New GPS Disney device with up to minute wait times

[garlicth03]

http://mickeyupdates.com/site/news.php?subaction=showfull&id=1281292375&archive=&start_from=&ucat=100&

 

[CaptainWinter]

Interesting. Looks neat. Any idea whether you would have to buy or rent this thing, or if you could use it free?

 

[napnet]

It looks like it is running on Android OS (my guess from the icons at the top) so it could be an app they will eventually release for Andriod OS phones.

 

[wdwmagic]

I've lost track of all these device trials at the parks over the years. A few make it, but a lot never see the light of day again. Remember the DS trials?

 

[Master Yoda]

It looks like it is running on Android OS (my guess from the icons at the top) so it could be an app they will eventually release for Andriod OS phones.

I would agree.

 

[JimboJones123]

I've lost track of all these device trials at the parks over the years. A few make it, but a lot never see the light of day again. Remember the DS trials?

But the power of wait time is too much for one eight year old child to have the responsibility for.

 

[nolatron]

That's certainly Android. Looks like an HTC device with the camera in the back.

I like the custom case blocking out the status bar.

 

[CaptainWinter]

Remember the DS trials?

What were those?

 

[hokielutz]

I still think the Touring Plans app does a great job of times etc... if you have your own smartphone.

 

[bgraham34]

What were those?

You were able to use a Nintendo DS to get park information. Weight times, show times and park maps.This was about 3 or so years ago. You had to leave a deposit down to get the DS for the day.

 

[AEfx]

It will be interesting if Disney ever does make a real go with one of these devices.

When I was in Disneyland I found myself using some of the apps available on phones from there (MouseWait was the best, if I recall). They are user updated, but because of the large amount of locals at Disneyland I found it very accurate because a lot of people are updating. Was a great experience, though of course direct data from Disney would be even better.

 

[JWG]

Does anyone use this Verizon app thing that came out about a year ago? I can't keep up with these various "trials" that never make it to mass use.

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[GrumpyFan]

Looks pretty sweet! Very "Next Generation".

 

[Testtrack321]

That's not a dedicated device at all, it's a HTC Eris in Disney shell (with probably an extended battery.)

Disney needs to realize if you have to buy MORE hardware it will never work. You have devices that have gps, sophisticated software, and screens in every pocket now, use that!

 

[kapeman]

Does anyone know if they are working on an Android version of Mobile Magic?

 

[Tooning]

Looks Awesome and I would defiantely try one

 

[Little Squirt]

I read on Twitter it was simply a test of Mobile Magic from Verizon on the Droid since it has not been available on the device yet. :shrug:

 

[mikeymouse]

I still think the Touring Plans app does a great job of times etc... if you have your own smartphone.

I also use TP on Android. I think my membership expired though because I can't get all the times. However, it is an awesome app!

 

[Fizbain32]

I've lost track of all these device trials at the parks over the years. A few make it, but a lot never see the light of day again. Remember the DS trials?

Ah yes, the DS trials. I upgrade my DS to a DSL just in case these came out. I figure they would just sell / rent the cartridge and away we go.

But either way, ya gotta love the gadgets. Put one of these in the belly of a Pal Mickey?

 

[Pioneer Hall]

Here's to hoping something that good ends up on the android system. I was shocked and disappointed that mobile magic only came out on the old verizon phones...thought it was terrible planning considering how many people have smartphones and how powerful they are.