use/let expire all three at the first park to be able to get any at another park.

 

[Cluelyss]

Sorry if this has been asked before, but I dont have time to read all 97 pages of this thread. That being said, I have a couple questions........

I realize that I can (and have) selected 3 FP for one park each day. WHen those 3 are gone or expired, then I may go to the kiosk and pick another one. Some of the parks only had 1 or 2 rides we wanted to FP............but it chose 3 for me. Can I cancel that one I dont want then go to the kiosk? (thinking the answer is no.........so maybe I just pick the earliest 3 ride times to get my time expired)

What about those that go to the park and know nothing about booking FP online.........do they just go to the kiosk and get 1 at a time?

There have been varying reports of success of scheduling additional FPs after canceling one or more of the original 3, so I would not recommend canceling. Just schedule your "throwaway" FP for as early as possible. Keep in mind, however, that day-of availability can be very limited, especially in those parks that have a tiering system.

For those that do not pre-schedule FPs in advance, they can schedule their first 3 from a kiosk immediately, and then schedule one at a time afterwards.