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[Cluelyss]

Yes.

You can also book one of your original 3 in your 4th and beyond as well.

 

[Gator Kate]

Last Updated: March 2017

Introduction

If you have a question about how FastPass+ works at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, the answer is probably already here. If not, dialogue on your particular question is welcome. There are many knowledgeable posters willing to assist.

The first 12 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.

This thread is not the place for judgment, debate, or argument on the merits of the FastPass+ system.

Click on the topic below to access the post that pertains to that aspect of FastPass+. The following posts are not organized in a Q&A format, but the answers to these FAQs (and similar ones) are contained within them.

Requirements and Basics

• How does FastPass+ work?
• Do I need tickets or a room reservation to book FastPass+?
• Can I use FastPass+ if I bought tickets from a third party?
• Do I need MagicBands to use FastPass+?
• Can I use someone else's FastPasses?
• How long does it take to go through the FastPass+ line?
• Why do I need FastPass+ for shows?
• What if an attraction closes during my FastPass window?

Booking Windows

• How many days in advance of my trip can I book FastPasses?
• What time of day can I start booking FastPasses?
• How many days can I book FastPasses for?
• Can I book FastPasses for my entire trip?
• Why can't I see more than 30 days ahead when I have an onsite reservation?
• Why doesn’t my entire party show up in my My Disney Experience account?
• How does FastPass+ work with Annual Passes?

Split Stays

• How does FastPass+ work with split stays?

Availability

• What attractions will be available when my window opens?
• I can't buy tickets until I get there. What attractions can I get?
• Where can I find out what attractions are still available for my days?
• What attractions can I expect to get after I have used my first 3?

Using MDX To Schedule FastPasses

• How do I use My Disney Experience to schedule FastPasses?
• Should I use the app or the website?

Additional / Day-Of FastPasses / Kiosk Locations

• How do I book additional FastPasses?
• Do I need to use FastPass+ kiosks to book or change them?
• Where are the FastPass+ kiosks located?

Suggested Priorities

• What attractions are good to use FastPass+ on?
• What are tiers and how do they work?
• Which parks have tiers?

Strategies

• Do I need FastPass+ if I am going at a slow time?
• What park should I book FastPasses in if I am park-hopping?
• What time of day should I book FastPasses for?
• How can I schedule FastPasses together for a large group?

Special Events / Refurbishments / New Attractions

• How does FastPass+ work with the Halloween and Christmas parties?
• Can I use FastPass+ during Extra Magic Hours?
• Can I select FastPasses for an attraction that is scheduled for refurbishment?
• When will FastPasses appear for a new attraction?

Addendum

• Where else can I look for answers to my FastPass+ questions?

 

[Gator Kate]

Is the tier system only for fastpass + or does it apply to any fastpasses made at the park on a given day while you're there? Thanks!

 

[mesaboy2]

Is the tier system only for fastpass + or does it apply to any fastpasses made at the park on a given day while you're there? Thanks!

FastPass+ is all there is. Are you asking about special cases of guest recovery where you may get comped FPs?

 

[hiroMYhero]

Is the tier system only for fastpass + or does it apply to any fastpasses made at the park on a given day while you're there? Thanks!

After your initial 3 FPs where Tiers apply, beyond that there are no Tier restrictions.

 

[KKB]

Any idea how long should I expect it to take to get FPs online?
I have to do 7 days worth of FPs for 6 people.
I have a plan--what parks on which days, and which rides we hope to get FPs for (plus back ups)
I will be doing this at 6AM Thursday morning (7AM EST)--am supposed to be to work by 8:10 (30 min. drive) but HAVE to be there by 9:45.

 

[mesaboy2]

Any idea how long should I expect it to take to get FPs online?
I have to do 7 days worth of FPs for 6 people.
I have a plan--what parks on which days, and which rides we hope to get FPs for (plus back ups)
I will be doing this at 6AM Thursday morning (7AM EST)--am supposed to be to work by 8:10 (30 min. drive) but HAVE to be there by 9:45.

Maybe 20 minutes.

 

[KKB]

OH SWEET--I was worried!
THANKS!!

 

[Gator Kate]

After your initial 3 FPs where Tiers apply, beyond that there are no Tier restrictions.

I guess I thought "fastpass+" was what they were calling the ones made in advance at MDX. So I thought maybe different rules applied to ones made same day at parks. You're saying the tiering is for same day passes as well?

 

[mesaboy2]

I guess I thought "fastpass+" was what they were calling the ones made in advance at MDX. So I thought maybe different rules applied to ones made same day at parks. You're saying the tiering is for same day passes as well?

Yes. Tiering applies to the first 3 FPs scheduled for a day, whether reserved in advance or day-of.

 

[hiroMYhero]

I guess I thought "fastpass+" was what they were calling the ones made in advance at MDX. So I thought maybe different rules applied to ones made same day at parks. You're saying the tiering is for same day passes as well?

Do you mean for your 4th FP made from the app that day? It can be either Tier. FP#5 can be either Tier and so on.

 

[Gator Kate]

Yes. Tiering applies to the first 3 FPs scheduled for a day, whether reserved in advance or day-of.

Thanks, that wasn't clear to me.

 

[jen7233]

Hello, I have a question regarding how FP looks when in MDE, before the 60 day window. In My Disney, clicking on FP link, the calendar pops up but just has March and April calendar in there, with only 30 days out in bold numbers. It won't let me even click the calendar forward to May. Is this normal for the system if not yet at day 60? I'm just curious if I should call or not so that I'm not having issues on my 60th day when I go in to book.

 

[hiroMYhero]

Is this normal for the system if not yet at day 60?

Yes. Exactly 60 days out your complete 60 days + length of Stay window will open.

 

[HydroGuy]

Hello, I have a question regarding how FP looks when in MDE, before the 60 day window. In My Disney, clicking on FP link, the calendar pops up but just has March and April calendar in there, with only 30 days out in bold numbers. It won't let me even click the calendar forward to May. Is this normal for the system if not yet at day 60? I'm just curious if I should call or not so that I'm not having issues on my 60th day when I go in to book.

Normal. From the OP

For onsite guests with a room-only reservation, the 60-day prebooking window will not appear until the 60-day mark, assuming valid tickets are attached to the account. Before this point only a 30-day window (from the current day) will be active, again assuming valid tickets are attached to the account. It is possible to practice booking FPs using this 30-day window.

 

[jen7233]

OK, thanks! In a few days I'll be at the 60 day window and able to book FP.

 

[magpomom]

Ok, this is hopefully a quick question, which is probably answered here already, so I apologize for the repeat. I couldn't figure out what to search.
I have 7 day tickets. If I am booked onsite for 4 days, can I still make FP reservations for 7 days at my 60 day window?

 

[hiroMYhero]

Ok, this is hopefully a quick question, which is probably answered here already, so I apologize for the repeat. I couldn't figure out what to search.
I have 7 day tickets. If I am booked onsite for 4 days, can I still make FP reservations for 7 days at my 60 day window?

When are the other 3 park days? Before or after your onsite stay and have you booked a package?

@mesaboy2 addresses Split Stays in his Split Stay section that's linked to his Signature.

 

[magpomom]

When are the other 3 park days? Before or after your onsite stay and have you booked a package?

@mesaboy2 addresses Split Stays in his Split Stay section that's linked to his Signature.

A 4 day package, 3 days would follow after checkout. I will check out the split stay section as well.

 

[hiroMYhero]

A 4 day package, 3 days would follow after checkout. I will check out the split stay section as well.

For the 3 days after the package, you'll be able to book exactly 60 days out from each park day.