10 NEW Ways To Use Your Smartphone in Disney World!

[@veryberry39]

I realize that I'm weird, but the check-in process is part of the excitement for me. I get that the lines can probably get tedious, but even when I'm physically tired after a long trip, the whole check-in thing is just energizing and exciting to me. It's like a little ceremony telling me I'm really there now!

[@calliemendoza8563]

I've officially decided that AJ has my dream job🥰 So jealous 😩 What a dream... After a decade of using YT, this is the first channel that I've clicked the bell for 🔔

[@KatChanelb12]

The music at the end gets way too loud to hear what you are saying

[@CinnamonGrrlErin1]

Came here to say that too. Otherwise another great video!

[@kimberlyfritzler1432]

Agreed! I thought it was just my device. Lol.

[@jenniferramos2846]

I was just gonna leave that same comment.

[@ravecaster]

The music throughout this episode was crazy loud.

[@shawndoucette9797]

The direct to room option on your phone is awesome. We never even saw the front desk our whole trip. We got there early went right to MK and boom got a text saying our room was ready. At the end of our day went to the room the app told us to go to. Used my phone to unlock our door and there was our luggage. Great service.

[@luckyshinx]

DFB: *Uploads* Me: Ok y’all put down everything for 10 minutes or so...

[@Doodlebob108]

Anyone else keep the my Disney experience app downloaded on their phone all year long so they can go and "spy" on the wait times while they aren't there??

[@christinahatcher2772]

I didn't know you could! I usually try to " hey google" it . With no results

[@CourtneyBridgett]

Yep!

[@cindymarra3810]

Yah!!!

[@Jessicamalv]

Yes lol

[@NessieMay]

So glad I'm not the only one that does this 😄

[@JoyEll]

This is a really great and helpful video, thank you for making. Wanted you to know that at times, the music is too loud to hear you, especially at the very end, the last 20 or 30 seconds, the music is too loud to hear you at all.

[@seeing.the.serendipity]

Anyone else found the music and new section sounds way louder than AJ herself - volume issues?!

[@JustJessee]

Yep, the outro music fade in at the end didn't actually fade in.

[@forgottenpixel]

The transition noise was super loud as well.

[@val.r2868]

Disney need to work on making these text alerts available to their international guests. For table ready at restaurants etc

[@michellesilcock2459]

Totally agree it’s ridiculous that they can not text international numbers. I’ve missed the alternative fast passes before when a ride has gone down because the notification came via an email which I didn’t think to check.

[@carinamitchell1133]

This is one reason why I was advised to get a USA sim card when over there.

[@FantasmicTravel]

I love that you can access your photos on your phone ! Was definitely my favorite feature on our recent trip.

[@NessieMay]

Great video! Definitely got a lot of use out of the My Disney Experience App on my last trip to Disney. It uses a lot of battery power though, so make sure to have your phone fully charged and some kind of backup portable charger on hand. 👍

[@aepcrocker]

I've been watching DFB videos to get ready for our summer trip. It is the BEST info available for 'everything' Disney. The name Disney FOOD Blog is misleading - even though they give us everything about food, they also have the best current info on all the parks with great videos and pictures. Yes, it's food - but it's also literally EVERYTHING you need to know about all the parks.

[@wharfier]

Need to tone your music down a little please. Towards the end it got louder and you got quieter. Other than that, great video!

[@Steve_in_NJ]

During my last visit in 2012, we saw one parade in Magic Kingdom and well, actually, we watched most of the parade on people's iPads that they were holding up over their heads to video record the parade. Hopefully, this year, we only have to deal with 100's of smartphones in front of us instead. Seriously, we probably will skip the parade and catch up on a few rides while everyone else watches the parade.

[@fifthrider]

I'm so glad you did this piece. The advice transcends Disney and applies to so many real-world scenarios as well. I have at least a half dozen food/coffee businesses that I pre-order from and breeze right by the lines. I probably wouldn't be doing that had Molly not hammered it into us to always use the mobile order app at Disney. Checking into my WDW hotels, using the phone as a key, pre-ordering food, making fast-pass, etc. has become indispensable. THIS is the real Tomorrowland.

