I love how Disney World is always improving their product. As you know, I LOVE Disney World and typically see it in a positive light even when something might not be exactly perfect.
Others might have an issue at Disney World (or truly, amusement parks in general) with the crowd and the lines that can become long due to the crowd.
Disney has taken steps in the past to help alleviate this problem with the FastPass+ system, Extra Magic Hours for on-site resort guests and Advanced Dining Reservations. I also love the fact that they have made many of the attraction queues interactive so that even if you missed out on the FastPass, you have something fun to keep you occupied while you wait in the standby line.
Well, their newest innovation to help guests avoid waiting in lines is one I can’t wait to try out - Mobile Ordering for Quick Service food locations.
This new service saves you time by allowing you to order on demand, pay in advance and skip the line.
I tend to go more for Quick Service locations at Disney since I’d rather spend my time on rides and enjoying the park rather than sitting down at a Table Service location for a longer meal. But it’s frustrating to do that only to end up standing in a long line at Casey’s Corner for a hot dog. (Although I do love those dogs and always think it’s worth the wait!)
Now you can order food for your entire family while you are out enjoying other parts of the park. Rather than standing in line at a counter service restaurant, you’re able to place your order on the go from your phone, bypassing the ordering line and picking up your food directly at the counter when you arrive at the restaurant.
It’s easy to use - just sign in to the My Disney Experience app and tap the “Order Food” button, which lists restaurants that offer the service. Browse restaurant menus, select items, customize your order and prepay, all right through the app.
When you arrive at the restaurant, just tap “I’m Here, Prepare My Order” in the app, which notifies the kitchen to prepare your meal. When it’s ready, a notification will alert you to pick up your meal from the “Mobile Order Pick Up” area in the restaurant. Here are the restaurants that currently offer Mobile Order with more expected to be added:
ANIMAL KINGDOM
-- Flame Tree Barbecue Discovery Island
-- Harambe Market Africa
-- Restaurantosaurus Dinoland USA
-- Pizzafari Discovery Island
-- Satu'li Canteen in Pandora The World of Avatar
DISNEY'S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS
-- ABC Commissary
-- Backlot Express
-- Fairfax Fare
-- PizzeRizzo
-- Rosie's All-American Cafe
DISNEY SPRINGS
-- D-Luxe Burger at Disney Springs
MAGIC KINGDOM
-- Aloha Isle - Adventureland ***They made it EASIER to get DOLE WHIP!!!! Yes!!!***
-- Casey's Corner - Main Street U.S.A.
-- Columbia Harbour House- Liberty Square
-- Cosmic Ray's - Tomorrowland
-- Lunching Pad - Tomorrowland
-- Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe - Frontierland
-- Pinocchio Village Haus - Fantasyland
-- Tomorrowland Terrace - SEASONAL Tomorrowland
EPCOT
-- Electric Umbrella - Future World
-- Liberty Inn - American Adventure World Showcase
-- Sunshine Seasons - The Land Future World
While Mobile Ordering certainly will not save you 60 minutes (or more) of time like a FastPass for Avatar Flight of Passage or Frozen Ever After, it will save you anywhere from 5 to 15 minutes, and also eliminate the stress of having to deal with potentially crowded ordering bays.
** One thing to remember is that the only form of payment currently accepted through Mobile Order is credit card, but they’re working on adding more payment options soon. Anyone with special dietary restrictions, or those who want to use discounts or redeem dining plan entitlements must place their order with a cashier.