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

[lbuzz52]

Will your husband and son be there an extra day at the end of the trip? If not, I believe it has been reported that you and your daughter can use their bands on Friday for extra FPs. But you cannot "split" them over 2 days. It's 3 per day per person.

so the bands don't have to be used for park entry that day to be utilized?



And for the other portion, This is what I meant by split. Sorry it was unclear to start.

All 4 of us have 6 day passes
All of us use
Day 1 sun
Day 2 mon
Day 3 tues
Day 4 wed
Day 5 thurs

Dd and I use day 6 fri

Will the system allow dh and ds to use their day 6 sat?

 

[Cluelyss]

so the bands don't have to be used for park entry that day to be utilized?



And for the other portion, This is what I meant by split. Sorry it was unclear to start.

All 4 of us have 6 day passes
All of us use
Day 1 sun
Day 2 mon
Day 3 tues
Day 4 wed
Day 5 thurs

Dd and I use day 6 fri

Will the system allow dh and ds to use their day 6 sat?

Perhaps someone who has done this can confirm, but I believe you do NOT have to use the band for entry to be able to access the FPs. However, now that I understand your other question, YES you and DD can schedule on Friday and DH and DS can schedule on Saturday, then you can all schedule together Sun - Thurs. The days do not have to be sequential or all the same. So the first part of your question may not matter now

 

[tstidm1]

I'm thinking about a December 11-15 trip to WDW who is a single person. Not a 100% sure whether I want to plan my vacation for 60 days out because I want to mix some Universal Days into it (have an AP for them already). I would rather let Frozen go, so A & E FP + is meaningless to me. Can I get decent FP + availablility on attractions like BTMRR, Test Track etc If I just wait until the day of to book them? This Fp + thing is intimidating to me, so I'm would like to wing it without 60 days out planning.

 

[mesaboy2]

I'm thinking about a December 11-15 trip to WDW who is a single person. Not a 100% sure whether I want to plan my vacation for 60 days out because I want to mix some Universal Days into it (have an AP for them already). I would rather let Frozen go, so A & E FP + is meaningless to me. Can I get decent FP + availablility on attractions like BTMRR, Test Track etc If I just wait until the day of to book them? This Fp + thing is intimidating to me, so I'm would like to wing it without 60 days out planning.

I don't like your chances for Test Track, Soarin', or TSM on day-of. Your chances go up if you can firm up your plans just a few days prior. Most everything else (not specifically mentioned as hard to get in the OP) is probably fine.

 

[dmband]

Is there an easy way to change the names of fp times?
For example I have a fp for dd at star tours and one for ds on little mermaid. I would like to change the name attached to the fp so I don't have to trade mb.
This might seem ok for a couple of times but we have 13 people and many are mixed up due to trying to secure what we wanted on what days at midnight - 2:30
Add to it different credit cards attached for charging and if someone wants to go back to the room, I can just see this being a nightmare

 

[Cluelyss]

Is there an easy way to change the names of fp times?
For example I have a fp for dd at star tours and one for ds on little mermaid. I would like to change the name attached to the fp so I don't have to trade mb.
This might seem ok for a couple of times but we have 13 people and many are mixed up due to trying to secure what we wanted on what days at midnight - 2:30
Add to it different credit cards attached for charging and if someone wants to go back to the room, I can just see this being a nightmare

Unfortunately, in order to move the FP from one person to another, you would need to release the existing FP and reschedule to the other individual. If you are close to your trip date and there is limited or no remaining availability left for the attractions you want to switch, I would not suggest doing this and risk losing the FP altogether. However, if you've got a ways to go and can still see decent availability, I'd make the changes now. As much of a hassle as it will be to switch bands, it is worth it to make sure everybody gets to do what they want to do!

 

[Yumi696]

Is there a post on here about 4th FP+ and onward availability? Like for example, 4th+ FP+ for headliners such as 7DMT or TSM would be nigh impossible to get. What are some good options for each park, but particularly MK because it has so many options, for 4th+ FP+?

My trip is from 6/23-6/26 so it'll be really crowded, probably 8 or 9...

Sorry if this is already an answered question. There are a LOT of pages in this thread. ^^;;

 

[mesaboy2]

Is there a post on here about 4th FP+ and onward availability? Like for example, 4th+ FP+ for headliners such as 7DMT or TSM would be nigh impossible to get. What are some good options for each park, but particularly MK because it has so many options, for 4th+ FP+?

My trip is from 6/23-6/26 so it'll be really crowded, probably 8 or 9...

Sorry if this is already an answered question. There are a LOT of pages in this thread. ^^;;

If there is, I haven't written it. I think it'd be difficult to predict this with any degree of accuracy. The only advice I can give is what we already know: your best chance of getting additional headliner attractions is getting through your first three as quickly as possible, and then only at MK will this strategy help you much.

 

[Cluelyss]

If there is, I haven't written it. I think it'd be difficult to predict this with any degree of accuracy. The only advice I can give is what we already know: your best chance of getting additional headliner attractions is getting through your first three as quickly as possible, and then only at MK will this strategy help you much.

I would make sure you schedule your original 3 for the headliners (mine train, mountains, princess M&Gs, ETWB, for example). The others are more likely to be there as 4th pick options, but it will depend on the day and the crowds what you can get. MK is definitely the easiest to get additional "good" 4th + FPs. When I tried to get a 4th at Epcot last fall, after lunch, there were no tier 1 attractions left.

