Credit: DisneyGuests who use the My Disney Experience app just got a pretty big surprise when they opened their phones this week. Walt Disney World Resort quietly pushed out a major update to the app, changing some of its most-used features and giving the home screen a fresh new look.
While Disney updates its app frequently, this one stands out because it completely changes how guests will plan their days in the parks. And if you’re used to the old system, you might need a moment to reorient yourself.
A New “My Plans” Feature
The biggest change in this update is the brand-new “My Plans” feature. In the past, the app had a section called “My Day,” which showed your schedule for the current date, and another page for “Future Plans.” Disney has officially merged the two into a single, streamlined view.
Now, when you tap “My Plans,” you’ll see all of your day-of and upcoming plans in one place. That includes things like dining reservations, Park Pass reservations, and Lightning Lane bookings. If you don’t have any plans for today, the app won’t just sit empty like it used to — it’ll automatically pull up the next upcoming reservation or park day you have on the books.
This might seem like a small tweak, but for guests who plan multiple park days, it’s going to make trip planning a lot smoother. No more hopping back and forth between two different pages to figure out what’s coming next.
A Cleaner, Faster Interface
Another major part of the update is the improved layout. The “My Plans” page now uses a simplified interface to display all your details clearly. Guests can swipe or tap through each date quickly, which makes checking plans for different days a lot easier.
One particularly handy touch: the “Add Plans” button on this new page sends you directly into Disney’s planning tools. This is where you can book dining, link reservations, or grab Lightning Lane passes to maximize your park day. It’s all built into one easy-to-navigate space.
Tip Board Gets a New Name
The changes don’t stop with the “My Plans” page. Disney also gave the Tip Board a bit of a rebrand. It’s now officially called “Wait Times & Showtimes.”
Previously, guests could easily toggle between Tip Board and My Day, but with the My Day section gone, Disney has separated the planning and live park information entirely. This could make the app a little cleaner, though longtime users might need a moment to adjust to the new navigation.
Why This Matters
This update is part of Disney’s larger effort to make its app more user-friendly, especially as it becomes the central hub for nearly every part of a Disney vacation. From hotel check-in to mobile ordering and Lightning Lane purchases, the app isn’t just an optional tool anymore — it’s the foundation of how guests experience the parks.
By merging “My Day” and “Future Plans,” Disney is essentially cutting down the number of taps it takes for guests to see their itineraries. That may not sound like much, but in a place where every minute counts (especially during busy seasons), those little improvements add up fast.
How Guests Are Reacting
Reactions from fans are already starting to pop up online. Some are excited about the cleaner design, saying it makes the planning experience less clunky. Others, though, admit it’ll take some time to get used to the new layout since the “My Day” and “Tip Board” format has been around for a while.
But whether fans love it or hate it, there’s no denying this is one of the most noticeable updates to the app in quite some time. And with holiday crowds and 2026 vacation bookings on the horizon, Disney seems to be setting the stage for an even more streamlined experience going forward.