10 Ways to Use the Disneyland App and Digital Technology When Visiting the Disneyland Resort

With just a click, a tap, or a swipe, guests can use their smartphones in exciting new ways on their next visits to the Disneyland Resort. These convenient digital features are designed to be easy and intuitive, save time, and also support a more contactless experience. Here are ten ways guests can tap into digital technology to maximize their experience:

The official app for the Disneyland Resort is filled with convenient and enchanting features. Guests can link their tickets, view menus, mobile order food, and beverages from select locations, make dining reservations, view attraction wait times, park maps, hours of operation, request to join a virtual queue and more.

Tip! Guests are encouraged to download the latest version of the app prior to their visit to familiarize themselves with all its tools.* It is recommended to have location services enabled and turn on notifications for important updates and information about the Disneyland Resort.

* Message, data and roaming rates may apply. Availability subject to handset limitations and features may vary by handset or service provider. Coverage and app stores not available everywhere. If you’re under 18, get your parents’ permission first. Some app features require valid theme park admission and park reservation.

2 – Plan Ahead with Mobile Order

The mobile ordering service is the main way to order food and beverages at many dining locations throughout the Disneyland Resort. More locations are being added, and existing locations are expanding mobile order lanes and pick-up windows. When in the parks, food and beverages can only be consumed in designated dining areas, following the state’s guidelines.

Tip! It’s recommended that guests place their orders early in the day to make sure their meal is prepared at their preferred dining time. When arriving at the restaurant, guests tap “I’m here,” in the app and head to the pick-up area. The number of available times at each food and beverage location is limited, yet there are many dining choices throughout the parks.

3 – Use the App to Make Your Disney Genie+ and Individual Lightning Lane Selections

While it’s not right for everyone, if you plan on purchasing Disney Genie+ or an Individual Lighting Lane Attraction, you’ll need the Disneyland app to make those selections. Upon entering a theme park, you can make Disney Genie+ and individual purchases within the Disney Genie Service Tip Board or My Day itinerary in the Disneyland app.

From the beauty of Sleeping Beauty Castle to the free-fall drop on Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT!, guests can capture their unforgettable moments at the Disneyland Resort with unlimited downloads of your Disney PhotoPass photos from one day. Disney PhotoPass+ One Day is available through the Disneyland app. Disney PhotoPass+ One Week is also available.***

Tip! Guests can ask Disney PhotoPass photographers to add a little magic to their photos.

Guests can scan QR codes at select quick service and table service dining locations throughout the Disneyland Resort to view digital menus, reducing contact and adding convenience to their dining experience.

If guests do not have a dining reservation, they now have the opportunity to add their party to the mobile walk-up list at select table-service restaurants on the Disneyland app. (Subject to availability).

Guests can maximize their time—and minimize their contact with others— with this new service by checking in for dining reservations at select table-service restaurants via the Disneyland app.

When shopping at World of Disney in the Downtown Disney District, guests can scan their new treasures to purchase and check out using the Disneyland app. Guests then show their QR code to a cast member as they exit, and they are all set. The Resort will soon be testing this feature in select stores in the parks.

When staying at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, guests may use the online check-in service before arriving at the hotel to help shorten the wait upon arrival and to aid in physical distancing. Guests can opt-in to receive a text message to let them know when their room is ready on arrival day, and their keys will be available for pick-up at the Front Desk.

Tip! Guests can check-in online up to five days in advance prior to their arrival.

Exploring the parks with the Play Disney Parks app offers unique experiences and family-friendly activities. For example, there are enhanced adventures using the Star Wars: Datapad at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, where players can scan encrypted cargo, translate galactic languages, and hack into droids. The Play Disney Parks App offers interactive activities for individuals and groups, themed trivia challenges, and the opportunity to earn achievements.***

*** Disney PhotoPass+ products are subject to the Disney PhotoPass+ terms found in https://disneyland.disney.go.com/photopass-terms-conditions/. Disney PhotoPass+ One Day includes photos and videos captured at Disneyland Resort beginning at 6:00 a.m. PT on the day you activate the product and ending at 5:59 a.m. PT the following day. Disney PhotoPass+ One Week includes photos and videos captured at Disneyland Resort beginning at 6:00 a.m. PT on the day you activate the product and ending at 11:59 p.m. PT the sixth day after such date. Online registration required. Disney PhotoPass photos and videos in your account will expire pursuant to the expiration policy at https://disneyland.disney.go.com/photopass-expiration- policy/. Downloads are restricted to personal use only. Not responsible for missing, lost or damaged photos or videos. Valid theme park admission and park reservation required to access most Disney PhotoPass Service locations. Subject to restrictions and change without notice.