Verizon is teaming up with WaltDisney Parks and Resorts to “enhance the guest experience” before, during and after guests arrive at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort in the U.S. As a result, guests will have a personal tour guide in their mobile phones along with new services at the parks.
Beginning next year, guests will be able to access an array of features on their Verizon Wireless phones while at the Walt Disney World or Disneyland Resort to help them make the most of their Disney experiences. Planned services include an exclusive mobile application that will give guests with Verizon Wireless service the ability to easily locate shows, restaurants and the Disney characters anywhere inside the Parks; get real-time attraction availability information; access mobile games; receive messages from characters and more. Verizon Wireless is also continuing to invest in its wireless network from coast to coast, and the relationship with Disney means wireless users will benefit from further enhancements to the Verizon Wireless network in the Parks.
In addition, early next year guests will also use Verizon Wireless’ technology when experiencing Disney’s ultra-interactive Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure attraction in Epcot’s Walt Disney World Resort.
However, Disney wants to bring its mobile services to everyone, not just Verizon Wireless’ customers. And while Verizon stays the premiere partner, some mobile information such as dining locations, show times and locations will be available to all Parks visitors, regardless of their wireless company.
Additional details will be available next year as the companies expect to add a suite of services and functionalities to help guests at Disney Parks have the “most magical experience”…