FP+ and Park Hopping

[Jackie H.]

We have park hopping tickets. But mydisneyexperience won't let me book any FP+ in a 2nd park on the same day. So do we have to use 3 in the first park before we can get any in the 2nd park?

 

[msk]

Yes, it is my understanding that your three Fast Passes have to be completed in one park before you get them in another.

 

[hiroMYhero]

No, you only have to book one and after you use it in the park, use the app and book for your 2nd park. You can book 1, 2, or 3 for the first park.

You can only pre-book for one park but then immediately book before you
actually hop.

Here's info from another current thread regarding hopping:

The NEW FP system allows for 1, 2, or 3 pre-booked FPs. As soon as whatever is pre-booked is used, the guest can schedule for another park and then hop over.

The FP system now benefits hoppers. Book only 1 in the 1st park and then use the app to book 2 in the next park.

 

[Jackie H.]

Thank you for your help. If I understand you correctly, the key is that I cannot do it from home ahead of time, but I CAN do it using the app on the very day I am planning to hop while I am in the first park. Is that correct?

 

[hiroMYhero]

Thank you for your help. If I understand you correctly, the key is that I cannot do it from home ahead of time, but I CAN do it using the app on the very day I am planning to hop while I am in the first park. Is that correct?

Yes. As soon as you access the FP line for your last, or only, FP at Park #1, you can book for Park #2. You don't have to wait until you exit the ride.

 

[hiroMYhero]

Here is confirmed info regarding booking FPs when hopping. @marciemi is in the park and researched this:
After using your 1st pre-booked FP in Park #1, use the app to book for Park #2.

If you have pre-booked more than 1 FP for Park #1(2 at most), the FPs remain intact and usable. You technically will have FPs booked for Park #1 (pre-booked) and Park #2 (booked day of).

 

[Shanti]

Thank you for your help. If I understand you correctly, the key is that I cannot do it from home ahead of time, but I CAN do it using the app on the very day I am planning to hop while I am in the first park. Is that correct?

Yes, you can. The problem is that there may be little to no same-day FP availability for headliner attractions, unlike when booking months in advance.

 

[marciemi]

To clarify what I did yesterday - I booked Spaceship Earth & Soarin' at Epcot (that was all). As soon as I scanned SE, I was able to book Kali for AK, even though I still had the Soarin' FPP in the meantime. I was a bit leery that it would go away or not work when we got there but Soarin' continued to show up in my FPP's, along with the later Kali, and both worked when I used them.

 

[TsLoveMickey]

What steps do you have to take in the app to do this? (Ex, when I changed all my MK FPs to Epcot a few weeks ago I had to cancel the originals before rebooking a different park.) Curious how this shows up when choosing a second park day-of. Thanks!

 

[hiroMYhero]

What steps do you have to take in the app to do this? (Ex, when I changed all my MK FPs to Epcot a few weeks ago I had to cancel the originals before rebooking a different park.) Curious how this shows up when choosing a second park day-of. Thanks!

You don't have to Cancel when rebooking a new park or when you are hopping.

From the app:
~ tap the "+"
~ select guests
~ select date and new park
~ continue beyond any warnings
~ you won't lose anything if just checking availability.
~ when you confirm, that's when any originals are replaced if you are completely pre-booking for the new park.

*when hopping, you can use 1 FP in Park #1 and then book for Park #2. Any other FPs for Park #1 remain while you also book for Park #2. @marciemi has researched and confirmed that when hopping, the system allows FPs in two parks at the same time.

 

[bcrook]

To clarify what I did yesterday - I booked Spaceship Earth & Soarin' at Epcot (that was all). As soon as I scanned SE, I was able to book Kali for AK, even though I still had the Soarin' FPP in the meantime. I was a bit leery that it would go away or not work when we got there but Soarin' continued to show up in my FPP's, along with the later Kali, and both worked when I used them.

Fascinating.

 

[TsLoveMickey]

So, for hopping, you just go into the app and it allows you to choose your park/attractions despite which park your first FP is in? (Sorry - I'm confused!)
My situation - we're returning to Epcot on our MK just to ride FEA on opening day at 1-2 pm. Once we check in for it, I can hop on the app and setup two additional FPs at MK for that evening, correct?

