Best iphone APP to use while in WDW ? - The DIS Discussion Forums

pooh2001 · 02-06-2013, 11:12 PM

I am new to my iphone 4S - hey it took me a while to get up the nerve to use a new style cell phone. It is still a bit confusing to me.

Question 1:
How do you place an APP on an Apple 4S cell iphone?

Question 2:
What is the best iphone APP to use in WDW and what are the best features of the APP ?
SUB Question 2:
How much does the best iphone APP to use in WDW cost?

Sorry if my questions sound

... but I am trying to learn the new phone.

tripletsmama · 02-06-2013, 11:16 PM

If you touch the button that says "app store" on your phone, you will be able to browse, install, and use new apps on your phone. Do you see that button? Thats step 1.

nym4588 · 02-07-2013, 12:37 AM

I'm not sure what the best apps are but there's quite a few free ones I've downloaded for wait times, park hours and menus .Most will give you basic info and you will have the option of upgrading for a fee, usually between $1-5.

Search "Disney World" in the app store and it will bring up a bunch of stuff. Download the free stuff and if you like it, you can upgrade. If not, just delete!

Hope that helps.

Pikezh638 · 02-07-2013, 12:51 AM

i use

Disney World Magic Guide 4.99

Disney World Secrets Gold 2.99

Disney Mobile Magic Free

WDW Magic Free

Those are what I use. Also those links are to the iTunes webpage, if you have iTunes on your computer just search for the name

sammons70 · 02-07-2013, 12:52 AM

I use mobile magic

OKW Lover · 02-07-2013, 08:12 AM

Used Mobile Magic while we were there earlier this week and it's all you need.

rcraw45425 · 02-07-2013, 08:47 AM

Mobile Magic, the My Disney Experience one from Disney while inside the park (if it works, it crashed repeatedly on me last month) and Lines by Touring Plans (paid app but you get a discount if you have a current copy of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World in hand to quote a page number) and also the Undercover Tourist Free one as well. Of them all the only ones that I have had consistant luck with are Touring Plans and Mobile Magic.

ETA once you purchase the Touring Plans one you can load it on multiple phones. I did this with my teens and they have also used it on several trips. TP has apps for Android and BlackBerry. as well

POB14 · 02-07-2013, 11:34 AM

Three weeks ago, I could not connect to My Disney Experience while in the park (AK) at all. I used Lines via 3g; I could not get the in-park WiFi to work.

rcraw45425 · 02-07-2013, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by POB14

Three weeks ago, I could not connect to My Disney Experience while in the park (AK) at all. I used Lines via 3g; I could not get the in-park WiFi to work.

Park wifi was hit or miss the first of January as well, had to repeatedly reconnect and lost it completely on some occasions. MDE would freeze completely up for me or tell me that I was in DTD when I was sitting on the Boardwalk!

Wood Nymph · 02-07-2013, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pooh2001

Question 2:
What is the best iphone APP to use in WDW and what are the best features of the APP ?
SUB Question 2:
How much does the best iphone APP to use in WDW cost?

Sorry if my questions sound

... but I am trying to learn the new phone.

We are at WDW now and I have been using My Disney Experience on my iPhone 5. There is only a 3G network here so it loads slower than the LTE I have at home. But it has been very handy to have for show times, wait times and a map. We could check a wait time before heading over to that attraction.

Sent from my iPad using DISBoards

rcraw45425 · 02-08-2013, 07:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wood Nymph

We are at WDW now and I have been using My Disney Experience on my iPhone 5. There is only a 3G network here so it loads slower than the LTE I have at home. But it has been very handy to have for show times, wait times and a map. We could check a wait time before heading over to that attraction.

Sent from my iPad using DISBoards

SO you haven't experienced the freeze on your iPhone 5?
Mine froze repeatedly while browsing available dining options near my location back in January.

mesaboy2 · 02-08-2013, 07:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rcraw45425

SO you haven't experienced the freeze on your iPhone 5?
Mine froze repeatedly while browsing available dining options near my location back in January.

I have had no problems with MDE on an iPhone 5.

OKW Lover · 02-08-2013, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wood Nymph

We are at WDW now and I have been using My Disney Experience on my iPhone 5. There is only a 3G network here so it loads slower than the LTE I have at home. But it has been very handy to have for show times, wait times and a map. We could check a wait time before heading over to that attraction.

Sent from my iPad using DISBoards

I had LTE connections at WDW earlier this week.

Quote:

Originally Posted by rcraw45425

SO you haven't experienced the freeze on your iPhone 5?
Mine froze repeatedly while browsing available dining options near my location back in January.

No problems with freezing in my experience just a few days ago.

princessap · 02-08-2013, 08:03 AM

Is mobile magic the same as my disney experience?

berryinDC · 02-08-2013, 05:39 PM

Mobile magic is great for making dining reservations, especially with all the problems the website has been having. It frequently shows more time options for me.