[@veronicajude]

Happy Saturday, everyone! 🎩🍷🖤

[@Lordpicklenips]

I’m at disney world right now and your videos have been so helpful

[@stevebrown3958]

hey AJ great video but next time be sure to mention that ordering food on your phone at quick-service restaurants you will not get your passholder discount so if you're wanting that discount you have to physically stand in that line

[@nitinjain8837]

Please do video like - 1 food itenary for ddp 2 combined itenary for fast pass, adr, And video to tell how much time should we plan for A. Fast pass ride B. Different rides without fp C. Adr. / counter service D. Time taken to travel in disney E. Updated vegetarian video F. Dress code in restaurants etc. G. Best restaurants in each park. H. What to do with leftover snack credit I. Food trucks If you agree then copy and paste this in every dfb video you view.

[@gamrudding]

We are coming on April 6th! We are so excited and your videos have helped us so much ❤️

[@beezyknees]

Thanks for the great tips! Love watching your videos, they are so helpful and it keeps the Disney planning excitement alive! 💕

[@josephsantiago3986]

On my way to Disney today !

[@Kdkdleeme]

Have so much fun and be safe! 🐭🏰🎉

[@dem_bears]

Me and my dad didn’t do the online check in because it’s was our 1st visit to Disney World so I wanted to check-in in person at the Concierge to ask the Cast Members for a 1st visit button

[@janett253]

you can get a button at any park also.

[@kathymcel]

thanks for the tips

[@Danni1567]

I really needed this video! The last time I went to Disney was 2003 and I'm about to head back in 2020, so excited!!!

[@ChillOutInJax]

One item we found out on our last trip. The Memory Maker editing capability (add stamps, borders, etc. to pictures) ONLY works on an iDevice (not Android or PC). Note this was back in November, so they may have updated the app to work on other devices/computers (like it did previously) °o°

[@ksm13706]

"Taking a Disney trip is a alot different than it was ten years ago" *Me,who hasn't been there in 15 years* Yeah tell me about it 😖😫

[@Steve_in_NJ]

I was last there in 2012, right BEFORE they opened New Fantasyland. Our trip in April will explore something new in EACH park. Can't wait!!!! We'll miss Tron, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Ratatouille but we're okay with that, as this will be our final trip to Orlando.

[@ksm13706]

@@Steve_in_NJ Oh wow! Last I was there Hollywood Studios was still called MGM Studios 😆 But same! I'm super excited to see all the new stuff in the parks! :3

[@rslitman]

16 years since I was last at Disney World, although I went to Disneyland only 5 years ago. It's just "A Whole New World" now. While I'd like to go again, I have other things on my bucket list. Plus, now that I'm retired, the cost is a major consideration. Finally, I have a medical issue right now that even an afternoon spent at a shopping mall sets me back. We were supposed to go on vacation to another part of Florida next month, but I can't do it now. And that medical issue keeps me from riding my favorite Disney World rides now, too.

[@UmmYeahOk]

It’s ok, my moms and brothers last trip was Xmas/New Years 05/06. My mom naturally was in charge of everything, so she doesn’t really understand how different it is now. You can’t make dining reservations from your hotel room several days out. You can’t make a mad dash to a ride to get a piece of paper that will let you ride it later that day. You can’t stay at deluxe resorts anymore unless you make at least a 6 figure income, and have no plans on retiring. And no matter how adult you are, no matter how introverted you are, you can’t keep the line moving by not interacting with a character, even if you offer up your first born as a distraction.

[@brandonrichardson6995]

I got back home on the 20th February 2020

[@henrystone6667]

Driving to Disney right now 😁

[@henrystone6667]

Sandra Di Yes we are 15 minutes away you have a great time when you go

[@joannrobitaille6978]

Hope you got to enjoy it

[@henrystone6667]

Jo Ann Robitaille I did thank you 😊

[@clarkehughbanks9081]

Thanks for tips on the new uses and requirements for our smart phones at Disney.

[@LADYmoses]

Awesome information! Will the bus feature on the app work for the hotels at the Springs?

[@NicoleCH3118]

Definitely needed this for my soon trip!

