100AcreWood
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Last year we were sent an email with some alternate ride options.
I meant to reply to this. I would not be happy to miss a major attraction because it was broke down during my FP+ window.
Last year we were sent an email with some alternate ride options.
Agree .. you definitely see how little attractions there are .. especially when "show heavy" parks like DHS Fast Passes aren't really needed at all in most crowds.I think that FP+ has made these parks seem worse. When trying to prebook FPs, it is really noticeable how little there is to choose from, especially because of the tiering. And of course having stuff like Captain EO, the Muppets and Figment as options doesn't help that perception. AK is a bit better, at least there isn't tiering.
We did try to get seated early for a couple of our ADRs. At Prime Time we showed up 30 minutes early and were told they could check us in 15 minutes early. At BOG lunch we showed up 15 minutes early and were told they could not check us in until 5 minutes before time.I'm curious whether you tried to get in early for your ADRS, we were able to a few times last trip but I'm sure it varies.
Great report thanks!
One particularly egregious example was 12 minutes for SSE. Admittedly it was during mid-morning, but that is all that made sense given the dingaling FP+ time slots and the painfully limited number f attractions at Epcot.How long were your too long FP waits? Thanks.
If you actually count up the rides and shows (things that have a FastPass queue) .. it is amazing how little there are to do at these parks compared to MK .. especially with how old they are. They've LOST multiple attractions instead of gaining them. They really should give you a free hopper pass to go to a non-MK park every time you go to one of these.
At least AK has some great atmosphere and "walking" attractions to see the animals (that I am sure a lot of people just skip over)
If we had not been able to ride TSMM I was considering going to guest services and throwing a righteous fit. Take TSMM out of the mix and I would not have considered going to DHS for the day. For the first time I can recall, I found myself wandering around Epcot and DHS thinking, "Some people actually paid $100 for this today?" Not that what is there is bad, but it is lacking in substance and quantity.I meant to reply to this. I would not be happy to miss a major attraction because it was broke down during my FP+ window.
One particularly egregious example was 12 minutes for SSE. Admittedly it was during mid-morning, but that is all that made sense given the dingaling FP+ time slots and the painfully limited number f attractions at Epcot.
Thanks for the response. I haven't used FP+ yet, but 12 minutes doesn't seem that bad to me. Maybe I just have low expectations.
I have no idea what to pick for my Fast Passes for my DHS day coming up .. EVERYTHING I would consider getting FP+ for is Tier 1. Everything. The others you don't need passes for at all.
Especially on SE!!Yeah, 12 minutes is a bit much for a FP wait. Ran into similar issue on Kilimanjaro Safaris and PotC
Also your time opens totally. For instance, with all the RnRc downtime last weekend, I got an email saying my FP had been updated. My time was still 6:15 but I had until 10pm closing to use it.So what happens when you have a FP+ for a certain time but the ride goes down? Do you still get to ride or did you "miss your window?"
One time I waited in line for 4 hours...4 HOURS to ride the X Coaster at Magic Mountain. I can't even navigate my Facebook timeline in 12 minutes. Add in that FP is free...12 minutes would not be something I personally would get in a dander about.
BUT I can understand how it can be frustrating.
Also your time opens totally. For instance, with all the RnRc downtime last weekend, I got an email saying my FP had been updated. My time was still 6:15 but I had until 10pm closing to use it.
I'm kind of worried about all of the construction going on and the AK construction in particular. How disruptive was it? AK was my favorite park back in the day because I enjoyed the open spaces to stroll around and appreciate the atmosphere. The idea of walls everywhere is kind of not fun.
My idea of disruptive may vary from yours. I found AK construction to be very noticeable but it did not distract much from our day there. Lots of construction walls around the area leading up to the Tree of Life. The one area that was pretty ugly IMO was the whole walk from the Yak & Yeti area down to Everest. The wall all along the right hand side made things feel cramped and -well -unmagical. Also there was a crew working and a crane (not in use) right in front of the Tree of Life as we walked in. I thought maybe they could have at least tried to cover up the equipment somewhat (ala the way they "hide" the crane behind the castle at MK while it is there during certain times of year)
The good news is the the walk around the base of Tree of Life offered some lovely views. Also the while Africa section was looking very nice.
Did not bother with Dinoland so can't comment on that.
We did this at Chefs de France the week before Easter in 2012. We had met characters along our way and got to the restaurant about 45 minutes early and we were all kinda hungry, so I just went up to the podium and asked if they could fit us in earlier, and they walked us right in. I'm sure it isn't always possible but it never hurts to ask.I'm curious whether you tried to get in early for your ADRS, we were able to a few times last trip but I'm sure it varies.
Great report thanks!