FP+ Day Of Availability and Return Times

[wareagle57]

Other than a handful of personal reports, I haven't seen a lot about which 4th FP+ rides run out at what times, and at what point they stop having a return time relatively close to when you book it. I know that it is going to vary somewhat day to day depending on the crowds, but it would be nice if we could get a general idea of what to expect on an average or slightly above average day at each park.

For the most part, people have only been reporting about MK, but what about the other parks? How early do you need to use your first 3 if you want to get a FP for Test Track or Soarin? Maelstrom, Mission Space? TSMM or RnR? Tower of Terror, Star Tours, GMR? Dinosaur, EE, or Safari? At MK, are you ever able to get a 4th FP that is Space Mountain, Peter Pan, BTMR? Or are they 2nd or 3rd tier rides?

I know the system is new, but I thought the earlier we start compiling data, the sooner we can help people know how to book their FPs. Right now, I'm still not convinced it's worth booking in the morning.

 

[kmb584]

Other than a handful of personal reports, I haven't seen a lot about which 4th FP+ rides run out at what times, and at what point they stop having a return time relatively close to when you book it. I know that it is going to vary somewhat day to day depending on the crowds, but it would be nice if we could get a general idea of what to expect on an average or slightly above average day at each park.

For the most part, people have only been reporting about MK, but what about the other parks? How early do you need to use your first 3 if you want to get a FP for Test Track or Soarin? Maelstrom, Mission Space? TSMM or RnR? Tower of Terror, Star Tours, GMR? Dinosaur, EE, or Safari? At MK, are you ever able to get a 4th FP that is Space Mountain, Peter Pan, BTMR? Or are they 2nd or 3rd tier rides?

I know the system is new, but I thought the earlier we start compiling data, the sooner we can help people know how to book their FPs. Right now, I'm still not convinced it's worth booking in the morning.

We returned on Wednesday night and once the 4th FP+ announcement was made I redid the times on our 3 selections to fall between 10a-1p. From personal experience, after we used the initial 3 I was able to book all of the Mountains without difficulty as well as PP, Buzz, and Winnie. At Epcot I was able to get TT, MS and Maelstrom. At DHS I was able to get Star Tours and GMR; TSMM was sold out when I approached the kiosk around 1:30p. We didn't try for extras at AK as we had early dinner reservations at BoG. Most of the attractions had ample time slots to choose from and more often than not a time slot that we could use either immediately or opened within 30 minutes. Splash, Space, PP and TT were the exceptions but even then I was able to get times within 2 hours of booking.

 

[JimmyV]

Your chances of getting a FP for a popular ride at 11:00-noon are going to be about the same under the new system as they were under the old. Most rides were still available at noon under FP-, so that shouldn't change. TSMM is always the exception. The new system is designed to help you lock in one ride on a headliner. It is not designed to make it easier for you to book headliners mid-day. Crowd levels will dictate your chances. As well as random cancellations by other guests. But that can't be predicted or counted on.