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Disney Cruise Navigator App: Everything You Need to Know

by Eric Freilich | Jan 8, 2024 | Disney Cruise Line

Here’s your guide to using the Disney Cruise Navigator app before you embark.

A Disney Cruise is a magical experience for Disney fans of all ages. What better way to sail the high seas than with your favorite Disney characters? There’s a lot to ‘“sea” and do onboard, and the Disney Cruise Line Navigator app can help you plan and manage your trip, explore offerings on the ship, and stay in touch with your family and friends.

We’ve used the Disney Cruise Line Navigator App on every one of our sailings, and while some features have changed over the years, the app is still a useful – and essential! – tool for cruisers to make sure you don’t miss out on a moment of fun. You’ll rely on the Navigator App before and during your cruise, so you’ll want to get familiar with it well before you actually set sail. Below, we’ve got your guide to using and perusing the app!

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To start using the Disney Cruise Navigator app, download it from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android) and create a login – or log in with your existing Disney account.

The Disney Cruise Navigator app offers helpful features before your cruise.

As soon as you book your cruise, you’ll see a countdown to your sailing, featuring Disney characters. You’ll also have access to helpful features to manage your cruise, make payments, view and modify your stateroom, and view deck plans.

You can also request to change your dining time, if spots are available, or manage travel options such as ground transportation and flights.

Add your reservation to the DCL Navigator app.

Once your cruise is paid in full and your booking window opens – based upon your Castaway Club stats – you can explore and reserve activities such as adults-only dining experiences .

Using the Disney Cruise Navigator App During Your Cruise

Once you’re aboard the ship, you’ll have access to additional features when connected to the free Wi-Fi ( free when used only for the Disney Cruise Line Navigator app).

Wi-Fi is free when using the app aboard the ship.

The Onboard Chat is an easy way to connect with friends, family, and Crew Members – including Guest Services – all from within the app. You can also view restaurant information such as locations, menus, and your table number. Want to skip a meal to relax in your room? Check out the in-room dining menu right from the app for a sweet treat .

One helpful feature you’ll want to utilize in the Navigator App is the ability to participate in the Mandatory Emergency Drill , or Muster Drill, before you set sail. Just have a member of your party go to your assigned designated onboard Assembly Station and check in with a crew member. This is a welcome change compared to waiting for everyone to arrive and check in before the drill could begin, especially if it was located on deck.

Other features include the ability to review the daily entertainment schedule – you’ll find the details for shows, fireworks, activities, Port Adventures, and character locations – and set reminders so you don’t miss out on a moment of fun .

You can also keep tabs on your onboard account so there aren’t any surprises on your last day as you prepare for debarkation .

The Navigator app is really intuitive

Tips for Using the Disney Cruise Navigator App

Here are some tips to help you get the most out of the Disney Cruise Line Navigator App:

• Bring a phone charger—or two! You’ll want to keep the app open to receive notifications and reminders. Having a portable charger to carry with you through the day can be a big help; just remember to charge it each night.
• Make sure you’re connected to the Wi-Fi . You don’t have to purchase an internet plan to use the app, though you will need to pay for Wi-Fi if you intend to work on vacation (boo!) or immediately share photos of your dinner on the ‘Gram.
• Check for app and software updates before you sail. You won’t want to use part of your paid internet plan to download them during your cruise.
• Review the app and the Disney Cruise Line Website before you sail for the latest information on availability and features.

The Disney Cruise Navigator App is a must-have when sailing on a Disney Cruise . From ship to shore, it’s the perfect companion for your adventure on the high seas. Learn more about what you can expect when you set sail aboard a Disney Cruise Line ship and keep reading:

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Disney Cruise Line Navigator App Updated with New Features Ahead of Test Cruise and UK Staycations

The Disney Cruise Line Navigator app recently updated with new features aimed to enhance the onboard experience in what will inevitably be a new onboard cruise experience when the Disney Dream sets sail on a simulation cruise on June 29th and the Disney Magic embarks on UK Staycations beginning July 15th .

In the release notes for version 4.5.0 of the Disney Cruise Line Navigator App, the following exciting new features are broken down between the apps use at home and onboard when connected to DCL-GUEST network. A number of the items added in this update were announced back in April when Disney Cruise Line published Important Information for 2021 UK Staycations .

