Hi Kathy,
Welcome to the Disney Parks Moms Panel and thanks for stopping by with your question. One of the many things I love about a Walt Disney World Resort vacation is the flexibility it offers our family.
FastPass+ is a complimentary service for all guests who purchase Theme Park Tickets. If you are staying at a Walt Disney World Resort Hotel, an additional perk is that guests are able to make their FastPass+ Selections 60 days in advance. If you are not staying on property, FastPass+ Selections are able to be made 30 days prior to your visit. I would strongly recommend booking your FastPass+ Selections as soon as your booking window opens up. Some of the attractions are very popular and FastPass+ availability can be tricky to secure.
When I make our FastPass+ Selections, I try to make my selections for the afternoon when the Theme Parks are the most crowded. Once I have used my three FastPass+ Selections, I also like to visit a FastPass+ Kiosk inside the Theme Parks to make a fourth selection. Making additional FastPass+ Selections makes it easier for my family to enjoy even more of our favourite attractions with little to no wait time.
I hope you have a magical time at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, Kathy. Please let us know if you have any other questions, we are always happy to help.
Stephanie