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[hiroMYhero]

That was a great workaround, thank you!!

You're welcome! Hope you found some good availability.

 

[Disneycasey]

Hello there! Newbie question here. Hopefully I didn't miss this somewhere, but does anyone know how early you can board the ride with a fastpass? For example, if I schedule a fastpass for 4:05-5:05pm, will I not be allowed in the line until exactly 4:05? Also, how long is the typical wait once you enter the fastpass line?

 

[mesaboy2]

Hello there! Newbie question here. Hopefully I didn't miss this somewhere, but does anyone know how early you can board the ride with a fastpass? For example, if I schedule a fastpass for 4:05-5:05pm, will I not be allowed in the line until exactly 4:05? Also, how long is the typical wait once you enter the fastpass line?

Both questions are addressed in Post 2, Requirements and Basics in my signature below.

 

[Disneycasey]

Both questions are addressed in Post 2, Requirements and Basics in my signature below.

Thank you!!

 

[pktbMouse]

Please save me from reading this entire thread..lol can we split fastpasses yet between parks if we have a hopper? Has anything changed from last year? thanks. ( still kiosk for 4th FP?)

 

[hiroMYhero]

Please save me from reading this entire thread..lol can we split fastpasses yet between parks if we have a hopper? Has anything changed from last year? thanks. ( still kiosk for 4th FP?)

Up to 3 pre-booked FPs for one park only. Use app to search for an additional (1) at any park.

mesaboy updates his first posts with all the current info. He also has links in his Signature.

 

[pktbMouse]

Up to 3 pre-booked FPs for one park only. Use app to search for an additional (1) at any park.

mesaboy updates his first posts with all the current info. He also has links in his Signature.

Thank you! I thought after another year they might have improved on it by letting you split parks...sadly not so...but hey at least we can book the 4th FP from the app now so YAY to that ..thanks again for answering

 

[mesaboy2]

From the top of Post 1:

The first 10 posts are organized to help readers find answers to FAQs as quickly and as easily as possible. They are updated regularly and reflect current FastPass+ policy, attraction selections, and suggested priorities. It is not necessary to read the entire thread for it to be useful for most readers.

 

[JulieNMM]

This is so confusing! (We go to DLR mostly and haven't been to WDW in 8 years.) I've read all the posts and still have a few questions. TIA for help!

We have 7 people total going and for the most part we will do things together the whole time. I booked the tickets and have MDX. Must all 7 of us get the same FPs, or can I book 4 people to go on one ride while 3 people go on another?

Also, what is "the app"? Is this how you can update and change your FPs from your phone (since I don't carry my computer in the park!!!)? So we can change our FPs on the fly, while in the park? Why would we do that if most rides don't have day-of FPs? Or do I have to go to a kiosk to change the FPs (and if so, do I need to take everyone's MBs to make updates at a kiosk?) Maybe my question is, what's the difference between going to a kiosk and using the app?

And can any one of us, like my teenage son, go get his 4th FP on his own (assuming he is eligible)-- I assume I don't have to do it, even though I booked his original ones. He just uses his MB, right? But could he then get a 4th FP for me (assuming I'm eligible)? What I mean is, are we linked through the MBs? I assume I am linked to him since I made the reservations, but is linked to me and or to the others in the party?

 

[Wood Nymph]

We have 7 people total going and for the most part we will do things together the whole time. I booked the tickets and have MDX. Must all 7 of us get the same FPs, or can I book 4 people to go on one ride while 3 people go on another?

You don't have to have the same fp+'s for everyone. Each person can choose whichever ones they want.

Also, what is "the app"? Is this how you can update and change your FPs from your phone (since I don't carry my computer in the park!!!)? So we can change our FPs on the fly, while in the park? Why would we do that if most rides don't have day-of FPs? Or do I have to go to a kiosk to change the FPs (and if so, do I need to take everyone's MBs to make updates at a kiosk?) Maybe my question is, what's the difference between going to a kiosk and using the app?

You can get the app from the app store for your phone. the app is called My Disney Experience and it is free. We have been able to change fp+'s while we are at the parks. It happens most often when we get to a ride and find that the standby line is really short. So we can cheange the fp to a different ride. Sometimes there is availability, sometimes there isn't, but it is a lot easier to use the app on a cell phone than to find a kiosk.

And can any one of us, like my teenage son, go get his 4th FP on his own (assuming he is eligible)-- I assume I don't have to do it, even though I booked his original ones. He just uses his MB, right? But could he then get a 4th FP for me (assuming I'm eligible)? What I mean is, are we linked through the MBs? I assume I am linked to him since I made the reservations, but is linked to me and or to the others in the party?

Yes, your son could get his 4th fp on his own. You are are linked through your MDE account. Any one of you, including your son, could make changes to the fp+'s.

 

[Rivergirl2005]

Can you book a FP during the same time as an adr? For example pirates 505-605, liberty tree 5:40?

 

[Wood Nymph]

Can you book a FP during the same time as an adr? For example pirates 505-605, liberty tree 5:40?

