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2. Find different locations. Do you need to know where the nearest restroom is located? Maybe you’re looking for a PhotoPass photographer, a Baby Care Center or a shop you’ve been wanting to visit. You can find all these with the My Disney Experienceapp. Simply click what you’re looking for in the white ticker at the top of the screen ...

1. Locate places for character encounters. The amazing My Disney Experienceapp can also be used to help you and your family find characters in the parks. Just click “Characters” on the white ticker at the top of the screen when you first open the app, and you will see a list of all the beloved Disney characters who are meeting ...

5. Check park hours. If you’re not sure how late Magic Kingdom stays open tonight, you don’t have to wonder. That’s because you can see each park’s hours of operation for the date you select when you click on “Park Hours” under the Park Info & Entry heading in the app. Check times for today, tomorrow or a date in ...

4. Check wait times for attractions. If you don’t have a FastPass+ time for an attraction, it can help to know how long you can expect to wait in the queue for that attraction. Click “Wait Times” on the white ticker at the top of the screen when the app first opens. You can choose to view the map version ...

3. Get directions. No, you can’t get step-by-step directions from one attraction to another read aloud to you, but you can see a map of each park. Thanks to the magic of technology, the My Disney Experienceis GPS-enabled, so it shows you where you are in the park. Simply explore around the area on the map to see where attractions ...

6. Make FastPass+ selections. The My Disney Experiencecan also be used to make FastPass+ selections. You’ll be able to make yours 60 days in advance if you’re staying on Disney property, and 30 days in advance if you’re staying off Disney property. Simply click “Get FastPass+” under the My Plans heading on the app, choose the members of your family ...

8. Make dining reservations. Use the My Disney Experienceapp to make your Disney dining reservations up to 180 days before you’ll be visiting Disney World. Click “Reserve Dining” under the My Plans heading. From there, select the number of Guests in your dining party, the date you’d like to enjoy your reservation and then select a time, or simply click ...

7. Modify or cancel dining reservations. You can also use the My Disney Experienceapp to make changes to existing dining reservations. Simply click on the reservation you want to change and follow the prompts to change the number in your party, the date or the restaurant. If you need to cancel a dining reservation, you can also use the app ...

Perhaps the single most valuable and effective tool for planning and coordinating a visit to Walt Disney World is the newly-updated My Disney Experienceapp. It’s free to download on your Apple or Android smartphone, and not only does it serve as a one-stop planning tool, but it’s also a wealth of information once you are in the parks. Here are ...

10. Buy theme park tickets. You can login to the app and use it to purchase new theme park tickets. Simply click “Buy Tickets” under the Park Info & Entry heading. Click on the number of days you’ll be in the parks and then click on the number of adult tickets and child tickets you’ll need. You can simply use ...