[@coravonhampeln4156]

As of last year, they were not able to text to a non-US number. Is this changing since they are phasing out the little paging devices used in restaurants?

[@nattybrown]

Cora von Hampeln I got texts for BOG and Ohana back in 2018 (I have a UK number)

[@coravonhampeln4156]

@@nattybrown Boma (AK) refused to take my cell in 2018 because I am Canadian. It's probably still localized by restaurant

[@GQMofo]

Hey AJ, you forgot to tell everybody that mobile ordering is useless with a Disney Giftcard. If you have a Disney gift card, you'll basically have to wait in line, order and pay at the cash register. I really hope Disney fixes that soon cause Giftcards are the same as cash. Plus, it would be convenient for guests such as myself that use Disney Giftcards as a primary payment method on D. World property.

[@susanallman7664]

AJ, starting @ 12:55 the music was louder than you.

[@camjustdoit.7879]

It's really much different than 10 years ago! 👍 Damn nice

[@yoandry007]

I think it's funny how I get universal studios ads on these videos 😂

[@richardmercer2337]

Hoping for "10 Ways to NOT Have to Use Your Phone!" OK I'll settle for 3...

[@ashleymueller643]

Wow So helpful. Love your videos. Thanks so much.

[@rickkarrer8370]

Thank you!

[@KadenTheGamer]

Thanks for this video. I really needed some Disney in my life today, I was supposed to go today but my mom hurt her hip and the whole trip got canceled.

[@stephcurry3793]

Anonymous wow that sucks I was supposed to go today to

[@imnotmarkimoo2620]

oh no i’m so sorry ): i hope she recovers soon and you guys can go soon!

[@bradsikkema4865]

13 days. Getting excited!!

[@nikdaghost2678]

Love your videos keep up the good work;)

[@Zodia195]

I do plan on using My Disney experience on my iPhone and computer. Will I still be able to use the same account?

[@rslitman]

I HATE when a restaurant doesn't have pagers and makes me get a text when my table is ready. Ironically, I think the first time I ever got such a pager was at House of Blues in one of the shopping areas in Disney World in 1997.

[@lijohnyoutube101]

rslitman Why? Its more sustainable. Almost everyone carries a phone so less ‘tech’ in landfills in the end. Centralize it ALL to the phone!!

[@rslitman]

@@lijohnyoutube101 Because I don't want to give out my phone number to just anyone. Plus, I hate the use of popular texting abbreviations. I want a page rather than the message (and it hurts just to type this), "ur tbl is rdy."

[@crizz6397]

@DFBGUIDE AJ you can use mobile order with your DDP

[@catherinejones4230]

With the memory maker you need to makes that you have changed the settings so that you can see all pictures from everyone in your group. This has happened to us I could only see the pictures that were taken when my magic band was scanned couldn’t see anyone else’s pictures. If you can’t find the setting the photopass store will help you

[@BuckeyeTiffany]

I can not figure out how to do this. My friend that I ran the half marathon with this past weekend has completely different pictures than I do and we can't figure out how to link the two together. Hers has the watermark on it and mine do not. It's very frustrating to not be able to easily figure this out. I consider myself pretty tech savvy but can't find it in the app or on the website.

[@kayleeconti1853]

22 days until our trip 😮 been watching just to help pass time hehe 😊

[@TheOrderofDylan]

Direct to Room service never really worked for me. Stayed at a few of the All Stars this past trip, and everytime I ended up going to the front desk and got a room. You'd think if a room was indeed available for me, it would've popped up on the app beforehand, but alas. I never managed to get my room simply waiting for the app.

[@thedancemomsteam411]

You are the best person, and have the best channel ever! 💕

[@jeflaur1]

How far in advance should you check into you hotel on the app to make sure it is ready when you arrive?

[@rebeccacronan]

Love these videos! I would love to see a video on best kids meals at quick service for my adventurous hearty eating 9 year old. (Since theyre cracking down on use of kids/adult meal credits. )

[@UmmYeahOk]

“Bit more expensive than Lyft or über, but they won’t fluctuate due to supply and demand” Experienced this problem a few weeks ago when people were canceling our ride requests close to the parks closing time. I figured this was the reason. They’re waiting for the more expensive ride pickups.

