Are you onsite or off? That could have made a difference. Also the ticket type. I'm AP and if I don't have a park reservation then my time will only be available for afternoon. Sooooo annoying. You can modify times. ***
7:17am on 9/13/25 by
youcanfly
*** there's something called BG1 that can show you all times available and it's so much easier than using MDE. Book initial 3 like usual then everything else with BG1
7:19am on 9/13/25 by
youcanfly
Also when using BG1 you can overlap with dining. If you have ADRs this can also effect the times shown in MDE.
7:20am on 9/13/25 by
youcanfly
Where do I find BG1? We are on site. I never went in Sept before. I'm surprised how busy it seems. I found how you can modify times and we will make it work.
7:34am on 9/13/25 by
KidaniMom
You need to go over to the forum. The information on BG1 and how to use/download, everything will be there. It's a fabulous tool created by a liner.
8:41am on 9/13/25 by
youcanfly
8:44am on 9/13/25 by
youcanfly
8:47am on 9/13/25 by
jenc45
The other way to find BG1 is to google "bg1 for WDW"
9:44am on 9/13/25 by
evamarie320
Are the videos in Google link? I think it the same doc as in the opening Forum post. I just know I linked videos separately there. I don't know if I had to.
9:47am on 9/13/25 by
PrincipalTinker
Sfl
6:51am on 9/14/25 by
Mickeydragon
Yes @PT, links to the videos are on @Joel's site.
9:30am on 9/14/25 by
popupcamper
@popup, do you have a link to Joel's site? I see the text directions in the set up doc but not the links to the YouTube videos. i would save the link to share. When I Google I am only finding the set up doc. Thanks!
9:41am on 9/14/25 by
PrincipalTinker
9:53am on 9/14/25 by
popupcamper
While you're at it, anyone have the tip jar link?
10:43am on 9/14/25 by
youcanfly
Everything you might want regarding BG1 is right there at his website when you google "BG1 WDW". You might have to click around to find tip jar, set up instructions, videos. But it's all there. Here's tip page.
https://joelface.github.io/bg1/contact.html
11:04am on 9/14/25 by
evamarie320
Perfect, thanks @eva. Once again I was so thankful to have this when my family was here. Trying to manage 7 people, plus a day when 2 did a different park and me & DGD did different things from parents.
11:07am on 9/14/25 by
youcanfly
Thanks @popup. Are the phone specific videos there too? Maybe I am having an issue because I am looking on my phone.
12:08pm on 9/14/25 by
PrincipalTinker
Yes @PT. The link I posted was for iPhone. I'm on my phone (iPhone) too. When you click on his first page, then click on the directions for the phone you have, it's the blue hyperlink that says BG1 setup guide on YouTube.
2:12pm on 9/14/25 by
popupcamper
2:12pm on 9/14/25 by
popupcamper
Ok, thanks @popup. So the only advantage to the forum thread is Joel's screen shots of updated features. It is easier to just link the start up guide. Thanks!
3:46pm on 9/14/25 by
PrincipalTinker
Pretty sure I used that forum post to get help with troubleshooting my recent issue. Apparently iPhone and incognito on safari was causing an issue with being able to access everything on BG1. @joel answered quickly to help me
5:03pm on 9/14/25 by
youcanfly
@youcan, yes, the forum thread is great for questions about BG1.
8:41pm on 9/14/25 by
PrincipalTinker