Really Not Wanting To Do Disney Now With FP+ being introduced

[Ariel's Mum]

As the title says now that FP+ is fully up and running I really am going off the idea of doing Disney this year. The men (DH and DS almost 16) couldn't care less but DD (14) is really keen to go.

Originally we were staying on site and thought that the FP+ would be a bonus BUT now we are staying off site as we want extra space rather than being crammed into one room. The whole needing to use machines to book FP+ in the park in the morning just seems like such a flaff.

I get that FP+ will be good for on site guest but it seems rubbish for those staying off site. I know its a perk for on site and I think it's right BUT I wish they would do what Universal do and allow off site guests to purchase a similar benefit.

Think I'll try convincing DD again that we really don't need to do Disney

[mrmoo123]

I'm yet to try it and will be an offsite guest so I feel a little agrieved by the ability not to book in advance... however what I will say is surely visiting a machine to book ALL you FP+ has got to be better then running to each attraction and using a machine to get a fast pass?

[Ariel's Mum]

Originally Posted by mrmoo123

I'm yet to try it and will be an offsite guest so I feel a little agrieved by the ability not to book in advance... however what I will say is surely visiting a machine to book ALL you FP+ has got to be better then running to each attraction and using a machine to get a fast pass?

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I thought that too - but recently I have read on a few sites about how long it takes if/when the people in front of you don't know which rides they want to book. At least before if you were in the queue to get a FP for a particular ride you knew people wanted to ride it.

[WileyCoyote]

Hi Lynn , got to confess Im going to have a hard job with my lot now for any return trip, they complained enough before about having to plan our park days so for us this will make it harder. The old FP system really worked for us but this, not so much I suspect . If we go back, I can foresee I will be taking day trips to Disney on my own while they hang out around Universal

I hope it works out for everyone, it's a big change to adjust to . I just feel for those people who aren't on sites like this and just pitch up on the day not knowing what the heck is going on !

I'm still v envious of you going back this year. All the blasted tv ads for Florida just rub it in

[lardypops]

We're missing out Disney altogether this year and spending the money on dc tickets with a trip to bg. DS loves test track and one fast pass for this isn't great for us and don't fancy spending the day queuing for it. Now that we've made the decision not to go we're really not that bothered

[karengi]

Originally Posted by WileyCoyote

I hope it works out for everyone, it's a big change to adjust to . I just feel for those people who aren't on sites like this and just pitch up on the day not knowing what the heck is going on !
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A lot of people who aren't aware of what's going on possibly didn't utilise the old fast-passes to their utmost anyway. Maybe off-site guest will be able to use my Disney Experience soon to book their fast-passes prior to the visit then a lot of this will be a non-issue.

I haven't experienced it yet but am really looking forward to trying this when we go in October. I know we'll have a fab time no matter what and there is no way this would put me off going to Disney whether on-site or off-site.

One thing I thought would was it would be a good idea for Disney to have these kiosks outside the parks front gates so that people can sort their fast passes while they are waiting for entry in the morning before rope drop. But maybe that's not possible.

[Mouse mess]

My cowntdown down is similar to yours, I'm hoping that off site guest maybe be able to book fp+ in advance by the time we go... you never know!

[Guest]

It is possible that booking in advance may be available to off site guests at a later date. It may be done the same way that trips and perks can be secured on Disney Cruise Line. On site guests at 60 days. Off site guests at 30 days. This is merely conjecture. Until it's all bedded in and Disney start to tweek things - who knows?
I think people are panicking unnecessarily. Let it bed in and then make a decision.

[alkel2730]

If you can, watch this weeks episode of Attractions magazine the show (free) as they show the FP+ in operation and how it works for offsite guests. It might help for you to see this? I found it interesting to watch.

[gerryc]

Where do you watch that about?