• Make advance reservations for complimentary activities beginning 30 days prior to sailing.
• Communicate directly with our Crew via the live chat feature.
• Join a virtual queue to reserve time at the family pool deck area and debark at ports of call.
• Access all restaurant menus digitally.
• Download your onboard transactions.
• Participate in the Emergency Drill by using our app to find your Assembly Station and check in.

You can download the app by clicking on the respective links to the Apple App Store and the Google Play store over on Disney Cruise Line’s Navigator App webpage .

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19 Replies to “Disney Cruise Line Navigator App Updated with New Features Ahead of Test Cruise and UK Staycations”

I completely understand why they’ve done this, but one of the things I used to enjoy most about cruising was the ability to disconnect from devices.

Even though I blog during the cruise, I still love to unplug and leave my phone in the stateroom.

Hopefully the join virtual queue to debark at ports of call won’t be that big of an issue.

All of this planning ahead (ie pool deck reservation) sort of defeats the purpose of being on vacation doesn’t it?

Looks like muster will be a thing of the past and go virtually. I’ll miss standing in the florida sun with 2000 of my closest friends for an hour on the first day

Does this mean you have to book times at the kids clubs too? That’s a deal breaker!

I agree with Katherine. More hoops to jump through. Added confusion if people don’t follow all the steps and protocols. September cruise final payment nearing and no word from DCL if they are even going to be ready to sail

Are you going to have to make a reservation for kids clubs? If you have to stay in your room unless you have a reservation for pool, movie, etc. then what is the point?

Pool deck reservation? Do they mean for a lounge chair, to go into the pool, to go on the Aqua Duck? As an adult, I am not thrilled with this; never mind trying to explain this to a child.

I know they need to have this technology but mom mom is 86. She has a flip phone. I know I can do things for her but I certainly hope they have other ways for her to make reservations for things on her own.

I agree with others regarding having to make reservations to use the pool. I had a similar experience having to pre-order via mobile order food at Disneyland since it re-opened. What others have done is start pre-ordering food at 7;30AM when the portal opens for the day and by 11:00AM all the mobile order slots are filled, or they’ve run out of food. I go on vacation to be spontaneous and do what I feel like when I Feel like it within reason. Pool reservations at DVC & WDW properties are required and are not always what you expect. A cast member shows you your assigned seat upon “check in” of you reservation time and you get what they give you based on availability, no options. There’s a “stand-by” line, but that’s a really long stand by, with o guarantee. I’m not sure this is for me.

I agree. Just because the technology exists to do something doesn’t automatically make it a good thing.

Great point. If it means what it sounds like it means, I am very angry that this wasn’t disclosed to me before paying for this trip.

Marie that is because your commitment is more important than your actual vacation. Once they have your money than they are hoping that you won’t change your mind. It’s called business. DCL is playing with our minds. They are masters of illusion. Think about the names of the ships…… Wonder, Magic, Dream, Fantasy and Wish. Maybe it is time that we face the reality that things will never be like it was before covid which is fine with me. Just quit pretending. Lol. I have to laugh to keep from frowning.

I spoke with DCL and the update for the app is just regional. This only pertains to UK residents, therefore we (in the USA) won’t see this update for a while if at all. Also, you know how things change, so what might work for UK may not be the case for the domestic cruises. I know things will seem different for a bit, but the sooner we get going the sooner we can figure it out and get back to “normal”. 😀

The Oceanears Lab & Club on Staycations you have to book and can book only 1 2.5 hour slot a day (1 hour first day I believe). The older kids clubs you don’t. This is due to the fact that these cruises require masks for all over 12 I think it is as well as social distancing and other requirements. Whether these are still in place on other cruises it is unclear (Europe has different rules to the CDC)

And like that my app updated ?

I’m going to be setting sail on Disney Magic in September on one of the UK staycations – thanks for so much info on your blog which has helped me plan my (short) time aboard. It will be interesting to see how that app works when I’m on board.

Amber, I hope you have a great time! Please consider letting us know how the app worked for you onboard.

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Step-By-Step: How to Use Disney Cruise Line Navigator on Board

The Disney Cruise Line Navigator App is essential when you’re on board the ship, as there is no paper listing of daily events. From home before your cruise, it works like an app version of the Disney Cruise Line website. But once you get on board, you’ll see a whole new look and the app will be your connection to events and information while you’re sailing.

