look at you with the exciting stuff happening! Magic bands, FP+ and BOG, oh my! (ugh, that was beyond cheesy)
Right now there isn't an option for park-hopping-FPs. You get to choose one park to have 3 FPs at. If they're going to limit it to 3, I'd at least like to see them allow 3 for the day and at a combination of parks should you so choose.
I totally agree, there's almost no point to getting park hoppers if it's going to be that restricting!
And you are so ahead of the game with packing - granted, if you change over your closets, then it just makes sense to put the summer clothes into the suitcase instead of storage and then suitcase.
I finally got serious about packing last night. Oy.
Well it's about time!And speaking of that, have a great trip!
I have to say, I'm not really looking forward to the full system. I'm glad I can still get regular FP with my kttw, but once that's gone things sound like they're going to be very restrictive.
Awesome about the MagicBands.
I had a moment the other day, because we're AP holders, and since they haven't rolled MyMagic+ out in it's entirety yet, we won't be able to take advantage of anything until it's done. Boooooooo!!!!!! So no BOG FP for me for our January trip it looks like. Unless by some miracle the rollout is done.
Really? Nothing for AP holders? Not cool, you guys for your loyalty should be the first to get it!
What?! No purple?! Sacrilege.
Madness I tell you.
You actually can't park hop with FP+. You actually have to use them all in one park. If you park hop, you're stuck in standby the whole time. I read that when I was doing the research on when we AP holders who book trips would be eligible to start using it.
Ugh that does not sound magical. It actually makes me want to call and have my park hoppers removed. Why bother to pay for them if I can't use the FP system? Seems like a strange move on their part.
Yay packing!
Well that's a little more comforting, that I can get a KTTW and use the regular FP system. I'm not looking to cheat and double dip, just regular old park hop!Hi Wendy!! Very jealous of your MBs!!
I've been reading the same thing: Guests with MBs/FP+ are also obtaining paper FPs in addition to their FP+ ressies. They have been asking for KTTW cards at check in. In fact, there are reports that old and expired KTTW cards from past trips are also now working at the FP kiosks. Some people are also claiming that they've been able to get FPs with their drivers license!! It's a madhouse I tell ya!
Oh I know, I haven't been on much lately either and when I come back to a tr with only one new update it's so much easier to catch up on!
I have some really great 9am FP+ scheduled which is awesome. I won't have to run all over kingdom come for them, which is awesome. BUT I can't use the regular FP system... which really sucks! I guess I'll keep reading others' experiences and then judge my own, but for right now I don't like the sound of it.I'm excited for FP+ - not having to do the dash for FP sounds idealI can't wait to hear more reviews it seems to be rolling out well so far.
Also, I love fill flash
Thanks for the MB update. Boo to the fact that you can't PH with the FP+. I agree that you should have a set number of FP+ for the day and if you want to schedule one at each park, they should let you. I'm still not sure if I like all this FP+.
I'm the same way, with the old system you could park hop around all day pulling fastpasses... not sure why they've restricted this so much.
I like the MB's as it makes it easier with no KTTW cards, credit cards to pay, ect. but I feel like the FP+'s is a little planning overkill (and I love to plan!). I can't imagine if your not a planner how FP+ would work for you.
Johnny and I were talking (um, ranting) about that last night -- we're planners and we find this to be just too much planning, what about people who go last minute? Or who don't know they have to plan these things? Or who just aren't that type of pre-planner? Hmmm I guess it will get easier with time.
Thanks for another photography 101 lesson. I actually have them all in a binder so I can reference them.
Oh yay! I'm so glad to hear that. And that's a really good idea.
Christine
Congrats on the MB's Wendy. I swear the testing phase is never going to end. I want one for my AP, but I don't think that'll happen until the testing is over. And honestly, I really can't see a full roll-out until the Xmas season is over. Too risky I think.
I guess you're right, I originally thought they'd want it fully rolled out for Christmas season but not if the testing isn't final. Too bad, I said to Danielle that you AP holders should get them first! It's too bad you won't get to try them out in December!
Yeah, I believe FP+ is one park per day. Hopefully that changes.
Definitely hoping for some changes there. I can see a decline in park hopper add ons if they don't change it!
