What do you think about FP and new Frozen ride?

[disneyandme]

When the new ride opens in Epcot, do you think (or has anyone heard) if it will have FP? Will it be tiered?

 

[DisHappyPlace]

havent heard yet but im sure it will be and yes also to tiered

 

[DannyDisneyFreak]

I have no doubt it will be first tier.

 

[nilla]

The whole tiering situation will be odd once the Frozen stuff opens. Presumably, Soarin' will reopen around the same time, or not long after. Since I would imagine Tier 1 for both the Frozen ride and M&G, that would give us seven Tier 1 options at Epcot (six if Illuminations FP is gone for good). That's A LOT. I wouldn't be surprised (and would be very happy) if they dropped the tiering altogether, rather than go that route.

 

[DannyDisneyFreak]

The whole tiering situation will be odd once the Frozen stuff opens. Presumably, Soarin' will reopen around the same time, or not long after. Since I would imagine Tier 1 for both the Frozen ride and M&G, that would give us seven Tier 1 options at Epcot (six if Illuminations FP is gone for good). That's A LOT. I wouldn't be surprised (and would be very happy) if they dropped the tiering altogether, rather than go that route.

I've wondering the same thing. It would be silly if Frozen, Soarin, Test Track, and Illuminations were all in tier 1. They just need to get rid of the tiers at Epcot. Especially with the extra screen opening at Soarin' I'm assuming that will open up more FP's for availability. Maybe Frozen will be higher capacity than Malstrom was, that would be great.

 

[nilla]

I've wondering the same thing. It would be silly if Frozen, Soarin, Test Track, and Illuminations were all in tier 1. They just need to get rid of the tiers at Epcot. Especially with the extra screen opening at Soarin' I'm assuming that will open up more FP's for availability. Maybe Frozen will be higher capacity than Malstrom was, that would be great.

If they do keep the tiering, I'm hoping the opening of Frozen would kick Living with the Land out of Tier 1!

 

[DannyDisneyFreak]

If they do keep the tiering, I'm hoping the opening of Frozen would kick Living with the Land out of Tier 1!

Does it really matter? Is a FP for the Land really a priority?

 

[PeasandCarrots]

If they do keep the tiering, I'm hoping the opening of Frozen would kick Living with the Land out of Tier 1!

Agreed, it's really an odd choice for Tier 1.

 

[JimmyV]

I wouldn't be surprised (and would be very happy) if they dropped the tiering altogether

I don't see how they can drop tiering. 90% of all guests would then choose Soarin'; Test Track; and Frozen as their three FPs, and there simply isn't enough capacity to handle the crowds. The people who don't get those three FPs would be left with dregs. The whole point to tiering is that every guest should get at least one FP that they are excited about. So they will have to lump the three I listed above into Tier One, allowing you to choose only one of the three, but almost guaranteeing that you will in fact get one of those three.

 

[capegirl]

I have no doubt it will be first tier.

Yes first tier for sure. Perhaps eliminating Illuminations and replacing it with Frozen. If this is the case I would do Soarin' and TT standby at park opening, and save the FP for Frozen. Makes me wonder if Norway will open early.

 

[Amanda999]

If they do keep the tiering, I'm hoping the opening of Frozen would kick Living with the Land out of Tier 1!

Agreed, it's really an odd choice for Tier 1.

I've heard that LWTL is tier 1 because all the other tier 1's have height restrictions (so, there would be nothing for certain families to choose otherwise, and you must choose a tier 1).

 

[tlmadden73]

If they keep tiering, then it would definitely be Tier 1 because it would be in such high demand.

The reason that DHS and Epcot has tiering is because the FP+ system really doesn't work very well in those parks because despite having a dozen or so attractions for Fast Pass, there are really only 3-4 at each that you really need Fast Passes for (where there are normally long standby lines). (You know, like it was when there was legacy paper fast passes). There is no need to have Fast Passes for Disney Junior, Indiana Jones, Living with the Land, Pixar Film Fest, yet because of the tiering system we are sometimes almost required to take them. I still don't understand why there are Fast Pass options for high capacity shows.

I would expect once Soaring and Frozen are up, that both of those will be the top two sought after Fast Passes at Epcot, so those two will be Tier 1.

All speculation of course.

They need to ditch the tiering system, but if they do . you'll see severe shortage of Fast Passes as everyone will just Fast Pass Test Track, Soaring and Frozen at Epcot (and nothing else).

 

[nilla]

Yes first tier for sure. Perhaps eliminating Illuminations and replacing it with Frozen. If this is the case I would do Soarin' and TT standby at park opening, and save the FP for Frozen. Makes me wonder if Norway will open early.

I would expect once Soaring and Frozen are up, that both of those will be the top two sought after Fast Passes at Epcot, so those two will be Tier 1.

I'm assuming there will be FPs for the ride and the M&G, and could see both being Tier 1. If Illuminations FPs stay, guests could pick from five legit Tier 1 attractions...and Living with the Land.

 

[ArielSRL]

I'm assuming there will be FPs for the ride and the M&G, and could see both being Tier 1. If Illuminations FPs stay, guests could pick from five legit Tier 1 attractions...and Living with the Land.

Yes, I have heard the M&G might also be a separate tier 1. I would think they might drop Living with the Land and maybe even Mission Space to tier 2 (wasn't it a tier 2 before Soarin went into refurb, or am I remembering incorrectly?).

 

[nilla]

maybe even Mission Space to tier 2 (wasn't it a tier 2 before Soarin went into refurb, or am I remembering incorrectly?)

I didn't realize it was bumped up to Tier 1, so yes, it was Tier 2 before that

 

[DVCcurious]

Living with the Land is Tier 1 because you are forced to choose a Tier 1 option so they need an attraction without a height requirement. When Frozen opens up it will replace Living with the Land in Tier 1.

Frozen Ride and Meet and Greet will be Tier 1.

It's possible (not probable) they'd get rid of tiering. HOWEVER, you will still have people choosing any combination of meet A&E, ride A&E, Test Track and Soarin' as their FP+ choices and I doubt there's enough capacity for those rides. I know there's some interest in Character Spot and Illuminations for FP's, but everything else on the EPCOT list doesn't need FP+ to ride.

 

[tripletmomsrock]

I'm planning a 2nd day at Epcot just for this issue. A&E is high on the daughters list so I'm hoping that we can get a M&G on 1 day and the ride on another. Of course this is the assumption that both with be Tier 1.

 

[celina14]

So quick question... A&E will now be meeting in Epcot? Does anyone have an estimate of when this takes effect? Also will they still meet in MK as well? And also is there an estimate of when the A&E ride opens... I'm hoping before our November trip since Frozen is my daughter's favorite!!

 

[Travis B]

So quick question... A&E will now be meeting in Epcot? Does anyone have an estimate of when this takes effect? Also will they still meet in MK as well? And also is there an estimate of when the A&E ride opens... I'm hoping before our November trip since Frozen is my daughter's favorite!!

Rumor was May 1 opening, but IIRC I've heard it's been pushed back. Either way, it should be open for you in November.

 

[celina14]

Rumor was May 1 opening, but IIRC I've heard it's been pushed back. Either way, it should be open for you in November.

Thanks! So good to know, my daughter will love it!