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

[sweetnjmom]

My first FP+ date is 4/3 (staying off site, have park hoppers) and I'm of the mindset to "go with the flow" on this trip, but I'm still going to try to get the few I want. My question is re: timing. On our first day, we'll be at MK from park opening until the 3 pm parade (then rest at resort, dinner offsite and Pirates and Pals cruise). We also have an 11:25 BOG lunch ADR. What times of day should I do the FP+?

Obviously 11-12 will have the overlap... so I was thinking picking 10-11 AM, 12-1 PM and 1-2 PM for the 3 FP+ choices -- going to TRY for 7D Mine Train, but doubt it and it's my park opening goal, Meet Ariel and the Little Mermaid ride (not sure if a FP+ is needed here). I want to keep my first two FP+ choices in Fantasyland so we're not running all over the place. If I can't get 7DMT, I'll probably do the Cinderella meet. My son still wants to meet everyone and he was afraid of the Peter Pan ride his last trip, so I'm not sure if I will bother with it.

Our 2nd MK day we want to do a go with the flow, see what we see, not rush around day... but we want to TRY to get the MSEP (if possible at 30 days) and we'll eat QS that day for dinner. So I was thinking FP+ times of 4-5 PM, 6-7 PM and whatever time I need for MSEP (8-9?).

 

[RollTide1017]

So what is the better use of a FP+, Cinderella/Rapunzel or Tinker Bell? I booked C/R on one of our MK days but now my daughters are saying they'd rather meet Tinker Bell. I'm sure when we get there they are going to want to do both so, which one would you pick for FP+? We are going 4-27 to 5-1; EasyWDW has this day listed as a 4 and MK is his most recommended park, if that would make a difference in your choice.

 

[disneybliss2]

So what is the better use of a FP+, Cinderella/Rapunzel or Tinker Bell? I booked C/R on one of our MK days but now my daughters are saying they'd rather meet Tinker Bell. I'm sure when we get there they are going to want to do both so, which one would you pick for FP+? We are going 4-27 to 5-1; EasyWDW has this day listed as a 4 and MK is his most recommended park, if that would make a difference in your choice.

When we were there this summer, the line for Cinderella and Rapunzel were much longer than the one to see Tinker Bell. We used a fast pass for both, but could have easily gotten away without having one for Tinker Bell. I wouldn't have waited in the lengthy line for the princesses without a fast pass though. If you time it right, I think you'll be able to meet Tinker Bell without having to use a fast pass for her.

 

[Cluelyss]

So what is the better use of a FP+, Cinderella/Rapunzel or Tinker Bell? I booked C/R on one of our MK days but now my daughters are saying they'd rather meet Tinker Bell. I'm sure when we get there they are going to want to do both so, which one would you pick for FP+? We are going 4-27 to 5-1; EasyWDW has this day listed as a 4 and MK is his most recommended park, if that would make a difference in your choice.

When will you be there? I would agree with pp UNLESS they add Fawn to Tink's M&G (which is being rumored with the release of the new movie). If Fawn is there, the opportunity to meet a second fairy will increase the wait considerably.

 

[RollTide1017]

The last week of April is when we will be there. I'll have to keep an eye on it to see if they add a character.

 

[GatorMama]

Does #11 under General mean that if a MNSSHP ticket was linked and a 4 day MYW ticket, you could schedule FPs for five days?

If I have a 4 day ticket linked but can't buy the MNSSHP ticket until I'm in Orlando, could I schedule FPs during the three hour grace period and then after the party, add FPs for one of my other park days later in the week?

We are thinking MNSSHP on a Sunday. Then regular park days Tues-Fri.

 

[Cluelyss]

Does #11 under General mean that if a MNSSHP ticket was linked and a 4 day MYW ticket, you could schedule FPs for five days?

If I have a 4 day ticket linked but can't buy the MNSSHP ticket until I'm in Orlando, could I schedule FPs during the three hour grace period and then after the party, add FPs for one of my other park days later in the week?

We are thinking MNSSHP on a Sunday. Then regular park days Tues-Fri.

Yes, as long as your reservation spans more than 4 days. And yes to your second question as well. Many of the parties do sell out, though, so you may not want to wait until you arrive to purchase tickets.

 

[hiroMYhero]

Does #11 under General mean that if a MNSSHP ticket was linked and a 4 day MYW ticket, you could schedule FPs for five days?

Yes.

If I have a 4 day ticket linked but can't buy the MNSSHP ticket until I'm in Orlando, could I schedule FPs during the three hour grace period and then after the party, add FPs for one of my other park days later in the week?

Link your MNSSHP ticket as soon as you purchase it and then you can immediately book FPS for day #5 whenever that may be.

 

[sweetnjmom]

I didn't realize Tink has a FP+! I definitely need to revisit some plans!

 

[siskaren]

I didn't realize Tink has a FP+! I definitely need to revisit some plans!

All the attractions that have FP are listed in post #2 of this thread.

 

[GatorMama]

Thanks so much for the help! If ticketing options are the same as they've been in the past, we will have to purchase when we get there, but we go in Sept so it's less likely to sell out. And YES, we will be onsite for seven nights. Thanks!!! Yay!

 

[Takket]

I don't get point #3....

"For onsite guests, the 60-day prebooking window will not activate until the 60-day mark. Before this point, the booking window will be only 30 days for those with room-only plus active tickets. At midnight (or 1:00a on certain nights) of the 60-day mark, the 30-day window will automatically expand to 60 (or more) days. Additionally, guests with resort/ticket packages commonly report that all members on the account with tickets don't appear on the MDX account until the 60-day mark"

If the 60 day window opens on the 60th day before you arrive, how can there already be a 30 day window? 30 is less than 60... in other words there can't be a 30 day window "before this point" when "this point" is 60 days ahead of time...

