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

[Cluelyss]

I have a question. My fp+ window opens on Tuesday for our Dec. 19-26 trip, and from what I can tell from other threads and from the DIBB site that the fast pass for the Christmas Parade isn't available yet. It would really fit in my plan to do it on the 20th. I have my three choices for both of my MK days planned out. Should I not do a third fast pass for the 20th and wait for the parade to open, or should I choose something else so I have three and change it later?

The system will force you to select 3 (if you only pick 2, it will select a 3rd for you). So just pick anything for your third choice, and you can modify it later. Just make sure that none of your other FPs overlap the time that the parade FP will be scheduled (which will be about 20 minutes prior to the start time).

 

[DisMJ]

Thank you for all of the valuable information mesaboy2! I really appreciate it!

A question that has probably been asked... I selected all my fastpasses, but then reevaluated and cancelled one and couldn't find one for another attraction we wanted. I am wishing I had just left it because now as stated in the first post, when I try to add another fast pass, it wants to cancel my other existing two and I really want to keep those. Apart from phoning, is there any way to add another fast pass to that day or should I just wait until we get to the park.

 

[Cluelyss]

Thank you for all of the valuable information mesaboy2! I really appreciate it!

A question that has probably been asked... I selected all my fastpasses, but then reevaluated and cancelled one and couldn't find one for another attraction we wanted. I am wishing I had just left it because now as stated in the first post, when I try to add another fast pass, it wants to cancel my other existing two and I really want to keep those. Apart from phoning, is there any way to add another fast pass to that day or should I just wait until we get to the park.

You will either need to reschedule the entire day or call Disney IT at this point.

 

[larryz]

Bump-a-roonie...

 

[Mac30188]

BUMP

 

[larryz]

 

[PirateD]

I also appreciate all the help on this thread! We successfully booked all of our FP's last night thanks to the info and tips. I was having trouble moving up our 7DMT time using the website and then remembered the advice from this thread to use the app. I was able to move the time up for all 10 of us to a much better time!

I must admit that I haven't liked the idea of FP+ too much, but I must say that now that it's all booked, I'm feeling pretty good about how it has all worked out! Hopefully, it all works well on our trip!

 

[ougrad86]

Ok, hoping somebody can help me along on this - we make our FP's in about 3 weeks . Last time was easy, I managed myself and my family and my friend was in my friends and family, so we could all make reservation together. However, I do not have access to her daughter. When we did it last time, FP had just started, we got together at midnight, made our reservations and then she copied hers to her daughters so we all had the same times.

Now, we probably won't have enough time, if we want to do 7DMT and TT ((Soarin' will be closed when we go ). So if I make reservations for us and her, and she tries to copy, it might be gone. How do I get access to her daughter? Is there a box she needs to check - or uncheck? It would be much easier if I just can pull up all four. I do have her daughter's name because I added her name for dinner reservations, but it is an unattached, just a name. I can view my friend's tickets and hotel reservations since we are linked, and our dinner reservations, but her daughter is not "live" in my MDE.

And on the subject of TT, since Soarin' will be closed when we go it changes the dynamics somewhat. We will hit it at RD but would like to ride twice that morning. Trying to figure out if I should go straight to make FP for TT first thing, or if I should do the 7DMT first...my friend and I disagree on the best course of action !

 

[MudBud]

Can you send your friend's daughter a request to her MDE to be linked? She has to accept/confirm it, then you should be all good.

Book 7DMT first, starting at the end of your trip if it's a must MUST do.

 

[ougrad86]

Can you send your friend's daughter a request to her MDE to be linked? She has to accept/confirm it, then you should be all good.

Book 7DMT first, starting at the end of your trip if it's a must MUST do.

She is managed by her mother and doesn't have an account of her own, the same with my son. I have heard of other people able to do it for the whole group, adults and kids, but can't figure out how to do it

 

[d0naldduck123]

For Epcot, given that both are open, Soarin' vs Test Track?

 

[MadisonMouse13]

Thanks for the help! I make my FP's on Dec. 14!

 

[siskaren]

For Epcot, given that both are open, Soarin' vs Test Track?

If using the single rider line at TT is an option, FP Soarin'. Otherwise, my instinct says that Soarin' should be a faster loading ride since more people can get on at one time, so I would therefore FP TT.

