Originally Posted By Mr X Fastpass works the same as America. You can't get more than one at a time. The time that you are able to get another fastpass is printed on your fastpass, so you don't need to do any "calculations"...it's easy. But yes, they do sell out quickly for the popular attractions so you must get them as early as possible (ESPECIALLY at TDL). Good summary, Monsieur. However, I would make one change to your suggestions. >>>get a FastPass for the "Little Mermaid show".. (Bob Gurr designed Ursula ) GREAT SHOW !<<< I agree it's a great show (and Mermaid Lagoon, overall, is a really cool zone to check out. Check out the "kids" area, you'll be glad you did (give it 15-20 minutes at least, it's a walk through). However, I've never found it necessary to get a fastpass for this show. Seems like the longest we've ever waited (even if the line outside looks long) is through 2 performances. If the wait is posted at 30 minutes, for example, just keep checking back. At some point in the day, I'm fairly sure you can just walk in and be a part of the next audience (any theme park savvy person can judge this based on how the line looks and if it's MOVING, get in right away!). This is also just about the ONLY attraction where I advocate being pretty pushy and running for the good "seats". Of course, the seats are all fine since the show is up in the air, HOWEVER, when you walk in the "stage" is facing the exit doors opposite you so it's a little confusing. Maybe someone can explain this better. Anyway, in the waiting room walk all the way back to the far wall and wait there (it's where the cast member picks up the mike and welcomes everyone, be near her and near that door that is the farthest to the left, even though center seems more logical for any other Disney show). When the doors open, DASH all the way across the room to the seats farthest from where you came in (you'll see the stage in the center, go past it and head towards the exit doors). Once you get there, select a row (I recommend rows 3-4, and sit dead center. You'll be glad you did. This is pretty easy to do as long as you're in position in the waiting room. Most guests don't know the configuration of the room in advance, so you'll have a big advantage since many are running but few are running to the right place!
Originally Posted By TDLFAN On busy days?? This is my strategy... Be there early, run to get FP for 20K, then go to the standby line for JTTCOTE, ride it. Then head out to Indy and get FP as soon as window allows which in the morning seems to be quickly.... Later on, get FP for Raging Spirits or use single rider line. My least priorities in regards to FP are Magic Lamp, Mermaid Theater and Stormrider. I have never used FP to see the Little Mermaid show... seems to me most people in the standby line get in due to the high capacity.
Originally Posted By SuperDry <<< Get there before the gate open and go to the park you want to spend the most time at.. You mentioned TDS, right? So get to TDS just before park opening time and spend most of the day there. Then head out to TDL around 5:15pm and buy the "After 6 Passport" for TDL. You will be able to get into TDL and enjoy Dreamlights and Hunny Hunt... this is the deal. Position yourself somewhere at Dumbo where Dreamlights starts, and as soon as the parade is over, *race* to Hunny Hunt and do the stand by line, which tends to be much shorter when Dreamlights is performing. Enjoy Hunny Hunt. Once you have done that, you can enjoy the rest of the evening at TDL, or head back to TDS for one last hours at that park at night. Don't forget to have your hand stamped as you leave TDS so you can return again later. >>> That's what I'd do. Use your Mira Costa guest early entry to TDS to maximuze FP usage. Get a full-day ticket for TDS. In the early evening, get an afternoon or evening ticket (whatever's offered that day) to TDL and go over to see Dreamlights and ride Hunny Hunt (TDLFAN has excellent advice above on where to see Dreamlights and how to get on Hunny Hunt in the evening with reduced wait). Then head back to TDS to enjoy the final 90 minutes or so in that park at night and just soak up the atmosphere and whatever other rides you can catch. Have fun!
Originally Posted By FerretAfros So, I have decided to go to TDS. I know we just got a great update of the Tower of Terror by TDLFAN, but if there is anything anyone wants me to check up on, I would be more than happy to see what I can find. Also, if anyone is going to be in the park then, I would really like to get to meet you. Either just say something here, or send me an email. I've always wanted to match some names and faces if possible.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros I just checked the TDR website, and it says that JTTCOTE is closed until today, so hopefully that will be open on time. Jumpin Jellyfish will be closed (no big loss, IMO), but it says that the Caravan Carousel (no big loss again, IMO) and the Mermaid Lagoon Theater will be closing on Wednesday. I hope that means that it will close after then, since I really wanted to see the Little Mermaid Show. I doubt that it will be open, but that won't stop me from hoping.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros I just got back, and I had a great time. I'll post a longer trip report in another thread, but here's a quick over view. The park wasn't very crowded today. The longest line I saw was for JTTCOTE, which was posted at 30 minutes. The longest one I waited in was Indiana Jones, which was around 15. I did a lot of walking, and I'm really sore right now. After a quick check on my camera, I think I took around 370 pictures. I find this particularly surprising, as it is more than I took in a whole week in WDW. The new castle colors really make it pop against an overcast sky, which we had all day today. So, I had a really good time, and I'll post more later, but right now, I need to sleep.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN >>After a quick check on my camera, I think I took around 370 pictures. I find this particularly surprising, as it is more than I took in a whole week at WDW<< Are you surprised?!?! Really!?? There is not much to photograph at WDW since it is not the most photogenic of Disney resorts...unless you dig hotel photos.
