Why your mobile phone will be more of a necessity at Disney World
For most of us a trip to Walt Disney World doesn’t mean any less screen time on on our phones and as Disney World reopens its Disney Vacation Club resorts on June 22 and the theme parks on July 11, your phone is going to be even more of a vacation lifeline.
Disney is introducing some convenient technologies to help minimize your contact with others as new health and safety protocols are instituted due to COVID-19. Some of what Disney is touting, include many uses already in existence, but they are adding some resort and dining functionality.
Here’s a look at what your mobile device will be able to do using the My Disney Experience App.
Mobile Order Service: A time-saving feature of the My Disney Experience app, mobile order service enables you to order ahead at select dining locations and pick up food during a designated arrival window.
Scannable Codes for Select Restaurant Menus: While at a table-service restaurant, you can use your own mobile device to scan a code for access to the digital menu.
Cashless Payments: At this time, it is recommended all Guests use cashless payment options, including debit cards, credit cards and Disney Gift Cards. Guests can also opt for contactless payment options—such as mobile wallets—or use cash to purchase a Disney Gift Card at Guest Relations and select merchandise locations. Disney Resort hotel Guests can also use MagicBands to charge their purchase to their Disney Resort hotel folio.
Resort/Hotel Check In: Online Check-In means no visit to the front desk. When your room is ready, you’ll get a room-ready notification. Then, you can use either a MagicBand or the My Disney Experience app digital key feature as your your key.
Virtual Chat With a Resort Cast Member: Starting June 22, you can chat with a Resort Cast Member via the My Disney Experience app for assistance during your stay. This new feature will offer convenient support nearly anytime—so there’s no need to visit the Lobby or stand in line.
Virtual lines: When the theme parks restart you will be able to enter a virtual line for attractions. Disney will release more on this soon.
