Epcot FP+ Tiering - New for January

So now you can't even get TT and Mission Space, seriously? My boys are 20 and 24, we have no interest in any of the Tier 2 except Spaceship Earth. Looks like we'll just be booking early throw aways, what a waste.

And the joke that is FP+ gets less funnier....

I just think this is such a waste. I think the system needs revamped. If you only want 1 or 2 that should be all you need to get. Then when you park hop you could get your 3rd upon park entry and therefore. This system just takes FP away from others who actually may want a FP for one of those less popular rides due to age/likes, etc

I don t understand why you must choose three attractions as well. They doesn't seem like much programming is involved to make that change.
I don't want to experience a ride I'm not interested in and I especially don't want to take a spot from someone else.

Susan A;2474138 wrote: I don t understand why you must choose three attractions as well. They doesn't seem like much programming is involved to make that change.
I don't want to experience a ride I'm not interested in and I especially don't want to take a spot from someone else.

You ever have boss that micromanaged every aspect of your job? This kind of management reduces your performance and lessens your job satisfaction. In the end, the business loses. That is what Disney is doing here. Micromanaging crowds. For most guests, it reduces vacation satisfaction and in the long run, it does more harm than good.

Many other parks follow Disney's leads on their new practices. Have you seen any other parks adopting a similar tactic?

I have to say for us personally, this works out great. With a 7 and 9 year old, they love many of these. Right now we can't really do TT because of my son's bleeding disorder, but they love [and me too, LwtL, The Seas, and characters!
But I do understand how it's not working for others. On that I wish they would just let you do one at a time.

I would bet that mission space goes back to tier 2 once the frozen ride re-opens in norway, which should be soon

Terra;2474189 wrote: I have to say for us personally, this works out great. With a 7 and 9 year old, they love many of these. Right now we can't really do TT because of my son's bleeding disorder, but they love [and me too, LwtL, The Seas, and characters!
But I do understand how it's not working for others. On that I wish they would just let you do one at a time.

But if you think about it, this system can work against you, too. There are obviously people taking FP+ at EPCOT for attractions that they don't intend to use - just taking them to meet the requirement of 3 before they can get another someplace else. If people are wasting FP at the places you like to go, it's possible you'll unnecessarily miss out on the times and Tier 2 attractions you enjoy.

We just returned from the World.

I found the Epcot FP choices to be ridiculous, so my way to deal with it was to book my tier 2 ones first thing in the morning, then the ones I wanted right after that. All three were done before noon.

Would LOVE the option to choose only one or two FPs if that's all I wanted.

ThanxForNoticin;2474257 wrote: But if you think about it, this system can work against you, too. There are obviously people taking FP+ at EPCOT for attractions that they don't intend to use - just taking them to meet the requirement of 3 before they can get another someplace else. If people are wasting FP at the places you like to go, it's possible you'll unnecessarily miss out on the times and Tier 2 attractions you enjoy.

I've not really run into that luckily. I don't really over analyze that much. I just go and have fun. I'm thankful to live local! That said, I'm not a fan of having to pick 3 at a time.

So you only get to pick one FP from Tier 1 and two FP's from Tier 2? Is that correct?

Dream'nDisney;2474651 wrote: So you only get to pick one FP from Tier 1 and two FP's from Tier 2? Is that correct?

yes - that is correct.

Because Living with the Land ranks up there in demand with Test Track and Mission:Space. . .

DisneyGiant;2474023 wrote: Read this recently. With Soarin going down - this is going to be the new tiering for Epcot FP+:

• Tier 1
  • IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth
  • Mission: SPACE Green
  • Mission: SPACE Orange
  • Test Track
  • Living with the Land

• Tier 2
  • Journey Into Imagination With Figment
  • Spaceship Earth
  • The Seas with Nemo & Friends
  • Turtle Talk with Crush
  • Epcot Character Spot

Kind of pathetic huh?

After my trip this year, I wrote into Guest Services with some constructive criticism on this.

The system won't let us grab a 4th FP at another park, unless we use all three up. I don't need FPs for any of the Tier 2 attractions. But we're forced to use them or go without the rest of the day.

Ridiculous. :thedolls:

Why do you need a fastpass to watch the fireworks? Why is that on there?