Visiting 1st time since FP+ implemented....

[GoofyinBuffalo]

I've been to WDW multiple times and was a pro on the fastpass system. Our upcoming trip is our first trip since the implementation of FP+. I read up on how to make the reservations, but my question is, are you able to still obtain normal paper fastpasses as they existed two years ago? I.E: Can I go to Buzz Lightyear and obtain a FP at the same kiosk they had two years ago and use this in conjunction to whatever FP+ I arranged from home? Or is it FP+ and that's it?

 

[Laketravis]

There are no more paper FP's.

Mesaboy has a great thread all about FP+ here: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3326057

 

[prudence64]

Fp + only

 

[DisneyKidds]

Theoretically, the FP+ Kiosk's work like the old FP machines. Instead of going to individual attractions for a FP, you hit up a Kiosk to check availability and book a reservation. So, after your three reserved FP+, you can obtain a 4th, 5th, 6th, etc., etc. Of course, dependent on a lot of factors, some people have met with success obtaining additional FPs while others have not.

Some people like to schedule their three early, to increase their chances of finding availability for additional FPs. That seems to work well in the MK, where there are a lot of attractions and no tiering. Not so much at DHS and Epcot. FPs aren't all that necessary in AK if you rope drop.

We are fans of rope drop at all the parks, hopping to a different park later in the day, FP+ in hand. However, that strategy isn't best for obtaining additional FPs.

 

[disney world dreamer]

no.
FP+ has replaced legacy fastpass.

 

[Cormoran]

Theoretically, the FP+ Kiosk's work like the old FP machines. Instead of going to individual attractions for a FP, you hit up a Kiosk to check availability and book a reservation. So, after your three reserved FP+, you can obtain a 4th, 5th, 6th, etc., etc. Of course, dependent on a lot of factors, some people have met with success obtaining additional FPs while others have not.

Some people like to schedule their three early, to increase their chances of finding availability for additional FPs. That seems to work well in the MK, where there are a lot of attractions and no tiering. Not so much at DHS and Epcot. FPs aren't all that necessary in AK if you rope drop.

We are fans of rope drop at all the parks, hopping to a different park later in the day, FP+ in hand. However, that strategy isn't best for obtaining additional FPs.

Do you work for Disney?

 

[DisneyKidds]

Do you work for Disney?

No, just been a lot, so I know a thing or two about a thing or two. At least I like to think so!

 

[siskaren]

Do you work for Disney?

What is there about DisneyKidds' post that would make you think so?

 

[DisneyKidds]

What is there about DisneyKidds' post that would make you think so?

I wondered the same, thought it was an odd? Interesting? question. No matter, I'll answer anything.

Having learned now that it's Suvadoo version 2.0 the question makes a little more sense.

 

[JimmyV]

Theoretically, the FP+ Kiosk's work like the old FP machines.

...if only!

 

[DisneyKidds]

...if only!

Other than overall effectiveness in securing the next FP , other than location how is it any different? Instead of walking up to a machine at a ride to get the next available FP for that ride you go to a central kiosk to get the next available FP for that ride. In theory, not really any different.

 

[Laketravis]

Other than overall effectiveness in securing the next FP , other than location how is it any different? Instead of walking up to a machine at a ride to get the next available FP for that ride you go to a central kiosk to get the next available FP for that ride. In theory, not really any different.

In theory, not really any different?

One, put card in machine. Remove card, take dispensed ticket.

The other - well, here's a 15 minute tutorial on how to use it:

How to use FP+ in the park




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[Cormoran]

What is there about DisneyKidds' post that would make you think so?

Rather than answering the OP's original question, it was a PR presentation about the wonders of FP+ and how well it works. OP was just asking if legacy and FP+ were both available nothing else.

 

[slickpoetry]

it is really not difficult to make extra FP in the park. Anyone who says it is...i don't know....must have a hard time with technology, I suppose.

Only thing to worry about is the lines can get long. They really should add more kiosks.

 

[JimmyV]

Other than overall effectiveness in securing the next FP , other than location how is it any different?

What Laketravis said.

Then........
If attraction is not available, sign will say so and I move along wasting no time.
If attraction is available, Sign tells me the return time. It says, for example, "Return time: 4:15"
Insert Card.
Receive slip of paper good for 4:15-5:15.


Now.......
No idea what is available.
Tap card or band to machine.
Scroll through attractions.
The ones I want are not available. Wasted my time.
If the ones I want are available, I select them.
System gives me "best options".
None are optimal. But I chose the one that is least compatible to what I want.
Then, one by one, I change my attractions to times that better suit me.
After several minutes, I now have a FP for 4:15-5:15.
If person is not familiar with the "pick the worst option and then change it" functionality, they are stuck with the computer's "best" option which may not be suitable given other plans for the day.

 

[Disneylover99]

Instead of walking up to a machine at a ride to get the next available FP for that ride you go to a central kiosk to get the next available FP for that ride.

That is the biggest difference for me. Walking up to a machine was easy and not time consuming. But now lining up at a kiosk, to get a FP for an attraction that I wouldn't have needed before FP+, so I don't have to line up, makes no sense.

 

[DisneyKidds]

Rather than answering the OP's original question, it was a PR presentation about the wonders of FP+ and how well it works. OP was just asking if legacy and FP+ were both available nothing else.

I viewed the OPs question differently. Yes, he understood that 3FP+ advance reservations were available. I thought he was asking if he could still get FPs in the park, like you did with FP-. I simply pointed out that you can, the process is just different. For that I get called a shill!

 

[Laketravis]

Oh, one more thing - see if you can tell the difference in your own comment. I've tried to make it easy by providing a couple of hints:

Instead of walking up to a machine at a ride to get the next available FP for that ride you go to a central kiosk to get the next available FP for that ride.

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[Tbiafore]

Cant you just use the app rather than walk up to a kiosk?

 

[JimmyV]

Cant you just use the app rather than walk up to a kiosk?

Yes for your original 3 FP+. But for any additional FPs, you must use a kiosk.