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I would think yes, however, when I wasn't able to get any FP+ until around 1-1:15am because it said I wasn't eligible yet, and I live in the same time zone as Florida. So, I would say start trying and don't get too frustrated if it doesn't work, keep trying. Good luck and I hope you get all the FP+'s that are on your list.
If it helps any, I didn't do mine right at midnight (I'm on East Coast time). I happen to wake up later in the night and just tried it to see if it would work. I got all my first choices but later that day and for the next few days, I was able to get everything I wanted in times I wanted - including the Mine Train. It was only last week when I started noticing not as times slots were open for some rides (like the Mine Train). Just from my experience, I don't think you have to worry so much about being on the computer right at the exact time at 60 days out.
I would think yes, however, when I wasn't able to get any FP+ until around 1-1:15am because it said I wasn't eligible yet, and I live in the same time zone as Florida. So, I would say start trying and don't get too frustrated if it doesn't work, keep trying. Good luck and I hope you get all the FP+'s that are on your list.
I've been reading a lot of reports on DISboards about not being able to book until 1:00 am Eastern time.
I'm not sure I like this 'wait until a certain day' before we can sign up for them.
Thanks again and I'll try not to get too frustrated......
Don't get too frustrated, it is actually easier than it seems. Just yesterday I was tweaking some attractions and changing others, and I'm not far off from my trip dates. There are still lots of time available. For some of my "tweaks" I have two of us on one ride, and the other two on another, and the times worked out to be the same. That I just changed yesterday. You'll be fine. Let us know what you end up getting and I hope you get everything you were wanting!!!
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At least you don't have to wait till the 'day of' to make your FP selections.
Or wait until 30 days out and make one day at a time, like off-site Guests.
Or only get one FP at a time, like under the legacy system.
Or have to wait in a 3-hour stand-by line, like we did before FP existed.
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ROTFL!!! Ok, ok, Will - you made your point - you are right! I LIKE this system (I know some people don't. My late brother HATED FP!!) but I worry that it will be like ADRs eventually.
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I arrive the same day!!! I was hoping to stay up and get them right at midnight, since I'm EST. Hopefully it will work!
If you get them at midnight, I’ll be right behind you at 9p!!! It’s times like this I love being on the West Coast!!!
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Don't get too frustrated, it is actually easier than it seems. Just yesterday I was tweaking some attractions and changing others, and I'm not far off from my trip dates. There are still lots of time available. For some of my "tweaks" I have two of us on one ride, and the other two on another, and the times worked out to be the same. That I just changed yesterday. You'll be fine. Let us know what you end up getting and I hope you get everything you were wanting!!!
It was so easy last year and I realize that we were lucky to be ‘trying’ them out….it makes it so much easier to plan the ‘big’ things like Everest, Rock N Roller Coaster, Mine Train etc. Like I mentioned above, my brother and I used to argue about the FP system – I loved it, he hated it saying it made the lines longer.
AGAIN! Thanks for all your input!! I love this board and everyone on it!!
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I LIKE this system (I know some people don't. My late brother HATED FP!!) but I worry that it will be like ADRs eventually.
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