FastPass+ FAQ — SERVICE SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

[Cluelyss]

I appokigize for asking- but I have read the info. Threads and am still confused. I know you can't book a fourth FP until you have used the first three- but what if you don't use the first two. For example- I booked FAE for noon. I booked Nemo and figment for 9 and 10 am respectively. If I don't use the nemo and figment fps- after I actually use the FAE fast pass- would I be able to book a fourth FP at MM or will I still be limited to Epcott since I truest didn't "use" them? To that same extent- if I just book FAE at Epcott- can I then make FP's at MK - it didn't seem like this is the case from the sticky thread

If you only book 1 at Epcot, once used you can immediately book 2 at MK. I did exactly this 2 weeks ago.

There have been mixed reports about letting 2 expire however. You can still book a 4th, but some reports say you can't book another tier 1 (within the same park) if you haven't at least tapped the initial 2 tier 2's.

Hopefully someone with recent experience can chime in.

 

[palmtreelover08]

Thx!

 

[ArielSRL]

No. We had just been late getting to the park. We were really glad that they let us use our expired fps. The fp touch posts turned green, too.

See we were at MK on Sun 6/5 and were 1 min past the 15 min grace period at Splash and the points turned blue. We had been in the FP line in time but the line took about 5-10 min so they went ahead and let us through.

 

[cgh]

So, I called the number about the fast passes for AP holders when they are there for more then 7 days. This CM told me that I need to use 3 fast passes before getting more. I don't know if it is worth it to try it again. I said, I have a minor with a 10 day pass who has passes for 10 days, do I just send him on by himself? He told me I could go to guest services and explain and see if they will give me fast passes.

I expressed my frustration. I'm going to Disney for 10 days (staying at four seasons for 5 nights, grand floridian for 7 nights. I can understand having the limit if I habitually go this but this is the big trip this year. i think they should mention that when you buy the AP that you are limited.

 

[dizneeat]

I expressed my frustration. I'm going to Disney for 10 days (staying at four seasons for 5 nights, grand floridian for 7 nights. I can understand having the limit if I habitually go this but this is the big trip this year. i think they should mention that when you buy the AP that you are limited.

I think your problem lies with the fact that the four seasons is not considered on property (=a Disney owned resort), therefore yes, you are limited to the 7 days. You are not limited when you are actually staying at a Disney owned resort.

 

[Wood Nymph]

See we were at MK on Sun 6/5 and were 1 min past the 15 min grace period at Splash and the points turned blue. We had been in the FP line in time but the line took about 5-10 min so they went ahead and let us through.

This was on June 8th, just a few days after you were there. Maybe they have longer grace periods for different rides.

 

[hayesdvc]

Is there a sub-thread that shows a current frequency use of specific FP+ by park ?

 

[cgh]

I think your problem lies with the fact that the four seasons is not considered on property (=a Disney owned resort), therefore yes, you are limited to the 7 days. You are not limited when you are actually staying at a Disney owned resort.

But the 7 days is my whole stay at the grand floridian! So now, I can't do any fast passes on our last day at the Grand Floridian because I maxed out. But, if I had a 10 day park hopper (like my son) I could. I find that frustrating. He has 10 days of fast passes. With the epcot tier 1 rides and not being able to book 2 different resorts it makes fast passes much more challenging. I think it should be 7 days plus disney property stay.

 

[dizneeat]

But the 7 days is my whole stay at the grand floridian! So now, I can't do any fast passes on our last day at the Grand Floridian because I maxed out. But, if I had a 10 day park hopper (like my son) I could. I find that frustrating. He has 10 days of fast passes. With the epcot tier 1 rides and not being able to book 2 different resorts it makes fast passes much more challenging. I think it should be 7 days plus disney property stay.

You should be able to make FP for 8 days if you have 7 nights. Are you within the 60 day window for your GF stay? If not that might be the problem. Otherwise I could not agree with you more. 7 days of FP is a not much.

 

[cgh]

yes, I am. I say for the last day I'm capped. (I was able to do one day before our stay

You should be able to make FP for 8 days if you have 7 nights. Are you within the 60 day window for your GF stay? If not that might be the problem. Otherwise I could not agree with you more. 7 days of FP is a not much.

Yes, within the 60 days and it won't let me do fast passes on the last day. I'm only 6 nights at the GF. I might not have gotten an AP if I knew about this. It's like they say APs you can come, but don't stay too long! Not even to mention that we do 2 TS a day. We are staying at the four seasons because my husband's company is paying for it then we tacked on an extra week. We moved on property for fastness access.

