I booked my FPs this morning, and I think I deserve a medal! I woke up 15 minutes before the site was supposed to open, looked at the time, and FELL BACK TO SLEEP! EEEEEEEK!
After waking up a half hour after time to start (!), I tried doing FP's on my phone, and I got a 7DMT at 4 pm, well after I wanted it. I was so nervous, I forgot that you can ask for additional times.
And after admitting I was having a hard time reading the times on my phone, I switched to my computer. Much better! It was a good thing, because I found out the FP I got for Peter Pan was for this Thursday instead of Jan 25! (Feel free to laugh)
I got it all done, and most of the ones that are at a different time than what I want are due to Disney not letting me get FPs close together even if the two attractions are right next to each other. The important thing is that I have FPs for the 3 rides for people under 48" that have the longest lines. I will keep trying to get a morning FP for 7D, but if it doesn't happen, we are still going to ride it. Right now we are booked for 1:30, so I think I'm doing good.
I'm glad my first time to do this was for a trip in January; if I was going for FPs at Christmas, I think I would be in a straight jacket.
Jannalynn, I can't imagine booking for 10 people, let alone 20 or 23. The people you are with owe you a free dinner! I think I would try for FOP first. It's new, you are trying to get more people in, and that park closes earlier, so more people will be trying to get that time. I think. Good luck!
K8, I was so upset for you when I read that you are not going to get to go for FPs for another 30 days. Have you tried getting in touch with Disney directly? If you are going to get in touch with them for your son's
DAS pass, maybe you can then ask them what can be done, since you are staying onsite. It doesn't hurt to try!
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone in the US! And happy planning to everyone!