02-06-2013, 11:12 PM	#1
pooh2001 been there, done that, TRYING to go back Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: 100 Aker Woods Posts: 6,780	Best iphone APP to use while in WDW ? I am new to my iphone 4S - hey it took me a while to get up the nerve to use a new style cell phone. It is still a bit confusing to me. Question 1: How do you place an APP on an Apple 4S cell iphone? Question 2: What is the best iphone APP to use in WDW and what are the best features of the APP ? SUB Question 2: How much does the best iphone APP to use in WDW cost? Sorry if my questions sound ... but I am trying to learn the new phone. __________________ The Pooh Crew & tigger bullseye Past resorts:Dolphin (EPCOT view), CR tower (MK view), WL (pool view), Dolphin (pool view), Dolphin (resort view), CSR (Rancho - quick visit)

02-06-2013, 11:16 PM	#2
tripletsmama DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New York City Posts: 716	If you touch the button that says "app store" on your phone, you will be able to browse, install, and use new apps on your phone. Do you see that button? Thats step 1. __________________ Me DH DD8 DD8 DD8DS 6 months

02-07-2013, 12:51 AM	#4
Pikezh638 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 469	i use Disney World Magic Guide 4.99 Disney World Secrets Gold 2.99 Disney Mobile Magic Free WDW Magic Free Those are what I use. Also those links are to the iTunes webpage, if you have iTunes on your computer just search for the name __________________ 2010 (July) Pop Century (December) Pop Century 2011 (October) All Star Sports (December) Carribbean Beach 2012 (January) All Star Sports (May) Pop Century 2013 (January) Saratoga Springs Treehouse (October) Saratoga Springs 2014 (January) Fantasy Cruise

02-07-2013, 12:52 AM	#5
sammons70 Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Auburn, CA Posts: 209	I use mobile magic __________________ Sammons70 :goofy :

02-07-2013, 08:12 AM	#6
OKW Lover Yes, we love Old Key West Connoisseur of the fine things in life, and has the time to enjoy them (Just ask his wife) Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Plymouth, MA Posts: 17,360	Used Mobile Magic while we were there earlier this week and it's all you need. __________________ Jeff

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02-07-2013, 12:37 AM	#3
nym4588 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 219	I'm not sure what the best apps are but there's quite a few free ones I've downloaded for wait times, park hours and menus .Most will give you basic info and you will have the option of upgrading for a fee, usually between $1-5. Search "Disney World" in the app store and it will bring up a bunch of stuff. Download the free stuff and if you like it, you can upgrade. If not, just delete! Hope that helps.

02-07-2013, 08:47 AM	#7
rcraw45425 I'm a 43 year old mom with a scar on my navel! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Columbus, GA, South of Atlanta Posts: 10,442	Mobile Magic, the My Disney Experience one from Disney while inside the park (if it works, it crashed repeatedly on me last month) and Lines by Touring Plans (paid app but you get a discount if you have a current copy of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World in hand to quote a page number) and also the Undercover Tourist Free one as well. Of them all the only ones that I have had consistant luck with are Touring Plans and Mobile Magic. ETA once you purchase the Touring Plans one you can load it on multiple phones. I did this with my teens and they have also used it on several trips. TP has apps for Android and BlackBerry. as well __________________ Robin offsite '71,'86,'95,'04,Swan'98,CR'98,GF'99,CR'01,CR'03,WL '04,Poly'04,YC'05,GF'05,POFQ'05,CR'05,YC'06,PBH'06 ,CR'07,AS Sports,YC CL1/08,GF11/08, HRH 07/09, WL CL 11/09, PBH 1/10, CR Tower Club 1 bedroom suite 5/10,Royal Pacific Resort Club 12/10, BWI,Disney Dream 4/11,CSR/Grand Floridian 12/11,CR tower 10/12, AKL 1/13, upcoming Poly 6/13

02-07-2013, 11:34 AM	#8
POB14 Colleen and Mary's BaBa Feet are, without doubt, the best argument AGAINST intelligent design I can imagine! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,171	Three weeks ago, I could not connect to My Disney Experience while in the park (AK) at all. I used Lines via 3g; I could not get the in-park WiFi to work. __________________ Patrick

02-08-2013, 08:03 AM	#14
princessap DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 1,356	Is mobile magic the same as my disney experience?

02-08-2013, 05:39 PM	#15
berryinDC Earning My Ears Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 51	Mobile magic is great for making dining reservations, especially with all the problems the website has been having. It frequently shows more time options for me. __________________ Never put off until tomorrow what you can do the day after tomorrow. 2010 POR, 1998 BWI, 1996 ASM, 1993 Swan

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