Hi Johnny,
Welcome to planDisney and thank you for your question!
For access to
Disney MagicMobile Service, you do need to set up Google Pay so the digital card can be added to your phone. With Disney MagicMobile, you’re able to enter the Theme Parks, enter
Lightning Lane entrances, link Disney PhotoPass photos, and even charge food and merchandise purchases to your
Disney Resorts Collection hotel room with your phone! However, to use any of these features through the Service, you do have to have Google Pay on your device.
When I found out about Disney MagicMobile Service last year, though it was very new to me, it was a game changer! It may require some extra time and set up on your phone, but that time is totally worth it. At the end of last year, I was rushing out the door to head to one of the Theme Parks, little did I know I left my MagicBand in the room. When I got to the entrance of the Theme Park, I only had my phone, but I was able to enter the Theme Park seamlessly because I had Disney MagicMobile set up.
As you’re deciding if you should use the Service, please remember that you can still use a physical ticket for entry, cash or a credit card for purchases, or a
MagicBand for both (just don’t forget it in the hotel like me)! But the beauty of Disney MagicMobile Service is you can do all these things easily with one tap.
I hope this “Bit By Bryanna” is helpful as you prepare for your visit to the Walt Disney World Resort next week. In the meantime,
if any other last minute questions come up, please feel free to reach out, I’m always happy to help. Have a great, big, beautiful vacation!
The Magic Is Calling,
Bryanna