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

[wdhinn89]

I was able to book a 4th fastpass for magic kingdom on Tuesday. Had to select new fastpasses for the day, then was able to get approximately the same times for them, including mine train. It defaulted me to little mermaid, but I then could change it to anything else available. Took buzz light year, as my wife is expecting! Probably not necessary but glad I could get the extra!

Is this the normal for booking the 4th fastpass? Cancelling everything and rebooking is ridiculous!

 

[Candleshoe]

Sadly, it's 1:00a for tonight and the rest of your booking nights. Because you are offsite, it is 5 nights of this for you - and 1:00a because MK's regular closing is 1:00a during this Spring Break period.

Tonight's my night for two days' worth! 1a EST so midnight for me. Whew!

 

[Itinkso]

Is this the normal for booking the 4th fastpass? Cancelling everything and rebooking is ridiculous!

The PP was referring to the 4 pre-selected FPs that were in effect for a brief testing period last week.

The typical 4th FP is acquired at a kiosk after the initial 3 FPs for the day are used or expired.

 

[Jetku]

The PP was referring to the 4 pre-selected FPs that were in effect for a brief testing period last week.

The typical 4th FP is acquired at a kiosk after the initial 3 FPs for the day are used or expired.

No I wasnt. I'm referring to my visit to the MK on this upcoming Tuesday.

Looks a bit abnormal bc my wife is expecting, so I stole her one fp and have a single rider fp for mine train and space mountain.

 

[Richard M Nixon]

Did I just find a bug in FP+? I wanted to change an attraction for 1 of my 3 FP+ and I cancelled it instead of just changing the attraction. Now there's no way for me to add a 3rd FP without going through the 'make a new FP' process, which it says will cancel my other two.

 

[mesaboy2]

Did I just find a bug in FP+? I wanted to change an attraction for 1 of my 3 FP+ and I cancelled it instead of just changing the attraction. Now there's no way for me to add a 3rd FP without going through the 'make a new FP' process, which it says will cancel my other two.

See the OP and the bolded text warning against this practice.

 

[Richard M Nixon]

TL;DR

 

[Candleshoe]

TL;DR

Then, to answer your question "NO" you did not find the bug.
It's known.

And warned about in the first post.

Hope this wasn't too long to read.

 

[CampbellzSoup]

Ugh should I get wishes fp+ stoll on the fence advice?

 

[Mouse of Mystery]

Wishes FP is simply a luxury FP. There are plenty of great spots in the park to view the spectacular. You just have to decide whether or not you're willing to stake them out in plenty of time, or if you're okay with any good/decent spot that's available. They've been doing fireworks at WDW for years without a FP (or an enlarged hub, for that matter!) and it's been just fine.

 

[Cluelyss]

Did I just find a bug in FP+? I wanted to change an attraction for 1 of my 3 FP+ and I cancelled it instead of just changing the attraction. Now there's no way for me to add a 3rd FP without going through the 'make a new FP' process, which it says will cancel my other two.

You also have the option of calling Disney IT to get the 3rd FP added back. The "cancel" function eliminates the FP altogether, including the option to change it to another attraction. The "change" function allows you to change times and/or attractions.

 

[Cluelyss]

Ugh should I get wishes fp+ stoll on the fence advice?

Recent reports have been that Disney is filling the new FP areas to capacity so you are not avoiding crowds by using a FP here. Additionally, they are opening the areas approximately 2 hours in advance, so it's not saving any time, either. That said, not worth a FP IMO. Plus, you are eliminating your chances to get additional FPs during the day.

 

[Candleshoe]

Thanks to everyone here! I made my first two nights worth of FPs last night - a MK day and an AK day. It was for a large party so the only hiccup came when i couldn't remember
how to split my party. But I got everyone on the most popular ones first then split off half the party.
We aren't going for A&E, and I didn't get a morning SDMT, but I did get one right after lunch (which is at BOG, so that works!).

I get a break tonight then tomorrow will make my HS -- SWW version -- day. Guess I should /finally/ make some firm decisions about that day! LOL.

 

[Delilah1310]

just wanted to leave my thanks here for all the good people who have weighed in with advice, and especially for the comprehensive work by @mesaboy2 !!
our window opened last night and it went as expected, very smoothly and we are tremendously happy with what we were able to secure (we weren't going for A&E, so we did avoid the biggest hurdle altogether).

to any one else making FP+ for the first time, I understand the anxiety but believe me, its a pretty straightforward process if you read through all this advice and do some prep work.

thanks again everyone!

 

[sweetnjmom]

Doing FP+ one day at a time at 1 AM has been pretty exhausting. I'm hoping seasoned FP+ pickers can give some insight...

Tonight (tomorrow?) I can book my FP for my AK Day on May 7th. Do I still need to get up at 1 AM to get 1. Safari, 2. Dinosaur (which I'm not even sure my son will ride) and 3. Kali River Rapids? Or could I easily get them at 6 AM when my husband's alarm goes off? Same question for the next day at MK with my picks being 1. Buzz, 2. Speedway and one other (can't decide what). I wasn't going to bother trying for a 9 PM MSEP spot that night (leaving pretty early the next day) so if I could easily get them in the morning, I'd be happy.

 

[ckelly14]

Doing FP+ one day at a time at 1 AM has been pretty exhausting. I'm hoping seasoned FP+ pickers can give some insight...

Tonight (tomorrow?) I can book my FP for my AK Day on May 7th. Do I still need to get up at 1 AM to get 1. Safari, 2. Dinosaur (which I'm not even sure my son will ride) and 3. Kali River Rapids? Or could I easily get them at 6 AM when my husband's alarm goes off? Same question for the next day at MK with my picks being 1. Buzz, 2. Speedway and one other (can't decide what). I wasn't going to bother trying for a 9 PM MSEP spot that night (leaving pretty early the next day) so if I could easily get them in the morning, I'd be happy.

I would sleep in. Even MSEP is still showing availability that week.

 

[wdhinn89]

No I wasnt. I'm referring to my visit to the MK on this upcoming Tuesday.

Looks a bit abnormal bc my wife is expecting, so I stole her one fp and have a single rider fp for mine train and space mountain.

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So does this mean that the 4th FP+ trial period has been extended? It would be great if it meant we could all book 4 FP+ now (wishful thinking here)

 

[sweetnjmom]

I would sleep in. Even MSEP is still showing availability that week.

Thanks for your reply. While MSEP is showing availability, it seems to only be for the 11 PM parade--which is far too late for my 5-year-old son. So we'll do our best to get a good spot without the FP+ on May 6th (the night we'd originally hoped to get it) for the 9 PM parade and go with the flow. Now to figure out my 3rd FP+ at MK on the 8th.

 

[MikeandReneePlus5]

Is it possible to look at possibly changing your FP+ ressies or must you release them before you even get to look at other options?

When I try and change something it gives the ! and warning that I will lose what I have.

 

[Cluelyss]

Is it possible to look at possibly changing your FP+ ressies or must you release them before you even get to look at other options?

When I try and change something it gives the ! and warning that I will lose what I have.

I *believe* it will not cancel your existing FPs until you actually select and confirm the new ones. I know that's true for making changes with the modify function.