 

[marciemi]

So, for hopping, you just go into the app and it allows you to choose your park/attractions despite which park your first FP is in? (Sorry - I'm confused!)
My situation - we're returning to Epcot on our MK just to ride FEA on opening day at 1-2 pm. Once we check in for it, I can hop on the app and setup two additional FPs at MK for that evening, correct?

Correct. If you're not certain in advance if you plan to hop back or might just stay at Epcot, you could book 2 at Epcot (ie something like Spaceship Earth & Character Connection) and then just cancel them once you scan at FEA. Or if you're certain you're returning, just keep the one for FEA booked. Either way, once you've scanned (and cancelled if necessary), just use the + button on the app (or Add FastPass if using a mobile browser). If you try to modify one you already have in a park it will limit you to within that park.

But using the + button, the app will act the same as if you were scheduling a FPP for the first time - ask you the party, the date, and the park. Since you've already used just 1 of your 3 at that point, once you book your first at MK it will show that you're still eligible for one more and allow you to just choose "Same Day" to quickly pick the next one.

 

[TsLoveMickey]

Correct. If you're not certain in advance if you plan to hop back or might just stay at Epcot, you could book 2 at Epcot (ie something like Spaceship Earth & Character Connection) and then just cancel them once you scan at FEA. Or if you're certain you're returning, just keep the one for FEA booked. Either way, once you've scanned (and cancelled if necessary), just use the + button on the app (or Add FastPass if using a mobile browser). If you try to modify one you already have in a park it will limit you to within that park.

But using the + button, the app will act the same as if you were scheduling a FPP for the first time - ask you the party, the date, and the park. Since you've already used just 1 of your 3 at that point, once you book your first at MK it will show that you're still eligible for one more and allow you to just choose "Same Day" to quickly pick the next one.

Just what I needed to know, thank you!

 

[CS Torkelson]

I'm so confused with how to strategically use the FPs. I know their purpose, but can someone tell me in a nutshell how to best use them? i.e. a general rule about how many in one day and at 2 different parks?

 

[hiroMYhero]

I'm so confused with how to strategically use the FPs. I know their purpose, but can someone tell me in a nutshell how to best use them? i.e. a general rule about how many in one day and at 2 different parks?

It is dependent upon what you want to accomplish.

3 FP rides in Park #1 and then hop? 1 FP in Park #1 and then hop?

Are either of the parks Tiered? If you gave an example of one of your day's plans, then others will offer advice.

 

[CS Torkelson]

It is dependent upon what you want to accomplish.

3 FP rides in Park #1 and then hop? 1 FP in Park #1 and then hop?

Are either of the parks Tiered? If you gave an example of one of your day's plans, then others will offer advice.

On a few of our days, we're doing 1/2 day (all morning) at one park and then hopping over to another park for the other 1/2 day (all night). i.e., one day we'll be at Hollywood Studios until 1:00 p.m. and then hopping over to Animal Kingdom for the rest of the day. Can we book FPs ahead of time for 3 in Hollywood Studios and 3 in Animal Kingdom?

 

[cpdisney]

If I booked fp#1 Safari, #2 EE, #3 Kali, then after I tap my first fp I can book soarin for later the same day (if available) and still use 2 &3 ? That would be amazing. Thanks for your help

 

[hiroMYhero]

On a few of our days, we're doing 1/2 day (all morning) at one park and then hopping over to another park for the other 1/2 day (all night). i.e., one day we'll be at Hollywood Studios until 1:00 p.m. and then hopping over to Animal Kingdom for the rest of the day. Can we book FPs ahead of time for 3 in Hollywood Studios and 3 in Animal Kingdom?

No, you'll only have the initial 3 pre-booked FPs.

For DHS, you can prebook TSMM for the morning, as early as possible. As soon as you enter the FP line, book 2 FPs for AK. After TSMM ride RNRC > ToT > Star Tours.

Alternately, you can Rope Drop TSMM then re-ride w/FP. As long as you rope drop DHS, you can save 2 FPs for AK.

 

[hiroMYhero]

If I booked fp#1 Safari, #2 EE, #3 Kali, then after I tap my first fp I can book soarin for later the same day (if available) and still use 2 &3 ? That would be amazing. Thanks for your help

@marciemi ~ does this work with 3 pre-booked FPs as @cpdisney will have?

Or, is the hopping with FPs in 2 parks only available with less than the initial 3 pre-booked?