The one bonus-which should discredit my complaint below is that I was able to do my son's fast passes between 50 and 60 days because his GF FP booking window opened up. When, without that reservation he would only be able to do those within 30 days. The whole thing might mean no toy story for DS or no test drive, we will see.

I'm starting to think that the thing to do is stay offisite and do VIP. All of this is very much a first world problem but still frustrating. I like to cross things off my list like 'fast passes'

 

[Floridaglen]

I think it especially unfair on AP holders who either live out of state or in another country. Our daughter bought an AP because she was visiting WDW twice in one year for 3 weeks each visit. Had she known about the FP+ 7 day rule she would never have bought it. WDW's website does tell you but the information isn't easy to find. I do understand that Florida residents who have an AP probably won't visit every day so for them the rule seems fair. We live in the UK and whilst in Orlando like to visit the parks everyday albeit for a couple of hours each day.

 

[dizneeat]

I think it especially unfair on AP holders who either live out of state or in another country. Our daughter bought an AP because she was visiting WDW twice in one year for 3 weeks each visit. Had she known about the FP+ 7 day rule she would never have bought it. WDW's website does tell you but the information isn't easy to find. I do understand that Florida residents who have an AP probably won't visit every day so for them the rule seems fair. We live in the UK and whilst in Orlando like to visit the parks everyday albeit for a couple of hours each day.

Same here. We live in Austria and stay for a longer period of time as it makes the most sense. Airfare is so expensive in the summer, but it is the only time we can go for a longer period of time as I am stuck with our school schedule. The only way to get FP for every day is to stay on property. Thank god we are DVC.

 

[RachelTori]

Besides the 7 day rule there is also another flaw in their AP FP+ system. My AP expires August 30th (I've had it continuously for about 12 years -- it's a regular AP, I don't live in Florida!). As of about July 2nd, I am locked out for making FPs 60 days out because I no longer have "valid ticket media"!! Since I always visit in September & October, this is a real issue!! I either have to renew my AP 2 months before it expires or wait and hope I can get the FastPasses I want close to trip time!

Two years ago when this issue first came up for me, the CM I spoke with told me I should renew 60 days early!! I don't want to renew 60 days early!

 

[jlundeen]

What would be the problem with renewing 60 days early if you know you plan to renew? Doesn't the new one start at the expiration time rather than the purchase time? Or are you thinking about not renewing?


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[Floridaglen]

Besides the 7 day rule there is also another flaw in their AP FP+ system. My AP expires August 30th (I've had it continuously for about 12 years -- it's a regular AP, I don't live in Florida!). As of about July 2nd, I am locked out for making FPs 60 days out because I no longer have "valid ticket media"!! Since I always visit in September & October, this is a real issue!! I either have to renew my AP 2 months before it expires or wait and hope I can get the FastPasses I want close to trip time!

Two years ago when this issue first came up for me, the CM I spoke with told me I should renew 60 days early!! I don't want to renew 60 days early!

I don't blame you, neither would I. Why should Disney have your money 2 months early?

 

[RachelTori]

What would be the problem with renewing 60 days early if you know you plan to renew? Doesn't the new one start at the expiration time rather than the purchase time? Or are you thinking about not renewing?

Yes, it does start at the expiration date and I will renew, but that's not the point. I don't see why I should have to part with my $$$ two months early just so I can book FastPasses! It's just an inconvenience. I don't want to start a debate. Sorry I mentioned it.

 

[jlundeen]

not debating, I'm in the same boat but I'm not sure if I will renew my AP this year. Sorry if I didn't say it right, just wondering, that's all. Hope it all works out for you.

 

[RachelTori]

not debating, I'm in the same boat but I'm not sure if I will renew my AP this year. Sorry if I didn't say it right, just wondering, that's all. Hope it all works out for you.

Sorry, I didn't mean you specifically! Sometimes one little comment like the one I made can totally derail a thread and send it off in a negative direction!

I just found the CM's attitude interesting -- like why the heck wouldn't I just renew 60 days out?!!

 

[maxiesmom]

Are most people booking ride by ride and not day by day? If so, that means I have to get ultra-organized.

 

[hiroMYhero]

Are most people booking ride by ride and not day by day? If so, that means I have to get ultra-organized.

Yes, some are booking their highest priority for each day and then filling in their 2nd and 3rd FP choices later.