# ParksPal: Park Wait Alerts — Ride, Closure & Dining Alerts

> Theme park wait time and alert tracker for rides, closures, and dining. (iPhone/iPad app by Austin Garlick.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parkspal-park-wait-alerts/id6761789143 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Austin Garlick](https://appshunter.io/developer/1829816182)
- Category: Travel
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 9 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-06-17
- Data updated: 2026-09-13
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parkspal-park-wait-alerts/id6761789143/reviews.md

## What is ParksPal?

ParksPal watches the parks so you don't have to. Set an alert and get a push notification the moment something you care about changes.

RIDE ALERTS
Pick a ride and a number. When the posted wait drops to your threshold, your phone buzzes. Alerts re-arm on their own, so you hear about every new low, not just the first one.

CLOSURE AND REOPEN ALERTS
Know the moment a ride goes down and the moment it comes back. ParksPal reads the park's own status feed, so a scheduled closure never looks like a breakdown. Turn on Park Watch and get one notification for every closure and reopen in the park with zero setup.

LIGHTNING LANE ALERTS
See live Lightning Lane return times and Single Pass prices for every ride, and get told when a Lightning Lane sells out or comes back.

DINING RESERVATION ALERTS
Watch a restaurant, a date, and a party size. When a table opens up, you're the first to know. Runs up to 60 days before your visit.

LIVE WAIT TIMES
Every ride in every park, updated every two minutes, with Lightning Lane badges and single-rider info. Sort by wait, land, or name.

WAIT HISTORY AND BEST TIME TO RIDE
ParksPal has recorded every ride's wait every two minutes since spring 2026. Page through any day's chart, see closures shaded in, and find the hours when each ride is shortest.

DINING
Menus, hours, and dietary tags for every Disneyland Resort restaurant and cart, reservation-capable restaurants for both resorts, and live walk-up waitlist times where the parks publish them.

PARK HOURS, SHOWTIMES, AND UPCOMING CLOSURES
Everything you need for the day on one screen.

FREE AND PAID
Live wait times, hours, history, and one active alert are free. A one-time Trip Pass (1, 3, 5, or 10 days, no subscription) unlocks up to 30 alerts, Park Watch, bulk alerts, and dining reservation alerts.

COVERAGE
Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure, Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Disney's Animal Kingdom. Switch resorts any time in Settings.

Wait time data powered by Queue-Times.com.

ParksPal is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or in any way officially connected to The Walt Disney Company, Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, or any of their subsidiaries or affiliates. All product and company names, trademarks, and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners and are used for identification and descriptive purposes only.

Terms of Use: https://www.parkspal.com/app/terms
Privacy Policy: https://www.parkspal.com/app/privacy

## Key features

- Real-time ride wait time alerts
- Closure and reopen notifications
- Lightning Lane return times
- Dining reservation alerts
- Live wait times and history
- Park hours and showtimes

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ParksPal 1 Day Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| ParksPal 3 Day Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| ParksPal 5 Day Pass | $12.99 | one-time |
| ParksPal 10 Day Pass | $19.99 | one-time |



## Frequently asked questions about ParksPal

### Does ParksPal have ads?

ParksPal does not contain advertisements. As a free app with optional in-app purchases, it focuses on providing an ad-free user experience for parkgoers.

### How much does ParksPal cost?

ParksPal offers core features like live wait times, park hours, and one active alert for free. Additional features, including up to 30 alerts and dining reservation alerts, are available through a one-time Trip Pass purchase, not a subscription.

### What parks does ParksPal cover?

ParksPal provides coverage for Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure, Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Disney's Animal Kingdom. Users can switch between resorts within the app's settings.

### How often is ParksPal updated?

The app was last updated on September 2, 2026, with version 2.0.0. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and maintenance.

### What is the user sentiment for ParksPal?

Based on the available data, ParksPal has a perfect 5.0-star rating from one review, indicating highly positive initial user feedback.

### Can ParksPal help me get dining reservations?

Yes, ParksPal offers dining reservation alerts. You can set alerts for a specific restaurant, date, and party size, and the app will notify you when a table becomes available, up to 60 days in advance.

### Is ParksPal suitable for children?

ParksPal is rated for ages 4 and up, making it appropriate for families with young children visiting theme parks.

### What devices support ParksPal?

Currently, ParksPal is supported on iPhone devices. Users can download and utilize its features on their Apple smartphones.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 2.0.0 — 2026-09-02

ParksPal is now an alerts app. The AI chat is gone; in its place: ride wait alerts that re-arm on every new low, closure and reopen alerts that tell down from closed, Park Watch for the whole park, Lightning Lane sell-out alerts, dining reservation alerts, and a best-time-to-ride chart built from months of recorded wait history. Free accounts get one alert; a one-time Trip Pass unlocks the rest.

### 1.0 — 2026-06-17

No release notes.

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