[@jennifernielsen599]

Awesome as always, AJ! Can you link a Disney gift card to your account for mobile ordering?

[@ravecaster]

An entire video that demonstrates how Disney is clueless about why many of us go to theme parks: to escape our phones! Phones totally ruin the immersion, even in Galaxy’s Edge. I’ve never seen people in the Star Wars universe carrying smart phone style devices ever (nor using anything aside from a droid to translate things). I wouldn’t say that using a smart phone makes your Disney experience “much much better”, but rather that, these days, not using a smart phone will actually make the Disney experience worse. Checking in at the hotel was often a special thing where we had the opportunity to interact with some great cast members, and have received neat things like autographed character photos to celebrate special occasions and free room upgrades.

[@SparksFlyBabySmile]

Can you use the check in online feature if you’re international? Or do you still have to go to the front desk to collect your magic bands?

[@camilleward9157]

If staying off property, would Minnie vans travel there to take you home since they have car seats? I know Uber quit carrying car seats.

[@matildebermudez5144]

DFB, question if I’m the person who made the RSVP I already have the Disney Experience account on my phone, does the rest of family members need have DE too and link my account?

[@craigbrown9574]

Is the WiFi at Disney sketchy? I may get an American sim and do the duel sim on my phone because I am Coming from Scotland and do not want a huge bill waiting for me from phone company

[@salmahussain1078]

Craig Brown it’s alright but can be slow at times, we tend to get a three contract then cancel it after the first month when we’ve used it. The reason we get three is because they have feel at home so you can use it for a month using the allowance of the contract you bought

[@michaelkemmer]

What happens if one of the parks is at full capacity and you got a dinner reservation? do you get fucked over on that because I'm going the week before Easter and I know it will be busy af. I got some dinner reservations and i don't want to miss them because of that.

[@therealstewyward]

Is there a way/app to figure out transport when going between resorts or parks? Like POR -> Poly or HS ->MK? I want to cut down on travel times with the fastest forms of transportation.

[@charliehuffman326]

That would be handy, but not available on the app, at least not right now. And currently, Disney doesn't offer direct transportation service between resorts - you have to go to an intermediate location like one of the parks or Disney Springs and then transfer to a bus to the other resort (the exception being the resorts located on the monorail - Polynesian, Grand Floridian, and Contemporary - are all accessible to each other with a quick ride on the monorail, and some of the Magic Kingdom resorts offer boat service between them - like between Contemporary and Wilderness Lodge). Between parks, experiences will vary, and there is direct (but infrequent) bus service between all parks. In my experience, the fastest method between Magic Kingdom and Epcot is the monorail. The fastest method between the Epcot and Hollywood Studios is the Skyliner (or if you are a quick walker, you can walk from one to the other in 15-20 minutes). I am not the fastest walker but once walked from Epcot to Hollywood Studios faster than the boat service between the two parks... For all other inter-park transportation, the buses are probably the fastest (and sometimes only) option, unless you want to pay for an Uber/Lyft or a Minnie Van. Specifically between HS and MK, the bus will be quickest. You could do the Skyliner from HS to Epcot, then transfer to the monorail at Epcot to go to MK, but that route would require walking from the back of Epcot where the Skyliner is to the front of Epcot to get on the monorail, and then you'd also have to transfer monorails at the TTC to get to MK, so with all of that added time, the bus would probably be best.

[@jangle318]

The last two times I’ve been in Disney world, I have been unable to place mobile orders. I’ve tried several times at different locations and get all the way to check out when I get an error to try again later. It’s been very frustrating when I know this saves a lot of time in Disney, but I have been unable to take advantage. 😩

[@Dashzap]

Check to see if your credit card billing address is the same address as in your profile in MDX.

[@jangle318]

Jean Bulger it is. We checked that the first time I had issues with it.

[@BuckeyeTiffany]

Yep. I tried multiple times over the past weekend and repeatedly received an error message saying mobile ordering was not available at that time.

[@MikeRheannasAdventures]

Awesome video

[@MHEPPNER]

Check in is hit or miss. The bluetooth didn't work unlocking my door on my last trip. Which sucked with a 1 year old melting down past his bed time...

