Finally got FP for 7D, BUT it conflicts with my BOG! Will they work with us?

[CinderellaDreamer]

We aren't staying on site, so we were only able to book at 30 days. I got a BOG for 11:10, and then finally got a FP for 7D at 10:45-11:45. Will they let us do the 7D's early? Or will BOG hold our reservation if we are a few minutes late to check in?

I keep checking for any cancellations, but so far nothing. Our trip is next week.

Thanks for any advice.

 

[Disneylover99]

Scan your 7 Dwarfs fp at 10:40am. You should have plenty of time. Don't worry.

 

[dancin Disney style]

Scan your 7 Dwarfs fp at 10:40am. You should have plenty of time. Don't worry.

I agree. You can start your FP+ 5 minutes early (usually). The ride is really short so you will be fine. If you are at all worried then show for the FP+ a little earlier than the 5 minutes and just explain to the CM....maybe they will let you on, never hurts to ask.

 

[Disneylover99]

Even if you can't scan 5 minutes early, you'll be fine. The longest we've waited in the fp line is about 10 minutes and we've done several 7 Dwarfs fp's. The ride itself is under 2 minutes. BOG is right next door.

You might even arrive at BOG too early. Generally, they won't even let you check in unless your within 5 minutes of your ADR.

 

[Alesia]

That's not a conflict. You can use you FP at 10:40 (but not a minute earlier - don't block up the line by trying) and you'll be out by 10:50. That's plenty of time to make it to BOG.

 

[CinderellaDreamer]

Thanks for the reassurance. I will be there right at 10:40 and scan in so that we will have plenty of time to get in. I guess I'm just anxious because it kept breaking down while we were in line during the Halloween party.

 

[Polydweller]

Even if you can't scan 5 minutes early, you'll be fine. The longest we've waited in the fp line is about 10 minutes and we've done several 7 Dwarfs fp's. The ride itself is under 2 minutes. BOG is right next door.

You might even arrive at BOG too early. Generally, they won't even let you check in unless your within 5 minutes of your ADR.

I agree that they have time but it can take a little longer to get through SDMT. We rode it twice 3 weeks ago both times with FP. The first time it was 18 minutes from entering the FP line to exiting the exit gate. The second time it was 13 minutes for the same thing. They were not allowing 5 minute early entrance when it took us 18 minutes so the five minute grace period is not guaranteed.

 

[Jennytoon]

Thanks for the reassurance. I will be there right at 10:40 and scan in so that we will have plenty of time to get in. I guess I'm just anxious because it kept breaking down while we were in line during the Halloween party.

If it does, you will be a long way from the first family to show up late for an ADR because of issues with a ride breaking down, and in my experience they are pretty good about this at park restaurants. I wouldn't schedule something so that no matter what happens you'll be late, but that's not what you've done here -- you shouldn't have any problem making your lunch ressie as long as you are prompt to your FP.

 

[subtchr]

They were not allowing 5 minute early entrance when it took us 18 minutes so the five minute grace period is not guaranteed.

In my experience as well as research, and most importantly, comments on this board from CMs, the 5 minutes early and 15 minutes late is programmed into the FP system. In other words, if you have a valid FP from, say, 12:00 - 1:00, and you scan your FP anytime between 11:55 and 1:15, the touchpoint WILL turn green. So those grace periods are not at the discretion of the CM at the FP entrance. Unless things have changed, you can count on being allowed to enter 5 minutes early.

 

[bbjunkie]

Also, your ADR will be honored up to 15 minutes after your reservation. You'll be fine.

 

[Polydweller]

In my experience as well as research, and most importantly, comments on this board from CMs, the 5 minutes early and 15 minutes late is programmed into the FP system. In other words, if you have a valid FP from, say, 12:00 - 1:00, and you scan your FP anytime between 11:55 and 1:15, the touchpoint WILL turn green. So those grace periods are not at the discretion of the CM at the FP entrance. Unless things have changed, you can count on being allowed to enter 5 minutes early.

Well, the way I know they weren't allowing was we showed up 5 minutes early and the touch point turned blue, not our time. The CM looked at her screen, said we were 5 minutes early and we'd have to wait. When the clock showed our time the touch point turned green. I don't know about CM discretion but clearly 5 minutes early is not always possible.

 

[subtchr]

Well, the way I know they weren't allowing was we showed up 5 minutes early and the touch point turned blue, not our time. The CM looked at her screen, said we were 5 minutes early and we'd have to wait. When the clock showed our time the touch point turned green. I don't know about CM discretion but clearly 5 minutes early is not always possible.

This report is contrary to my experience and information from CMs. I am NOT saying it didn't happen to you, but it would be a change to the programming of the FP+ system. Are you sure it wasn't 6 minutes early? Even five and a half?

 

[jahber]

Well, the way I know they weren't allowing was we showed up 5 minutes early and the touch point turned blue, not our time. The CM looked at her screen, said we were 5 minutes early and we'd have to wait. When the clock showed our time the touch point turned green. I don't know about CM discretion but clearly 5 minutes early is not always possible.

It must surely be possible to turn off the grace period during busy times, as you experienced. It may not be at the discretion of a random CM, but surely someone higher up could do it. It's a computerized system, after all.

 

[hamilkm]

We were 15 minutes late to our BOG lunch back in September because we got stuck on space mountain. We were just at the launch but since our lap bars were already down they wouldn't let us out. We explained what happened to the cast member and they let us in, no big deal. They acted like it happens all the time! We were so worried but it turned out fine!

 

[Disneylover99]

This report is contrary to my experience and information from CMs. I am NOT saying it didn't happen to you, but it would be a change to the programming of the FP+ system. Are you sure it wasn't 6 minutes early? Even five and a half?

That's what I'm thinking too. Even if you scan in at 5 minutes and 1 second early, it will turn blue. The CM who sees your time will tell you you're too early. Not all the CM's will tell you that you can scan in five minutes or under. So many people just step aside and wait for the whole five minutes.

 

[maxiesmom]

Also, your ADR will be honored up to 15 minutes after your reservation. You'll be fine.

Usually, yes. But it is not a given.

OP--you will be fine. But for future reference, Disney will not make allowances for people who have ADRs and FPs that conflict. If the time doesn't work, it doesn't work, and each guest must plan their ADRs/FPs so they have time for both. If someone gets stuck on a ride and misses their ADR that is one thing. Booking them so that it is impossible to do both is another.

 

[pmaurer74]

I did the Mine Train FP twice last week and it only took 10 minutes max. You should be fine.

 

[Disneylover99]

I agree that they have time but it can take a little longer to get through SDMT. We rode it twice 3 weeks ago both times with FP. The first time it was 18 minutes from entering the FP line to exiting the exit gate. The second time it was 13 minutes for the same thing. They were not allowing 5 minute early entrance when it took us 18 minutes so the five minute grace period is not guaranteed.

Our time comparisons are roughly the same. I said, 10 minutes in the line. You're saying 13-18 minutes total exiting the gate.

 

[subtchr]

It must surely be possible to turn off the grace period during busy times, as you experienced. It may not be at the discretion of a random CM, but surely someone higher up could do it. It's a computerized system, after all.

Yes, it is a computerized system...but a huge one, and one that they don't (or won't) even have the capability to connect park entrance to FP+ (see the threads about using multiple bands). I seriously doubt they "tweak" it dependent on park attendance or other factors. There are too many glitches during normal operation as it is.

I maintain that the five minute window before and fifteen after is ALWAYS there -- the touchpoint will always turn green -- and the PP must have been there a fraction over 5 minutes early.

 

[Lesverts]

The cast member can override the fastpass system if they see that there is a fastpass for the ride.