Walt Disney World Planning News

Planning 12 years ago · Dec 21, 2014 | 9:30am EST

Apple Pay and other contactless payments to be available this week at Walt Disney World

The Walt Disney World Resort will bring a major boost to Apple Pay before Christmas as it begins accepting payments.

Planning 12 years ago · Dec 09, 2014 | 9:43am EST

Update to My Disney Experience mobile apps brings theme park ticket purchasing capability

You can now purchase tickets directly within the My Disney Experience apps on both iOS and Android.

Planning 12 years ago · Dec 03, 2014 | 8:42am EST

Memory Maker photo package price increases for pre-purchase option

A $20 price increase goes into effect today for PhotoPass Memory Maker.

Planning 12 years ago · Nov 26, 2014 | 7:20am EST

Second FastPass+ viewing location for Magic Kingdom parades to be used this weekend

If you have FastPass+ reservations for parades at the Magic Kingdom, be aware there may be two viewing areas used during your trip.

Planning 12 years ago · Nov 11, 2014 | 9:25am EST

PHOTO - Disney testing bus wait time system for My Disney Experience app

See how you could soon be getting more information about the bus arrivals at the Walt Disney World Resort.

Planning 12 years ago · Nov 07, 2014 | 12:41pm EST

PhotoPass introduces new animated Magic Shots with Memory Maker package

See the latest evolution of the Magic Shot PhotoPass product.

Planning 12 years ago · Oct 28, 2014 | 10:37am EDT

MagicBands begin automatically linking on-ride PhotoPass photos from today at Walt Disney World

Now it is even easier to purchase PhotoPass photos taken onboard rides.

Planning 12 years ago · Oct 03, 2014 | 10:13am EDT

FastPass+ touch points now feature standby light sequence for visibility inside attraction queues

Some guests have been having difficulty locating the touch points inside some dark queue areas, a new lighting sequence aims to address that

Planning 12 years ago · Sep 22, 2014 | 10:06am EDT

Pal Mickey support to end this week

The original interactive guide Pal Mickey will soon be retired

Planning 12 years ago · Sep 19, 2014 | 10:11am EDT

Onboard rider photo and video comes to the Magic Kingdom's Seven Dwarfs Mine Train

Following hot on the heels of the Tower of Terror Memory Maker video comes the first at the Magic Kingdom

Planning 12 years ago · Sep 17, 2014 | 12:33pm EDT

Everything you need to know about using MyMagic+ during ticketed events

Find out how you can use your MagicBand, FastPass+ and more on special event ticketed nights at Walt Disney World

Planning 12 years ago · Sep 16, 2014 | 12:43pm EDT

My Disney Experience update for Apple iOS devices brings new features

New version of My Disney Experience brings new features and bug fixes for Apple users

Planning 12 years ago · Sep 10, 2014 | 7:30am EDT

Magic Kingdom's smartphone charging kiosks trial to end this week

No word yet on if the kiosks will return - but this is the final week of operation for this trial period

Planning 12 years ago · Sep 09, 2014 | 1:55pm EDT

Apple Pay to be available at Walt Disney World by end of the year

Apple's new iPhone payment system coming to Walt Disney World

Planning 12 years ago · Sep 05, 2014 | 12:28pm EDT

Ability to purchase MagicBands without an existing ticket now expanding to more retail locations

More Disney stores will allow buying MagicBands with an existing ticket, including those at off-site locations.

Planning 12 years ago · Sep 02, 2014 | 11:31am EDT

Two new limited edition MagicBands now available - Haunted Mansion and Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Halloween themed MagicBands are now on sale now at the Magic Kingdom

Planning 12 years ago · Aug 18, 2014 | 3:50pm EDT

Disney to begin allowing purchase of MagicBands without linking to a ticket

A new policy will allow more flexibility in the purchase of MagicBands

Planning 12 years ago · Aug 12, 2014 | 5:45pm EDT

Tower of Terror debuts new on-board video souvenir with Memory Maker and MagicBands

The next step in on-ride photography begins at Disney's Hollywood Studios

Planning 12 years ago · Aug 12, 2014 | 8:28am EDT

My Disney Experience to bring improvements to dining reservations for users of iOS and the website

Sooner dining reservations at Walt Disney World will be possible from tomorrow

Planning 12 years ago · Aug 04, 2014 | 2:48pm EDT

PHOTO - New limited edition Olaf MagicBand now available at Disney's Hollywood Studios

A limited edition MagicBand now joins the ranks of the existing 3 'Frozen' MagicBands for sale

Planning 12 years ago · Jul 23, 2014 | 10:19am EDT

My Disney Experience iOS edition updated and now available for download

Performance improvements and other enhancements come to My Disney Experience on Apple devices

Planning 12 years ago · Jul 03, 2014 | 2:07pm EDT

PHOTOS - 'Frozen' MagicBands to debut at Disney's Hollywood Studios next week

The new MagicBands will feature printed images of Elsa, Anna or Olaf.

Planning 12 years ago · Jul 01, 2014 | 7:38am EDT

PhotoPass print packages and table-side sales at restaurants to be discontinued later this month

Changes are coming to restaurant PhotoPass offerings at Walt Disney World restaurants

Planning 12 years ago · Jun 25, 2014 | 2:08pm EDT

Operating hours and Extra Magic Hours significantly changed for July through to the end of the year

Disney's Animal Kingdom, Disney's Hollywood Studios and the Magic Kingdom have all had their operating hours and Extra Magic Hour schedule updated

Planning 12 years ago · Jun 13, 2014 | 10:44am EDT

New Star Wars MagicBands play customized audio greeting at touch points

For $29.95 you get more than just a design printed on the MagicBand

Planning 12 years ago · Jun 12, 2014 | 11:08am EDT

Star Wars character MagicBands become the first limited edition design

Disney is beginning the roll-out of preprinted MagicBands featuring Yoda and Darth Vader

Planning 12 years ago · Jun 10, 2014 | 10:20am EDT

FastPass+ experience group tiers changing for Epcot and Disney's Hollywood Studios

Some attractions have moved to different tier groups for FastPass+ selections - read on for details

Planning 12 years ago · Jun 02, 2014 | 11:23am EDT

First use of MyMagic+ long-range MagicBand capabilities begins tomorrow at all four parks

On-ride photos are about to become a lot easier to see and purchase with MyMagic+

Planning 12 years ago · May 22, 2014 | 1:37pm EDT

MagicBand sales to begin at off-property retail locations

You will soon be able to buy MagicBands out of the Walt Disney World parks and resort

Planning 12 years ago · May 07, 2014 | 10:08am EDT

Park hours extended at Epcot and Studios around the 24 hour Magic Kingdom 'Rock Your Disney Side' event

All signs point to Walt Disney World being very busy on the 24 hour event weekend