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

[hiroMYhero]

Quick question I hope someone can help with with here before I call Disney.

I have an upcoming trip, Dec. 5th - 13th. I have 9 day park hopper tickets purchased through Disney in my Disney Experience.

I am staying offsite for just one night on Dec. 5th with some family, I check into the Polynesian on the 6th and stay there the remainder of my trip through the 13th.

At the 60 day point I was able to make my fastpasses as usual for the 6th-13th but wasn't able to for the 5th. I assumed I would be able to do it at the 30 day mark but when that hit I still wasn't able to. I am able to book any day AFTER the 13th though, but nothing BEFORE the 6th. Is there anyway I will be able to book fastpasses for Dec. 5th? I am assuming that if it is possible Disney will have to change something on my reservation but wanted to check here to see if anyone has experience doing this in the past. Thanks!

You will have to wait until you arrive at WDW. You will need to activate the ticket portion of your "package" at Guest Relations and book FPs for that park day.

If you had linked separate tickets, you would have been able to book for the 5th at 60-days out from your resort reservation. "Packaged" tickets do not allow you that early convenience.

 

[larryz]

http://www.easywdw.com/forums/showthread.php?21568-New-Examples-of-Booking-and-Modifying-FP

Ahhhh. I missed the key phrase I was looking for the first time...
"Said another way, de-select the people that you want to keep the Test Track FP+ they already have, only the people with green check marks by their name will get Soarin'."

Easier than making a batch of pickled wieners!

Domo arigato!

 

[hiroMYhero]

Ahhhh. I missed the key phrase I was looking for the first time...
"Said another way, de-select the people that you want to keep the Test Track FP+ they already have, only the people with green check marks by their name will get Soarin'."

Easier than making a batch of pickled wieners!

Domo arigato!

Too funny, Larry. I'm pretty sure "pickled wieners" is your DIS legacy!

And really, Modifying on the app is very easy!

 

[nervous1sttimer]

I re-read all the 1st page posts but don't see this anywhere. I have MBs and RFID tickets. Is it possible to use the tickets at the kiosks to obtain additional same-day FP+s? I know it works with old KTTW cards, but I don't know about current tickets. The tickets and MBs are already both linked to the same accounts, so I am assuming the answer is no, but I wanted to confirm.

 

[doconeill]

I re-read all the 1st page posts but don't see this anywhere. I have MBs and RFID tickets. Is it possible to use the tickets at the kiosks to obtain additional same-day FP+s? I know it works with old KTTW cards, but I don't know about current tickets. The tickets and MBs are already both linked to the same accounts, so I am assuming the answer is no, but I wanted to confirm.

If they are the same tickets that are already associated with your MDX account that the magicbands are also associated with, then definitely no. They are essentially the same "key" to access your MDX account.

 

[Trixie15]

This is the dumbest question but I need to know! It's 10 p.m. CST on 11/24/15. MDE says I can make fastpass reservations on 11/25/15. So does that mean that at 11 p.m. CST (midnight EST) it will change and I'll be allowed to make reservations? Or do I need to wait till after midnight CST?

 

[siskaren]

This is the dumbest question but I need to know! It's 10 p.m. CST on 11/24/15. MDE says I can make fastpass reservations on 11/25/15. So does that mean that at 11 p.m. CST (midnight EST) it will change and I'll be allowed to make reservations? Or do I need to wait till after midnight CST?

It's midnight EST.

 

[MickeyWaffles]

Question for the expert! If we have 3 FP at HS, last one being at 3:10, what are the chances we'd be able to get a 4th FP for Fantasmic that night? Slim?

 

[hiroMYhero]

Question for the expert! If we have 3 FP at HS, last one being at 3:10, what are the chances we'd be able to get a 4th FP for Fantasmic that night? Slim?

If there are two Fants, there's a very good chance of getting a FP.

 

[siskaren]

If there are two Fants, there's a very good chance of getting a FP.

Actually, from what I've read in other posts, there's a good chance of getting a 4th FP for Fantasmic even when there's only one.

 

[hiroMYhero]

Actually, from what I've read in other posts, there's a good chance of getting a 4th FP for Fantasmic even when there's only one.

That's true; we picked up FPs at 7:30p for an 8:00 one Fant-only night. But, the OP didn't say when she's in Studios so I was being cautious especially with so many things down in the park.

 

[MickeyWaffles]

That's true; we picked up FPs at 7:30p for an 8:00 one Fant-only night. But, the OP didn't say when she's in Studios so I was being cautious especially with so many things down in the park.

It's Jan. 8. Only one Fantasmic that night AND there's EMH. I'm guessing that will affect things ...

 

[hiroMYhero]

@MickeyWaffles - keep checking the schedules. The SW fireworks will be happening that night so a 2nd Fantasmic may be added.

 

[nervous1sttimer]

@MickeyWaffles - keep checking the schedules. The SW fireworks will be happening that night so a 2nd Fantasmic may be added.

Would they add a 2nd F! in the off-season? We are planning to catch the SW fireworks on January 23rd and return to HS a second time later in our trip for F! because I assumed we wouldn't be able to get to both in one night. My understanding is that 2 F!s are typically reserved for high-season.

 

[Robo]

1. Would they add a 2nd F! in the off-season? We are planning to catch the SW fireworks on January 23rd and return to HS a second time later in our trip for F! because

2. I assumed we wouldn't be able to get to both in one night.

3. My understanding is that 2 F!s are typically reserved for high-season.

1. Sometimes they do add a second performance.
Look for it to show up within 5-30 days before the date.
(They can even add a show the day-of.)

2. Yes, you should be able to see both F! and the Star Wars fireworks in the same night.

3. Nope.

 

[alwaysmom]

This FP system is all new to me. I just read this whole thread and am completely confused. This sounds like a big pain in the ars! And your locked in to that park on that particular day in order to utilize them. I do have a lot of time before I can book FP so maybe by then I will have a better understanding but geez why make is so difficult.

 

[alwaysmom]

While I'm on the subject....Has anyone ever received a FP from Disney in which you are instructed to go to Guest services to utilize? If so were you able to pick any ride with FP or is it only based on what FP still have availability?

 

[doconeill]

While I'm on the subject....Has anyone ever received a FP from Disney in which you are instructed to go to Guest services to utilize? If so were you able to pick any ride with FP or is it only based on what FP still have availability?

That sounds like a form of Guest Recovery card given under various circumstances. In general, I believe they will allow you to use at any FP attraction, but there may be exceptions.

 

[alwaysmom]

That sounds like a form of Guest Recovery card given under various circumstances. In general, I believe they will allow you to use at any FP attraction, but there may be exceptions.

Thank you!

 

[larryz]

This FP system is all new to me. I just read this whole thread and am completely confused. This sounds like a big pain in the ars! And your locked in to that park on that particular day in order to utilize them. I do have a lot of time before I can book FP so maybe by then I will have a better understanding but geez why make is so difficult.

A lot of people rope drop one park, hit their major must-do's before the crowds form, then park hop to another park where they've made their FP+s for later in the day.