What rides do you NEED a FP for...

[mrsgoose8]

In each park?

a few things to note- I am traveling with a 4yr old girl & a 2 Yr old boy. Girl likes thrill rides but would be afraid of anything with the villans (or Expedition everst like) She is also only about 42inches (we hope she gets that growth spurt by summer!). 2 year old will be only around 30 inches by our trip (1 month to go!!) Headed to Disney on June1-7.

When we went in the past, only our older child could ride rides, and paper FP were still in place. My H and I went in January, and used FP+ but we rode rides we wouldn't ride with our kiddos. however, we definitely felt like we "Wasted" FP because we used it on rides that werent worth it. We aren't in the know with which lines will have the biggest waits.

FWIW, I DID score a FP for Anna & Elsa. But other than that, im not sure if my choices are good oneS!

 

[neilly22]

For sure you should get a fast pass for Splash Mountain as this can be a very long wait plus it's one the kids will love.

It's a small world always looks busy but the queue for it usually goes quick.

You don't want to leave getting your fast pass to late as they get later and later the times for riding as the day goes on and eventually they run out for the day.

Enjoy your trip.

 

[shyjade]

Our FP+ must-do's are Soarin', Toy Story Mania, Test Track (well, not anymore thanks to tiering at Epcot), Big Thunder Mountain, Peter Pan, Safari. But we don't like to stand in long lines and don't do the characters. It really depends on what your "must-do" rides are, and which rides tend to have the longest lines. A PP mentioned Splash, and we NEVER ride it, so it's really all just a matter of personal taste. Some would think it's a waste to use FP+ on HM or Jungle Cruise, but we've done it.

 

[CinderElsa]

Any of the mountains (Space & Splash especially)
Soarin' or Test Track
TSMM
Peter Pan

If you want any of those, I'd definitely get a FP+.

 

[HBGdancermom]

Like PPs stated, definitely all the mountains at MK. There was never much of a need at Dumbo this past week when we were there but you might need one for June. Peter Pan was always packed. At AK, we hit it at RD so we were able to ride EE and Safari with no wait. If doing Safari (which I highly recommend) later in the day I think you definitely need a FP. At HS, the TSM is always big wait times and RNR but I think your kiddos will be too little for that one. At EPCOT, I would get one for Soarin and then TT if coming on another day since they have the tiering.

 

[mrsgoose8]

What's TSM?

Yes my big girl is to short for RNR and too scared of EE.

I FP splash mountain, Peter Pan, and Dumbo (in case!) on different days... Trying to decide what else

 

[Zeebs]

Have a look at this thread, the first page tells you a list of ones that are the best use of your fastpasses.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3143281

Don't worry about the other 4 billion pages after that

Don't forget you can share your fast passes,

for example your husband and daughter can ride a height restricted ride, you get a rider swap and then you and your daughter can ride.

Then use the fast pass for you to book a different ride to take your son on so he doesn't miss out or just be sitting around.

I hope that makes sense.

Kirsten
Kirsten

 

[mrsgoose8]

Thanks so much!! I hadn't thought of doing it that way! Might be over my head for the planning of this trip!!! Lol. But you are right that is a smart way to do it!

 

[Zeebs]

Thanks so much!! I hadn't thought of doing it that way! Might be over my head for the planning of this trip!!! Lol. But you are right that is a smart way to do it!

It's doing my head in, but only two more days and they are all booked for our trip. We have one under the height restriction, one daredevil and one chicken (who has been told he has to ride once) so I could find that all the rides I have booked for him he doesn't want to do and he will want to join myself and the wee one and then I will have to spend time trying to swap them while I am there.

But hey its Disney and it has to be warmer than here so that is all good lol.