Project X Sounds Amazing

So does this app use the gps chip only on the iphone or does it need the mobile data? Dont want to get landed with large data roaming charges if I do go for it

I'm 99% sure it uses data as it was mentioned that it uses Google Maps for satellite images. The satellite images are downloaded to your phone as needed. It probably also accesses the restaurant reviews and other things over the data.
 
I posted this on another thread....but I think it fits here as well.

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I guess I'm confused by this thread.

If you want an iphone, you need to do what is necessary to get an iphone It's that simple.

Are there hurdles like price, the monthly bill, coverage areas...sure, but hurdles exist with everything. Jump the hurdles or dont. It's really a persoanl choice.

If you dont want an iphone. Dont get one. Again...it's that simple.

No one will judge you for not having an iphone. We will never know you dont have one unless you tell us. No one needs to know the reason you dont want, need or have an iphone. It's a personal choice and if it's the right choice for you....hurray.

The Dis has made a business decision to offer an iphone app that we think is pretty killer.

If you think this is something useful or fun to you....buy it. It's that simple.

If you dont think it's for you.....or you dont have an iphone for whatever reason. Dont buy it. Again it's that simple

John and I live in a modest house. We have found a house that we love. It's completely out of our price range. For us to buy this house, we would need to sell everything we own and eat ramen noodles for eternity. We would not be able to afford gas to go to the store.

The community in which the house is located has a monthly owner's association meeting.

Do you think I would get a positive reaction if I went to each and every meeting and spoke about feeling left out because other people lived in the community and I didnt? Or discussed all of the reasons why I thought living in that community was a bad idea? Or attended the meetings and explained why I chose not to move to that community?

It's a phone for goodness sake. It's not life support.


Well said, Kevin :thumbsup2:thumbsup2

It works on an Itouch. So you have 2 options. Not that much is lost by having an Itouch.
 
Can I ask a really stupid question? I don't have an iphone. It it a one time price of $5.99 or is that a monthly fee? (I don't know anything about "apps".)
 

I just bought an iphone this month. I love it I can't wait for the new app to come out. It sounds great!! :cool1:
 
So when is it coming out? We leave in 10 days, does it come out before then?
 
Bumping, just because Project X is going to be awesome!!
 
I thought the goal of going on vacation was to escape life for a few days.

Why do I want to sit and stare at a phone all trip just so I can find out where a bathroom is?

This may be handy for once in a few years visitors but experienced traveler already know their way around WDW.

Just another app that duplicates a web site and web pages that can be accessed with a browser.

Could you go somewhere and get a life!
I don't want your negativity here.:rolleyes1:rolleyes1
 
We are fairly experienced WDW visitors, and I will still be buying this app. Sounds great!!! Although I have had some serious frustrations with my iPhone being able to perform its basic function as a phone sometimes, it is the apps that have me hooked!

And to wdwowner aka Debbie Downer, one question, "WHY????"! I hardly have time to visit the boards anymore, but when I do, I seem to always come across a negative post from you! Not cool...or neccessary!:banana:
 
We are fairly experienced WDW visitors, and I will still be buying this app. Sounds great!!! Although I have had some serious frustrations with my iPhone being able to perform its basic function as a phone sometimes, it is the apps that have me hooked!

This is my biggest problem with the iPhone - I love the apps but hate the phone. Kevin and the rest of the team don't seem to have the same problems I do so I thought I just got a 'bad one'.

I hate to carry two devices but I think I need a 'regular' cell phone.....
 
Where can I read more specifics about what the app is going to do? Thanks!
Since the app isn't set to be released until 10/29/09, it isn't on iTunes yet. But you can listen to the 10/21/09 show which can be downloaded http://www.wdwinfo.com/disney-podcast/ where Pete discussed details of the app.
Some of the features I recall hearing are:
-fully functional GPS capabilities based on Google maps
-I can't remember if Corey said 2500 or 2700 POIs with pics all linked to the DIS
-mobile version of the Dis
-plan your itinerary - save your flight and hotel info
-choose your custom poi's and then add the specific POI's to each date (for instance, if you schedule Monday as your Animal Kingdom Day, yo can chose the attractions you want to see that day)

I know I am missing some details but I'm trying to do this from memory without going back and listening to the show. It really sounds like a great app for a Disboard fan and a Disney planner.
 
I'm not sure what to make of Project X at this point.

Don't get me wrong, I'm sure that it's going to be a great program, but I'm not seeing what it will do that the apps I already have can't.

If this had come along before I'd bought the other apps I'm sure I'd have jumped at it, but I'm not sure I can justify another $5.99 for something that duplicates apps I already have.

I do hope it does well, but so far I don't see the "killer" function that will make me throw away what I already have for it.
 
If you are used to doing it that way great. But for others the new way will be nicer.
 
I think the mobile version of the DIS included with the app is a killer feature.


Totally!! I used the WDW apps I have now in the parks a few weeks ago. We were able to sit down and browse some menus before deciding where to go eat, they helped us locate the small Kodak camera hut near Pirates (that we had walked past a few dozen times already), and the apps had several other uses throughout the stay. However, those were all separate apps. It will be amazing to have everything in one app!
 











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