Originally Posted By oredisneyfan I so wish that app was available on other carriers. I saw it advertised the other day and thought " how awsome" but I guess if the times are wrong then not so much? do you think they will offer it for other carriers?
Originally Posted By jbkuchon Here is what I just saw..... "Disney Parks Mobile website has announced a new way to find out wait times, meet-and-greet locations, and more. You must register before you travel at www.disneyparksmobile.com. This service is available to wireless customers with any cellular service. When you're at the parks, you can text WAIT and the name of an attraction to 37275 to receive wait times, MEET and a character name will get you meet-and-greet information, etc. If you have multiple trips planned through the year, you can use the service for up to twelve days per year."
Originally Posted By oredisneyfan I have been at Disneland on some pretty rainy stormy days and they never closed the park early. from the pics in the news this storm seemed to be really bad, have they closed early before due to heavy rain? One yeaar the winds were so high that the palm trees in DCA were blowing so badely the fronds were becoming airbourne. one hit a lady in the head. that was when we decided to stay on indoor rides only. but I dont think they closed eary just no fireworks.
Originally Posted By oredisneyfan jbkuchen, I went to hte website www.disneyparks.com and it says there to type m.disneyland into your mobile browser. this does bring up a disneyland info site and does have the park hours correct for today and you can access local weather ect but when I try to get wait times for attractions it says stuff like high demand and now? does the app for vorizen give actual wait times?
Originally Posted By mousermerf The verizon one, with the GPS function enabled, will give you actual wait times while you are at the parks, resorts, or DTD. The GPS has to notice you on Disney property before it will give you specific wait times.
Originally Posted By mousermerf Also about the GPS function - a big circle marks where you roughly are in the park (like a 100-150 yards or so) and so if you look at the park map, it'll list the wait times of all the attractions near you - you can scroll to see the ones farther away. Other features include showtimes which you can set reminders for (have you phone page you before the event to remind you) and character look-up for pretty much any character they might have in the park.
Originally Posted By oredisneyfan oooh that sounds good and could save on the legs while you are in the park too....wish I had verizon. maybe they will offer this with other cell providers before my next trip in March or August. on a side note do you think if everyone is looking at waittimes for attractons on thier cell phones it could cause "wierd" traffic patterns for rides in the parks?
Originally Posted By mousermerf I don't think it would. Epcot has 3 big electronic tipboards that are constantly cycling wait time and FP availability. It doesn't seem to have any negative impact on the lines.
Originally Posted By jbkuchon so is it specifically verizon mousermerf, of is that the one you happen to have? Because it says any cellular service.
Originally Posted By SuperDry <<< so is it specifically verizon mousermerf, of is that the one you happen to have? Because it says any cellular service. >>> jbkuchon, you seem to be confusing the "any carrier" service via SMS that you referred to with the mobile app version that's specific to Verizon. Disney has a multi-year deal with Verizon where Verizon helps develop mobile phone technology for in-park use. In return, Verizon gets to keep certain functionality exclusive to their network, although a base level of functionality works with all carriers. It looks like what's been described for DL in this thread exactly fits that model.
Originally Posted By SuperDry <<< oh so wait times while at park are only for verizon users? >>> No - read your own post #22. According to what you posted, this information is available via SMS on any cellular carrier. Completely independent of this is the mobile app that works only on Verizon phones, which may also include this information in an easier-to-use interface as well as additional Verizon-only functionality.
Originally Posted By jbkuchon Okay I guess my question then is what DO the verizon users get that everyone can't? What is the verizon only functionality? Is it worthwhile and useful or something Id never use, that's what I'm getting at.
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 Hope this isn't too off topic. I'm also sorry if this sounds silly, I'm not very tech savvy We have Verizon, DH has the "fancy phone" with everything except GPS enabled. Is the GPS necessary for getting the wait times?
Originally Posted By oredisneyfan in post 26 mousemerf says that you need the gps for actual wait times. the gps has to see that you are actually on disney property. seems like a great tool to have at the parks. Maybe even enough to switch carriers.....for those who go alot....very smart move Verizon
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 ^^ thank you I remember reading that now, my mind was foggy thinking about how cool that would be, if it really works
Originally Posted By BellesLibrarian I'd be happy if there was a message board in DCA telling me how long a line there is for Toy Story. That feels like a long hike, only to find out there is a 60 minute wait on a light day.
Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub ^And does Disney seem to play opening games w/Toy Story and Screamin? Everytime I walk all the way back there on the open it seems Screamin/and the FP machine is not "functional" yet and the Toy Story line is long...come back later and TS is "temporarily down". I have done this so many times I don't know why I bother and it has made me dislike TS almost. I will always like Screamin...Seems like they play this game with the Space MNt too. I am guessing this is one of the ways Disney is training guests to not rush to a ride upon opening and to control long lines w/in the park for Fire Codes...At least that is how my mind can accept the disappointment.But it is a long walk back to TS.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros There's the little information booth next to the train in the Sunshine Plaza. It kind of looks like an old mission tower, but it's open on a couple sides so the CM inside can talk to people. If you go and ask them, they should know how long the wait is for pretty much any attraction in the park.