 

[rdw]

If I am willing to use a FP on a parade (and I think I am) - am I better off to grab Wishes or MSEP? As of now, both are available on my preferred date, but I know that could change quickly

I'm wondering of the location for MSEP FP helps at all with Wishes?

Thanks!

 

[texasgingerbread]

I would love to know the answers to your questions as well.

Do rides ever open early? Or does history prove on time or delayed? Any idea? I too was trying to book a FP for Jungle Cruise on May 9 (first day open supposedly). It's my last day in the park.

 

[mesaboy2]

If I am willing to use a FP on a parade (and I think I am) - am I better off to grab Wishes or MSEP? As of now, both are available on my preferred date, but I know that could change quickly

I'm wondering of the location for MSEP FP helps at all with Wishes?

Thanks!

Personal decision.

Do rides ever open early? Or does history prove on time or delayed? Any idea? I too was trying to book a FP for Jungle Cruise on May 9 (first day open supposedly). It's my last day in the park.

They are usually on time.

 

[rdw]

Any advice on the best tier 2 to grab at EPCOT? I know its personal, just not sure what's good. Not doing Mission Space - I don't think my 5 year old will be tall enough and don't think my 7 year old would like the gravity feeling.

Also, for Tier 1 - I read at the beginning of the thread that TT or Soarin are not so tough to get closer to the date of travel (if I change my mind) - so I am leaning towards Illumuinations right now for Tier 1 - bad strategy?

One more (and thanks for all of the help) - right now I have more days available than I do park tickets. I'm focusing my FP+ selections on MK - so right now, I am only able to grab FP for AK or EPCOT.

Between the 2 (I am at day 60 right now) - is it a better strategy to do AK (safari and 2 shows) - or EPCOT? Illuminations or TT, Meet Mickey Pals and one more? (Eg, how tough will those AK selections be to get once we are there. At this point, I am not FP he big rides b/c I will probably just do single rider for myself (if I go at all).

Thanks!

 

[Cluelyss]

If I am willing to use a FP on a parade (and I think I am) - am I better off to grab Wishes or MSEP? As of now, both are available on my preferred date, but I know that could change quickly

I'm wondering of the location for MSEP FP helps at all with Wishes?

Thanks!

The MSEP viewing spot in the hub was really too close to the castle to be able to enjoy Wishes from there. The flagpole location (where the parade FP viewing has been during the hub construction) may be a bit too far down Main Street for fireworks viewing, but that's personal preference. Not sure when/if they will be relocating the parade viewing spot, but either location is probably not ideal for watching the fireworks. Now, the new Wishes FP viewing areas seem quite nice and you have the option to sit and relax during the fireworks if that is a more appealing option?

 

[Cluelyss]

Any advice on the best tier 2 to grab at EPCOT? I know its personal, just not sure what's good. Not doing Mission Space - I don't think my 5 year old will be tall enough and don't think my 7 year old would like the gravity feeling.

Also, for Tier 1 - I read at the beginning of the thread that TT or Soarin are not so tough to get closer to the date of travel (if I change my mind) - so I am leaning towards Illumuinations right now for Tier 1 - bad strategy?

One more (and thanks for all of the help) - right now I have more days available than I do park tickets. I'm focusing my FP+ selections on MK - so right now, I am only able to grab FP for AK or EPCOT.

Between the 2 (I am at day 60 right now) - is it a better strategy to do AK (safari and 2 shows) - or EPCOT? Illuminations or TT, Meet Mickey Pals and one more? (Eg, how tough will those AK selections be to get once we are there. At this point, I am not FP he big rides b/c I will probably just do single rider for myself (if I go at all).

Thanks!

The first post of this thread shows which FPs at each park are the most "valuable" so I'd advise looking those over as you make your decisions. However, with so many spots to see Illuminations, I would not recommend making that your tier 1 choice if you have an interest in riding Test Track or Soarin'. Your best bet would be to do one at rope drop and FP the other if you want to do both (or single rider line at TT). When I did my selections last year, I found AK FPs a little more difficult to get as that park is not restricted to the tiering system, so if it were me, I'd schedule AK before Epcot. The tier 1 attractions at Epcot seem to go a bit slower as everyone is limited to only one.

 

[rdw]

Thanks for the responses on both issues! I did start with those values . I saw that Illum. Is tough to get so I went that direction, but leaning back towards AK again - thanks!

 

[mesaboy2]

Thanks for the responses on both issues! I did start with those values . I saw that Illum. Is tough to get so I went that direction, but leaning back towards AK again - thanks!

I'm not sure where you saw that. In any event, Illuminations is in my opinion not a good FP for the reason Cluelyss mentioned--it's not hard at all to get a decent spot for it.

 

[wdhinn89]

Can I change the guests on a Tier 1 attraction for 2 of the people without having to cancel everybody?
Right now I have 4 people reserved for TSM but I will be switching out 2 for a SWW tier 1 show.

 

[mesaboy2]

Can I change the guests on a Tier 1 attraction for 2 of the people without having to cancel everybody?
Right now I have 4 people reserved for TSM but I will be switching out 2 for a SWW tier 1 show.

Yep, no reason I know of why not.

 

[wdhinn89]

Yep, no reason I know of why not.

Thank you so much! I was afraid I would have to cancel and rebook 2 for the show and 2 for TSM. They do not release the show fastpasses until May and I was afraid there would be no good times available for TSM left.