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[any tips/tricks for nabbing a] Be Our Guest (BOG) fastpass ?
For those of you who have had success getting the BOG fast pass, when did it come available? I have been trying daily since about 30 days out with no luck. I am now at 21 days. Of course, I will keep trying. Do these go fast during the day, meaning I should try early in the morning, or does that seem to matter? I'm just curious if you have any suggestions. Thanks for any suggestions!
ETA: And guess what popped up today at 21 days!! Just got my fast pass for BOG!!
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I think it's more like a week or 10 days before that they send you an e-mail about getting the FP+. I was able to get one with no problem at about a week before my trip and then couldn't get there that day. I tried again yesterday and was able to get one with no problem for Sunday. There were multiple time slots available, too, so I don't think it's difficult at all to get.
Thanks, guys. I'll keep on trying and maybe I can slip past that ghost. I haven't received an invitation, but I know people have gotten the fast pass without the invitation. I have only tried it on my laptop and not through the apps on my iPad or iPhone, maybe I should try that as well.
Just wondering if anyone knows if these become available at 6AM (like ADR) or Midnight (like FP+)?
I have no idea when it becomes available, but when I went on line at around 1 pm there were plenty of options for me to select. I don't think it is too difficult to get the fast pass. You just have to wait for your window to open. Mine opened 21 days out from my arrival date.
I was actually able to make a Fastpass + reservation for BOG for April 15th tonight. My son is down there with his high school marching band and they are supposed to play at 12:30. My current reservation is for 10:45 - 11:15. I would like to change it to sometime after 2:00 if possible. I figure that this will allow for some extra time in case they don't start on time. The latest time that I have been offered when I try to modify is 1:40 - 2:10. Does anyone know if I is possible to get a later time?
There are three of us. We each ordered soup. I ordered the roast beef sandwich. My younger son ordered the turkey sandwich and my wife ordered the Tuna salad. We all ordered a cupcake for dessert and a soft drink. The total was a little over $70.
As far as I know, the line closes at 2:00 since lunch is served until 2:30. That's likely why you were offered nothing later than a 1:40-2:10 FP+ range.
Really, if you can, I'd take the earlier one. You might feel rushed at the later slot since lunch service ends at 2:30.
You'd have plenty of time to eat if you get to BOG shortly after 10:45.
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A few weeks before our October visit I received a link to get a FP for BOG. FP plus was still in the testing stage then, so I think the BOG FP were being handled differently. The BOG FP never showed up on my FP itinerary, but my name was on a list when I arrived at the BOG check in.
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As far as I know, the line closes at 2:00 since lunch is served until 2:30. That's likely why you were offered nothing later than a 1:40-2:10 FP+ range.
Really, if you can, I'd take the earlier one. You might feel rushed at the later slot since lunch service ends at 2:30.
You'd have plenty of time to eat if you get to BOG shortly after 10:45.
I wasn't sure how late lunch went. I think you are right and the 10:45 - 11:15 window is our best option.
"Have all my FastPasses set for our upcoming April trip. I then went and made the FastPass selection for BOG lunch. I have printed a screen shot of my "Congratulations" confirmation page, but it doesn't show up on my MDE. Will it show up anywhere on my reservations and has anyone used this yet?"
Also, this is in addition to our 3 FP per day, correct?
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