Need remedial help with basic Magic Band,FP and reservation ?'s :)

[Boardwalk III]

Been a DVC member for 15 years and don't go as often as when the kids were little - was SO organized back then with spreadsheets etc and had everything down to a science! I have only been once since Magic Bands came on the scene and am going in October for my niece's 18th birthday , and have a bunch of questions for anyone who has the energy! I will likely be buying an annual pass and my 3 companions will purchase park-hopper tickets. I have a resort reservation already using my DVC points. So here are the questions:

1. Can I make ADR's, tour reservations, and purchase MNSSHP and Hoop Dee Doo tickets before purchasing park passes and getting MB's?
2. Is this all done on MDE?
3. As a resort guest I know I can make ADR's for up to 10 days after arrival date - in order to do that do I use online system at midnight or call DVC or Disney Dining at 9:00 am to do that?
4. All FP's are done at 60 days out, correct? And for those I believe we DO all need to have purchased park tickets and signed up for MB's on MDE, is that right?
5. What is the current situation for BOG ressies? Both lunch and dinner are ADR eligible now (with lunch being fast food)?
6. Is the FP system still such that we can only get 3 FP's at one park per day and once you use them there is no way to get any more FP's? Ie if we park-hop we are out of luck for the 2nd park?

Apologies for the numerous questions and many thanks in advance!

 

[siskaren]

For everything you need to know about FP+, read the first two posts of this thread:

http://www.disboards.com/threads/fa...ed-priorities-and-strategies-part-ii.3326057/

With regards to #3, you can start booking ADRs online at 6 am EST or by phone at 7 am; I don't know if there are different rules for DVC members.

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

Answers in bold.

Been a DVC member for 15 years and don't go as often as when the kids were little - was SO organized back then with spreadsheets etc and had everything down to a science! I have only been once since Magic Bands came on the scene and am going in October for my niece's 18th birthday , and have a bunch of questions for anyone who has the energy! I will likely be buying an annual pass and my 3 companions will purchase park-hopper tickets. I have a resort reservation already using my DVC points. So here are the questions:

1. Can I make ADR's, tour reservations, and purchase MNSSHP and Hoop Dee Doo tickets before purchasing park passes and getting MB's?

YES

2. Is this all done on MDE?
YES--I seem to have better luck with ADRs on line versus the app though I have used both.

3. As a resort guest I know I can make ADR's for up to 10 days after arrival date - in order to do that do I use online system at midnight or call DVC or Disney Dining at 9:00 am to do that?

Not sure. I think the phones open at 7am Eastern if I am not mistaken. Don't know about the +10.

4. All FP's are done at 60 days out, correct? And for those I believe we DO all need to have purchased park tickets and signed up for MB's on MDE, is that right?
You must have tickets and voucher or ticket numbers are then linked in MDE. The MBs are somewhat separate. They are an automatic thing with a Resort reservation. No action is required for the MBs to make fast pass Reservations. You will want to customize them or they will remain the default color gray.

5. What is the current situation for BOG ressies? Both lunch and dinner are ADR eligible now (with lunch being fast food)?
Yes-- lunch still seems of be done as it was as far as being QS--but you can now make ADRs for it.

6. Is the FP system still such that we can only get 3 FP's at one park per day and once you use them there is no way to get any more FP's? Ie if we park-hop we are out of luck for the 2nd park?
No-you can get a 4th as soon as you use your 3rd. This is subject to what is available and can be in any park.

Apologies for the numerous questions and many thanks in advance!

 

[Boardwalk III]

Oh my word...that link is amazing and thanks for the answers to each question Lisa. Now I get it..the midnight thing is for FP and the morning times are ADR's These boards are the best!