[@Someoneyouknow453]

Question: For Order Food in the app you have to pay on the app? or it can get payed when I get inside for pick up?

[@charliehuffman326]

You pay on the app with the credit card you have on file in the app.

[@Someoneyouknow453]

@@charliehuffman326 thanks :D

[@atravers_]

It’s really crazy because last time I went to Disney was 10 years ago and I don’t think we even brought a cell phone

[@geoffreywinn4031]

Cool video!

[@dee_mcgee11]

Am I the only one thinking the whole point of going on a Disney (or non-Disney) vacation was to unplug and unwind.

[@lijohnyoutube101]

Dee McGee I go on vacation to do things and see the world, typically each day has approx 50 line items. I can unwind when am dead!

[@caitiea6706]

The busses were never on schedule 😩😩😩

[@russell821]

Seriously....the more I watch these videos the more I don’t want to go back.

[@mcali187]

If only Disney could text international numbers that would be super helpful. Until that happens there will always be pagers.

[@perfectpca]

I couldn't understand if you can or can't use mobile order when you are in the dining plan. Has anyone used it? Thanks

[@kchristlieb]

You can now. At the check out screen it should give you an option to use a credit as form of payment

[@saadnaeem1252]

How will you get your magicband if you use a phone to unlock the door?

[@ritajohnson2491]

You can get the band by mail as Disney will send it to your home before your trip. If not, you can pick up the band at the front desk of your hotel.

[@dee-annegordon5959]

International guests will still need to stop by the front desk to pick up their magic bands at some point.

[@apfelbasket]

What smart phone.All of your videos relate to smart phone. How about for those who don't have one!I don't use a smart phone as a choice & have hundreds of friends without using social media.

[@KennyRyman]

Is it worth having Disney pick up your luggage/Suitcase at the Airport?

[@benoodles]

Yeeeeees

[@charliehuffman326]

Yes, unless you need something in the checked bag immediately upon arrival to your resort. If you let Disney take care of it for you, your bags are usually delivered to your resort within about 3 hours after landing. (If you have already been assigned a room, the bags will go directly to your room; if you - and then subsequently, your bags - all arrive before check-in time, the bags will be delivered to Bell Services at your resort where you can pick them up when later checking in, or let Bell Services deliver them to your room once it's assigned, which means you can be off playing at the parks while it is all being taken care of for you!)

[@BuckeyeTiffany]

I think so. We arrived at 8:05 am and dropped our carry on at Bell Services. We didn't go back to our hotel until almost 11:00 pm and our checked bags and carry on were both waiting in our hotel room for us. Likewise, it was nice to check in for our flight at the hotel and have them take our checked bags for us when leaving, so we only had to deal with our carry on at the airport.

[@jackjones5314]

Giving the name of the App in a more noted manner would be appreciated it. You do mention it a while into the video, it is easy to miss. Having it in the description would be helpful too. My Disney Experience App. (1:21) - I love your videos and all the info.

[@cocody18]

😁

[@dancarpenter419]

I would like to see a show on eating healthy with low calorie options.

[@tristanmorganedits7214]

Hi!

[@kristinewongba2840]

It's weird to see Universal ad on Disney related video, KZbin is shady as hell

[@saadnaeem1252]

How does the technology work on the rides when the on-ride pictures automatically show up on the app?

[@charliehuffman326]

Most of the rides with photo captures use RFID (radio frequency identification) technology, which is relayed from your MagicBand when you pass the location the photo is taken, and your MagicBand is tied to your My Disney Experience app on your phone. Otherwise, for a few rides, you wait until you get off the ride and go look for your photo on the screen at the photo station when exiting. When you find your photo, you tap your MagicBand to associate the photo with your My Disney Experience app.

[@saadnaeem1252]

@@charliehuffman326 thank you for telling😊

[@BuckeyeTiffany]

@@charliehuffman326 It is sketchy though. I only got pictures from two of four rides that offered them on my most recent trip. I've contacted photopass about it and yet to hear back. I almost wish there were still the kiosks to see the pictures right after the ride so you know you're getting your pictures.

