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A MOM AND THE MOUSE, FEATURED, KRISTIN FORD BY KRISTIN FORD ON APRIL 23, 2010 AT 10:44 AM
An Apple fan over at Disneyandmore.com has discovered how plans from Steve Jobs, Apple founder and Disneys largest stockholder, may revolutionize the Walt Disney World experience.
The patent for a new app, Concert Ticket +, came to light earlier this week, and it includes a section specifically related to theme parks. The app is centered around a new iTunes-based Web service for tickets, allowing smartphone users to go paperless. Once tickets are sent to a phone, the owner can use the device to enter the Disney parks.
Plus, iTicket users could be offered a variety of benefits on their smartphones. The possibilities include discounts on related merchandise, prepaid refreshments, special ride tickets or other related content and maps.
The patent also states, Other benefits which may be associated with the electronic theme park ticket may include photos of the user on certain rides, as well as certain entertainment which may become available while the user waits in line.
Vocal Disney fans have posted 85 comments this week about the viability of going paperless at the parks on a forum at wdwmagic.com. They are divided on whether the technology would enhance the experience or slow down the crowds with malfunctions and user errors.
DisneyMusician2 wrote, At the current smartphone availability and usage, not to mention overseas visitors who may not have access in the U.S. (or the rights to buy outside the U.S., as we have seen with apps in the app store), this would just be a gimmick.
Some fans suggested Disney keep the current technology and add the electronic app when it is available, giving guests the choice.
If Concert Ticket + becomes available, its yet another reason to invest in those back-up batteries and portable chargers for smartphones.
A MOM AND THE MOUSE, FEATURED, KRISTIN FORD BY KRISTIN FORD ON APRIL 23, 2010 AT 10:44 AM
An Apple fan over at Disneyandmore.com has discovered how plans from Steve Jobs, Apple founder and Disneys largest stockholder, may revolutionize the Walt Disney World experience.
The patent for a new app, Concert Ticket +, came to light earlier this week, and it includes a section specifically related to theme parks. The app is centered around a new iTunes-based Web service for tickets, allowing smartphone users to go paperless. Once tickets are sent to a phone, the owner can use the device to enter the Disney parks.
Plus, iTicket users could be offered a variety of benefits on their smartphones. The possibilities include discounts on related merchandise, prepaid refreshments, special ride tickets or other related content and maps.
The patent also states, Other benefits which may be associated with the electronic theme park ticket may include photos of the user on certain rides, as well as certain entertainment which may become available while the user waits in line.
Vocal Disney fans have posted 85 comments this week about the viability of going paperless at the parks on a forum at wdwmagic.com. They are divided on whether the technology would enhance the experience or slow down the crowds with malfunctions and user errors.
DisneyMusician2 wrote, At the current smartphone availability and usage, not to mention overseas visitors who may not have access in the U.S. (or the rights to buy outside the U.S., as we have seen with apps in the app store), this would just be a gimmick.
Some fans suggested Disney keep the current technology and add the electronic app when it is available, giving guests the choice.
If Concert Ticket + becomes available, its yet another reason to invest in those back-up batteries and portable chargers for smartphones.