Thursday, February 20, 2014

Top Ten Attractions NOT to choose for FastPass+

There is a lot of information available about what attractions to choose with your Fast Pass+ selections.  Because guests are currently limited to three selections per day, it is a good idea to know what is essentially a waste of a FastPass+ option.  Here are my top ten, and the logic behind it.

1. Lights, Motors, Action Stunt Spectacular - Hollywood Studios
The queue merges before reaching the main stadium - no reserved seating, no anything.  Be sure you're in line 15-20 minutes prior to showtime and you won't have an issue getting a seat.


2. Muppet Vision 3D - Hollywood Studios
This is a theater style show and will accommodate a large number of guests.  Most of the time, everyone in line gets in for each show. Don't waste a fastpass here - you won't need it.

3. It's A Bug's Life - Animal Kingdom
 This attraction has a large amount of seating.  Keep an eye on the wait times (busiest midday), but most of the time the attraction will accommodate all guests in the queue.

4. Dumbo - Magic Kingdom
The interactive waiting area on this attraction makes it an idea place for little ones to burn off some energy while parents take a rest.  Kids and parents will enjoy waiting for a few minutes here.

5. Illuminations: Reflections of Earth - EPCOT
You can see this show from anywhere around the World Showcase.  Find a spot early and sit on the ground or find a bench.  Especially if you have kids in strollers that can sit and you don't have a medical reason where you'd need to sit too.

6. Spaceship Earth - EPCOT
The line is longer early in the day as it is often the first place that people stop.  However, by late morning, the wait is often 10 minutes or less.  Not worth losing a FastPass for!

7. Mickey's Philharmagic - Magic Kingdom
This is an auditorium show.  Often, all guests in the queue will get right in at the start of the next show - no need for FastPass.

8. Captain EO - EPCOT
This is an auditorium show.  Often, all guests in the queue will get right in at the start of the next show - no need for FastPass.

9. Journey into Imagination with Figment - EPCOT
This attraction has lulls several times a day where there is very little wait.  Check wait times.

10. American Idol Experience - Hollywood Studios
This is an auditorium show.  Often, all guests in the queue will get right in at the start of the next show - no need for FastPass.  Check wait times.

There is definitely a strategy to using the FastPass+ system to your advantage.  As it continues to change and evolve, we will see more and more need for the strategies.  Keep in mind that you can modify your FastPass selections until the END of the window of time.
Katie

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