Room only reservation and FP+ Help - Please

[dnw25]

I am so confused as to when I can make my FP + selections!!! We currently have a room only reservation for Dec and our 60 day window is in 3 days. Can I make the FP + selections without a ticket package or tickets linked? Disney resort reservation agents have told me conflicting answers and online FAQ implies yes, but when I go into MDE for setup it want me to link tickets.

So, so confused. Not sure if we are getting APs or package yet since still pricing out the dining variables. Not I need to wait until 30 days?

 

[Lucius Best]

You absolutely need tickets linked to your MDE account to be able to make your FP+ reservations.

 

[dnw25]

THank you so much for your prompt response

 

[subtchr]

Just to elaborate on Lucius's response, your room only reservation DOES entitle you to the 60-day booking window for FP+, but only if you have admission media linked to your MDE account for the number of days for which you want to make FP+ reservations.

We do room only each visit, because we use the military salute room discount and tickets. I have the tickets linked in our MDE accounts, ready to book FP+ at 60 days out.

 

[dnw25]

So I have to decide ticket options and link ASAP if want the 60 day window?

 

[subtchr]

So I have to decide ticket options and link ASAP if want the 60 day window?

Exactly.

It only makes sense. If they allowed people without tickets of some sort to book FP+, it would be even harder to schedule them than it is now.

 

[mesaboy2]

You may find the green link in my signature helpful.

 

[jtowntoflorida]

So I have to decide ticket options and link ASAP if want the 60 day window?

You have to have ticket entitlements, but you can always change your ticket later without affecting your FP+ selections. So you can buy tickets separately now, and then decide to upgrade to an AP when you get to Disney later.

FWIW, if you get an AP and the TIW card, you're generally going to come out even and possibly do better on dining than going with any of the dining plans.

 

[dnw25]

So, what if we only get one ap (and TIW), does my DH (not ap) still need tickets linked to make FP at 60?

 

[soniam]

So, what if we only get one ap (and TIW), does my DH (not ap) still need tickets linked to make FP at 60?

I believe you need ticket media (ticket or AP number) linked for each person for which you are trying to obtain FP+.

You can get electronic tickets quickly from Undercover Tourist, then you could upgrade to AP once at WDW, at least before you use all of the days.