Fastpass with little girls

[Paigesmom2013]

We have two girls, 5 and 2 .5. For our first MK day I want to do Fantasyland and princesses. I'm hoping to FP+ Enchanted Tales and A&E (Rapunzel backup). I'm debating whether to FP Ariel M&G or Peter Pan. I know the standby line for Peter Pan gets long, but does Ariel, say around 10 or 1030?
The girls don't remember Peter Pan ride from the first trip, probably. I thought it was ok but still good enough not to skip. But we also won't wait in line more than 20 minutes. TiA!

 

[Paigesmom2013]

Oh, and we're going the first week of March on a Tuesday. MK is most recommended.

 

[Hannahinwonderland]

The standby line for Ariel can get pretty long. If it's a must do, I would recommend a FP. I wouldn't get one for the Ariel ride, however, as that way is hardly ever long.

 

[MermaidMommy]

Ariel shouldn't have a line at 10-10:30 on the day you're going. We always follow Josh's cheat sheets, and that's when he recommends going to see her. We've been the same week as you're going the past two years, and we've never had to wait for her at that time. Peter Pan would be a better use of your FP.

If you haven't looked at them, I'd definitely go over to easyWDW.com and look at his cheat sheets.

 

[Maggie'sMom]

I'd stick with the FP for Peter Pan. That line can get really long, really quick. In my experience, you can get a FP+ for the Ariel meet and greet later in the day, after you've used up your first 3 FP+. Or make Ariel a priority at rope drop.

 

[MermaidMommy]

One thing to consider, though, is that Peter Pan has a new, amazing queue that might be really fun for your girls. But, you don't see it if you use a FP. If you go to Peter Pan as your first ride after rope drop, you can ride it without a wait and get to see the line. Then, you could use your 3rd FP for Rapunzel/Cinderella, which gets crowded much faster than Ariel does.

 

[mshanson3121]

We have two girls, 5 and 2 .5. For our first MK day I want to do Fantasyland and princesses. I'm hoping to FP+ Enchanted Tales and A&E (Rapunzel backup). I'm debating whether to FP Ariel M&G or Peter Pan. I know the standby line for Peter Pan gets long, but does Ariel, say around 10 or 1030?
The girls don't remember Peter Pan ride from the first trip, probably. I thought it was ok but still good enough not to skip. But we also won't wait in line more than 20 minutes. TiA!

IT's an expensive option, but what about booking a meal at CRT? That way they get to meet Cinderella, Ariel, Jasmine, Aurora and Snow White without waiting in line? Then you could have your FP+ for Enchanted Tales, A&E and Peter Pan. If you can get a breakfast, that's the best option. You could also look at Akershus at Epcot. I think they have a similar line up for princesses.

 

[mshanson3121]

Otherwise, I'd do Peter Pan at RD, followed by meeting Ariel, and then FP+ Enchanted Tales, A&E and Cinderella/Rapunzel.

 

[mom2rtk]

IT's an expensive option, but what about booking a meal at CRT? That way they get to meet Cinderella, Ariel, Jasmine, Aurora and Snow White without waiting in line? Then you could have your FP+ for Enchanted Tales, A&E and Peter Pan. If you can get a breakfast, that's the best option. You could also look at Akershus at Epcot. I think they have a similar line up for princesses.

Cinderella is pretty much guaranteed there. But the others can vary a bit (if the PP cares about specific princesses).

 

[Paigesmom2013]

Hmm. I was thinking we'd hit Rapunzel first (standby) then hopefully use our first FP+ for Anna &Elsa. (I'd like to keep those first or the kids will keep asking about it every two minutes.) We're doing Akershus lunch the day before but we've never seen Ariel in fins.
It sounds like you can't get a 4th FP+ for Peter Pan...

 

[mom2rtk]

Hmm. I was thinking we'd hit Rapunzel first (standby) then hopefully use our first FP+ for Anna &Elsa. (I'd like to keep those first or the kids will keep asking about it every two minutes.) We're doing Akershus lunch the day before but we've never seen Ariel in fins.
It sounds like you can't get a 4th FP+ for Peter Pan...

If you want to meet Ariel in her fin, then her meet & greet in the MK is your only chance to do that.

Catching PP as a 4th FP wouldn't be something I would count on.

 

[mshanson3121]

Hmm. I was thinking we'd hit Rapunzel first (standby) then hopefully use our first FP+ for Anna &Elsa. (I'd like to keep those first or the kids will keep asking about it every two minutes.) We're doing Akershus lunch the day before but we've never seen Ariel in fins.
It sounds like you can't get a 4th FP+ for Peter Pan...

Do you only have one day at MK? If you have two days at MK, then save Peter Pan for another day and RD Cinderella/Rapunzel, and FP+ Enchanted Tales, A&E and Ariel. Peter Pan is far enough at the back of Fantasyland that it really isn't that out of the way to walk over Frontierland (etc)

 

[mshanson3121]

Do you only have one day at MK? If you have two days at MK, then save Peter Pan for another day and RD Cinderella/Rapunzel, and FP+ Enchanted Tales, A&E and Ariel. Peter Pan is far enough at the back of Fantasyland that it really isn't that out of the way to walk over Frontierland (etc). You could RD it your next day and then continue on to the other side of the park.

ETA: Whoops. Sorry, meant to just edit my previous comment and somehow I hit the quote buttn instead. Sometimes Raynaud's and typing, don't mix!

 

[tink9702]

I'd personally ropedrop Peter Pan and FP+ A&E, Cinderella & Rapunzel and Enchanted Tales. I also really wouldn't schedule those FP+ for early in the morning because you're wasting good ropedrop time. With kids that age less time in lines is crucial IMHO.

 

[katt789]

We have two girls, 5 and 2 .5. For our first MK day I want to do Fantasyland and princesses. I'm hoping to FP+ Enchanted Tales and A&E (Rapunzel backup). I'm debating whether to FP Ariel M&G or Peter Pan. I know the standby line for Peter Pan gets long, but does Ariel, say around 10 or 1030?
The girls don't remember Peter Pan ride from the first trip, probably. I thought it was ok but still good enough not to skip. But we also won't wait in line more than 20 minutes. TiA!

I would personally do PPF, Ariel's wait time varies, but if you go early, or just check the time while wandering by, it usually doesn't get too long!

 

[shm_helene]

Just FYI, we were therein July at were at bog for breakfast. My hubs didn't get the "lets get going" thing so by the time we got to pp it was 10 mins after rope drop. Line was about 20 mins. The queue was really cool but it was jammed packed inside and hard to enjoy because people were shoving in to see each part. Definitely one of the harder queues to enjoy. If I had a choice I would get there first and not fp it OR if you don't want to be there at rope drop then fp it. Don't go there 2nd. Have fun! We did a 5 and almost 3 yo (girls) and had a great time!

 

[ktlm]

Peter Pan. Even in slower times the PP line is more often than not 40 minutes or more for most of the day. If you keep an eye on Ariel's wait times, you can easily get her with a short wait. We have never waited more than 10 minutes if we go see her by 10 or 10:30.

 

[Thomas Gingerich]

The standby line for Ariel can get pretty long.

 

[LSUfan4444]

We have two girls, 5 and 2 .5. For our first MK day I want to do Fantasyland and princesses. I'm hoping to FP+ Enchanted Tales and A&E (Rapunzel backup). I'm debating whether to FP Ariel M&G or Peter Pan. I know the standby line for Peter Pan gets long, but does Ariel, say around 10 or 1030?
The girls don't remember Peter Pan ride from the first trip, probably. I thought it was ok but still good enough not to skip. But we also won't wait in line more than 20 minutes. TiA!

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