Disneyland California's New Mobile App Now Available

Earlier today, the Disneyland Resort unveiled a new, official mobile application similar to My Disney Experience that includes attraction wait times, interactive maps (showing the entertainment offerings, restaurants, and shops) and more.
With the help of the new app, Guests (including all Annual Passholders) are now able to purchase theme park tickets instantly via their mobile device and flash the barcode at the turnstiles to enter the gates, making park entrance a breeze.

Additional information about the official Disneyland Resort app:

The app will share valuable information such as attraction wait times, character meet and greet locations, dining locations, restroom locations, PhotoPass locations, entertainment show schedules, and more on an interactive map that is updated in real time. Guests may either sign in or create a profile at Disneyland.com or Disney.com and link it to the app, or they may choose to not log in and reference park information.

Guests will be able to use the app to purchase tickets and entrance into the theme parks. Guests will also be able to purchase tickets directly via the app, and then show the ticket barcode on their mobile device to enter the parks (Guests will need to create or sign in with their existing Disneyland.com or Disney.com account in order to purchase tickets through the app. However, Annual Passports will still need to be purchased in person at a ticket booth).

Annual Passholders will also be able to link their pass to the app and use it for theme park entry. They will still need to present their actual pass for passholder discounts or to obtain Disney’s FASTPASS tickets. However, at the time of launch, Annual Passport holders who have a Disney Premier Annual Pass (which allows entry at both the Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort) will not be able to use their pass for park entry.

The Disneyland App is not connected to the My Disney Experience app or Shop Disney Parks app that are mainly used for Guests at the Walt Disney World Resort.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q1. Do Guests have to pay to use the app?

A1. No, the app is free to download and use. The app does require a mobile data connection when in use; Guests’ carrier rates may apply.

Q2. Does the app work on tablet devices?

A2. Yes. The app has been designed for smart phones, but it may also be downloaded and used on a tablet. Depending on their device, users may see a black “frame” around the app when viewing.

Q3. Are more features coming to the app in the future?

A3. As with any other Disneyland offerings, the app will continuously be evaluated for improvement with new features that will help our Guests enjoy the resort even more. Details will be shared at a later date.

Q4. Are My Disney Experience and the Disneyland Resort Mobile App similar?

A4. The Disneyland app has been designed specifically for the Disneyland Resort, with an all-new interface that is different from My Disney Experience, plus features like mobile ticketing that are unique to this resort. They do share some common features, including live attraction wait times, resort maps, and other information.

Q5. Is MyMagic+ coming to the Disneyland Resort?

A5. At the Walt Disney World Resort, MyMagic+ makes Guests’ visits more seamless and fun with an array of connected trip planning tools, including My Disney Experience. At this time, MyMagic+ will remain exclusive to the Walt Disney World Resort. Throughout the years, Disneyland has continuously sought ways to improve and evolve the Guest experience, and how it will continue to do so will vary based on the unique ways Guests enjoy each of our parks and resorts.

Q6. Can a paper or physical ticket be linked to the app?

A6. No. In order to appear in the app, the ticket must be purchased through the app, or through the Guest’s Disneyland.com or Disney.com account.

Q7. Is a Disneyland.com or Disney.com account required to use the app?

A7. Annual Passholders will need to create an account (or sign into their existing one) in order to link their pass and use the app at the Main Entrance for admission. Otherwise, creating an account (or signing in) is optional for use.

Q8. Can Annual Passholders link more than one pass to the app?

A8. Yes, users can link multiple passes to the app under their profile. The app will display a different mobile barcode for each pass that can be scanned for admission.

Q9. Where does the app receive information on attraction wait times and entertainment from?

A9. The app receives information from the in-park systems already in use to communicate and display this information internally and externally, and the information is updated continuously.

Q10. (CAST MEMBERS ONLY) Am I able to link my Main Entrance Pass to the app?

A10. No, the app only supports Annual Passport linking.

The new Disneyland Resort mobile application is now available in the App Store and Google Play.

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