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

[Cluelyss]

I'm pretty sure the last FP slot for a 9 pm closing would be 8-9 since you can get into the standby line until 9.

 

[Itinkso]

Please clearify for me, you booked fp at the park day one and couldn't change them on mde, correct?
But then everyday after you were able to book/change on mde?

No, eastendlights had a set of one day tickets listed in her MDE in addition to her package. Disney IT told her she couldn't have 11 days of FPs so she linked them to her MDE to new people and booked FPs with them.

Eastendlights was able to book first thing in the morning for her one set of tickets. She wasn't using SDFPs as she had tickets in her MDE separate from her package entitlements.

 

[Vaninou]

It's still pretty hard to get. Keep an eye on this website as you get closer to your FP date:
http://www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=835236

Great site, thanks for the llink

 

[tjknitz]

Great site - thanks for posting all this wonderful knowledge! Right now I'm trying to figure out my dining plans, but after March 23rd I'm going to switch into FP+ mode......This is a completely new system for me and I have no idea what attractions I should FP and for what times.....so confusing....

 

[mesaboy2]

Great site - thanks for posting all this wonderful knowledge! Right now I'm trying to figure out my dining plans, but after March 23rd I'm going to switch into FP+ mode......This is a completely new system for me and I have no idea what attractions I should FP and for what times.....so confusing....

I made the suggested priority list with you in mind.

 

[ekatiel]

Could we get this thread stickied ? I refer people here on a pretty regular basis and sometimes I have to dig or use the search function to find this thread. I would love to have it stickied, as I think it provides super useful information to anyone planning a trip. Thanks for all your hard work on this thread, Mesaboy2!

 

[mdgineok]

I just want to thank mesaboy2 and all the contributors to this thread. I just finished making my FP+ selections and had I not read through this entire thread I probably would not have gotten everything I wanted. Thanks again and good night!

 

[lmcarr49]

I can't believe I got A&E! And everything else I wanted!! Thanks Mesaboy. Now I can get some sleep.

 

[CampbellzSoup]

Thinking if I should get one for Wishes...

 

[JSadlak]

My family is going March 27-April 4. I'm there for work so the teenagers will be on their own a lot, especially in the mornings. This will be our first trip with FP+ so I'm trying to get everything planned for them ahead of time so they won't be calling me all day with questions. We booked all their FP+ selections for the earliest slots each day and they were able to get all of the ones they want. I've read a bunch of boards and posts but I just want to confirm that I have my info correct.
1. They will need to use all 3 of their FP+ before they can book anymore.
2. Starting with FP #4 they can only book 1 at a time either on their phone app (preferred) or at a kiosk
3. They can get a FP for the same ride multiple times in one day after the first 3 (I think) - since I will be joining them in the evening I want to make sure we can all get passes around the same time together later.
4. I noticed when booking the original 3 that the time frames can't overlap. But what I'm not sure about is the additional FP - so lets say FP #4 gives them a window of 1pm-2pm. If they get off the ride at 1:15pm can they book FP #5 on their phone for as early as 1:30-2:30? If so they will be able to hit a lot more and faster after the initial 3 FP.

Thanks!

 

[mesaboy2]

My family is going March 27-April 4. I'm there for work so the teenagers will be on their own a lot, especially in the mornings. This will be our first trip with FP+ so I'm trying to get everything planned for them ahead of time so they won't be calling me all day with questions. We booked all their FP+ selections for the earliest slots each day and they were able to get all of the ones they want. I've read a bunch of boards and posts but I just want to confirm that I have my info correct.
1. They will need to use all 3 of their FP+ before they can book anymore.
2. Starting with FP #4 they can only book 1 at a time either on their phone app (preferred) or at a kiosk
3. They can get a FP for the same ride multiple times in one day after the first 3 (I think) - since I will be joining them in the evening I want to make sure we can all get passes around the same time together later.
4. I noticed when booking the original 3 that the time frames can't overlap. But what I'm not sure about is the additional FP - so lets say FP #4 gives them a window of 1pm-2pm. If they get off the ride at 1:15pm can they book FP #5 on their phone for as early as 1:30-2:30? If so they will be able to hit a lot more and faster after the initial 3 FP.