Since you can’t take a spin through the on-board version until you’re, well, on board, take a spin through the overview below. We’ll cover everything from the basics to some pro tips that might even leave your tech-savvy kids asking “Whoa, how did you do that?” By the time you sail, you’ll be an old hand at finding the information you want fast . ( Last updated/republished June 2, 2023.)

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Getting Connected Getting Oriented Making Plans – Where to Find What Dining Information in DCL Navigator Using the DCL Navigator Chat Miscellaneous

Getting Connected

If you logged into the Navigator app while you were still ashore, once on board you’ll find looks very different. On land, you log in to the app with the same credentials you use on the Disney Cruise Line website, but on board, you won’t log in at all. Instead, you’ll link your stateroom. This allows everyone in your group to use the app whether they have a website login or not. And, since you’ll access the app from the onboard WiFi, you do not need to buy an internet package to use the app or any of its features.

The steps to link your stateroom below may vary a bit depending on whether you’ve logged into the app from land or not. The screenshots below should be typical if not exact. Start by connecting to the DCL Guest WiFi once you’re on board, then open the app. Tap “Link Your Stateroom”, then fill out the information and “Proceed”.

Although the text says link your  stateroom , you’re really setting up the app for an individual user. If you and your partner (or kids) link to the same stateroom number, you’ll have different chat IDs based on the personal information you gave.

Did one of your kids accidentally link on their phone using your info, and now their phone thinks they’re you in the chat?  No worries — look on the bottom right for “More” and select it, then choose “Help”, then “About this app”.  You’ll see a link to reset the app, after which you can relink it correctly.

Getting Oriented

Want to know where you’re having dinner? The app. What the schedule is in the movie theater? The app. How will you contact your teenagers and tell them you’ll be out of reach in the Rainforest Room? The app. So it’s important to know how to find your way around quickly.

When you first open the app, you’ll be on the Home Screen. How do you know it’s the Home Screen?  On the bottom of the screen is a menu bar; the icons light up to indicate which area you’re currently using. If you’ve used any of Disney’s parks apps such as My Disney Experience or the Disneyland app, this interface will feel a little familiar. Here’s what you’ll find when tapping any of these icons:

• Home: rapid access to the first few items in your plans, plus the day’s itinerary information for the ship
• Explore: all the available activities — we’ll dive into this tab in detail later on.
• Add Plans:  The big plus sign is a shortcut to activities you need to pre-book.
• My Plans: This is the full blow-by-blow of everything in — you guessed it — your plans.  See your whole trip in one place.
• More: Access to a variety of miscellaneous features: view your bill, muster information, etc.

Making Plans – Where to Find What

Today’s ship information.

Clicking Today’s Itinerary on the Home Screen gives you the big picture – weather, what the ship is doing that day, etc. If it’s a port day this is where you’ll find the All Ashore and All Aboard times, as well as information about Emergency Contacts and the Ship’s Agent if you have a problem when you’re ashore. If you’re going ashore, I recommend taking a screenshot of the Contact Information screen to guarantee you have access to these numbers no matter what the internet situation is.

Your Personal Plans

The “My Plans” screen is the way to see all of your plans for the day (or for other days). When you first board, you’ll see three kinds of activities in Your Plans. You’ll always see your assigned dining rotation for the day. You’ll also see anything you pre-booked or reserved such as specialty dining or port adventures. And, “Signature Events” – usually the ship’s evening stage shows – will be added automatically, but can be removed if you don’t want to include them.

The rest of the ship’s daily activities – crafts, trivia, etc. – will be found in the Explore screen. Tap the heart to add any activity so that it appears in the Your Plans tab. Want to take it off later when reviewing your plans? Just tap again to unselect it.  These favorites are specific to you, so if some family members are excited about the midnight movie and others are more interested in Rise ‘n’ Shine Yoga, everyone will see only the things they’ve added.

You’ll get notifications 15 minutes in advance for everything on Your Plans, which I find helpful when I’m lying on deck and not paying attention to the time. I tend to add almost anything from the Explore screen that I might be interested in to my plans, because I find that I spend less time on my phone if I add a bunch of stuff in one burst in the morning and then just ignore anything I decide not to do.