 

[mesaboy2]

I don't get point #3....

"For onsite guests, the 60-day prebooking window will not activate until the 60-day mark. Before this point, the booking window will be only 30 days for those with room-only plus active tickets. At midnight (or 1:00a on certain nights) of the 60-day mark, the 30-day window will automatically expand to 60 (or more) days. Additionally, guests with resort/ticket packages commonly report that all members on the account with tickets don't appear on the MDX account until the 60-day mark"

If the 60 day window opens on the 60th day before you arrive, how can there already be a 30 day window? 30 is less than 60... in other words there can't be a 30 day window "before this point" when "this point" is 60 days ahead of time...

If you have tickets linked in your account and an onsite resort reservation that is over 60 days away, you will only be able to see FPs for the next 30 days from now. That will change at the 60-day countdown mark (to the onsite check-in date) to 60 days and include all days of your resort stay. This 30-day window has caused many, many posters looking ahead and expecting a 60-day window to freak out.

I know it's weird and confusing, but I can't think of a better way to phrase it in the FAQ.

 

[Itinkso]

I don't get point #3....

"For onsite guests, the 60-day prebooking window will not activate until the 60-day mark. Before this point, the booking window will be only 30 days for those with room-only plus active tickets. At midnight (or 1:00a on certain nights) of the 60-day mark, the 30-day window will automatically expand to 60 (or more) days. Additionally, guests with resort/ticket packages commonly report that all members on the account with tickets don't appear on the MDX account until the 60-day mark"

If the 60 day window opens on the 60th day before you arrive, how can there already be a 30 day window? 30 is less than 60... in other words there can't be a 30 day window "before this point" when "this point" is 60 days ahead of time...

This is how I answered another poster who asked the same question:

It just means that every MDE account with ACTIVE tickets has a 30-day booking window open. On exactly 60 days before your resort check-in, you will be able to book FPs for your complete trip.

All you really need to know is:
Onsite Reservation plus Active Tickets allows you to book your FastPasses for your trip 60 days before you check-in.

 

[eastendlights]

~ don't worry about names, as long as the FPs are accessed with the tickets at the FP lines you will be fine.

~ yes, an extra set using the tickets linked to the fake people. Park entry using the tickets is not a requirement for using the FPs.

We arrived at the parks today. I used the tickets for FPs tonight and when i tried to make new ones for tomorrow the system is telling me the FP limit for the fake people is reached. This is after one day. Any ideas? I tried at the MK, when we got back to our room after 12:00(park close) and after 1:00- it made no difference. To clarify-we used our MB's to enter and for our "real" set of FP's and then used the second set with the tickets. Any help is greatly appreciated!

 

[mesaboy2]

OP updated to remove BOG FP and reflect new Wishes location.

 

[Takket]

If you have tickets linked in your account and an onsite resort reservation that is over 60 days away, you will only be able to see FPs for the next 30 days from now. That will change at the 60-day countdown mark (to the onsite check-in date) to 60 days and include all days of your resort stay. This 30-day window has caused many, many posters looking ahead and expecting a 60-day window to freak out.

I know it's weird and confusing, but I can't think of a better way to phrase it in the FAQ.

I understand now! Thanks

 

[Itinkso]

We arrived at the parks today. I used the tickets for FPs tonight and when i tried to make new ones for tomorrow the system is telling me the FP limit for the fake people is reached. This is after one day. Any ideas? I tried at the MK, when we got back to our room after 12:00(park close) and after 1:00- it made no difference. To clarify-we used our MB's to enter and for our "real" set of FP's and then used the second set with the tickets. Any help is greatly appreciated!

On another thread, a poster stated he could not manipulate SDFPs in his MDE account, but could at a kiosk. If you tapped the actual tickets at a kiosk, it would allow you to book Fastpasses. I'm not sure why MDE is not allowing you to book.

 

[nkereina]

Haven't followed FP+ updates much since our trip in November. A couple questions on the situation currently:

1. Are parade and fireworks viewing FP+ being released at the 60 day mark now? I know for a while they came out late.
2. When I was planning for November, there was a time in October when they released a plethora of new times for A&E and 7DMT. Are they still releasing more as you get closer to your dates?
3. Any cons to linking your MNSSHP/MVMCP tix to your MB? I thought I recalled people advising not to do that last year. We'll buy our MNSSHP tix online after they go on sale, and just wondering what the best way to go about it is.

Thanks!

 

[Itinkso]

Haven't followed FP+ updates much since our trip in November. A couple questions on the situation currently:

1. Are parade and fireworks viewing FP+ being released at the 60 day mark now? I know for a while they came out late.
2. When I was planning for November, there was a time in October when they released a plethora of new times for A&E and 7DMT. Are they still releasing more as you get closer to your dates?
3. Any cons to linking your MNSSHP/MVMCP tix to your MB? I thought I recalled people advising not to do that last year. We'll buy our MNSSHP tix online after they go on sale, and just wondering what the best way to go about it is.

Thanks!

1. Yes. I was able to book FOF and MSEP the day my 60-day window opened.
2. It hasn't been reported lately. They have become very efficient with the FP numbers, the scheduling, and the flow of guests at PFH.
3. If you are planning to use a regular park ticket for that day and then enter MK at 3:45 or so with your Party ticket, link your Party ticket to a new/different MDE account and schedule 3 Fastpasses with it. Then use the Party ticket at entrance and FP tapstiles.