ROL FP strategy for 1st day of trip

[okienick]

Hey Dis...the Disney schedule wienies finally updated their November entertainment schedules for AK, at least for the week of our trip. We are going Nov 7-12 and staying on property at WL.

My strategy for ROL is to try to get it for the 1st night of our trip, on Nov 7. We've never seen it, and it looks like it's only scheduled right now on the 7th, 9th and 11th of our trip. The best opportunity for us to see it is Tuesday the 7th considering our other reservations. I can make some changes if necessary but would prefer not to. Have some questions:

1. Considering this will be the 1st night of my trip, will it be relatively easy for me to get a FP+ for ROL at my 60 day window?
2. Assuming I do get it, the show schedule says it starts at 630pm with a park close at 7pm. How early do I need to get to the FP+ queue for a 630pm start? Is there decent visibility from pretty much anywhere in the FP+ area?
3. Will express transportation be available after the show is over since the show starts at 630pm and the park closes at 7? How long is ROL?

TIA!!

Nicole

 

[okienick]

Anyone? Bueller?

 

[CAS239]

1: you'll easily be able to get it
2: I'd plan to get there 30-45 min prior to showtime. Good view from anywhere but earlier you get there the more choice you have in seats. You can sit up close or further back. There's also metal and stone seating.. Earlier you get there you can choose
3: I haven't done express transportation but I don't see why not. I believe it just doesn't take you to a park that's already closed of course.. I'm pretty sure you can still get a ride from a park that's closing. You'd just have to check the departure time schedule

 

[okienick]

1: you'll easily be able to get it
2: I'd plan to get there 30-45 min prior to showtime. Good view from anywhere but earlier you get there the more choice you have in seats. You can sit up close or further back. There's also metal and stone seating.. Earlier you get there you can choose
3: I haven't done express transportation but I don't see why not. I believe it just doesn't take you to a park that's already closed of course.. I'm pretty sure you can still get a ride from a park that's closing. You'd just have to check the departure time schedule

Thanks for the reply. I'm glad to know the timing of when to arrive; the only thing I'll really hope to find out for sure is about the express transport.

 

[CAS239]

Thanks for the reply. I'm glad to know the timing of when to arrive; the only thing I'll really hope to find out for sure is about the express transport.

This thread below will give you an answer in either the info on the first page, or just ask in that thread

https://www.disboards.com/threads/n...ay-or-29-week-schedule-page-1-post-1.3563694/