 

[doconeill]

If using the single rider line at TT is an option, FP Soarin'. Otherwise, my instinct says that Soarin' should be a faster loading ride since more people can get on at one time, so I would therefore FP TT.

I generally agree. And since the refurb the TT queue isn't nearly as annoying. The only thing that makes me think otherwise is the tendency for TT to break down, making the FP+ a bit more valuable.

If I can be there at rope drop, I'd do the FP+ for TT and head to Soarin' first.

 

[senadler]

She is managed by her mother and doesn't have an account of her own, the same with my son. I have heard of other people able to do it for the whole group, adults and kids, but can't figure out how to do it

If you are already connected to her mother, you should be able to go in to your friends and family list and select add a guest. Her daughter should be listed. If you select to add her and she is under a certain age, it will send a request to her mother.

 

[d0naldduck123]

Any advice for FP strategy at Epcot in December a few days after Christmas?
My plan so far is to reserve FP for Test Trak, Mission Space, and Spaceship Earth, then on the day of ride Soaring as soon as I get there. I'm thinking about getting morning times for all the FPs so I can go through those, then by lunchtime be free to reserve more-specifically the Illuminations show. Question is, will it be unavailable?

If the chances are low, I feel its better to reserve the 3 original FP on a more loose schedule (ie do one after lunch or something)

 

[mesaboy2]

Any advice for FP strategy at Epcot in December a few days after Christmas?
My plan so far is to reserve FP for Test Trak, Mission Space, and Spaceship Earth, then on the day of ride Soaring as soon as I get there. I'm thinking about getting morning times for all the FPs so I can go through those, then by lunchtime be free to reserve more-specifically the Illuminations show. Question is, will it be unavailable?

If the chances are low, I feel its better to reserve the 3 original FP on a more loose schedule (ie do one after lunch or something)

Almost certainly.

 

[Im_her_Mickey]

So, just curious, but staying off property December 3-9th, and was kinda doing a "practice round" for FP+ and some of the big attractions (mainly 7DMT and TSMM) are showing up as "standby only" or unavailable...with us only being able to select FP+ 30 days out, are we pretty much out of luck with those attractions, or will it be different around that time, I know I still have a couple weeks before the 30 day mark, just trying to figure out our choices to minimize headache and stress when I go to make them lol

 

[d0naldduck123]

I'm going to AK a couple days after Christmas. I'm taking my parents as well and they don't really like rollercoasters/things that make them dizzy. For FP, I plan on doing EE and Kilimanjaro Safari. For the third FP, should I choose DINOSAUR or one of the shows (Lion King or Nemo)? My parents would probably enjoy the shows but I'm not sure if there's really any advantage of having FP+ to those since they're not for a reserved section? There will be lots of people there since its holiday time, so would a FP for the shows to get in earlier be worth it?

 

[Cluelyss]

Ok, hoping somebody can help me along on this - we make our FP's in about 3 weeks . Last time was easy, I managed myself and my family and my friend was in my friends and family, so we could all make reservation together. However, I do not have access to her daughter. When we did it last time, FP had just started, we got together at midnight, made our reservations and then she copied hers to her daughters so we all had the same times.

Now, we probably won't have enough time, if we want to do 7DMT and TT ((Soarin' will be closed when we go ). So if I make reservations for us and her, and she tries to copy, it might be gone. How do I get access to her daughter? Is there a box she needs to check - or uncheck? It would be much easier if I just can pull up all four. I do have her daughter's name because I added her name for dinner reservations, but it is an unattached, just a name. I can view my friend's tickets and hotel reservations since we are linked, and our dinner reservations, but her daughter is not "live" in my MDE.

And on the subject of TT, since Soarin' will be closed when we go it changes the dynamics somewhat. We will hit it at RD but would like to ride twice that morning. Trying to figure out if I should go straight to make FP for TT first thing, or if I should do the 7DMT first...my friend and I disagree on the best course of action !

Is her daughter a minor? If so, nothing you can do as a minor can only be managed by one adult in MDX (DH cannot do anything for our own kids since they are managed by me).

Could you still get together and just you make your family's reservations and she do for her and her daughter and try for the same ( or close ) return windows?