Step 7: Fastpass+



We're certainly not going to pretend that we're experts on the topic of Fastpass +, but we'll tell you what we do know about the service from our one time of using it.

The process of booking Fastpass+ reservations is fairly simple. Fastpasses for you entire trip can be booked through My Disney Experience starting at midnight 60 days out for on-site guests and 30 days out for off-site guest.  As I have mentioned in the past, you can get things "last minute." We booked our last trip 49 days out and were still about to get great reservations, both dining and Fastpass.

Each member of your party starts out with 3 Fastpasses per day. Everyone does not have to have Fastpasses for the same attractions at the same time. Inside of the Fastpass section of the website you can choose Fastpasses for each individual person. Children under 3 do not require Fastpasses.

Now, because I don't have valid park admission linked to my account at the moment I cannot provide screen shots for the booking process. It is a simple process, though.

At the 60 or especially 30 day mark you should have your daily plans made to include dining. These plans should be consulted when making your Fastpass reservations.

When making your Fastpass selections you may be unable to get the exact time that you would like, but fear not, once your selections are made you can make changes under the "Change Fastpass selections" section.

Tips for Fastpass:
* You may want to only book one Fastpass, but you will be forced to have 3. You are not required to show up for your Fastpass time, so if you have to book two Fastpasses that you do not want to use, just let the time slot pass and they will go away as if they had been used.

* You do not have to plan out your entire trip ahead of time. You can make Fastpass selections from your wifi connected device or a kiosk once you are inside the parks based on what attractions have Fastpasses still available.

 * To start you have 3 Fastpasses per day, but that does not mean that you are limited to only 3. Once you have used your first 3 you can make additional Fastpass selections, one at a time, using a wifi connected device or a kiosk inside of the parks.

* Fastpasses are available for most attractions, to include rides, select character meets, and shows, as well fireworks and parades.

* For attractions that children may be too small for, Ex. Rock n Roller Coaster, Splash Mountain, Test Track, that both parents want to ride use a combination of Fastpass and Rider Swap. Set up a Fastpass for one parent to ride, once that parent gets in the Fastpass line ask for a Rider Swap card. This way both parents will be able to go through the Fastpass line.

* Not every attraction absolutely requires one, and we personally think that using a Fastpass for a parade or fireworks is a waste.

* If there is something that you know you will want to ride more than once in a day book your Fastpass for the afternoon and ride it using the standby or even the single rider line if it is available first thing in the morning.

Our Recommendations for Fastpass...

Magic Kingdom
* Seven Dwarves Mine Train
* Splash Mountain
* Meet Anna and Elsa
* Meet Cinderella and Rapunzel
* Peter Pan’s Flight
* Enchanted Tale’s With Belle
* Space Mountain

Epcot
* Soarin’
* Test Track

Hollywood Studios
* Rock n Roller Coaster
* Tower of Terror
* For the First Time in Forever (Frozen Sing-along)
* Disney Junior Live on Stage
* Star Tours

Animal Kingdom
* Expedition Everest

Happy Planning! The only step left is step 8 - Enjoy your trip!

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