Hi Debbie,
Greetings from a fellow Hoosier! I'm thrilled to hear that you'll soon be returning to "The Most Magical Place on Earth" for another incredible Disney vacation and send wishes for magical moments with your husband that you'll both cherish forever!
The complimentary
FastPass+ service is a great time saver, but you certainly don't
have to use it! If you'd only like to use it for
Soarin' Around the World, you're definitely welcome to do that! You'll be able to make up to three FastPass+ selections per day ahead of time, and for the most flexibility and availability, I'd suggest doing so as soon as your planning window opens. If you're staying at a Disney Resort hotel, you'll be able to make your plans 60 days before your check-in for the entire length of your trip, up to 14 days. If you're staying elsewhere, you'll be able to make your FastPass+ selections one day at a time, 30 days in advance.
The way the system is set up, you will need to have either enjoyed three FastPass+ selections within one park or allowed enough time to pass that they've expired before you can make additional selections. If there's nothing else at Epcot that you'd like to experience with the FastPass+ service, you could still go ahead and make three selections, then once those windows have expired, you'll be able to use the
My Disney Experience mobile app or an
in-park kiosk to make additional selections, one at a time, at
any of the theme parks. The great thing is that the service isn't just for attractions; you'll find lots of wonderful
experiences that also utilize the FastPass+ service, too.
Thanks so much for visiting us at the Disney Parks Moms Panel, Debbie, and please come back and see us again if you have any other questions as you're planning your trip. I hope that you have a truly magical vacation!
Missy