Big update to My Disney Experience app will bring navigation capability

[Minthorne]

Awww, that's cute. Remember when you didn't know your way around the parks?

No, me either.

I get lost in Morocco...
...after I've been to Mexico!

 

[JohnD]

http://www.wdwmagic.com/other/mymag...ence-app-will-bring-navigation-capability.htm

Yeah. This feature has been lacking from the beginning. Having it plot a route would be extremely valuable.

 

[mousehockey37]

What? Use a park map. Ask a CM. Look up, there are signs everywhere...

This is an unnecessary update.

 

[Andrew C]

What? Use a park map. Ask a CM. Look up, there are signs everywhere...

This is an unnecessary update.

Keep in mind this also works for getting around the entire resort property. This would be helpful to those who do not visit that often and are driving.

 

[JohnD]

What? Use a park map. Ask a CM. Look up, there are signs everywhere...

This is an unnecessary update.

I disagree. Early on I was using the app and wanted to plot my course for the shortest route from Frontierland to 7DMT to make my FP+. Since no plotting feature, I pulled up the map on my app and "eyeballed" it. How many times has anyone used the map app on their phone to plot their course somewhere? Why shouldn't there be a Disney-specific version. If you don't need it. Don't use it. I will.

 

[JoeCamel]

I disagree. Early on I was using the app and wanted to plot my course for the shortest route from Frontierland to 7DMT to make my FP+. Since no plotting feature, I pulled up the map on my app and "eyeballed" it. How many times has anyone used the map app on their phone to plot their course somewhere? Why shouldn't there be a Disney-specific version. If you don't need it. Don't use it. I will.

And how many times have you been to the Magic Kingdom?

You still use a map?

 

[mousehockey37]

And how many times have you been to the Magic Kingdom?

You still use a map?

This.

 

[IlikeDW]

What? Use a park map. Ask a CM. Look up, there are signs everywhere...

This is an unnecessary update.

I assume eventually they will print far fewer park maps and possibly phase them out completely.

 

[njDizFan]

Any word on when this will go live? I have a trip planned from 16-30th. Although I certainly know my way around the parks I have a few days of resort hopping and would be great to know exactly where to get on the boats and monorails to get to the next destination.

Full disclosure I am the the anti-Magellan, my lack of direction is not very good.

 

[JohnD]

And how many times have you been to the Magic Kingdom?

You still use a map?

I still do a lot of things the "old fashioned" way but just because you don't want or need the update doesn't mean it's "unnecessary." By your logic, delete your maps app from your phone and never use it again. Go to the bookstore and buy paper maps. They work just as well. Start unfolding them and turning them around and upside down in the car. For the money that WDW has sunk into MDE, then a directions feature is a welcome addition.

 

[Uncle Lupe]

Is this going to coordinate with FPs and reservations to alert you to drop the Mickey bar and get moving based on your location?

 

[joshwill]

when are they going to add pokestops and gyms???

 

[MinnieM123]

Keep in mind this also works for getting around the entire resort property. This would be helpful to those who do not visit that often and are driving.

I'm sure the update will be helpful for some guests.

I assume eventually they will print far fewer park maps and possibly phase them out completely.

I guess those of us who like the maps are in the minority now. I always like showing them to friends after a WDW vacation. They became sort of a souvenir after the fact.

 

[MaryJaneP]

I assume eventually they will print far fewer park maps and possibly phase them out completely.

What about us Luddites? Our dumbphone does not work with any app.

...Full disclosure I am the the anti-Magellan, my lack of direction is not very good.

Is this a double negative? We don't need no education.

 

[JohnD]

I'm sure the update will be helpful for some guests.



I guess those of us who like the maps are in the minority now. I always like showing them to friends after a WDW vacation. They became sort of a souvenir after the fact.

I like the new addition to the app but I don't see them no longer printing park maps either. I would still use both.

 

[disneyKaiju]

New app update is great, and will be a great tool for those that choose to take advantage of it.

Paper maps are also cool, and I don't see them phasing out because Im sure there are people that will never use the MDE app. I still see a ton of people at the parks going to fast pass kiosks and using their cards to try and get their next fast pass, etc. and they make cool little park souvenirs for your trips and photo albums/scrap books.

 

[prfctlyximprct]

Because, you know, maps are SO YESTERDAY.

 

[21stamps]

Did they add a "find my car" feature as well?

 

[MOXOMUMD]

Did they add a "find my car" feature as well?

I may have forgotten where I've parked a few times. Then I started taking a picture with my phone of the section and row.

 

[RSoxNo1]

Many of us (myself included) were highly critical of My Disney Experience, but there really are components of it that are very nice features. Sure, the price point has been exorbitant, but these types of enhancements are very much appreciated.