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

[Mrs. Ciz]

Right, but I guess the point is if they are going to let your friend ride early why not let you ride late?
If they let them ride early do they have a way to cancel the original fp+ time?
If so then I can see why they wouldn't let you ride again but if they can't cancel the original time then the bottom line is that someone rides twice so why not let you in late as a courtesy

I don't know if they could/would cancel my friend's 11:55 FP+ if they let her ride with me during my 9:50 FP+. We never got a chance to test the CM's advice so I'm not really sure what would happen to the 11:55 FP+. Someone needs to give it a shot and report back.

 

[eeyoreali]

Hello! Our first day down in WDW is Sept 25, 2015 and staying at BLT. From what I've read, July 27th would be the first day I can book our fast passes. My one question is would I be staying up July 26th until midnight and then book or is it stay up July 27th until midnight and then book? I want to make sure I get the timing correct!

 

[mesaboy2]

Hello! Our first day down in WDW is Sept 25, 2015 and staying at BLT. From what I've read, July 27th would be the first day I can book our fast passes. My one question is would I be staying up July 26th until midnight and then book or is it stay up July 27th until midnight and then book? I want to make sure I get the timing correct!

This one.

 

[eeyoreali]

Thank you mesaboy2!! Now I can start planning what we'll all try to get!

There's 4 adults, one 6yr old, and one 2yr old. Two of the adults are my parents and they won't do any of the thrill rides. Will there be a problem scheduling fast passes for them that don't line up with any my husband and I will be getting? From what I've read it seems like I should schedule everyone for the same headliners and then go in to theirs after to modify. I'm guessing I can set them up on Peter Pan at the same time window we might get say SDMT - correct?

 

[mesaboy2]

Thank you mesaboy2!! Now I can start planning what we'll all try to get!

There's 4 adults, one 6yr old, and one 2yr old. Two of the adults are my parents and they won't do any of the thrill rides. Will there be a problem scheduling fast passes for them that don't line up with any my husband and I will be getting? From what I've read it seems like I should schedule everyone for the same headliners and then go in to theirs after to modify. I'm guessing I can set them up on Peter Pan at the same time window we might get say SDMT - correct?

Should work fine, did something similar a few days ago myself.

 

[Capang]

Can anyone tell me if this will work? We are planning to hit AK in the morning for safari and EE. Then we are hopping to HS. We have a FP for Anna and Elsa sing along with an arrival window of 2:20-2:35. We have an ADR at mama Melrose at 3:40. Did I leave us enough time to hop parks and make the FP and ADR? We have never been to AK and we have never hopped parks. We figured we would take the bus from AK to BC or YC and walk or take the boat.

 

[mesaboy2]

Can anyone tell me if this will work? We are planning to hit AK in the morning for safari and EE. Then we are hopping to HS. We have a FP for Anna and Elsa sing along with an arrival window of 2:20-2:35. We have an ADR at mama Melrose at 3:40. Did I leave us enough time to hop parks and make the FP and ADR? We have never been to AK and we have never hopped parks. We figured we would take the bus from AK to BC or YC and walk or take the boat.

You should be able to make those times. There is a direct bus between AK and HS as well, no need to go to BC or YC.

 

[Rhody73]

Thank you mesaboy2!! Now I can start planning what we'll all try to get!

There's 4 adults, one 6yr old, and one 2yr old. Two of the adults are my parents and they won't do any of the thrill rides. Will there be a problem scheduling fast passes for them that don't line up with any my husband and I will be getting? From what I've read it seems like I should schedule everyone for the same headliners and then go in to theirs after to modify. I'm guessing I can set them up on Peter Pan at the same time window we might get say SDMT - correct?

Just a thought. I don't do thrill rides either. I don't do Space Montain any more and never did Splash or Rock & Roll Coaster. But I found SDMT to be fine and the same w Fast Track. Both of them have speed but do not bounce you. So anyone watching their back I would guess would be fine.

 

[crcurton]

Can anyone direct me to a sample strategy plan for FP+ at each park? For example...Get FP for 7DMT 10-11, Space Mtn 11-12 and Splash Mtn 12-1 at MK...

 

[ChasRN]

I just made a 2nd room reservation at Pop Century for my brother in November. I want to be able to make all of our fastpass plus reservations together. On My Disney Experience, when I go to "View My Tickets", the names of the family members show up in my room, but he shows up as "Guest A". It does show his name when I go to personalize magicband. I'm wondering if this is setup correctly for when I go to make those fastpass plus reservations in September. Do I just choose Guest A, or will his name start showing up at that time? Any help would be great!

