fp+ & park hoppers

[NavyDotz]

So w/ the new 4th FP+ availability for those who have been since would you recommend scheduling FP+ for your morning or afternoon park?

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[Robo]

So w/ the new 4th FP+ availability for those who have been since would you recommend scheduling FP+ for your morning or afternoon park?

It all depends on which attractions are more important to you and at what time you intend to "hop."

 

[NavyDotz]

We've NEVER been RD ppl.
We usually get there a little after RD but i dont think there is any way we would ever manage getting @ the gate 45 mins to 1 hr b4 opening.

That said i guess the headliners @ each park.

We would probably hop to the next park after lunch or the latest after daytime parade (FoF).

Not planning on going back to the room to nap or get in the pools @ all.

I'm thinking get FP+ @ the evening parks for the parade/fireworks & a couple of headliners @ that park.
From what i've been reading FP+ for parades/fireworks &/or headliners are basically non-existent as your 4th option if you are hopping to another park.
But the parade/firework FP+ ties up your FP+s for the WHOLE day!

The morning park we would just hit what isn't an excessive wait in line by the time we get there.

We're there for a week so we can rotate our morning/evening parks.

Are the parade/firework FP+s worth the hassle?
The only 1 we haven't seen is FoF but we are bringing my DNp who hasnt seen any of the parades/fireworks @ any of the parks.

 

[Robo]

Are the parade/firework FP+s worth...

Low priority in my book.

We see the parades and fireworks without needing to tie up any FP+ reservations.

 

[2minny]

Low priority in my book.

We see the parades and fireworks without needing to tie up any FP+ reservations.

completely agree, I wouldn't tie up a fp+ for a parade or fireworks, but that's the beauty, all are different with unique patterns and plans!

 

[BuzzinDownToDisney]

While we are RD people I look at the day we are doing an AK/Epcot hop. We are starting at Tuskers fro Breakfast followed by a safari which will eat most of the RD benefiting time. Even still, we are planning on getting to Epcot around 3 after some down time and are saving our FP+ for their attractions.

 

[IamJBo]

I think your plan with the headliners is pretty good - I'd aim for high times such before and after lunch hours. (10-12, 2-4)

I've never had a problem with being able to see the fireworks / parades so I would never see myself using a FP+ on it.

 

[illinidp]

I'd do the headliners at a park that does not have morning EMH at 10, 11, & 12. Then you can eat lunch and start adding more wherever you are. If you book your first from 10-11 you have until 11:15 to scan your band at the entrance and then you can hit the other two. If you happen to get there earlier you can walk on 1-2 rides.

 

[NavyDotz]

lots to think about - thanks for all the replies!