Originally Posted By unclejeff Has anyone else noticed the new addition of free wifi throughout MK? It's amazing, and long overdue! Do the other parks have it as well? I know the hotels do.
Originally Posted By standor Is it really necessary. Why does everyone have to be tied to instant gratification. When I go on vacation I want to have fun and not be bothered. All my important people know how to get me in case of an emergency.
Originally Posted By dshyates It is NOT necessary from a guest stand point, but Disney is planning on using it as part of the NextGen program to start spamming your Smartphone with everything from on-ride photos to dinner suggestions based on where you are in the parks. Wifi helps your phone and thus Disney locate you so as to know even which bathrooms you visit and when. If you have visited a restaurant and with their expansive data mining plan make dining suggestions based on your previous food purchases.
Originally Posted By jkayjs I haven't noticed but I'll most likely be @ EPCOT & DHS next Sunday & I'll turn on my wi-fi on my phone to see if it works. I bet you can check on allears.net Deb might know. I'm sorry I couldn't give you a simple yes or no answer but someone on here may have a real answer for you before I go. Btw welcome to Laughing Place!
Originally Posted By dshyates It is just the Magic Kingdom for now, but all WDW parks should have Wifi up and running by early 2013.
Originally Posted By dshyates It also helps people using the new Parks apps that are all the rage with the kiddies these days.
Originally Posted By sjhym333 I found it to be spotty in both the MK and EPCOT but it is a great move
