MDE App Update & Recent “Refresh” Changes Discussion (we’re not doomed!)

[SaintsManiac]

One of the many things I've learned from this thread is to grab a FP for any available time and then try to modify it to an earlier time. I've done a lot of refreshing while at the parks but hadn't tried that particular method. Will give it a try on our trip later this month!

It's my preferred method for sure. Worked so well for me in March.

 

[Mome Rath]

I'm just wondering if there is an advantage (more user friendly?) to keeping the old app or if I should update? I know some people had mentioned the FP button missing from the home screen or something?

Sorry, that I don't know. As mentioned they kind of "hid" the FP in the plus sign + so you have to scroll down. I'm not with my fam who have iPhones so I can't help answer that.

 

[vinotinto]

I’m in the parks and have not been particularly successful with refresh. Yesterday, I started refreshing at 12:30 atMK looking for BTMR, Space, 7DMT. Best I could do was Space at 3:45. I refreshed throughout our snack at Sleepy Hollow, the wait for Monsters and the wait for Philharmagic. Nothing in those 3 hours better than 3:45 Space.

Today, been refreshing at Epcot since 11:30. Best has been Soarinat 6:10 or Tedt Yrack at 7:05.

Plus, if I have a FP at Epcot, it’s not letting me check for DHs. It tells me not so fast and the continue button is grayed out.

 

[Mome Rath]

I have been trying to modify some FP+ I made for beginning of June. I have tried both the app and the website and as soon as I try to confirm the update I get a message that the request cannot be completed at this time. I have deleted the app and reinstalled it. Still no luck. Any ideas?

Hmm... no idea. I just did the same thing for early June for FoP and it worked.

 

[mrsap]

I’m in the parks and have not been particularly successful with refresh. Yesterday, I started refreshing at 12:30 atMK looking for BTMR, Space, 7DMT. Best I could do was Space at 3:45. I refreshed throughout our snack at Sleepy Hollow, the wait for Monsters and the wait for Philharmagic. Nothing in those 3 hours better than 3:45 Space.

Today, been refreshing at Epcot since 11:30. Best has been Soarinat 6:10 or Tedt Yrack at 7:05.

Plus, if I have a FP at Epcot, it’s not letting me check for DHs. It tells me not so fast and the continue button is grayed out.

Thanks for sharing! Hope you’re having a great time!

 

[Suejacken]

My iPad updated itself. I was trying to keep the old version but When I turned my iPad on this morning it was updated

 

[Cinderumbrella]

I’m in the parks and have not been particularly successful with refresh. Yesterday, I started refreshing at 12:30 atMK looking for BTMR, Space, 7DMT. Best I could do was Space at 3:45. I refreshed throughout our snack at Sleepy Hollow, the wait for Monsters and the wait for Philharmagic. Nothing in those 3 hours better than 3:45 Space.

Today, been refreshing at Epcot since 11:30. Best has been Soarinat 6:10 or Tedt Yrack at 7:05.

Plus, if I have a FP at Epcot, it’s not letting me check for DHs. It tells me not so fast and the continue button is grayed out.

Keep trying! It’s definitely better than today than yesterday. I’m also doing better at home in private browser than using the app.

 

[scrappinginontario]

I’m in the parks and have not been particularly successful with refresh. Yesterday, I started refreshing at 12:30 atMK looking for BTMR, Space, 7DMT. Best I could do was Space at 3:45. I refreshed throughout our snack at Sleepy Hollow, the wait for Monsters and the wait for Philharmagic. Nothing in those 3 hours better than 3:45 Space.

Today, been refreshing at Epcot since 11:30. Best has been Soarinat 6:10 or Tedt Yrack at 7:05.

Plus, if I have a FP at Epcot, it’s not letting me check for DHs. It tells me not so fast and the continue button is grayed out.

Is this a change? I thought that as long as you had a FP in a park, it would not allow you to check for FPs at a different park until all the first ones were used up?

 

[Networth]

Is this a change? I thought that as long as you had a FP in a park, it would not allow you to check for FPs at a different park until all the first ones were used up?

Your right that’s not a change and has been like that since roll out in 2013.

 

[vinotinto]

Is this a change? I thought that as long as you had a FP in a park, it would not allow you to check for FPs at a different park until all the first ones were used up?

I used all 3 of my Epcot. Then got a 7:05 Test Track. Want to check if there is anything at DHS and it tells me I need to cancel my other FP first.

 

[scrappinginontario]

I used all 3 of my Epcot. Then got a 7:05 Test Track. Want to check if there is anything at DHS and it tells me I need to cancel my other FP first.

Yes. That's not a change.

As long as you have any FPs booked at a park, it will not allow you to check for FPs at another park. You need to either use or cancel your TT FP if you want to check availability at DHS.

 

[Mome Rath]

If you are checking for a FP at a different park, at least when you are not in a park currently, you can do so without canceling. From the FP addendum thread;

You don't have to Cancel when checking availability, rebooking a new park, or when park hopping. Simply follow the instructions below.

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. After checking, back out of the window and your original FP+ remain.
~ when you confirm a FP+ for the new park, that's when any original FP+ are replaced.

 

[SaintsManiac]

I used all 3 of my Epcot. Then got a 7:05 Test Track. Want to check if there is anything at DHS and it tells me I need to cancel my other FP first.

You can check before it makes you cancel. I just tested to make sure it’s still like that.

 

[elle101me]

I used all 3 of my Epcot. Then got a 7:05 Test Track. Want to check if there is anything at DHS and it tells me I need to cancel my other FP first.

I think if you just start from the beginning at choose FP, click on todays date and choose HS as the park. When you get the warning click "keep this guest" and you should be good to go. I believe that's how it works. Hopefully.

 

[mamamelody2]

Thanks so much to those who have been testing out the system for those of us who can't!
I'm definitely feeling better about things today that I was yesterday!

 

[DavidNYC]

One of the many things I've learned from this thread is to grab a FP for any available time and then try to modify it to an earlier time. I've done a lot of refreshing while at the parks but hadn't tried that particular method. Will give it a try on our trip later this month!

Yes! While it doesn't improve your odds of a better time showing up, it gets your preferred ride to the top of the list every time you refresh making it that much easier and faster. (Which I guess indirectly improves your odds since you'll be able to refresh a lot faster . . )

 

[dachsie]

well, I cant even find myself on the app to try to look for a FP and when tried on puter, it says I have the maximum allowed so I will see what happens when I get there next month I guess

 

[dachsie]

One of the many things I've learned from this thread is to grab a FP for any available time and then try to modify it to an earlier time. I've done a lot of refreshing while at the parks but hadn't tried that particular method. Will give it a try on our trip later this month!

I'm confused as to what other method you are referring to. Of course, it doesn't help that I cant check anything

 

[Iowamomof4]

I'm confused as to what other method you are referring to. Of course, it doesn't help that I cant check anything

Let's say you're wanting 7DMT but it's currently 1:00 and the FP you finally see is for 7:00. Scrapping is saying to go ahead and take that 7:00 pass and then work on modifying it earlier vs. continuing to just refresh the app and scroll through all available fp's until you find an earlier one.

 

[SaintsManiac]

I'm confused as to what other method you are referring to. Of course, it doesn't help that I cant check anything

Example: At MK last month I grabbed Splash for like 9pm and was able to modify it to 8, then 7pm.