Questions about FP+ kiosks

[Planogirl]

I'm wondering about how difficult it is to use the kiosks to get more FP+ lately. Are the lines long? Are the kiosks still moving around like they were?

 

[g8torphan]

They aren't difficult to use.

It all depends on time of day/crowd level/kiosk location.
In MK Fantasy Land is usually busiest.

 

[FFMickey]

Just tap and pick your choices. It was just DGF and I , so it was easy. I don't know if a larger group would have less choices our if you could change who gets what. They have FP+ CMs there to assist.

 

[prudence64]

Easy to use. Little wait. Helpful CMs available.

Had trouble finding a fourth for DHS and Epcot. Better luck at other two parks without tiers

 

[davkata]

We used the one in City Hall and no lines at all. Also used the one in Fantasyland this past Thursday on what was a very busy MK day. Had to have a CM assist us as we needed to replace 7DMT since it was down and we wanted SpMtn and it wasn't giving us that option...anyway, little to no lines and instant help from CM. Again, MK was packed that day too!

 

[jollygreen]

It's really easy to use. I was there in August and used the kiosks several times. Only took me a minute or two. I never really had to wait long either. The only time I had a long wait was in Fantasyland, and part of that had to do with the fact that some of the people in front of me didn't speak English and didn't understand what the CM was telling them to do. Also, there's always a CM around if you need any help.

 

[Good Morning Dewdrop]

I think the location.s have more or less stabilized. Before you go make a list from easywdw or Kenny the pirates site and take it along with you

 

[BradChristian]

The MDE app has all the locations and I have verified all the MK ones with recent visitors.

 

[soniam]

The MDE app has all the locations and I have verified all the MK ones with recent visitors.

How so you see the locations in MDX? Do you have to be in the park?

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

I'm wondering about how difficult it is to use the kiosks to get more FP+ lately. Are the lines long? Are the kiosks still moving around like they were?

We have only used the one in Tomorrowland. The line has never seemed long with maybe 15-20 people/groups ahead if me. I have been in and out in less than 15 minutes or so.

Each kiosk seems to have a CM ready and eager to assist.

Not sure the answer of the question about moving around.

 

[SnackCredit]

Unless they've built more permanent infrastructure last year, is it just me, or do the kiosks not look like "kiosks" (booths)? Aren't they really just CMs on foot with tablets? (except for the Philharmagic one)

 

[soniam]

Unless they've built more permanent infrastructure last year, is it just me, or do the kiosks not look like "kiosks" (booths)? Aren't they really just CMs on foot with tablets? (except for the Philharmagic one)

I think they are more permanent now. I have not been since July, when they still had CMs standing around in a group with tablets. However, pictures that I have recently seen seem to show a more permanent structure for the FP+ kiosk/machine itself. I don't think a building or booth is erected specifically to hold the kiosk/machines. I think they are placed in existing structures or covered areas. I get the feeling the kiosks are kind of like the self-checkin machines at the airport or an ATM.

 

[erc]

There are some permanent kiosks and some are still CM's with tablets in hand. I was just there last week.

 

[davkata]

I will say they are not well marked, though and when they are found some appear to be the line for an attraction right nearby...We almost missed the one by Philharmagic, went to ask a CM we saw standing at the entrance where it was and it turns out she was the FP kiosk CM! That location had a few kiosks and at least two CM's (I know because the one we had needed to ask another CM to get an answer for us)

 

[erc]

Here is the one near Trail Creek Traders (and the line of cold guests trying to get a 4th FP):

 

[BradChristian]

How so you see the locations in MDX? Do you have to be in the park?

Nope. It's under the guest services tab on MDE. That is right of attractions, restaurants, and restrooms.

 

[soniam]

Nope. It's under the guest services tab on MDE. That is right of attractions, restaurants, and restrooms.

Cool. Thanks. I see it now. However, I see that the City Hall one is missing in MK, so it's still good to have a list from another reliable source.

 

[davkata]

Cool. Thanks. I see it now. However, I see that the City Hall one is missing in MK, so it's still good to have a list from another reliable source.

The FP kiosks were definitely inside City Hall this past week. We used one of them.

 

[Planogirl]

It sounds like they aren't always well marked so I'd better find a good list a few days before we go. I appreciate the info.

 

[Good Morning Dewdrop]

The FP kiosks were definitely inside City Hall this past week. We used one of them.

did you use it for a 4th (or more ) FP or to change / arrange the 1st 3? I ask because on Josh's site (might have been Kenny's) I seem to recall it saying that you could not make a 4th FP on the City Hall ones....just checking for our May trip