FP+ and ADR - Will I make it?

[Drusilla]

I have a FP+ at Soarin scheduled at 11:25-12:25pm, however we have an ADR at Akershus at 12:20pm. If we ride Soarin right at 11:25am, will we make our ADR without sprinting across Epcot? Thanks

 

[mom2rtk]

It's going to be tight. Remember you should be allowed in 5 minutes before your FP time.

 

[smitch425]

You should be fine.

 

[Queen2PrincessG]

You will need to hustle the minute you get off the ride to make it back to World Showcase. It will be the people standing int he middle of the damn area you are trying to exit, who will cause you the most issue. Disney isn't going to penalize you for being 5 or even 10 min late for an ADR. You will not be the only person there with that time, with a reservation.

 

[Drusilla]

OK thanks

 

[Ismo]

You should be fine, just make sure you get there a little early. We did have a big delay once getting on Soarin with a FP+ (waited 45min due to the ride having issues), but we waited since we had nowhere to be.

 

[mom2rtk]

Soarin has one of the slowest FP+ return times at WDW. Between the quantity of people in the line and the length of the pre-show, it's not as fast as other FP experiences.

 

[Drusilla]

I was able to switch my Soarin and Mission Space FP+ around so we do Soarin at 9:15am and Mission Space at 11:25am. At least then I am on the same side of the park as Norway, hopefully making it a better plan????

 

[mom2rtk]

I was able to switch my Soarin and Mission Space FP+ around so we do Soarin at 9:15am and Mission Space at 11:25am. At least then I am on the same side of the park as Norway, hopefully making it a better plan????

I haven't done Mission Space in a while, but I get you can get through the FP line there much quicker than Soarin. (That was my biggest issue with your plan). And being on the same side of the park can't hurt.

 

[TheDisneyNurse]

Soarin has one of the slowest FP+ return times at WDW. Between the quantity of people in the line and the length of the pre-show, it's not as fast as other FP experiences.

Gotta agree with you, as well. I had a Soarin' FP a few days ago, and it was probably about 15 or so minutes before we loaded onto the ride. That being said, you should still be able to make it to Norway in enough time. Head to the FP 5 minutes early, as well

 

[ktlm]

I've done that very thing at least a few times. Back in the "old" days, we pulled FP for Soarin that did not kick in until 11:20 or 11:30 more than once. You need to get in line the minute that your window opens. With FP+, the Mickey head will scan green 5 minutes before your time, so I would go right then. Soarin typically takes 20 or 30 minutes when you go through the FP line. The pre-flight and ride take up about 10 minutes, but by the time you wait a cycle or 2 in the fast pass line, which you likely will, that will add the rest of the time. Akershus is a lengthy walk from Soarin. You might have to sprint just a little depending on how long Soarin takes you, but you should make it. Sometimes Akershus does have a long check in line, but it should be fine.

 

[ktlm]

Just saw you switched your FP+ around. If you are riding the Green (Easy) side of Mission Space, you should be fine. You probably won't even need the FP+. If you are doing the Orange (Intense) side that FP+ line can be longer (can't help you as much with the time there because we don't do Orange!), but I still think you would be fine. Plus, if you were to have to miss Mission Space, there are plenty of times during the day that you can catch that one with a short standby line, while Soarin is consistently long.

 

[LilyWDW]

Soarin has one of the slowest FP+ return times at WDW. Between the quantity of people in the line and the length of the pre-show, it's not as fast as other FP experiences.

I agree 100%. Soarin has always been the slowest FP+ in my personal experience. Yes, you bypass the initial line, but then you get to stand in line with everyone else after the last FP+ check point. I have easily stood in this line alone for 15-20 minutes. Then getting sorted to a section, the pre show, and finally the ride itself. The the walk all the way back to Norway. You are supposed to get to an ADR 15 minutes ahead of time so that would mean you should be there by 12:05. If you are late, there is no guarantee that you will be seated.

Yes, I realize I am a pessimist when it comes to these things, but it is ALWAYS better to plan for the worst that could happen.