So do you think that people booking sooner should be tricked into taking non-optimal times so that desirable times are left for people booking later?
FWIW I think the people booking so early are the same people who would check daily for better times if possible.
Unfortunately it's not that strange. I've paid close attention to these threads for about eight months now and it is very common for two people to see very different results when trying to accomplish very similar tasks on this system.
I would like to suggest that persons who had difficulty with the system, pls call and or write to Disney and let them know!!
When I had a hellish time getting my ressies for Wishes Dessert Party, I called Guest Services and sent emails (yes, plural) expressing my frustration and displeasure. And you can be sure that if I run into the problems that some here are describing when I go to book my FP+s I will be expressing myself again!
Disney doesn't KNOW you had trouble and they don't KNOW you are frustrated and unhappy UNLESS you TELL them!!!
I would like to suggest that persons who had difficulty with the system, pls call and or write to Disney and let them know!!
When I had a hellish time getting my ressies for Wishes Dessert Party, I called Guest Services and sent emails (yes, plural) expressing my frustration and displeasure. And you can be sure that if I run into the problems that some here are describing when I go to book my FP+s I will be expressing myself again!
Disney doesn't KNOW you had trouble and they don't KNOW you are frustrated and unhappy UNLESS you TELL them!!!
If anyone needs a step-by-step guide to how to make FP+ reservations and then change the times, here's one I made a few months back for my Disney Facebook group:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/...q67OzCCkyfcAR3Jpu5DEkks/edit?usp=docslist_api
If anyone needs a step-by-step guide to how to make FP+ reservations and then change the times, here's one I made a few months back for my Disney Facebook group:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/...q67OzCCkyfcAR3Jpu5DEkks/edit?usp=docslist_api
My experience was similar. I was up at midnight I make my FPs but the site wasn't working so I waited till I woke up at 6 am for work and made them then. I was then able to switch and tweak them all day via both the website and the app.My experience was a pleasant one. I waited til about 10 a.m, 60 days out, and I made my selections. I changed them up a few times since, and had no difficulty at all. I am using the online MDE, and not the mobile app.
Crazy Mom,
I am one who did contact them (not only call, but the e-mail to them that call center gave me for issues.I can tell you at least through my experience with my first trip back to WDW since 2010 (We were in DL the last two) is that my Disney agent already told me that Disney is getting a backlash of irate customers with this new system, and I believe it. People are telling Disney their frustrations, and I for one will not go back after this trip as long as the system stays this way. Booking Restaurants is bad enough, but now I have to plan what attractions I want to be on. No thanks, stress enough in daily life without this added on. I love Disney and hope they change this.
Things will change, but it's a matter of how long it will take.
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My window opened for me right at 11 pm CT tonight, and I was able to get A&E on our only MK day in the morning. Sorta. I had to pick 4 different overlapping windows for the 4 of us, but I did manage to get it with a little playing. My window ends at 12:10 and my husband's begins at 12:10 (kids' windows fall neatly in between), so hopefully they do abide by the grace period (we'll try for 5 minutes early for the husband). There were plenty of afternoon and evening slots for all four of us together without having to manipulate it.
No problems with 7DMT. Lots of availability there.
Trying to change my times at 7am = nothing. You can't be serious that there are no FP+ available for Space Mountain 60 days from now on a crowd level predicted 3 day before 3pm. This system takes all the magic of the past 3 months of planning and flushes it. Makes me just want to cancel the whole thing.
I am living for your avatar and signature, surfer Dave. I would go to a Lego Movie theme park if that was an option.![]()
Dumb question, but is Magic Kingdom even open at 7 am that day?