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

[hiroMYhero]

This may be in here somewhere but I haven't been able to find it. We are staying offsite for the majority of our stay but are thinking of booking one night at the Contemporary for 3 July. For which day can I book my FP+ 60 days out. Is it the 3rd or the 4th? We will have 10 day tickets and will be up to day 8 on 3 July.

60 days out from July 3rd you'll be able to book the offsite and onsite park days. You'll have a fully open 60 day window which includes all your first 7 park days and your two onsite days.

 

[ougrad86]

A little behind on my podcasts, but just heard this thread was the 2nd most popular thread for 2015! I think last year it was number 1! Congrats Mesaboy!

 

[summerw]

What are the closest kiosks to the front gate in mk and epcot? Thanks!

Strike Epcot, I mean hs. Need caffeine!

 

[hiroMYhero]

What are the closest kiosks to the front gate in mk and epcot? Thanks!

There are two kiosks in City Hall in MK.

There is a bank of kiosks in the breezeway next to Mousegear in Epcot.

The MDE app has the listing of FP kiosks under the Guest Services tab (they don't list the City Hall kiosks).

 

[summerw]

There are two kiosks in City Hall in MK.

There is a bank of kiosks in the breezeway next to Mousegear in Epcot.

The MDE app has the listing of FP kiosks under the Guest Services tab (they don't list the City Hall kiosks).

Ah, now I understand. I was thinking there must be a kiosk closer than stitch or philarmagic. Thanks!

 

[marciemi]

Ah, now I understand. I was thinking there must be a kiosk closer than stitch or philarmagic. Thanks!

Just keep in mind that the kiosk in City Hall isn't staffed. If there aren't people waiting, a CM from behind the desk may help you but if it's busy these kiosks are only good if you know what you're doing.

 

[summerw]

Just keep in mind that the kiosk in City Hall isn't staffed. If there aren't people waiting, a CM from behind the desk may help you but if it's busy these kiosks are only good if you know what you're doing.

Cool

Just keep in mind that the kiosk in City Hall isn't staffed. If there aren't people waiting, a CM from behind the desk may help you but if it's busy these kiosks are only good if you know what you're doing.

Cool. Thanks. I'm pretty tech savvy. In fact I'd probably prefer no help but thanks!

 

[DisneyMamaof3girls]

I logged in at midnight last night when our 60 day window opened and made our FP selections. I followed the advice of starting with the last day of our trip. I got everything we wanted and actually ended up with 2 Anna and Elsa meet and greets because I preferred meeting them earlier in the trip. How do I go about changing the extra A and E to something else? I'm certain I changed fp's around on our last trip, but things look different now. I would appreciate any help you could give me!

 

[hiroMYhero]

I logged in at midnight last night when our 60 day window opened and made our FP selections. I followed the advice of starting with the last day of our trip. I got everything we wanted and actually ended up with 2 Anna and Elsa meet and greets because I preferred meeting them earlier in the trip. How do I go about changing the extra A and E to something else? I'm certain I changed fp's around on our last trip, but things look different now. I would appreciate any help you could give me!

Go in to Modify FPs and then Change a FP Selection > Choose A&E > continue on through the selection process

 

[Cluelyss]

Cool. Thanks. I'm pretty tech savvy. In fact I'd probably prefer no help but thanks!

Yes, but does everyone at the kiosk in front of you know what THEY'RE doing??

 

[summerw]

Yes, but does everyone at the kiosk in front of you know what THEY'RE doing??

Too true.

 

[ArielSRL]

Question on additional FP+ for MSEP, Wishes, Illuminations....

I'm not going to use initial FP+ on them, but I figured I would keep watch when getting any additional FP+, to see if these show up from a cancellation and grab them. But now I'm not sure we should try it based on the advice I've read on this thread. We don't really want to have to stake out a spot too much early on because we will have a 4 yr old and 2 yr old with us, though we could if we had to and just walk them around while someone holds the spot.

So, just asking for opinions. When, or would you at all, grab an additional FP for the above mentioned if it showed up? Would you do it right after using the initial 3, say, if it was morning time, afternoon time? Would you wait until a little later, or after you had grabbed a few other additional first? Or no, you wouldn't at all because of set up/crowds in the FP area, etc.

For info purposes: last trip was 2012 so no FP+ experience....visiting parks Sat 6/4 - Fri 6/11, most days are 7's or 8's based on touringplan crowd calendar, party of 5 (3 adults, 2 children), visiting MK 2.5 days (3 evenings), Epcot 1.5 days (only 1 evening though).

TIA!

 

[Isildur's Bane]

i think all of those are rare to get on the same day so if you want one you better get it as soon as you se it

 

[ArielSRL]

i think all of those are rare to get on the same day so if you want one you better get it as soon as you se it

Thanks for the reply. I'm just wondering if its worth it based on reviews of the set up area and crowds...

 

[hiroMYhero]

Thanks for the reply. I'm just wondering if its worth it based on reviews of the set up area and crowds...

With the ages of your kids, I wouldn't book fireworks so that you can do more kid rides using additional FPs. Plus, with people standing in the area, your kids won't have a good view. And, if your kid goes up on an adult's shoulders, FP people behind you will be upset. Just upset regular non-FP guests.

If you want some coasters, utilize Rider Switch so that you maximize your FP usage.

 

[jlundeen]

Thanks for the reply. I'm just wondering if its worth it based on reviews of the set up area and crowds...

The Wishes FP is useless - same crowded, standing room only experience. I'd rather take my chances in finding a spot early and trying to keep the kids occupied.

 

[ArielSRL]

With the ages of your kids, I wouldn't book fireworks so that you can do more kid rides using additional FPs. Plus, with people standing in the area, your kids won't have a good view. And, if your kid goes up on an adult's shoulders, FP people behind you will be upset. Just upset regular non-FP guests.

If you want some coasters, utilize Rider Switch so that you maximize your FP usage.

Thank you so much for the advice. I honestly wouldn't have had any idea of the issues with the set up and crowding if I hadn't read this thread!

Also, thanks for mentioning the Rider switch. I'm having trouble wrapping my mind around how it works. Would I only need to schedule one adult's FP for the particular attraction we decide to Rider Switch? At this point, I am hoping my over 40 in tall 4.5 yr old will ride most rides that we do (with the exception of Space Mtn, Expedition Everest, RocknRoller Coaster - not tall enough, and maybe Dinosaur - too dark??), but we will have my 2 yr old so we could still technically get a Rider switch. However, wouldn't that require two trips through the FP line which might use up precious park time that we would use for other attractions? I should add that most days we plan a several hour mid-day break out of the parks.

 

[ArielSRL]

The Wishes FP is useless - same crowded, standing room only experience. I'd rather take my chances in finding a spot early and trying to keep the kids occupied.

Thanks for the reply! I did build in time on our touring plans, in case we needed to do this.

 

[hiroMYhero]

Would I only need to schedule one adult's FP for the particular attraction we decide to Rider Switch?

One adult can get a FP and on the Swap, you and older DD can ride by going through the FP line.

Or 1 adult and DD have FPs and then DD rides again on the Swap with adult #2.

You don't have to use the Swap pass that day. You can save it for another day.

 

[ArielSRL]

One adult can get a FP and on the Swap, you and older DD can ride by going through the FP line.

Or 1 adult and DD have FPs and then DD rides again on the Swap with adult #2.

You don't have to use the Swap pass that day. You can save it for another day.

Thanks!