Gamble?

[shm_helene]

Hi All~We are headed to Disney July 11th, and we are going to MK on the 12th (Sunday). Crowds will be an 8 or 9 (joy ) right now I have two FP+ for the AM (Dumbo and PP) and one in the evening for Buzz (don't need any of the big rides and have AE for another day). We are going to hit IASW and Ariel in the AM and I am wondering if I should just change my Buzz FP+ to a FP+ for one of these and try to snag Buzz for the evening sometime. I know those two aren't huge rides but IASW line is boring and if I can cut a few minutes off a wait that would be great. Our last FP will be done by 1. Do you think it would be possible to pick up a 4th FP+ for the evening (say 5-8) for 3 people at that time? I know it's a gamble and there are no certainties!, but just looking for thoughts! TIA!

 

[ghtx]

Yes I think Buzz FPs will still be available at 1pm.

 

[ErinsMommy]

I personally would do a Buzz and Ariel in morning and save IASW for your 4th or even later. I've checked into the kiosks throughout the day and never had trouble getting a IASW FP.

 

[DrummerBoy523]

Hi All~We are headed to Disney July 11th, and we are going to MK on the 12th (Sunday). Crowds will be an 8 or 9 (joy ) right now I have two FP+ for the AM (Dumbo and PP) and one in the evening for Buzz (don't need any of the big rides and have AE for another day). We are going to hit IASW and Ariel in the AM and I am wondering if I should just change my Buzz FP+ to a FP+ for one of these and try to snag Buzz for the evening sometime. I know those two aren't huge rides but IASW line is boring and if I can cut a few minutes off a wait that would be great. Our last FP will be done by 1. Do you think it would be possible to pick up a 4th FP+ for the evening (say 5-8) for 3 people at that time? I know it's a gamble and there are no certainties!, but just looking for thoughts! TIA!

You won't need the FP for Dumbo in the AM - everyone goes to 7DMT.
PP is a good FP.
Buzz wont have much of a line in the AM - I would ride it w/o FP and get something else.
IASM usually is 15-20 minutes until 11am.
What about Pooh?

 

[luvallprincesses]

We did MK last week on a level 8 day and nothing was more than 10 minutes from 8 to 10:30 am. We accomplished the following rides prior to our first fastpass time at 10:30: Dumbo, Barnstormer (twice), Peter Pan (first ride), IASW, Mermaid.

 

[shm_helene]

Our Dumbo is for 1240-140 but I plan on going there right away. She isn't into many big rides...and we are rope droppers, we need the midday break with a 2 yo, 5yo and the hot sun. Here is my schedule:
(1) PP (DD loves PP, did it 4x last time, so want to try it twice that day)
(2) Pooh
(3) Ariel
(4) Under the Sea
(5) Carousel
(6) Mad Tea Party
(7) IASW
(8) PP FP+ for 11:40-12:40
(9) Be Our Guest at 12
(10) Dumbo FP+ for 12:40-1:40
(11) Casey Splash
(12) Take railroad back to entrance; hopefully back to Poly by 2
Return 530
(Current Buzz for 5:40-6:40)

 

[shm_helene]

Just modified and moved 2nd PP up to 1040-1140.; steps 5-7 are variable.

 

[Lesverts]

There is nothing unreasonable about that plan. If that is what is going to make you happy and allow you to enjoy your park time the most then do it.

 

[Davey Jones II]

Is your daughter old enough to try 7DMT? It's a great ride for kids (and adults, too, IMHO).

 

[shm_helene]

lol. Yes she is but she hates rides. I"m not sure we'll even get on Dumbo, she wouldn't go the last time. She also hates going up or down hills in cars. Thank you though

 

[RebelScumRunner]

We did MK last week on a level 8 day and nothing was more than 10 minutes from 8 to 10:30 am. We accomplished the following rides prior to our first fastpass time at 10:30: Dumbo, Barnstormer (twice), Peter Pan (first ride), IASW, Mermaid.

I second this. We arrived at the park around 9am, an hour after the extra magic hour opening. This was last week. We accomplished riding IASW, 7DMT (it was a 45 minute wait even at 10am), Peter Pan (got lucky getting FP's on our way into the park), Li'l Mermaid, Teacups, Barnstormer, and the Carousel all before 12pm. Oh yeah, we also met Pooh & Tigger in that time. Then we used FP for A&E, followed by lunch at BOG.

Maybe that's an anomaly, but I felt like the greatest dad in the wooooooooorld!

 

[RebelScumRunner]

Our Dumbo is for 1240-140 but I plan on going there right away. She isn't into many big rides...and we are rope droppers, we need the midday break with a 2 yo, 5yo and the hot sun. Here is my schedule:
(1) PP (DD loves PP, did it 4x last time, so want to try it twice that day)
(2) Pooh
(3) Ariel
(4) Under the Sea
(5) Carousel
(6) Mad Tea Party
(7) IASW
(8) PP FP+ for 11:40-12:40
(9) Be Our Guest at 12
(10) Dumbo FP+ for 12:40-1:40
(11) Casey Splash
(12) Take railroad back to entrance; hopefully back to Poly by 2
Return 530
(Current Buzz for 5:40-6:40)

Seems feasible and sounds like a great day. Enjoy. Under the Sea was a very pleasant surprise. My wife and I could not understand how we were able to walk onto it several times. If your daughter likes PP, I bet she'll want to go on Under the Sea a few times...also, the queue & ride provide some nice AC relief.

 

[shm_helene]

Thank you for your thoughts I'm excited - there is just so much to do!! My daughter is actually obsessed with PP the actual PP, so the ride is a must do. I agree with the Little Mermaid - I absolutely love that ride!!