FP+ advice for DAS

[lisahoo]

My FP+ booking time is coming up tonight

DD10 has ASD and I anticipate we will be able to get the DAS for her. I also have DD7 and DH going on this too. Both girls are princess-crazy and I think will be all about all meeting as many characters as possible & seeing shows. Not sure what rides they will be up for -- we've never really done amusement parks with them.

We will be spending one day in each of the 4 parks -- hopefully another 1/2 day MK at the end.

My question is this -- what FP+ would you recommend I go for tonight? (That's kind of a HUGE question, I realize) I hear there are no more A&E FP+s for when we are planning on being there -- I would probably use the DAS for that anyway.

I guess part of the question is also regarding parades & shows -- I have an ADR for the Fantasmic! dinner package (actually a lunch at Mama Melrose's) -- is that the way to go for best seating with a minimum of waiting or should I use the ADR?

Ditto for the parade at MK -- will the DAS or FP+ do anything for us there? I've been researching on this and other boards and my brain is pretty much mush and I could use some expert opinions.

 

[Yoshiandi]

My FP+ booking time is coming up tonight

DD10 has ASD and I anticipate we will be able to get the DAS for her. I also have DD7 and DH going on this trio. Both girls are princess-crazy and I think will be all about all meeting as many characters as possible & seeing shows. Not sure what rides they will be up for -- we've never really done amusement parks with them.

We will be spending one day in each of the 4 parks -- hopefully another 1/2 day MK at the end.

My question is this -- what FP+ would you recommend I go for tonight? (That's kind of a HUGE question, I realize) I hear there are no more A&E FP+s for when we are planning on being there -- I would probably use the DAS for that anyway.

I guess part of the question is also regarding parades & shows -- I have an ADR for the Fantasmic! dinner package (actually a lunch at Mama Melrose's) -- is that the way to go for best seating with a minimum of waiting or should I use the ADR?

Ditto for the parade at MK -- will the DAS or FP+ do anything for us there? I've been researching on this and other boards and my brain is pretty much mush and I could use some expert opinions.

We just got back 2 weeks ago!! I miss it already

Anywho...

Use the DAS for the parades. They allowed us to use the roped off areas.

Keep the Mama Melrose so you won't waste a FP for it. All the seats are good.

For MK: Use the DAS for Anna and Elsa. Grab the FP for 7DMR, Space Mountain (if your kids will ride it), Big Thunder Mountain. or Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger spin if they won't do the roller coasters.

For AK: the safari, dinosaur, and Expedition Everest. Don't waste the FP on the shows. You can use the DAS on it if you wish, we didn't need to do so. Just make sure you arrive 30 minutes before the show time you want.

For Epcot: Soarin or Test Track, Mission Space, and the Character spot. The Nemo area of the living seas does not require FP. The ride line goes quickly and the Turtle Talk with Crush runs all day so you can catch a show easily.

For HS: Toy Story hands down! We ran there first, managed to ride it, got a time on our DAS, rode it again at the DAS time and it broke down before we could use our FP LOL Rocking Roller coaster if you want to use the DAS on TSM instead.


Have a blast!!!

 

[lisahoo]

Thanks for the info!

Good to know about the parades -- those are the one crowded event I'm not sure how to navigate -- and I'm pretty sure the girls will want to see those.

How about fireworks? I have a nice set of noise-cancelling headphones -- so the noise shouldn't bother DD10 -- but I think they will want to see the spectacle at Cinderella's castle. What is your advice for that? Will DAS give us a decent spot to see those?

 

[lisahoo]

OK, I'm looking at MK right now --

Trying for FP+ for:
7DMT
Peter Pan's Flight
Enchanted Tales With Belle

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad as backup -- or later in day when we get to Frontierland -- I'm guessing we'll spend most of our day in Fantasyland

Anything I can't get for MK day 1, I'll try for MK day2 (our 1/2 day before we leave).

I think the other parks should be much easier to plan for -- not as many attractions to do FP+ for.

I need beverage. But then I may not make it to 1am.....

 

[Yoshiandi]

Thanks for the info!

Good to know about the parades -- those are the one crowded event I'm not sure how to navigate -- and I'm pretty sure the girls will want to see those.

How about fireworks? I have a nice set of noise-cancelling headphones -- so the noise shouldn't bother DD10 -- but I think they will want to see the spectacle at Cinderella's castle. What is your advice for that? Will DAS give us a decent spot to see those?

Yes. They have roped off areas Just ask a Cm and show them the DAS and they will show you where to go.

 

[Missyrose]

Yes. They have roped off areas Just ask a Cm and show them the DAS and they will show you where to go.

Just to be clear, did they let you in the FP+ parade spot in the hub or the disability seating over on the bridge?

 

[Jenheartsdisney]

I had FP for wishes at thanksgiving and definitely saw cast members turn away people with DAS cards who wanted in.

 

[Tony NY]

I had FP for wishes at thanksgiving and definitely saw cast members turn away people with DAS cards who wanted in.

FYI you can't use a DAS Card for fast pass viewing sections for wish or at festival of fantasy parade and electric light parade . I know that you can only us it to get in handicap viewing sections for the parade with the expectation of the taping of ABC Disney Parade.