A journey to the magical realm of Walt Disney World just got even more enchanting, thanks to the latest enhancements to the My Disney Experience app. Whether you’re a seasoned Disney aficionado or planning your first visit to the theme parks, these updates should make your life a bit easier.
A Fresh Look at the My Disney Experience App
Bid farewell to the days of endless scrolling and confusion. The recent update has given the app a makeover, organizing its features into a sleek and intuitive interface. Nestled in the lower right corner, the menu has been transformed into a user-friendly list of functions, neatly arranged in tiles and groups for effortless navigation.
Exploring the New Features
At the forefront of the revamped app are six essential features, conveniently placed in easily accessible tiles:
- My Tickets & Passes
- Lightning Lane (Tip Board)
- Reserve Dining
- Order Food (Mobile Order)
- Merchandise Checkout
- Chat With Us
Beneath these primary features lies a treasure trove of additional functionalities, grouped into several sections:
- My Visit
- Disney PhotoPass
- Getting Around
- Plan Your Next Visit
Think of it as having a knowledgeable tour guide right in your pocket, guiding you seamlessly through the wonders of Disney World.
Discovering Hidden Gems
But here’s the twist – the essential Virtual Queue feature isn’t showcased among the top tiles. Instead, you have to look for it under the ‘My Visit’ section.
Enhanced Disney Dining Search
Craving more Disney magic? Disney has sprinkled some updates into their dining reservations search, both for Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort.
Now, when you visit DisneyWorld.com, Disneyland.com, or utilize the My Disney Experience app, you’ll find all available reservation time slots for a restaurant throughout the day neatly presented. Reservations are thoughtfully sorted by breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner, simplifying the selection process based on your culinary desires.
And the magic doesn’t stop there! Soon, guests will have the ability to search for dining availability across multiple days. Imagine the convenience of planning dining reservations for up to 10 days with just one search – it’s like having your very own Disney food concierge at your fingertips.
This is the time to remember:
- Walt Disney World guests staying at a Disney Resorts Collection hotel can secure reservations up to 60 days prior to arrival for their entire stay, streamlining vacation planning.
- If you are staying at Hotels of the Disneyland Resort, you get another perk by enjoying preferred access to select Disneyland Resort hotel table-service restaurants during your stay. Linking your Disneyland Resort hotel confirmation to your Disneyland.com account ensures eligibility for this benefit.
- Should plans change, fear not! Guests can modify or cancel reservations up to two hours before the scheduled time at most Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort locations, ensuring flexibility and peace of mind.
In addition to these updates, Disney has further enhanced the My Disney Experience and Disneyland app navigation menus, ensuring that essential services and features – such as food ordering and dining reservations – are readily accessible to guests throughout their visit.
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