MissMaryann 0 Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 We are buying annual passes and planning on spending time in the parks before our reserved vacation. The magic bands won't be here before we plan on going. How do we get our fast pass rides? Do I need to download the myDisney experience app? I heard cell signal is awful in the parks... Thanks! Maryann Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 Link your APs to your MDE account, and you can do it. I prefer the website over the app. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 Cell signal in the parks depends on your carrier. I've got Verizon and haven't had any issues. You can get on the Disney WiFi easily enough, but if it's a busy day expect it to be pretty slow. Even if you reserve your FP+ through the website now, I'd still download the app in case you want to make any changes once you're there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MissMaryann 0 Posted July 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 How do I use it once we are at the park? The app? We won't be getting our magic bands until right before we come to the campground in November, but we want to use our annual pass in Sept and oct Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 How do I use it once we are at the park? The app? We won't be getting our magic bands until right before we come to the campground in November, but we want to use our annual pass in Sept and oct Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Your AP will be RF enabled and can be used to enter park and at the FP+ checkpoints. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MissMaryann 0 Posted July 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 Thank you Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 They also gave me a way to order a Magic Band when I bought my AP earlier this month. I didn't look at it very much because I already have 2, so it hasn't been a priority yet. I do like color options though! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LONE-STAR 370 Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 We have sprint and AT&T both worked fine last week in the MK. Also I did my fast pass booking from the app the day before with no problem. The 4th fast pass and beyond you will have to book at a kiosk in the park. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bmci3398 1 Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 Cell signal in the parks depends on your carrier. I've got Verizon and haven't had any issues. You can get on the Disney WiFi easily enough, but if it's a busy day expect it to be pretty slow. Even if you reserve your FP+ through the website now, I'd still download the app in case you want to make any changes once you're there.I received an email from Disney on Monday telling me I had until the 23rd to make FP+ changes. We arrive on August 3rd, so I'm wondering how you can change your choices or times once you're there? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 I received an email from Disney on Monday telling me I had until the 23rd to make FP+ changes. We arrive on August 3rd, so I'm wondering how you can change your choices or times once you're there?Re-read that email. I think you're confusing the deadline to customize Magic Bands with making FP+ reservations. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 Re-read that email. I think you're confusing the deadline to customize Magic Bands with making FP+ reservations.TCD I agree. On our last trip (in July) I could make changes to our FPs, up until the moment we were suppose to use them (used the app on my cell). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 I agree. On our last trip (in July) I could make changes to our FPs, up until the moment we were suppose to use them (used the app on my cell).FYI, you can also make changes on the day of for FP+ returns that you missed. Of course, the selection is not likely to be good as the day progresses, but you can try. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starbuc71 162 Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 Are you ae to make FP selections at different parks after you we the first 3? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 Are you ae to make FP selections at different parks after you we the first 3?I think you're asking if you can make more FP+ reservations at a different park after you use the first three. The answer is yes, but currently you have to go to that park and use one of the kiosks there to see what's available. You can't use the app or even a kiosk in the park you're at to even find out what's available. So magical. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starbuc71 162 Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 We have to change our game plans. We usually while staying at the fort like to swim during the day then hit the parks in the late afternoon. By doing that most all of the FP are gone so the 4th is non existent Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 We have to change our game plans. We usually while staying at the fort like to swim during the day then hit the parks in the late afternoon. By doing that most all of the FP are gone so the 4th is non existentTrue. The 4th FP is just a public relations ploy to silence the complaints about being limited to only 3 FP+'s. On a busy day, by late morning, all of the Fp+'s for the good rides are gone. That means your 4th and subsequent Fp+'s will be for attractions that you never needed a FP for in the good old days. Like American Idol in DHS, or the teacups in the MK. So magical. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 FYI, you can also make changes on the day of for FP+ returns that you missed. Of course, the selection is not likely to be good as the day progresses, but you can try.TCD Really... did NOT know that! So, if we schedule Peter Pan for 10am and don't make it, the system will let us reassign that FP at (for example) 2p? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 Really... did NOT know that! So, if we schedule Peter Pan for 10am and don't make it, the system will let us reassign that FP at (for example) 2p? has to be for an available time and ride. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 has to be for an available time and ride. Right...but (just to make sure I understand), if we have a FP and miss it, then the system basically gives us another one to use later in the day. Is this right? We did pretty good in June with making changes on the mobile app, but there was once or twice that we missed using a FP because we didn't get to the ride in time and I didn't think to check the system to see if it had "given" us another FP for that day. Am I saying this right? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Momof6....aka Marty 769 Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 If I am there with my 6 offspring and we have used our 3 FP+ and want to schedule a 4th for the 7 of us, do we all need to tap our MB on something at the kiosk, or will tapping mine be enough? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AuburnJen 771 Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 Isn't the only way you can do fp for a whole party is online or through the app? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 Right...but (just to make sure I understand), if we have a FP and miss it, then the system basically gives us another one to use later in the day. Is this right? We did pretty good in June with making changes on the mobile app, but there was once or twice that we missed using a FP because we didn't get to the ride in time and I didn't think to check the system to see if it had "given" us another FP for that day. Am I saying this right? Yes. Provided there is something available to switch it too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 If I am there with my 6 offspring and we have used our 3 FP+ and want to schedule a 4th for the 7 of us, do we all need to tap our MB on something at the kiosk, or will tapping mine be enough? Only one. MB. I made new ones at the kiosk for the three of us in July while they were riding something. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Momof6....aka Marty 769 Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 Only one. MB. I made new ones at the kiosk for the three of us in July while they were riding something. Thank you! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 Only one. MB. I made new ones at the kiosk for the three of us in July while they were riding something.Correct. But the key is that your MB's need to be linked together. I assume that they will be. You can select FP+'s for anyone eligible in your group. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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