FastPass+ FAQ — SERVICE SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

[Tiffany_m15]

Where is the thread for people canceling fastpasses? I have 2 Pandora FPs to cancel and would like to let someone here take advantage of them?

 

[hiroMYhero]

Where is the thread for people canceling fastpasses? I have 2 Pandora FPs to cancel and would like to let someone here take advantage of them?

Please "Post New Thread" as the Cancelation Thread was removed. No one was using it because most people change out FPs quickly.

Thanks!

 

[123SA]

At Animal Kingdom in late August, closing time listed at 9:30pm. I plan to hop over from Epcot and use my FP+ as late as possible.

1. Is the latest available FP+ window 8:30 to 9:30? (meaning my opening times would be 6:30, 7:30, & 8:30) or is there 9:00pm - 9:30pm window for example?
2. Last year during my trip FP+ for Everest was not available after a certain time in the evening...I think the cutoff was 7:30pm when park close was 11pm. Anyway, does Everest FP+ still have an earlier FP+ cutoff time than other rides?

Thanks for your help.

 

[hiroMYhero]

At Animal Kingdom in late August, closing time listed at 9:30pm. I plan to hop over from Epcot and use my FP+ as late as possible.

1. Is the latest available FP+ window 8:30 to 9:30? (meaning my times would be 6:30, 7:30, 8:30) or is there 9:00pm - 9:30pm window for example?
2. Last year during my trip FP+ for Everest was not available after a certain time in the evening...I think the cutoff was 7:30pm when park close was 11pm. Anyway, does Everest FP+ still have an earlier FP+ cutoff time than other rides?

Thanks for your help.

1. Someone on the Pandora thread may know. Sometimes you only get a shorter window if you have an oddly timed show FP window before the last FP of the night.
2. It's Rivers of Light that causes FP for EE to not be offered late in the evening.

 

[ArielSRL]

Last year during my trip FP+ for Everest was not available after a certain time in the evening...I think the cutoff was 7:30pm when park close was 11pm. Anyway, does Everest FP+ still have an earlier FP+ cutoff time than other rides?

I was able to schedule EE from 9:30-10:30pm in June. ROL has two shows at 9:15 and 10:30. However, I initially could not. I initially booked the latest one which I think was like 7:30 or so and then I had to immediately go in and modify it (maybe even a few times) to finally get the 9:30-10:30 one.

 

[123SA]

Thank you both for your help.

 

[stacey_LI]

Probably here, but I couldn't scroll through 89 pages! LOL. What is the best wat to modify a FP for SDMT if it's coming up as unavailable. Once they're all distributed does it ever open back up as people cancel FP for that attraction (like dining reservations)? Or am I out of luck?

 

[hiroMYhero]

Probably here, but I couldn't scroll through 89 pages! LOL. What is the best wat to modify a FP for SDMT if it's coming up as unavailable. Once they're all distributed does it ever open back up as people cancel FP for that attraction (like dining reservations)? Or am I out of luck?

Everything is in the first posts of the thread and linked in @mesaboy2's signature.

If guests cancel their 7D FPs, they go back into the system. You can attempt to Modify one of your pre-booked FPs even "day of" to check availability. Or, you can pre-book 2 FPs for MK and search for FP#3.

Pre-booking only 2FPs gives you a little more open times when searching for 7D. The system will show what is available and what slots are blocked by other FPs. You'd then have to cancel FPs to pick up 7D and hope that 7D was still available.

 

[ChimCher-ee]

I'm going to WDW with a friend and our window is Thursday. She is under my reservation and shows up in my mdx, so I know I'll be ok when making our fps.

What would happen if she needed to cancel her part of the trip? I would still come by myself (it was supposed to be a solo trip to begin with). Would my fps still be in the system?

 

[katsmom4]

Is a FP for ROL like a shorter wait in line for the regular seating?? Almost like preferred seating without sitting in the preferred section!!

 

[mesaboy2]

Is a FP for ROL like a shorter wait in line for the regular seating?? Almost like preferred seating without sitting in the preferred section!!

FP for ROL provides access to a separate reserved area.

 

[disneybree]

Does anyone know if we have to pay the full price for our vacation (we only paid a 200$ us deposit) to be able to book FastPasses 60 days before our arrival ?

 

[mesaboy2]

Does anyone know if we have to pay the full price for our vacation (we only paid a 200$ us deposit) to be able to book FastPasses 60 days before our arrival ?

You do not.