Yes, the system will allow you to overlap an ADR with a fp+ time.

 

[mbh106]

I've read conflicting reports about tiered FP+ with the new system. Some say you must book and use three FP before booking additional tier 1 attractions. Some say once you use your first tier 1, you can book additional tier 1 FP in the same park if you cancel the other two tier 2 FP. Some say after using your first tier 1 FP you can only book additional tier 1 FP in a different park, and can only book tier 1 in the same park if you have used three initial FP in that first park. I'm not sure if I'm explaining correctly or I may just be misunderstanding. Has anyone had recent experience with how this works?
For example: If I pre-schedule only one FP+ at EP for TT at 9:30 am, once I use that FP or the window has passed, from the app while still at EP, can I...

• Book a new tier 1 FP at EP?
• Book a tier 1 FP at HS?
• Neither?

 

[Rivergirl2005]

Yes, the system will allow you to overlap an ADR with a fp+ time.

Thanks!!!

 

[hiroMYhero]

For example: If I pre-schedule only one FP+ at EP for TT at 9:30 am, once I use that FP or the window has passed, from the app while still at EP, can I...

• Book a new tier 1 FP at EP?
• Book a tier 1 FP at HS?
• Neither?

@marciemi is in Epcot today and re-checking things FP-wise.

Right now in regards to your scenario: Book a Tier 1 FP at HS would be your option.

If you only used TT as your 1 pre-booked, the app would only allow you to add on 2 Tier 2 FPs at Epcot, but, would allow the HS booking. That was tested this week.

 

[Cluelyss]

@marciemi is in Epcot today and re-checking things FP-wise.

Right now in regards to your scenario: Book a Tier 1 FP at HS would be your option.

If you only used TT as your 1 pre-booked, the app would only allow you to add on 2 Tier 2 FPs at Epcot, but, would allow the HS booking. That was tested this week.

Been wondering about this myself based on conflicting reports I've read, so thanks for the response. So if I booked 3, and used 3, am I still able to get a tier 1 again as my 4th (assuming one is available?!)

 

[hiroMYhero]

Been wondering about this myself based on conflicting reports I've read, so thanks for the response. So if I booked 3, and used 3, am I still able to get a tier 1 again as my 4th (assuming one is available?!)

That's what it's looking like now. You have to use your limit of 3 before booking any Tier at a kiosk or via the app.

I'm sure they checked data to see that with the old system, guests were entering with 1 Tier 1 and then booking another Tier 1 at the kiosk. Now, the system remains open for a guest to book their max of 3 before allowing any Tier as the 4th FP of the day (same park).

 

[mbh106]

@marciemi is in Epcot today and re-checking things FP-wise.

Right now in regards to your scenario: Book a Tier 1 FP at HS would be your option.

If you only used TT as your 1 pre-booked, the app would only allow you to add on 2 Tier 2 FPs at Epcot, but, would allow the HS booking. That was tested this week.

Got it! Thanks for explaining.

 

[marciemi]

Will update more on the SDFP thread but just a quick answer here. I tried with various accounts/people and my conclusion today at Epcot (this is my third day of playing with the Tiers) is:

1. If you book anything less than 3 FPP's (2 Tier 2 and 1 Tier 1), you will not be able to get a second Tier 1 at the same park. You will be able to get a Tier 1 at the other park (DHS or EP) if you cancel any remaining FPP's (or didn't book them in the first place). If, however, you try to only book/use the Tier 1 or you book all 3 but then cancel the other 1 or 2, it will simply show (either on your phone or at the kiosk) that you have already selected one from that category and only give you Tier 2's to choose from. Again though, tiers don't seem to carry over if you switch parks so if you book a Tier 1, use it, then cancel the others, you can immediately book a Tier 1 in another park.

2. HOWEVER - I did find out today that as long as you're past the window for your Tier 2's, and use your Tier 1, you can then book another Tier 1 in the same park. But...once you do that, you lose the Tier 2's. They still show but every time I tried to see if I could change them to a later time then I got an error message. So I booked Turtle Talk for 9:30, Pixar for 10:30 and Land for 2. Once I used Land (I didn't get to Epcot until almost 2) I could immediately book Illuminations or Mission Space (or other Tier 1's). But although my 9:30 Turtle Talk still showed, it wouldn't let me change it. So if you can arrange your schedule to get past the time windows, you could effectively only ride one Tier 1 and then get another one. But then you'd be stuck in the "one at a time" thing for the rest of the day.

So you don't actually have to USE all 3 but have to be past the window of all 3 or used them all.

 

[hiroMYhero]

So if you can arrange your schedule to get past the time windows, you could effectively only ride one Tier 1 and then get another one. But then you'd be stuck in the "one at a time" thing for the rest of the day.

Wow, Marcie! Thank you very much for taking the time to confirm the FP booking rules for Tiered parks! Lots of work and lots of wonderful information for everyone booking FPs. Your time and attention to detail is amazing. Thanks again!!