Hey there, hi there, Tim! You're as welcome as can be here at planDisney.
Tim, I may not quite be a senior yet, but I am absolutely the opposite of tech-savvy. However, even I have mastered the magic of the My Disney Experience app, and I'm more than happy to share my tips and tricks with my fellow tech-challenged pal!
The My Disney Experience app really is your key to unlocking the magic of your Walt Disney World vacation. Everything you need from park hours, showtimes, dining reservations, maps, Mobile Food Ordering, your plans and tickets, and so much more is right at your fingertips. While there isn't an instructional video on how to use the My Disney Experience app, you can find information on what the app offers and how to use it on the
My Disney Experience App page on the Walt Disney World website. Scroll down to each section and click the links to dig a little deeper and learn more about each feature.
You can find
instructional videos on how to book and use
Lightning Lane Passes, as well as other really helpful information on how to skip the lines using the
Mobile Food and Beverage Ordering feature,
Merchandise Mobile Checkout and more on the Walt Disney World website. However, my advice for learning how to use the app is to dive in and explore the app before your vacation.
Log in to the app and start tapping! Tap the three-line menu icon at the bottom of the screen, and then tap the tiles and links to explore everything the app has to offer. I also recommend tapping the plus sign at the bottom of the screen to access Mobile Ordering and other helpful features quickly and easily.
One of my most-used sections of the app while I'm on my magical adventures is the location icon at the bottom of the screen. Tap this to see attraction wait times, maps, entertainment schedules, where and when characters are meeting with guests, where to find shopping and transportation options, and so much more. Happy tapping!
One more thing, Tim! As a fellow tech-challenged Mouseketeer, if you're staying at a Disney Resort Hotel, I definitely recommend
ordering a discounted pre-arrival MagicBand+ before your trip. Your
MagicBand+ will arrive linked to your My Disney Experience account and ready to roll! Then, you can use it (instead of your phone) to tap into your Disney Resort Hotel room, the parks and Lightning Lane entrances. You can even use it to make hands-free purchases around the parks and Resorts. It's the perfect pixie-dusted accessory!
I hope this was helpful, Tim, and I hope you have the most magical time at the Most Magical Place on Earth. If you found us here at planDisney, I know you'll master the My Disney Experience app in no time! Feel free to stop by any time with any questions you have along the way.
See ya real soon,
Mandy