 

[Cluelyss]

I'm going to WDW with a friend and our window is Thursday. She is under my reservation and shows up in my mdx, so I know I'll be ok when making our fps.

What would happen if she needed to cancel her part of the trip? I would still come by myself (it was supposed to be a solo trip to begin with). Would my fps still be in the system?

Your FPs would be fine. Fastpasses are linked to the ticket, not the reservation, so only hers would drop off if her tickets were cancelled.

 

[DisneyToni]

Hi,
Thanks for all the great information. I looked through the 1st page of FAQs and I didn't see this answered. But I am sure it is a common question, so maybe it can be added.

Here is the question:
If you book 1 or even 2 Advanced FastPasses at one park. Then you use your 1 or 2 Advanced FP at that park that day, can you then book via the App or MDX, Fast Passes at another park? Or can you not book at the other park for that day until you use 3 FPs at the 1st location?

If the answer is yes, this can be done. Are you limited to just 1 FP at a time at that point even if you only had 1 Advanced Fastpass booked?

 

[DonaldDuck77]

Hi,
Thanks for all the great information. I looked through the 1st page of FAQs and I didn't see this answered. But I am sure it is a common question, so maybe it can be added.

Here is the question:
If you book 1 or even 2 Advanced FastPasses at one park. Then you use your 1 or 2 Advanced FP at that park that day, can you then book via the App or MDX, Fast Passes at another park? Or can you not book at the other park for that day until you use 3 FPs at the 1st location?

If the answer is yes, this can be done. Are you limited to just 1 FP at a time at that point even if you only had 1 Advanced Fastpass booked?

https://www.disboards.com/threads/f...ing-fps-for-long-stays.3538258/#post-56320829

PARK HOPPING

Booking a FP+ for another park while in the first park:
(test credit to @marciemi)

When 3 FP+ are booked for Park #1:
With the new updates to the FP+ system as of April 2016, in addition to booking your 4th FP+ of the day on your phone (instead of a kiosk), you can now book FP+ for a different park than the one you’re in. If you have booked 3 FP+ for the first park, as soon as you scan at the first touchpoint to get in the FP+ line for your third FP+, you can then make a 4th FP+, either for the same park, or for another park. Be sure to allow yourself enough travel time for travel between parks when selecting your time.

When_2 or less FP+ are booked for Park #1:
Additionally, the new changes allow you to book fewer than three FP+ and once you scan the first FP+ (from within the first park), you can at that point make FP+ selections for a different park, even if you still have a FP+ remaining in the first park.

This can be especially helpful for Tiered parks – if for example you wish to hit Epcot at rope drop, use only a Tier 1 FP+ and then still have 2 more FP+ for another park later in the day.

Additionally, there is no restriction on Tier requirements BETWEEN PARKS during one day. So if you use a Tier 1 at Epcot you can then book a second Tier 1 at HS immediately upon scanning – Also, you can even book your remaining two FP+ at two different parks if you would like!

NOTE: Splitting FP+ between parks or booking for another park can NOT be done until the same day, AFTER you have already scanned your card/MB at the first FP+ Mickey head to “prove” to the system that you’re in a park.

You cannot book for 2 different parks in advance or even on the same day until you have scanned your first FP+ (not just gotten into the park).

 

[DisneyToni]

https://www.disboards.com/threads/f...ing-fps-for-long-stays.3538258/#post-56320829

Thank you! This was exactly what I was looking for. Thanks to that poster for their hardwork in testing out those scenarios.

 

[pkrieger2287]

Hey Everyone - With the new addition of "Happily Ever After" to Magic Kingdom two quick FastPass questions:
1) Is there a FastPass still available offering decent viewing areas for the fireworks and castle?
2) If yes and you've actually used one, was it worthwhile and gave you the view you expected?

Thanks!

 

[mom2rtk]

Hey Everyone - With the new addition of "Happily Ever After" to Magic Kingdom two quick FastPass questions:
1) Is there a FastPass still available offering decent viewing areas for the fireworks and castle?
2) If yes and you've actually used one, was it worthwhile and gave you the view you expected?

Thanks!

No longer offered.

 

[mesaboy2]

Hey Everyone - With the new addition of "Happily Ever After" to Magic Kingdom two quick FastPass questions:
1) Is there a FastPass still available offering decent viewing areas for the fireworks and castle?
2) If yes and you've actually used one, was it worthwhile and gave you the view you expected?

Thanks!

Post #8 lists all FPs currently available. Fireworks FPs disappeared last year.