The rumour during the testing (assuming this is still a test period) is that you can still pull regular FP with KTTW cards and the like. I've even heard OLD cards will work, so if you have so old room keys laying around, you may want to bring 'em.
I've heard that too, I'm going to dig up any old KTTW cards I can find and bring them to try, as well as requesting one at check in.
Awesome step by step Wendy. Really enlightening as to how it will all work. Kudos!!
Glad to be of some service! I just thought it was pretty cool.
And, as always, thank you for the wonderful photography tips. I always turn the flash off during the day. Who knew? Well you knew, but, ya know...
Most people do, and in lots of situations you'd never need it but once and a while it really helps!
I remember last year you and I were on different sides of the FP+ opinion scale! I am hoping it will work better for me this year, but I really don't like the idea of not having access to the regular FP -- not to double dip or anything, just mostly to park hop.
But yes, I have some seriously awesome FP+ times so... I guess I'll hold judgement for now!Interesting. I don't think my camera has a fill flash - or does it? Where do I look for that option?
I don't think yours has an actual "fill flash" option, but your camera will do a great job of filling in shadows if you just pop up the flash and use it on auto. If you find it too harsh, in your menu, go to "Flash exp comp" -- That's flash exposure compensation -- and set it to -1 or -2, it will lower the power of your flash and give you the same effect a "Fill Flash" official option will.
I just customized my magic bands. I made one of them say RIP Max!
That's so sweet, what a great way to honour him! Too bad you couldn't pick black for a colour, like him.
I did not know you couldn't pull other FP's. I like the FP plus option but it bothers me that if I only want one FP at say MK for the morning and I want two in the evening for Epcot, I can't do that. Boo!
Yeah that's bothering me too. And we have two days we planned for park hopping... but the FP+ is kind of throwing a wrench into it.
Plus, my traveling partners do not have tickets purchased yet so I can't do a thing with FP+ at the end of my trip.
That really sucks! But also... it might be good. One last time to use the regular FP before they go away?
We only booked FP+ for about half of our days since we weren't too anxious to try it. I have to say that I ended up liking it. I have heard about paper FP being pulled in addition to FP+ options, we didn't try this. 
It is cool but I typically have to take 3 photos to see which one works best so I don't use it much.
This update was perfect for me with all the questions that kept running thru my head....you're a gem and thanks for step by step....someone like me needs that and pictures help immensely
Hey there Wendy! Yay for your MBs. You'll have something to look forward to when you check in at the AKL - your MBs!! That was very helpful information that you posted regarding the process. I thought I recalled an option to note your top FP+ pick and it would then re-shuffle the options.
I am pretty excited to get the MBs when we check in!
You are correct about prioritizing the FP+ selections, I forgot to mention that part because we didn't really use it, for the most part it didn't much matter to us which order we got them in. I was anxious to try it, assuming I can pull old fashioned FPs as well... hoping it works out smoothly!
As for your photo tips. I've seen the fill option for my flash but when I've tested it I didn't know what it was and it "looked" like a regular flash so this is good to know. My camera also has a 1/16th, 1/8th, 1/4th, and 1/2 flash option. I guess it "regulates" the amount of flash power.
Yeah it can get buggy when you've got to take multiples to figure out which setting you need, I often forgo the fill flash when I'm in a hurry for that very reason!
Heyya Jacquie! I'm very glad to help! I know I was the same way before I actually dove in and tried it -- wondering what would it look like? How would it work? Haha so I figured if there was anyone out there like me, there might be some benefit to posting it all.Hey there smarty pants! You just took all the anxiety away about MB's....thank you
Whoo, happy to see you were able to customize your MagicBands and be able to pick them up at check-in. The only reason I'm staying at a Disney resort on my upcoming trip is because Alex wants a customized band.
The reviews have been pretty positive about them, so I hope they work out well for you.
I am excited for the MBs, no worrying about our KTTW sounds awesome!
The FP+ seems to be the most uncertain aspect of the new system. You can't park hop, and I'm sure the double dipping of paper tickets will be stopped. I do like that you can get a FP for BoG, though. That seems really cool.
I'm so afraid that they're going to stop the double dipping of paper tickets before I get there! I hate that you can't park hop. On the other hand I also like that you can get a FP for BOG. and schedule fastpasses without criss-crossing the entire park. Wonder if the good will outweigh the bad...
