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[Branflakes]

This is what our MDE shows for Saturday too, we are scheduled for 5/13, 6-8 slot. FP for NRJ starting at 5:00 for the 3 of us

Same for us. Hoping for the addition of FOP. Excited none the less

 

[yulilin3]

Or they might be anticipating the crowds for fop, knowing the line will be long, using the standby queue.

 

[rteetz]

Or they might be anticipating the crowds for fop, knowing the line will be long, using the standby queue.

I'm not sure about that tho. The previews are limited to a certain number.

 

[rteetz]

According to WDWNT each preview guest will get one FP for both attractions. The FoP one is not out yet.

 

[CAS239]

Sweeeeet!! Just checked and saw I have my River Journey Fastpass for our 6-8pm, with FP starting at 5pm. So hopefully that means we can get in 20 or 30 min ahead of scheduled slot time

 

[PaintsWithAllTheColors]

Okay, so like everyone else, I got my River Journey FP for 1 hour before my time slot, 11 am for my Saturday, May 13 12-2 preview. However, seems like everyone got the same FP (starting 1 hr before preview) so I'm curious to see how this will play out... also thinking I might need to be there earlier than 10:30 now, just in case!

 

[wilkeliza]

Okay, so like everyone else, I got my River Journey FP for 1 hour before my time slot, 11 am for my Saturday, May 13 12-2 preview. However, seems like everyone got the same FP (starting 1 hr before preview) so I'm curious to see how this will play out... also thinking I might need to be there earlier than 10:30 now, just in case!

It is just to make sure everyone gets a go. The FP doesn't expire with in an hour it is for one hour before your start time until you are asked to leave pandora ( do possible end time of window or end of day).

 

[CAS239]

Okay, so like everyone else, I got my River Journey FP for 1 hour before my time slot, 11 am for my Saturday, May 13 12-2 preview. However, seems like everyone got the same FP (starting 1 hr before preview) so I'm curious to see how this will play out... also thinking I might need to be there earlier than 10:30 now, just in case!

I really don't see a reason to be there waiting more than an hour ahead of time. And if everyone does get a FP for each ride, there's no need to arrive more than 30-45 min before your time slot imo.

 

[PaintsWithAllTheColors]

I really don't see a reason to be there waiting more than an hour ahead of time. And if everyone does get a FP for each ride, there's no need to arrive more than 30-45 min before your time slot imo.

Okay, so you think even though the FP starts at 11 they won't let people in early?

 

[PrincessV]

Somewhere along the way, did I see that Guests can go through the FoP standby line without riding, just to experience the queue? If so, is it set up like FJ/Gringott's at Uni, with a separate way for non-riders to experience the queue without being stuck behind the folks waiting to ride? We have FPs for opening weekend, but if there's an easy way to see the standby queue without waiting in it for hours, that would be fun!

 

[CAS239]

Okay, so you think even though the FP starts at 11 they won't let people in early?

I think if they do open up early it won't be by an hour. I can definitely see 20 or 30 min early. We'll have to see how they do the first couple of days.

I definitely understand people lining up 60 min prior. It's when people are planning on getting there say 2 hours or more ahead of time that I don't see the point in.

 

[yulilin3]

Somewhere along the way, did I see that Guests can go through the FoP standby line without riding, just to experience the queue? If so, is it set up like FJ/Gringott's at Uni, with a separate way for non-riders to experience the queue without being stuck behind the folks waiting to ride? We have FPs for opening weekend, but if there's an easy way to see the standby queue without waiting in it for hours, that would be fun!

I think that was only during previews when the actual ride was down

 

[CAS239]

Somewhere along the way, did I see that Guests can go through the FoP standby line without riding, just to experience the queue? If so, is it set up like FJ/Gringott's at Uni, with a separate way for non-riders to experience the queue without being stuck behind the folks waiting to ride? We have FPs for opening weekend, but if there's an easy way to see the standby queue without waiting in it for hours, that would be fun!

