Trying to figure out FP+ and Touring Plans...

[allmydisneydreams]

We have not been to Disney in a few years - we had great success on past trips using Touring Plans and fastpass .... We are rope droppers and would get several FPs throughout the day, rarely waiting in line, even during Easter week.

So we are headed back this Easter week (very excited!) and I am trying to learn the new ropes. What I don't understand is what the likelihood is that I will be able to secure early FPs --- I am looking for PP, Jungle Cruise, and Space Mountain at 9, 10, and 11. We have a large party ( 9 people ) - so what are the chances that I can get those times when my window opens 2/5?

Also - Touring Plans was right on with times last time we went - But it is saying that we can do Buzz two times in a row at opening (8 am EMH) and then only have a 12 minute wait at 7DMT at 8:42 am. This worries me considering how popular that ride is. In fact, TP is saying that using a FP for 7DMT wouldn't save any time that morning. Could this be true?

And being that it is a super busy day - How likely is it that we can get more FP+? I would like to score Under the Sea, then Barnstormer, then Monster Inc.

Finally I understand that there is a good chance that the morning EMH will be changed to 7 am that day (Tuesday after Easter), which is what they did last time we went and made for easier touring - when would they make that change if they do it?

Thanks so much for any help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Robo]

We have not been to Disney in a few years - we had great success on past trips using Touring Plans and fastpass .... We are rope droppers and would get several FPs throughout the day, rarely waiting in line, even during Easter week.

So we are headed back this Easter week (very excited!) and I am trying to learn the new ropes.

What I don't understand is what the likelihood is that I will be able to secure early FPs ---

1. I am looking for PP, Jungle Cruise, and Space Mountain at 9, 10, and 11.

We have a large party ( 9 people ) - so what are the chances that I can get those times when my window opens 2/5?

Also - Touring Plans was right on with times last time we went - But it is saying that we can do Buzz two times in a row at opening (8 am EMH) and then only have a 12 minute wait at 7DMT at 8:42 am. This worries me considering how popular that ride is. In fact, TP is saying that using a FP for 7DMT wouldn't save any time that morning.

2. Could this be true?

And being that it is a super busy day -

3. How likely is it that we can get more FP+? I would like to score Under the Sea, then Barnstormer, then Monster Inc.

4. Finally I understand that there is a good chance that the morning EMH will be changed to 7 am that day (Tuesday after Easter), which is what they did last time we went and made for easier touring -

5. when would they make that change if they do it?

Thanks so much for any help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

1. You very likely will be able to get those FP. You may or may not be able to get those exact times. (But, you likely can maneuver them to be close.)
2. Yes.
3. Likely... but not likely for the "headliners."
4. Count on it.
5. Within 25-45 days of the actual dates.

 

[SnipsNSnails]

Just in the early stages of planning for a Sept. trip. I've been reading and reading because the last time we were at WDW was Sept. 2011 under the old FP system. What I'm hoping to do is set my touring plan for the day and see which rides will have the longest waits and try to schedule my FP+ for those 3 rides as close to the TP arrival time as I can. We'll have to see how that works out for me. I did a lot of planning for the last trip and this feels like there are even more factors to consider now when coming up with a plan.

 

[Crystal824]

Watching this as we are about to make our FP+ Selections for our April trip. The last time we were at WDW was May 2012. FP+ had not rolled out yet.

 

[Robo]

Watching this as we are about to make our FP+ Selections for our April trip.

Many details, logistics, and FP+ priorities found HERE.

 

[allmydisneydreams]

Thanks Robo for all of the great info!