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

[hiroMYhero]

That has long been a point of contention with some Cast Members.

I'm old enough to remember when the "swap" actually took place at the ride vehicle! Well, at least at DL.

 

[Fe Maiden]

Okay after reading the first page a few times I have a couple questions re: unused FP+ (# 9 and #10 under “Additional/Day of FP+”.)

When can an unused FP+ be rescheduled, after the window has passed for that FP+ or after your 3rd scheduled FP+?

#10 under “Additional/Day of FP+” says “All scheduled FP+s can be modified on either the MDX system or at a kiosk.”
Does this include unused FP+? I’m more concerned with being able to use MDX rather than stand in line at a kiosk.

And finally, for an unused Tier 2 that’s passed its window and available to be rescheduled, can that be replaced with a Tier 1?

 

[doconeill]

Okay after reading the first page a few times I have a couple questions re: unused FP+ (# 9 and #10 under “Additional/Day of FP+”.)

When can an unused FP+ be rescheduled, after the window has passed for that FP+ or after your 3rd scheduled FP+?

#10 under “Additional/Day of FP+” says “All scheduled FP+s can be modified on either the MDX system or at a kiosk.”
Does this include unused FP+? I’m more concerned with being able to use MDX rather than stand in line at a kiosk.

And finally, for an unused Tier 2 that’s passed its window and available to be rescheduled, can that be replaced with a Tier 1?

Unused FP+ selections can be rescheduled at any time. "Scheduled" basically means your first three that you can schedule in advance. Anything beyond those can only be dealt with at a kiosk.

And no, you cannot schedule another Tier 1 with an unused Tier 2. You can only get additional Tier 1s after you've used/expired your first three FP+.

 

[Cluelyss]

Unused FP+ selections can be rescheduled at any time. "Scheduled" basically means your first three that you can schedule in advance. Anything beyond those can only be dealt with at a kiosk.

And no, you cannot schedule another Tier 1 with an unused Tier 2. You can only get additional Tier 1s after you've used/expired your first three FP+.

Just to add onto this, if OP was asking if you can modify missed windows from your 1st 3 FPs from MDX, the answer is yes. Also, if OP was asking if you can schedule an additional tier 1 if an original tier 2 has gone unused, the answer is also yes IF the window has passed for all 3 original FPs, and this must be done from a kiosk.

 

[Fe Maiden]

Thank you both for replying.

 

[Carrie Gruber]

1. Yes

2. Only if you approached the FP lines at different times. You couldn't ask for multiple rider swap passes at one time using the same baby.

Thank You!

 

[Carrie Gruber]

Each adult would need their own FP to utilize the rider swap. Now, I've never used this service, so someone please correct me if I'm wrong!, but my understanding is that it's one per group. Basically the rider swap allows one adult to sit with the child that is too small/too scared while the other child and parent ride, then the parents swap positions, and the child gets the benefit of riding again with the other adult. If all 5 of you are able/willing to ride an attraction, a rider swap will not give any of the adults an "extra" ride, if that's what you were hoping? The kids are the ones that benefit here

Thank you for the info!

 

[aviva5675]

we just got back. By the way we got there at 0820, rushed - at the rope--- to 7dmt. Got in a short ish line and walked straight on. By the time we got off the line was 30 minutes. So haul butt and do it first if you have no FP. We had 910 = 1010 Space Mountain and 1010-1110 Buzz. We were done on Buzz (didnt use fp, line short) by 1030. Right across the way is a kiosk- actually 6 kiosks and cast members with Ipads, there is a line but walked right up to a guy. It was a little confusing but since 2 windows had opened already he was able to get me one more FP== a Jungle for 150 or so. Was no problem with that selection- and with a few clicks he had it done. We still one one FP to go at that point, Peter Pan for 1250. Dont like FP+. The kiosk guy was good tho. We were there Mon 2/9, at rope drop. Walked on basically everything before noon. After that lines were longer (30 mins mainly everywhere). Rain started 130 and we left.

 

[Bronxgirl]

Are A & E FP+s still as hard to get as ever? We're going the third week of May and I'm getting nervous.

 

[mesaboy2]

Are A & E FP+s still as hard to get as ever? We're going the third week of May and I'm getting nervous.

Nothing has changed as far as I can tell.

 

[Cluelyss]

Are A & E FP+s still as hard to get as ever? We're going the third week of May and I'm getting nervous.

Keep an eye on this site as you get ready to book your FPs so you know which day to try for first.

http://www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=835236

 

[Bronxgirl]

thanks for the link. That's awesome.

 

[Cluelyss]

thanks for the link. That's awesome.

You're welcome! Found this AFTER my first trip with FP+, so cannot confirm its accuracy, but will be using it to plan my FPs next month, so hoping it works!

 

[Angel Ariel]

Mesa - is it possible to put a list of kiosk locations in the OP?

From reading recent threads lately, it seems as though they've taken kiosk locations away, or moved them...which could explain why there were some that I'd read from one of Josh's posts on EasyWDW that we never saw in the park, despite trying. They also weren't listed on park maps during our trip (at least, I don't think they were...we didn't always have a park map on us, but I don't recall them having that info when we did). It would be great to have a reliable list of these locations, if it's not adding too much to your plate! You do an amazing job with this thread

 

[mesaboy2]

Mesa - is it possible to put a list of kiosk locations in the OP?

From reading recent threads lately, it seems as though they've taken kiosk locations away, or moved them...which could explain why there were some that I'd read from one of Josh's posts on EasyWDW that we never saw in the park, despite trying. They also weren't listed on park maps during our trip (at least, I don't think they were...we didn't always have a park map on us, but I don't recall them having that info when we did). It would be great to have a reliable list of these locations, if it's not adding too much to your plate! You do an amazing job with this thread

I had a kiosk list until the new board software put a 10K character limit on posts. No room for it anymore, and it was not that great a list anyway--as you note, they seem to change too often to track anyway.

 

[Angel Ariel]

Ahh, ok. Boo character limits! Thanks for the response

 

[SplashMo]

It is highly recommended to not cancel 1 or 2 FPs on any particular day. Once done, you must cancel all FPs for that day (and risk losing them) or contact Disney IT to get the cancelled FPs back.

Great thread. Could the above be changed to read:

It is highly recommended to not cancel 1 or 2 FPs on any particular day. If you later change your mind you may need to cancel all FPs for that day (and risk losing them) or contact Disney IT to get the cancelled FPs back.

 

[Silligoose]

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.

Our FP+ window opened last night at 1am and I'm happy to report I was able to book all 9 days of our fast passes for everyone in our party! When you go in to select new FP, the first thing it asks is who you'll be booking for in your party and everyone in my friends and family list was displayed. So it seems the person with the earliest check in date can make reservations for everyone on their 60 day mark regardless of split stays or when others check in.

In terms of availability, A&E was already booked up for our first day but I was hoping to get it on the 7th day and there were tons of times to choose from. 7DMT I was able to get for the first day and there were plenty of times.

Good luck to anyone else booking soon. The 1am start time is a little rough but I'm glad to have it done.

 

[mesaboy2]

Great thread. Could the above be changed to read:

It is highly recommended to not cancel 1 or 2 FPs on any particular day. If you later change your mind you may need to cancel all FPs for that day (and risk losing them) or contact Disney IT to get the cancelled FPs back.

Done, though I tweaked your suggestion a little more for clarity. Thanks!

 

[kbowfamluvswdw]

How late is too late to try and book FP? We will be in the parks 2/24-3/1. I don't have tickets. Should I buy tickets today online and start making FP selections or is it too late. Should I just take my chances at arriving to parks early and see what happens? Dh, Dw, Ds