You'll certainly be able to go through the queue without riding, there's no ride where anyone is forced to ride.

As far as a separate line for non riders, there's no such thing for any ride, including Forbidden Journey and Gringotts. Unless you're referring to a single rider line? Flight of Passage has been confirmed to have a single rider line. However that doesn't mean you won't have a wait. And it also hasn't been reported yet if the single rider line bypasses the main queue. Like with Expedition Everest you don't see any of the inside queue that the standby see's.

 

[4HOLIDAYS]

I am going for dvc on sat, 9 to 11, nothing showing for fp. Also have AP on Monday, 12 to 2 and that fp is showing for 11.

Any other dvc people showing the fp?

 

[PrincessV]

I think that was only during previews when the actual ride was down

Drat! Okay, thanks.

You'll certainly be able to go through the queue without riding, there's no ride where anyone is forced to ride.

As far as a separate line for non riders, there's no such thing for any ride, including Forbidden Journey and Gringotts. Unless you're referring to a single rider line? Flight of Passage has been confirmed to have a single rider line. However that doesn't mean you won't have a wait. And it also hasn't been reported yet if the single rider line bypasses the main queue. Like with Expedition Everest you don't see any of the inside queue that the standby see's.

Well yeah, but my point is that I have FPs so I don't have to wait in line 4 hours, lol! I merely wondered if one could see the queue without being stuck in the line of people waiting to ride. If not, no biggie.
Maybe it's different now - I haven't been in several years, but FJ definitely did have a separate queue for folks not riding at all, just going through the queue. They had 3 lines, one regular standby, one single rider, one queue-no-ride that exited before the Sorting Hat, where child swap is. It was great!

 

[Debbru]

I am doing the DVC preview 5/22 from 9-11am but then we are going to Epcot, where I already have 3 FP's booked for the afternoon. Should I cancel my Epcot FP's or will they be able to load extra preview passes on my MDE (same day, different park, will make 4 or 5 FP's total)?????

 

[FastPasser]

possible end time of window or end of day

That would be totally different from what they've been doing. If you've used both FPs and have been inside Pandora for 2-1/2 hours, I think most people have had enough, it's not that big.

I really don't see a reason to be there waiting more than an hour ahead of time. And if everyone does get a FP for each ride, there's no need to arrive more than 30-45 min before your time slot imo.

The advantage of being towards the front of the line is that if everyone has a FP for FoP, it's unlikely, but if they all got in line, potentially 600 or so people could be in line.

Okay, so you think even though the FP starts at 11 they won't let people in early?

They have been allowed in 20 to 30 minutes early, sometimes more.

I think that was only during previews when the actual ride was down

It's been available for experiencing even while the ride is operating. That's how I did it.

 

[mrzrich]

I am doing the DVC preview 5/22 from 9-11am but then we are going to Epcot, where I already have 3 FP's booked for the afternoon. Should I cancel my Epcot FP's or will they be able to load extra preview passes on my MDE (same day, different park, will make 4 or 5 FP's total)?????

I don't think it matters. I have 3 FP already scheduled that day including one from 1045 to 1145...and a Preview FP for NJR at 11am.

 

[wilkeliza]

I am doing the DVC preview 5/22 from 9-11am but then we are going to Epcot, where I already have 3 FP's booked for the afternoon. Should I cancel my Epcot FP's or will they be able to load extra preview passes on my MDE (same day, different park, will make 4 or 5 FP's total)?????

Doesn't matter. These are in addition to any FP you already have. The system is coded so that Disney can add FP+ and them be unlinked from the system so it won't count or prevent you from booking more.

 

[cigar95]

As far as a separate line for non riders, there's no such thing for any ride, including Forbidden Journey and Gringotts.

Apologies for drifting off-topic, but has Forbidden Journey closed its "Castle Tour" queue which was precisely a "separate line for non riders"? I always liked that as a way to linger and examine the queue without backing up someone behind me.