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

[siskaren]

Note that Shades of Green Resort does not enable 60-day FP+ at this time (unless that's changed when I wasn't looking).

I went with the assumption that since the PP said onsite rather than SoG that they weren't staying at SoG, although I didn't know if SoG was considered onsite for FP+.

 

[Tess]

With the addition of the Eat to the Beat concerts as a tier 1 EPCOT FP+ , what are the odds of a 4th FP+ after using the first three in a different park (all in the morning)? There is really only one of four concerts I don't want to miss and it is on one of our DHS days. I have never felt the need to avail myself of a 4th FP+, so if it is possible to snag one around noon time--do I have to go to an Epcot kiosk or can I do it at DHS for the concert?

 

[doconeill]

I went with the assumption that since the PP said onsite rather than SoG that they weren't staying at SoG, although I didn't know if SoG was considered onsite for FP+.

It is "on-site" for some things (transportation, Extra Magic Hours) but not others (FP+ 60-day, parking at theme parks, ADRs)

 

[doconeill]

With the addition of the Eat to the Beat concerts as a tier 1 EPCOT FP+ , what are the odds of a 4th FP+ after using the first three in a different park (all in the morning)? There is really only one of four concerts I don't want to miss and it is on one of our DHS days. I have never felt the need to avail myself of a 4th FP+, so if it is possible to snag one around noon time--do I have to go to an Epcot kiosk or can I do it at DHS for the concert?

Additional FP+ always have to be done at the kiosks in the park in which you want the FP+, so Epcot only.

As far as whether it will be possible, we'll have to wait and see since we don't know what the popularity/availability of FP+ for the concerts are yet. My guess is they will be too limited.

 

[mesaboy2]

Additional FP+ always have to be done at the kiosks in the park in which you want the FP+, so Epcot only.

As far as whether it will be possible, we'll have to wait and see since we don't know what the popularity/availability of FP+ for the concerts are yet. My guess is they will be too limited.

Agreed.

By the way, I've updated the attraction list in the first posts to add ETTB and note it as a Tier 1 but I did not suggest a priority for it--I just tacked it on to the bottom of the Epcot section. My reasoning is the same as yours--we can't know yet how these fit into the Epcot FP universe.

 

[Tess]

Additional FP+ always have to be done at the kiosks in the park in which you want the FP+, so Epcot only.

As far as whether it will be possible, we'll have to wait and see since we don't know what the popularity/availability of FP+ for the concerts are yet. My guess is they will be too limited.

I thought that it was a requirement to make the 4th in the park where you are seeking it, but as I said--we've never felt the need to seek a 4th.

It is my hope that the FP+ are limited as well and that the folks who bite on them will be few and far between. I have to say I am really annoyed at this offering so late in the game for those of us going to F&W early in the festival. Our plans have been set for weeks and this is suddenly popped out of nowhere. Really puts my knickers in a knot. . .

 

[doconeill]

I thought that it was a requirement to make the 4th in the park where you are seeking it, but as I said--we've never felt the need to seek a 4th.

I thought that's what I said...

 

[Tess]

I thought that's what I said...

Not confused about what you said but rather why I have never felt the need to utilize one. You were perfectly clear and I was reiterating that I thought that was the process, but couldn't recall.

 

[hiroMYhero]

Agreed.

By the way, I've updated the attraction list in the first posts to add ETTB and note it as a Tier 1 but I did not suggest a priority for it--I just tacked it on to the bottom of the Epcot section. My reasoning is the same as yours--we can't know yet how these fit into the Epcot FP universe.

The FPs for ETTB seem popular. Yesterday when I went on in late afternoon CA time, FPs for the first weekend were in limited supply. Some shows were "Sold Out" FP-wise and this is for David Cook!! I may, or may not, have FPs to see him each day!