[@Acalder83]

Like... How does everyone's cell phone last all day while also using it to take photos??

[@1210starshine]

You have to take a portable charger. They sell one in the park, I think it's called fuel rod and you can change them out in the parks when they lose charge.

[@conniethomas4753]

Not been forever (‘2009) but went with a tiny card, room key and lip balm purse it was lovely no bag...

[@universalsmartie]

Love your videos, but can you PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE get some new footage? I feel like I’m often watching the same videos ( same old overused scenes ) with different topics. Thank You. 😊

[@janett253]

When will mobile order give us our passholder discount. With all this technology surely Disney knows you are a passholder. Same for charging items on your magic band. Why doesn't it automatically give you the discount. The magic band knows you are a passholder.

[@ZontarDow]

God I hope they don't expand the virtual queue to other rides, it's a terrible system just at the conceptual level and is being handled exactly as poorly as we all expected it would.

[@rocketmom60]

Looks like Disney is freezing out older people who have chosen not to be a slave to their phone.

[@kchristlieb]

Don't forget, later this year, they'll be adding Disney Genie. That app looks like it should be helpful for crowd management and new comers

[@robinjohnson8149]

Oh yeah...phone needs to be fully charged at all times! Right.

[@jenniferclaire8521]

I suggest bringing a portable charger so when your phone is running out of juice, you can plug it in and then you can use it throughout the day.

[@xhpy6760]

I totally would bring my own portable charger. The phone I used when I went to Disney last summer was new and has tons of battery, I didn’t even have to use my portable charger. BUT, I still understand what it’s like to need to charge a lot, my last phone would drain half it’s battery in a snap! I could never have used it in Disney World, forget about trying to mobil order or get a boarding pass for ROTR!

[@Atheenah]

Ok I gave the first thumbs up! Woot!

[@cindymarra3810]

6,220 views in 3 hours !!!!

[@LadyMissCoppertone]

Is there NO way to get off a screen, even at Disney? 😒

[@mer1921]

Quick question for anyone: the busses are running early enough for me to get to Hollywood Studios to do a boarding pass, right? I'm usually not a rope-drop person so I feel compelled to ask. Lol

[@mer1921]

*boarding pass for ROTR

[@adra04]

Replyibg because I want to know too.

[@ritajohnson2491]

It is my understanding that buses start running 30 minutes before park opens. If you need to be there sooner, you may want to stay at a boardwalk area hotel so you can walk to the studios at an earlier time.

[@adra04]

@@ritajohnson2491 do the All Star Hotel busses run earlier? That's where I'm staying and I noticed that they're pretty far away from every park.

[@mer1921]

@@ritajohnson2491 I'm at Dixie Landings so it shouldnt be the end... I'm just worried about lines to get into the park coupling with travel time to ace me out of a chance.

[@Canrugger]

DONT use Disney Play...kills your battery. DO use Touring Plans!

[@davefink2408]

More reasons everyone will have their heads down on their cell constantly. They bump into you and look at you like it's your fault. Disney zombie plague creating they are.

[@cindymarra3810]

Wow 120 views in 2 minutes!!! wow

[@maggiepeterson7915]

Cindy Marra 4 of the are from my family 😂

[@cindymarra3810]

@@maggiepeterson7915 Sweet!!

[@flakeyjake3339]

Uhm, yeah. When I'm on vacation, I want to be able to IGNORE and not have to use my cell phone. Just sayin'.

[@janett253]

Agree, people are walking around looking at their phones all day. Irritating when you have to walk around them because they are walking too slow or taking up the walkway. I don't like that Disney made us dependent on our phones. I don't use mine in the park except to mobile order.

[@Mddstark]

The music at the end seems to drown out what your saying a little bit

[@Justicia007]

Yes, too loud all the way through. Distracting, but otherwise good info.

[@davewarman4208]

Perhaps you could explain how I am supposed to use my phone in the US when my mobile plan does not come with international roaming thanks 👍🇬🇧

[@disneyreisermomdisneyreise9240]

🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯

[@georgeschneider2702]

These are not new. Why have all the click bait headlines? Lame.

[@karlalucia5656]

I’m going in 4 months, why am I watching these videos now?!