Blog Posts Tagged App

My Top 5 “My Disney Experience App” Features

1/12/2021 • Tips, Walt Disney World • Efficiently touring Disney World is key to getting the most out of your vacation.  Disney offers an amazing free app for your smartphone called My Disney Experience (MDE) to do just this!  It houses all trip details (i.e. resort reservation, park tickets, dining reservations, etc) in a single account!  It keeps your trip plans organized, plus does so much more! My top 5 MDE features: My Disney Experience App PhotoPass: This feature lists the location of PhotoPass photographers and rides with the PhotoPass option.  Filter by the park you’re in and be amazed by all the places available to capture your magical memories!   You will get the most out of your photo package purchase the more you stop. Wait Times: Vacations never seem long enough, so spend your time wisely to get the most out of your day!  Using the wait times feature allows you to see all current wait […]

Universal Orlando Resort App: The Must-Have Item on Your Smartphone!

11/9/2018 • Tips, Universal Studios • Universal Orlando has created one of the most comprehensive park apps for your phone that is not only easy to use but allows your next Universal Orlando trip to be filled with more fun for the family as you easily navigate your day-to-day activities. Most of the app functionality will work without an account but you will want to have an account for your convenience. The main screen starts by allowing you to explore the resort map or you may jump right to the rides, shows, or dining. Choose which park you wish to explore in more detail such as Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios Florida, or Volcano Bay and zoom in and out as needed. Within each park, you can use the buttons at the top of the app to specify exactly what you are looking for within the parks. Click on "Ride" and it will show you the […]

Shop Parks App – Don’t Leave Home Without It!

6/13/2018 • Tips, Walt Disney World • When you visit Walt Disney World, the My Disney Experience app is going to be the most used app on your trip. However there is another Disney app that I have found I can’t live without whenever I visit Walt Disney World. “Shop Parks” is a favorite app of mine and not only do I use it on my trips but I also use it between trips whenever I need a quick Disney pick-me-up shopping spree. What is Shop Parks? Shop parks in an online catalog of almost every souvenir that you can think of purchasing on your next Walt Disney World vacation. From ears to t-shirts, specialty cakes to serving platters, collectibles and the newest hot products, you can find the best Disney souvenirs at your fingertips. The app opens with fun options such as “New on Shop Disney Parks”, “Vacation FUNdamentals”, and other seasonally appropriate categories. If you […]

The Key to Locating Your Favorite Characters!

3/13/2017 • Tips, Walt Disney World • Do you have a character that you or your family MUST meet and get a picture with?  They are not always easy to locate.  Your My Disney Experience(MDE) App will make your search much easier!!! Grab your phone and open your app and follow along! P.S. Your life is about to be changed! How to Find Your Favorite Characters: Select the character icon at the top of the app. It will open the map. {FYI: If the park is closed and you select a park, it will tell you the characters are all sleeping!}   Select the locator icon in the bottom right corner.   Select which park you are looking to locate.   If you select the icon on the bottom right it will list the characters available for a meet and greet   OR… You can look at the map, which shows how many characters are available at […]

Getting Prepped for Disney

3/7/2017 • Disneyland, Tips, Walt Disney World • You’ve been working with your Me and the Mouse travel specialist to plan your families magical Disney vacation and it’s all set. You have your resort, tickets, dining - everything to make this a wonderful vacation for your family!  Now what?!?!  Looking at your Disney countdown calendar, you have months before your trip!  By starting some of these tips NOW, you can ensure your Disney vacation will be even more enjoyable! Start walking now!  One thing you can count on for your Disney trip is that you will be walking A LOT!  On my last 6 day trip, we logged 55 miles worth of steps onto our Fitbits!  I started doing my “Disney training” with my treadmill months before we left. Although, I was tired by the end of the days at Disney, I was able to keep up and really enjoy the long days! Buy good comfortable shoes well […]