Yes. If you don't buy the DW tickets in advance, you can only make your FP+ selections at the park, at the various kiosks, on the day you purchase your tickets and enter.
They have been adding FP+ features lately that may allow you to select your FP+ on your phone the day of entering the park as well, bypassing the kiosks. I know they have added some features bypassing the kiosks, but I can't remember if that is just for the 4th FP+ selection or your entire selection, but without pre-purchased DW tickets, you can't make reservations until that day you purchase tickets.
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