Charles

 

[Cluelyss]

Can anyone direct me to a sample strategy plan for FP+ at each park? For example...Get FP for 7DMT 10-11, Space Mtn 11-12 and Splash Mtn 12-1 at MK...

Touring plans can help you figure out which rides to FP if you tell them which rides you want to hit. Otherwise, there is no set "FP plan" as everyone uses them differently. Some prefer to ride SB at RD and start their FPs later in the day, some would rather start their FPs right away to maximize the # they can get, some park hop, etc.

 

[PurpleKomodo]

I have no idea if this has been addressed so if it has, if someone could link me to the post that would be great. Our 60 day window is coming up in a few weeks. We are a group of 8 and we got together last weekend to decide on FP+ reservations. I plan on making the reservations for the whole party to help everything go smoothly and be consistent. There are very few FP+ that we all want. It may be 4 for Anna and Elsa and 4 for Space Mountain for example. Is it easier to book the same 3 FP+ for all 8 people and then modify individuals or would it be better to do smaller groups? This is my first time using this system so I am just trying to figure out the most efficient way to go about it.

 

[7KLucky]

I have no idea if this has been addressed so if it has, if someone could link me to the post that would be great. Our 60 day window is coming up in a few weeks. We are a group of 8 and we got together last weekend to decide on FP+ reservations. I plan on making the reservations for the whole party to help everything go smoothly and be consistent. There are very few FP+ that we all want. It may be 4 for Anna and Elsa and 4 for Space Mountain for example. Is it easier to book the same 3 FP+ for all 8 people and then modify individuals or would it be better to do smaller groups? This is my first time using this system so I am just trying to figure out the most efficient way to go about it.

Great question. My window opens Thursday. I think what I read is it is better to do them separate because when you go to modify split stuff like that sometimes you have to delete the whole day. I'm anxious to see your exact answer! Thanks for posting!

 

[Cluelyss]

I have no idea if this has been addressed so if it has, if someone could link me to the post that would be great. Our 60 day window is coming up in a few weeks. We are a group of 8 and we got together last weekend to decide on FP+ reservations. I plan on making the reservations for the whole party to help everything go smoothly and be consistent. There are very few FP+ that we all want. It may be 4 for Anna and Elsa and 4 for Space Mountain for example. Is it easier to book the same 3 FP+ for all 8 people and then modify individuals or would it be better to do smaller groups? This is my first time using this system so I am just trying to figure out the most efficient way to go about it.

Generally, it is easiest to do the entire group at once, then modify the attractions later. However, with a group of 8, it is generally recommended to split the group size anyway, especially for those harder to get FPs (like A&E).

Therefore, I would recommend doing them for 2 groups of 4, and start with the group that has the hardest and/or most important FPs to obtain.

The following website also tracks availability for those harder to get attractions (based on a party of 4). This way you will know which days to check first. You can schedule your days in any order, so it is recommended to put A&E as late in your trip as possible, and start with that day first.

If you need to further split your group (into 2's, for example), modify those after you've scoured the primary FPs for 4.

Good luck!

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

 

[raider97]

So if my fastpass plus date is October 19th and I'm in CST so my booking time should open on Oct. 18th at 11 pm, right? But it's a MNSSHP night, but since the park still closes at midnight EST, my booking window should still open at 11pm CST or am I missing something. So confused. It's our first fastpass plus trip.

 

[Cluelyss]

So if my fastpass plus date is October 19th and I'm CST my booking time should open on Oct. 18th at 11 pm, right? But it's a MNSSHP night, but since the park still closes at midnight EST, my booking window should still open at 11pm CST or am I missing something. So confused. It's our first fastpass plus trip.

Yes, you are correct on all counts.

 

[VrBchJ]

I just got a notice that we can make a 4th Fast Pass plus for May 23. But when I go to add it it shows I'll have to cancel one of my 3 existing FPs. I had a FP for Wishes which for some reason Disney sent us a notice they cancelled it. Now if I can add it back I'd like to do that. Anyone know how I can add the extra FP?

 

[DisCatGirl]

Thanks so much Mesaboy2. Got everything we wanted for all 18 of us! Your strategies work.

 

[chipndaleluver]

If a FP for a ride is booked for the day you want, do you just keep trying? Also, if the ride still has no FP's the day you go to the park, is the best way then to just go to that ride first and take your chances or go to a kiosk/cast member to get a FP?

 

[7KLucky]

HELP My window opens tonight. I'm looking at My Disney Experience account in the FP section and I'm the only person listed for the account. If I go to the Itinerary or reservation portion every person and their tickets is listed. Will this FP portion change when my time opens tonight? And is it just 1am or does it go by my time zone because I'm central. Starting to panic and feel a little crazed after all these months of reading and planning.