Just went to MK yesterday. Previously we had used the DAS a couple of times and found it difficult to deal with all the backtracking, plus both my spouse gets migraines and does not tolerate more than a few hours in a park, so unless we went early fast passes were somewhat useless for us.
Well, we arrived at MK shortly after opening (8am) yesterday, and had made our FP+ reservations and were walking down Main Street by 830. We had a blast! It did not click with me that if the posted time was 10 minutes or less then you went through the FP line without getting your card signed. The combo of that, FP+, and low crowds made it a dream, 12 rides in 21/2 hours, my son was in heaven, and we headed for the gate by a little after 11.
I was considering going on Friday night, but I was concerned about what fast pass times we would get and I didn't want to take any chances. This is still my biggest issue with FP+ - you REALLY need to use the DAS together with FP+ to maximize your experience and I have no way of knowing what times I may get after driving 1.5 hours to a park. Before we could check the MDE app or Touring Plans and see what Fps were left, not any more. When we can make our reservations in advance it will really be a help.
AND I just saw that we can schedule Fantasmic as a FP+ selection. I have always been hesitant to use the GAC at Fantasmic because it seemed to me I would still have to arrive super early and wait in the huge crowd. Scheduling it in advance means that I WILL be able to finally see it before our passes expire in September.
Now I am hoping that they don't change the DAS any more - LOL!
Well, we arrived at MK shortly after opening (8am) yesterday, and had made our FP+ reservations and were walking down Main Street by 830. We had a blast! It did not click with me that if the posted time was 10 minutes or less then you went through the FP line without getting your card signed. The combo of that, FP+, and low crowds made it a dream, 12 rides in 21/2 hours, my son was in heaven, and we headed for the gate by a little after 11.
I was considering going on Friday night, but I was concerned about what fast pass times we would get and I didn't want to take any chances. This is still my biggest issue with FP+ - you REALLY need to use the DAS together with FP+ to maximize your experience and I have no way of knowing what times I may get after driving 1.5 hours to a park. Before we could check the MDE app or Touring Plans and see what Fps were left, not any more. When we can make our reservations in advance it will really be a help.
AND I just saw that we can schedule Fantasmic as a FP+ selection. I have always been hesitant to use the GAC at Fantasmic because it seemed to me I would still have to arrive super early and wait in the huge crowd. Scheduling it in advance means that I WILL be able to finally see it before our passes expire in September.
Now I am hoping that they don't change the DAS any more - LOL!