 

[mesaboy2]

The FPs for ETTB seem popular. Yesterday when I went on in late afternoon CA time, FPs for the first weekend were in limited supply. Some shows were "Sold Out" FP-wise and this is for David Cook!! I may, or may not, have FPs to see him each day!

I don't doubt it. As you undoubtedly know though, popularity doesn't necessarily translate into "good" use of limited FP.

 

[hiroMYhero]

I don't doubt it. As you undoubtedly know though, popularity doesn't necessarily translate into "good" use of limited FP.

My bad! I forgot what your FP rating was about!! I'll check to see how early people are lining up and if the FP really provides good seating considering the short return window - will get back to you!

 

[mesaboy2]

My bad! I forgot what your FP rating was about!! I'll check to see how early people are lining up and if the FP really provides good seating considering the short return window - will get back to you!

Thanks, that would be great. I imagine though that by the time we have a feel for if it's a good use or not the ETTBs will be over. Oh well, could be used as a data point for next year.

 

[Cluelyss]

I thought that it was a requirement to make the 4th in the park where you are seeking it, but as I said--we've never felt the need to seek a 4th.

It is my hope that the FP+ are limited as well and that the folks who bite on them will be few and far between. I have to say I am really annoyed at this offering so late in the game for those of us going to F&W early in the festival. Our plans have been set for weeks and this is suddenly popped out of nowhere. Really puts my knickers in a knot. . .

If you happen to be staying CL, they may be ske to help you out before you arrive at Epcot.

 

[cath1979]

I'm sorry this has probably already been ask.. but I dont have the patience to look at the 170 pages.
My 60 days window open midnight saturday..Going from october 29 to november 7 with 8 days park hopper and water park option. On the 29, we only do MNSSHP. Will I be able to book 9 days of FP+ even if I only have 8 days tickets plus the MNSSHP ( gonna use 3h30 pm to 6h30 pm FP)

 

[mesaboy2]

I'm sorry this has probably already been ask.. but I dont have the patience to look at the 170 pages.
My 60 days window open midnight saturday..Going from october 29 to november 7 with 8 days park hopper and water park option. On the 29, we only do MNSSHP. Will I be able to book 9 days of FP+ even if I only have 8 days tickets plus the MNSSHP ( gonna use 3h30 pm to 6h30 pm FP)

I believe so, yes. If not, please let us know here.

 

[siskaren]

I'm sorry this has probably already been ask.. but I dont have the patience to look at the 170 pages.
My 60 days window open midnight saturday..Going from october 29 to november 7 with 8 days park hopper and water park option. On the 29, we only do MNSSHP. Will I be able to book 9 days of FP+ even if I only have 8 days tickets plus the MNSSHP ( gonna use 3h30 pm to 6h30 pm FP)

You have 9 days of tickets though since you have an 8-day regular park ticket and an MNSSHP ticket.

 

[mesaboy2]

You have 9 days of tickets though since you have an 8-day regular park ticket and an MNSSHP ticket.

You know that, and I know that, and the PP knows that, but does MDX know that? I don't remember.

 

[doconeill]

You know that, and I know that, and the PP knows that, but does MDX know that? I don't remember.

Last I recall, it did treat event tickets as an extra day. I don't recall if it restricted FP+ to 4pm-7pm

 

[mesaboy2]

Last I recall, it did treat event tickets as an extra day. I don't recall if it restricted FP+ to 4pm-7pm

Thanks, that's what I thought too but wasn't sure.

I do know that party tickets don't restrict you to a certain timeframe, at least as of last year. I'm assuming that's still true since I haven't heard otherwise. I know you know this, but for others reading the caveat is you can schedule FP earlier, they're just useless to anyone using just a party ticket.

 

[siskaren]

Last I recall, it did treat event tickets as an extra day. I don't recall if it restricted FP+ to 4pm-7pm

My understanding is that it doesn't, however, since you can't enter MK on an MNSSHP ticket until 4pm, you wouldn't actually be able to use those FPs.