Finding Activities With The Explore Screen

Here’s what you need to know to use this section like a pro. First, many roads lead to Rome. Want to see movie schedules? There are at least four different ways to access them. Disney has worked hard to expose a lot of information so don’t be afraid to tap, tap, tap.

When you first open the Explore tab, there are a few settings that you’ll want to be aware of. By default, activities are shown for the current date, but tapping the Date allows you to switch and see activities for a different day. The Filter lets you select activities based on specific criteria like age range or activity type. And the left-right slider that starts with “Daily Activities” lets you quickly move back and forth between specific venues. Finally, the little ship on the top left can be used to access deck plans.

Dining information is found all over the app.  On the Explore tab, the Dining & Lounges slider section shows you hours for all the dining venues.  You can see which rotational restaurant is serving lunch, and what time Cabanas is open. Clicking any eatery brings up the menu. Just for you, you can see your rotational dining assignment on the Home screen or the Your Plans tab, and you can click to bring up the menu.  Want to see your dining schedule for the whole cruise? You’ll find that on the More tab.

The chat feature of the Navigator app is accessed by tapping the little chat bubble that is visible on many (but not all) screens. If you have new messages, the bubble will have a red dot and a number to show how many new messages you have. If you don’t see the chat bubble, make sure you are on one of the four main screens (Home, Explore, My Plans, or More) and are scrolled all the way to the top of the screen.

If you’ve texted on your phone before, you can use the chat in the Navigator, but there are a few things that are worth a callout. First, people in your cabin will automatically be shown in your chat list.  Want to talk to anyone else?  You’ll need to supply them with your Chat ID, visible above your name, in order to get the conversation going.

You can click the little pencil to the right of your name to change how it is shown in chat — not only on your screen but for those you are chatting with as well. Having your kids change their screen names can be a good way to keep some privacy for your family as they accumulate a long list of chat friends in Edge and Vibe. (Changes are retroactive).

If you don’t care about whether or not your kids change their screen names, you can still count coup on them by changing yours before they do theirs. Who says parents can’t be tech-savvy?

To get alerts when someone messages you, make sure that your phone is set to allow notifications from the app. But one thing that can be frustrating is that this doesn’t always work properly. If you’re waiting for someone to contact you, it might be a good idea to launch the chat and check every now and then.

Swiping left on a chat thread offers different options for individual or group chats. For chats with individuals, you’ll have the option to block the contact, and for a group chat, you’ll have the option to leave the group. In both chat types, you can clear the previous messages (while still leaving the conversation in place), or get more details about participants.

Last but not least, if you had a pop-up message when you first opened Navigator for the day and dismissed it, you can still find it here by switching from Conversations to Notifications.

Miscellaneous

Here’s a quick list of where to find …

• Your account balance: More tab, then My Charges (you can also download a copy of your Folio online after your cruise).
• Change your purchasing pin: More tab, then My Account; you may need to visit Guest Services to do this in person
• Book a placeholder cruise: you can do this two ways (because Disney is always happy to take your booking for a future cruise).  Either begin from the Home screen, just under the ship image, or from the More screen: 10% off a future cruise.
• Weather: Tap Today’s Itinerary from the Home Screen
• Your full dining rotation: More screen, then Dining Schedule
• Your muster station: More screen, then Emergency Assembly Station; you can also find this on your Key to the World card.

First published July 5, 2022

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Jennifer Heymont

Jennifer has a background in math and biology, so she ended up in Data Science where she gets to do both. She lives just north of Boston with her husband, kids, and assorted animal members of the family. Although it took three visits for the Disney bug to "take", she now really wishes she lived a lot closer to the Parks.

9 thoughts on “ Step-By-Step: How to Use Disney Cruise Line Navigator on Board ”

What a fantastic tool, I really appreciate it, Jennifer. This will be our first Disney Cruise Line vacation, so I’m looking forward to impressing the kids.

Jennifer Heymont, thank you for the information. While onboard, is there the best way to record the DCL Navigator pages for each day? Is there a way for DCL Guest Services to print the same information? I’ve seen another website called disney cruise blog post hard copies and phone-recorded copies of the ship’s daily navigators. I prefer reading their hard copy. Any suggestions?