Thanks!

1. Use all 3 or let them expire.

2. You cannot use the app to book additional FPs. Once selected at a kiosk, they can be modified using the app.

3. Yes, subject to availability.

4. Overlapping is not an issue after the first 3, since you cannot have more than one at a time. You may have an overly optimistic view of how fast you can get additional FP, at least for the more desirable selections.

 

[IrishNYC]

Can I change a FP+ time once I've started my day? Like let's say I have Buzz at 11, Haunted Mansion at 12, and Splash at 1. I ride Buzz at 11. Can I then go into MDE and see if there's a slot available earlier than 12 for HM and change to that, and then attempt to move Splash up earlier as well?

 

[mesaboy2]

Can I change a FP+ time once I've started my day? Like let's say I have Buzz at 11, Haunted Mansion at 12, and Splash at 1. I ride Buzz at 11. Can I then go into MDE and see if there's a slot available earlier than 12 for HM and change to that, and then attempt to move Splash up earlier as well?

Yep, subject to availability of course.

 

[JSadlak]

Thanks Mesa, I have 2 teenage girls they booked all the hard to get rides in the mornings and want to do the less popular ones after that so they will pretty much take anything that is available just so they can keep bouncing around from one thing to another instead of waiting in line. They aren't picky

 

[PaDisneyCouple]

If we have a room only reservation, but no tickets linked to MDE yet (likely not happening until we get there), will we still be able to make FP+ reservations at T minus 60 days from check-in?

Heard about this thread for some time, but been cruising for several years. Goal now is Wine and Dine 1/2 in November, which will be our first extended WDW stay in about 5 years. Really knew how to get the most out of the old system; really appreciating threads like this for the new, as I've been ignoring all the discussions over the past few years.

 

[mesaboy2]

If we have a room only reservation, but no tickets linked to MDE yet (likely not happening until we get there), will we still be able to make FP+ reservations at T minus 60 days from check-in?

Heard about this thread for some time, but been cruising for several years. Goal now is Wine and Dine 1/2 in November, which will be our first extended WDW stay in about 5 years. Really knew how to get the most out of the old system; really appreciating threads like this for the new, as I've been ignoring all the discussions over the past few years.

You must have valid ticket media connected to your MDE account to make FP selections in advance.

 

[DatFan]

Feb 2016 trip (already have room reservation) booked under same MDE account used for previous Dec '13 trip. In December trip all was linked...tickets, MB's, dining. Will customize and order new MB's for Feb trip with all linked to new MB's and use them to pre-book our 3 FP+. Can I use the older set of MB's to book an additional 3 SDFP from the kiosks? Forgive me if this question has been answered before.. Thank You!

 

[doconeill]

Feb 2016 trip (already have room reservation) booked under same MDE account used for previous Dec '13 trip. In December trip all was linked...tickets, MB's, dining. Will customize and order new MB's for Feb trip with all linked to new MB's and use them to pre-book our 3 FP+. Can I use the older set of MB's to book an additional 3 SDFP from the kiosks? Forgive me if this question has been answered before.. Thank You!

My understanding is that you have to have other MBs linked to completely separate MDX accounts to have them be able to get additional FP+. MBs on the existing account work interchangeably with the new ones as if they were the same device.

 

[Funwith4kids]

Offsite guests.....will there be any fast passes left for the headliners at the 30 day mark? What has been the experience from folks who stayed offsite?

If we stay on site for only first night, can we reserve fastpasses for the week at 60 day mark even though on site less than the trip?

TIA

 

[mesaboy2]

1. Offsite guests.....will there be any fast passes left for the headliners at the 30 day mark? What has been the experience from folks who stayed offsite?

2. If we stay on site for only first night, can we reserve fastpasses for the week at 60 day mark even though on site less than the trip?

TIA

1. Yes (addressed in Post #2 under Availability).

2. Others here know more about this.