Before you go, get off all the old photos. Then, download the dropbox or a storage app so you can move pictures you take into the app each night. That way they are not stored on your phone taking up space and you will for sure have them in case anything happens to your phone.
Take screen shots of all of your reservations. The Disney app isn’t always reliable. So, this may save you. Also good for taking a picture of your id or boarding pass.
Read up on how to use the camera on your phone – for example, do you know how to do burst mode?
If you have an apple, Set-up Find my phone & Find my friend on your phone. That way you can help your friends find their phone if they loose it. Also make sure your airpods and watch are synced. If you have an android in your party, then check out Life360 app.
Get an external charger for your phone & bring your wall charger for when you sit at a restaurant. There are charging stations throughout the parks. You will definitely burn through your battery.
Have a Waterproof Case for your phone if you want to video or take photos while on wet rides or in the pool
Make sure your phone case is durable
Make sure your Disney park tickets are on your phone wallet. Learn how to to use your apple watch. You can use Disney Magic Mobile service within your apple wallet so you can tap into the park, into rides, lightning lanes and to pay for things in the parks.
Free apps to install
Universal App
photo app – like snap fish, flickr, Google Drive, Dropbox
Airline app – Southwest
Gate Guru – amenities near the gate you will be at, restrooms locations
Lines app under touring company – UOR Lines – Actual, more accurate, wait times.
Weather Channel app / Radar app – make sure to know how to use the radar to help judge when pop up storms are coming.
apps to entertain your family while you wait
Heads up
Lots to do in line (lite)
Uber / Lyft
Credit Card app
Wireless Provider app
Email app
Steps tracker
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