Hi Ray, the printed Navigators that you’ve seen copies of on other blogs had already started to be phased out before COVID; they were still available on request but no longer delivered automatically. When sailings returned after a year+ hiatus during COVID, printed Navigators were not offered at all. As recently as September of last year, Disney’s official answer is that there is no printed schedule and you should use the app. ( https://plandisney.disney.go.com/question/hard-copies-daily-navigator-brought-back-found-app-518562/ ). But I have heard that guests are sometimes able to have Guest Services print out a schedule for them. This may depend on how busy they are, etc., etc. – your mileage may vary.

One thing I can suggest: when we sailed with a printed Navigator we never carried it with us, just used it in the room to plan our day. That’s actually one thing I prefer with the app, that I can always have it with me without “taking it away” from anyone else in my family who might want to use it. If you’re comfortable in this “room only resource” mode and you have an iPad or other tablet, the app displays a lot more information per screen on those devices (just because they’re larger) and sometimes it’s easier to use. The downside is that you can only be logged in on one device at a time; if you sign in to the app on an iPad it will log you out on the phone – or at least, that’s what happened to me when I tried it.

What an awesome resource, thank you Jennifer! First time DCL cruising family and I love the idea of showing off to the kids when we get on board, LOL.

Just a question – can we view our photos taken on the app too? For the package?

Hi Melissa, here’s hoping your kids are suitably impressed! 🙂

To answer your question, no – at least not when I was last on board. I’m not sure when your cruise is, but our cruise expert Erin may have an article coming out in the next few months on what you need to know about the DCL onboard photos. Whether or not you see it before you go, have a great trip!

Is it possible to use the app without paying for any internet service at all and yet have access to all of its features?

Hello, you’ll be connected to the DCL Guest WiFi, which is like a little mini-network that belongs to the ship. The WiFi network can connect to the internet, but you don’t need to. The app runs on the WiFi, which means that you don’t need to access the internet to use it, and as far as I’m aware there are no paid features in the app. Once you’ve paid to get on the ship, you’re good to go!

Can you access all of the app features without paying for any internet?

Hi Laura – yes, you can. I’ll put that in the post, actually, thanks for flagging that!

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Download the Disney Cruise Navigator App

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Taking a Disney Cruise ? Now there are two ways to stay on top of what's happening on the ship. Every day of your cruise, the paper "Personal Navigator" gives you a stem-to-stern rundown of special events and parties, youth and adult activities, character appearances, and entertainment. 

Or you can lose the paper and personalize your trip on your smartphone with the help of the Disney Cruise Line Navigator App. It's available for free for iPhone and Android, and it's a great way to organize your time and make sure you don't miss a thing. Best of all, everyone in your family can download the app and personalize their own shipboard experiences. 

How to Get Started

• Download the app from the Apple App Store for iPhone or Google Play for Android.
• Once onboard, go into your phone's settings and turn on Airplane Mode. This is a smart move even if you don't use the app, because it will turn off your data so you're not smacked with an expensive wireless bill when you get back from your trip.
• Connect to wi-fi on the DCL-GUEST network.
• Now you're ready to go. The app is free and only works on the Disney cruise ship.

Keep a Daytimer for Your Disney Cruise

The paper version of the "Personal Navigator" gives you a full day's schedule, but it's not available until the night before. You'll find the next day's "Personal Navigator" in your stateroom when you return in the evening after dinner. 

One advantage of the Navigator app is that it gives you an overview of all the events for the entire cruise, so you can jump ahead and see what's coming up. Since it gives you the big picture of all your options—a movie that will be screened multiple times on the same cruise, for example—it's great for those of us who like to plan ahead.

Someone in your family doesn't use a smartphone? Let them have the paper "Personal Navigator" all to themselves.

Get a Big-Picture View of Your Disney Cruise

The app is simple to use and very intuitive. The main menu lets you quickly find what you're looking for.

Keep the Day's Activities at Your Fingertips

It's easy to see all the activities happening on the ship—including when they start and where to go—as well as the scheduled activities during your day on Castaway Cay . You can filter activities by age group, so kids, 'tweens and teens can make sure they don't miss any of the fun events at the Oceaneer Lab, Oceaneer Club, Edge, or Vibe. 

When you see an activity or event you like, simply select the heart icon and it will be saved into your personal schedule. Everyone in the family with a smartphone can select their own don't-miss activities and keep his or her own personal schedule.

Chat With Family Members

Keeping tabs on kids is a snap with the chat function, which lets you send and receive text messages with the family members in your stateroom. 

