Mobile apps

[Kerby626]

Is there an for wdw for android users.

I know there is the mobile magic for verizon but I don't have verizon

thanks

 

[sweetpee_1993]

Does the Touring Plans Lines app work for android? I have no clue. Works on my iPhone and that's my favorite app. Other than that I use my calendar to keep all my ADRs w/confirmation #s. When I had my old iPhone I also had an app with the names and significance of each window on Main Street. That was cool.

 

[dreamfinder]

There is no official app. I believe there are some 3rd party apps. You can always access m.disneyworld.com Same data as Mobile Magic, just not as detailed. However, some people have reported being able to load the Verizon Mobile Magic app onto their non Verizon android phone. Never recommended as it may void your warranty, bbrick your phone, yadda yadda yadda, but if you look around online you may be able to find how to do it.

 

[bmarkelon]

I also use TouringPlans on my iPhone and LOVE it. I have the Disney World Magic Guide which is pretty thorough too. I use them both quite a bit. I'm bummed that WDW's app is with Verizon.

 

[G00fyDad]

I'm bummed that WDW's app is with Verizon.

Don't be. I was upset that Verizon had the market cornered on the official WDW app but from everything I have heard from those that have used it, it doesn't compare with the accuracy of Touring Plans and others. Everyone seems to think that the Touring Plans wait time portion is far more accurate that Disney's Mobile Magic.

 

[bmarkelon]

Don't be. I was upset that Verizon had the market cornered on the official WDW app but from everything I have heard from those that have used it, it doesn't compare with the accuracy of Touring Plans and others. Everyone seems to think that the Touring Plans wait time portion is far more accurate that Disney's Mobile Magic.

Yeah, I've heard the same thing. I was very happy with Touring Plans while we were just there. I'm just a nut for anything Disney and just feel a little left out.

 

[sweetpee_1993]

It may be a true symptom of my level of insanity but I like looking at the Lines wait times, crowd calendars, etc. periodically just to see what's shaking. Sometimes we play "guess the wait time" to see who can call it closest to the reported wait time. Sometimes I compare wait times for the same attractions at WDW & DL at the same time to see the difference from coast to coast. That's always fun. Love the Lines app. Can't recommend that one enough. J thought they either had it fior Android or were close on it.

 

[sweetpee_1993]

Just went to TouringPlans.com. Yes, they have the Lines app for Android. Here's a link for ya. You'll have to pay to subscribe to get the full content but it's really awesome. And they have it for DL, too. That would be useful for y'all out there in Cali. Between Lines and my calendar w/scheduled ADRs I have all the info I need right at my fingertips. I don't even bother with the spreadsheets or daily park info pages in Excel anymore. Don't need 'em. :wave:

 

[Pioneer Hall]

Don't be. I was upset that Verizon had the market cornered on the official WDW app but from everything I have heard from those that have used it, it doesn't compare with the accuracy of Touring Plans and others. Everyone seems to think that the Touring Plans wait time portion is far more accurate that Disney's Mobile Magic.

I have both apps, and used touring plans prior to Mobile Magic. I still have my subscription to touring plans since I like to check sometimes when I might not be standing in a park (possibly deciding where I am going when I am there). With that said, you can't really beat the accuracy of the Mobile Magic app. It is tied to Disney's computer system so whatever the outside of the attractions says, the app says the same thing. Touring plans is without question the best unofficial app I have seen, but it still does rely on input and past times. Disney's is all real time and up to the second information.

On that note, it was announced on the Blog that Mobile Magic is now free. Interesting that it went from nearly a $20 a year subscription to 1.99 not that long ago (when I got it), and now is completely free. If you have an android device I highly recommend downloading it now.

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2011/08/disney-parks-mobile-magic-app-is-now-free/

 

[fosse76]

I have both apps, and used touring plans prior to Mobile Magic. I still have my subscription to touring plans since I like to check sometimes when I might not be standing in a park (possibly deciding where I am going when I am there). With that said, you can't really beat the accuracy of the Mobile Magic app. It is tied to Disney's computer system so whatever the outside of the attractions says, the app says the same thing. Touring plans is without question the best unofficial app I have seen, but it still does rely on input and past times. Disney's is all real time and up to the second information.

Exactly. It gives you all the information you can possibly want, and it's easy to make dining reservations.

On that note, it was announced on the Blog that Mobile Magic is now free. Interesting that it went from nearly a $20 a year subscription to 1.99 not that long ago (when I got it), and now is completely free. If you have an android device I highly recommend downloading it now.

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2011/08/disney-parks-mobile-magic-app-is-now-free/

 

[Lexi]

Verizon is also very close to releasing a version of the app for iPhones, if that helps anyone..I have it for my droid and am obsessed with it!

 

[coltow]

I use Undercover Tourist by Phunware. I love it. I tried the Mobile Magic & didn't like it. I couldn't get actual wait times like Undercover tourist gives me.

 

[Kerby626]

Just went to TouringPlans.com. Yes, they have the Lines app for Android. Here's a link for ya. You'll have to pay to subscribe to get the full content but it's really awesome. And they have it for DL, too. That would be useful for y'all out there in Cali. Between Lines and my calendar w/scheduled ADRs I have all the info I need right at my fingertips. I don't even bother with the spreadsheets or daily park info pages in Excel anymore. Don't need 'em. :wave:

I will have to check it out and see if it is worth pay for just the time we were there since it will be the only trip for a while. or see what it owuld take to cancel and such

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

I use Undercover Tourist by Phunware. I love it. I tried the Mobile Magic & didn't like it. I couldn't get actual wait times like Undercover tourist gives me.

I used the undercover one too and was happy with it in WDW.