Disney announced today it will release a new app for iPhones, iPads, and Android phones next month called "My Disney Experience." The app will replace Disney's former app "Mobile Magic" and will contain park information such as operating hours, maps, dining information, and ride information. More interestingly, this app will feature NextGen technology which Disney hopes to be the next big thing in park development.
Many expect the app will allow guests to load and use FASTPASS information on their phone (possibly both before park arrival and in the parks). Guest can currently only obtain hard copy FASTPASS tickets while in the parks to reserve front of the line access for popular park attractions. This app may be the first step for WDW in implementing it's long-rumored X-Pass program which would allow guests to reserve FASTPASS attractions and times they want before they leave home (the name X-Pass, however, has been scrapped).
Disney tested RFID sensors earlier this year (information here: http://www.wdwmagic.com/Other/FASTPASS/News/01May2012-PHOTOS---A-look-at-the-NextGen-RFID-FASTPASS-readers.htm) using RFID chipped cards to streamline the FastPass ticketing process. It's possible the new app could allow guests to use their phones/iPads similar to these cards.
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