Find Favorite Disney Characters in a Flash

One of the wonderful things about taking a Disney Cruise is being able to meet Disney characters in a more intimate setting that you might find at the theme parks.

The Navigator app lets you know where each character has scheduled appearances with an official Disney photographer. You are always free to take personal photos, so don't forget your camera.

Don't Miss a Thing on Your Disney Cruise

Any activities that you've saved by clicking the heart icon will be stored in a handy personalized schedule. On the fence? Go ahead and save it with a heart. If you change your mind later, just deselect the heart and the activity will be removed from your schedule. 

You'll get an alert 15 minutes before the activity so you won't miss anything. And since different family members can have their own favorites saved, everyone can do what they like.

Pull Up Deckplans in a Snap

Are your kids begging to go to the AquaDuck ? Can't remember how to get to the Guest Services desk? Finding your way around the ship is a breeze when you have all the deck plans at your fingertips.

Sneak a Peek at Your Dinner Menu

Wondering what's for dinner ? The Navigator app lets you sneak a peek at the dinner menu. Super handy if you've got dietary restrictions, a picky eater, or a big appetite.

Make a Safe and Speedy Exit

The last morning of your cruise can be hectic if you're not organized. The Navigator app gives all the need-to-know info for debarkation day, from packing tips to necessary documentation and post-cruise transportation options.  

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• Dec 22, 2018

Greetings! I was thinking about giving my iPhone with my Disney Cruise app to my kids to communicate with me when they go off on their own. I have an Apple Watch and was hoping the app worked with my watch ( I have a separate cellular plan for my watch if it matters).nAny insight? Thanks!  

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Can your watch connect to the internet independently? The Navigator and chat app work through the ships internet channel, not through cellular reception. If you have old phones laying around that have internet capability you could use those.  

DisCruiseDad

Yeah, all you need is a phone that can download the app and connect to the ships wifi to be able to use the app. In November we gave our son an old iPhone 5 to use while on the cruise and it worked perfectly for that purpose. So any old smart phone should work (no need for it to even be associated with an active cellular account).  

The app does not work on the Apple Watch, there is no app for it. But the watch will show notififications/reminders from the phone app on the watch.  

Thank you everyone! We found an old phone and will take that!  

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You can add a Disney MagicMobile Pass to the Wallet app. Then, use your iPhone or Apple Watch to enter participating Disney theme parks.

To add a Disney MagicMobile Pass on your iPhone, you need:

• The latest version of iOS or watchOS .
• An Apple ID signed in to iCloud  with two-factor authentication enabled.
• My Disney Experience app and a valid account.
• Tickets or reservations to a participating Disney theme park, linked to your My Disney Experience account.

Contact Disney for information about participating theme parks and visit the Disney website for more information about the MagicMobile Pass.

How to add a Disney MagicMobile Pass on your iPhone

• Open the My Disney Experience app and log in to your account.
• In the app menu, tap Disney MagicMobile Pass.
• Tap Set Up Your Pass.
• If you have more than one MagicMobile Pass, select the passes that you want to add.

• Follow the instructions on the screen to finish adding your MagicMobile pass.

When you add a MagicMobile Pass on your iPhone, you automatically add it to your paired Apple Watch, too.

Express Mode is turned on automatically, which allows you to use your MagicMobile Pass with just a tap. You don't have to open the Wallet app, or even wake or unlock your device. When you add multiple MagicMobile Passes to a device, Express Mode is turned on for all of them.

To share your MagicMobile pass, you need to use the My Disney Experience app.

How to use a Disney MagicMobile Pass on your iPhone or Apple Watch

You can use a MagicMobile Pass on your iPhone or Apple Watch to enter participating Disney theme parks with just a tap. You don't have to wake or unlock your device.

• Hold the top of your iPhone or the display of your Apple Watch near the contactless ticket reader.
• When successful, a checkmark and Done show on your device.
• iPhone: Swipe to the next pass.
• Apple Watch: Your watch automatically selects the next pass.

If your iPhone needs to be charged

Depending on the model of your iPhone, you can use your MagicMobile Pass even after your iPhone battery runs out .

If you need help with your MagicMobile Pass

• For help with your My Disney Experience account, or setting up or using your MagicMobile Pass, contact Disney.

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