# Standby: Theme Park Wait Times — Live Ride Crowd Alert Tracker

> Theme park wait time alerts and ride status notifications for global parks. (iPhone/iPad app by Kinetics Automation LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/standby-theme-park-wait-times/id6756681606 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kinetics Automation LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1814735082)
- Category: Travel, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 86 MB
- Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Chinese, Spanish
- Released: 2026-02-12
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/standby-theme-park-wait-times/id6756681606/reviews.md

## What is Standby?

Stop refreshing. Start riding.

Standby watches the lines at 20+ theme parks worldwide and alerts you the instant your favorite rides drop below your target wait time. Set it once, put your phone away, and be present with the people you're with.


WHY RIDERS LOVE STANDBY

Wait Time Alerts — Set your max wait (say 20 min) and get notified the instant it drops. Works across 20+ parks worldwide.

Show Time Reminders — Get reminded 5, 15, or 30 minutes before any show or fireworks. Never miss the last showing again.

Line Snipe — Get notified when rides go down AND when they reopen. That brief window after reopening? The lines are shortest. You'll know before the crowds do.

Live Activities — Real-time wait times on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. No need to open the app.

Widgets — Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets showing your favorites, crowd levels, and park hours at a glance.


TRACK YOUR JOURNEY

Passport & Ride Logging — Log every ride and track your theme park journey. Earn badges for each park, and see your complete history with weather conditions at the time of each ride.

Visit Tracking — Automatic GPS trail mapping shows exactly where you walked during each park visit. See your route, distance, and timeline — a digital scrapbook of every visit.

Crowd Levels — Real-time crowd conditions at a glance. Know before you go whether it's a light day or a mob scene.

Alert Profiles — Create park-specific alert setups that activate automatically when you arrive. Different parks, different strategies — all hands-free.


SUPPORTED PARKS

We provide real-time wait times for 20+ theme parks worldwide, including:

Walt Disney World (Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom) • Disneyland Resort • Universal Orlando (including Epic Universe) • Universal Studios Hollywood • Tokyo Disney Resort • Disneyland Paris • Shanghai Disneyland • Hong Kong Disneyland • SeaWorld Parks • Busch Gardens • LEGOLAND Florida • Knott's Berry Farm • Dollywood • Carowinds • and more


BUILT DIFFERENT

We're not affiliated with any theme park. We built Standby because the official apps are... poorly designed to be nice. Not save you time. Standby has one job: get you on more rides with less waiting.


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Standby is an independent app and is NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by The Walt Disney Company, NBCUniversal, SeaWorld Entertainment, Six Flags, Cedar Fair, Merlin Entertainments, or any theme park operator. All theme park names, attraction names, and related trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Wait times are provided by third-party sources and may be delayed or inaccurate.


Privacy Policy: https://joinstandby.com/privacy
Terms of Use: https://joinstandby.com/terms

## Key features

- Real-time wait time alerts
- Show and fireworks reminders
- Ride downtime and reopening notifications
- Live Activities for Lock Screen/Dynamic Island
- Home and Lock Screen widgets
- Siri Shortcuts integration

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Pass | $14.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Pass | $249.99 | one-time |
| Trip Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Friends & Family Pass | $59.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/standby-theme-park-wait-times/id6756681606/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Wouldn’t Travel to Orlando Without It.

*2026-05-17*

Saved me about an hour each day at Disney, didn’t go to universal but I can image it’d do the same. Was very simple to use.

**Developer response:** Thank you very much for the kind review!

### 5/5 — Good app - needs some work

*2026-05-12*

I’m giving a 5 star review for the app because it’s new, so I don’t want to hurt its growth as I want to see it expand. I think it’s a missed opportunity that parks like Cedar Point haven’t been added yet, as this app primarily appeals to enthusiasts as opposed to the average visitor of a park, so adding those parks should be a priority. Additionally, only allowing one notification on the free plan is likely going to limit future growth/use of the app. I understand that the app’s development costs time and money and there should be a way for the developer to earn money from this, but I worry that paywalling this feature will restrict who uses this app and lead to less people utilizing the app. These are meant to be constructive feedback points since I’m really excited to see the future of this app!

**Developer response:** Rilaye,

Thanks a ton for the feedback. I really appreciate it, and I agree about adding more parks. Currently I am working on an update that will likely be pushed in the coming days. It will allow me to remotely add theme parks across the globe without needing to update the app.

As for the 1 active notification, I do understand why 1 may not seem like a lot because it’s not. 

The struggle is I would rather have an ad free experience for everyone, rather than a free tier with ads. 

Giving users a taste of Standby or even just using it for a few days while on vacation, means the world. However it’s very difficult to monetize the app without advertisements everywhere. 

Thanks again for the feedback!

### 5/5 — Everything I want and more

*2026-04-12*

When I open the app, it by default navigate me to the park I’m inside of. Simple user interface, solid alerts.

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for the kind words! Is there anything you don't like about Standby we can improve? Happy to hear you enjoyed it.

### 5/5 — Great app!

*2026-04-06*

This app is all I hoped for. This helped me get through countless lines quickly on my trip to Disney and Orlando.

**Developer response:** Thanks so much! Really glad Standby helped you navigate those lines. Curious, what’s the one thing that would’ve made it a 5-star experience for you? Always looking to make it better.

### 5/5 — Everything I want and more

*2026-02-19*

When I open the app, it by default navigate me to the park I’m inside of. Simple user interface, solid alerts.

### 5/5 — Awesome App!!

*2026-02-16*

As soon as I opened this app I knew it was going to be special. Clean, simple, easy, and NO ADDs! As it says, “It’s made for the riders, not the shareholders”.
I used it for almost the whole time I was at Disney and the wait times were dead accurate. The premium subscription is cheap and worth every Penney. Having it sit right on my screen without having to open and close the app every time is a really neat option.
You won’t be sorry trying this out.

## Frequently asked questions about Standby

### Does Standby have ads?

Yes, Standby contains advertisements. As a free application with in-app purchases, advertisements are displayed to support its development and operation.

### What theme parks does Standby support?

Standby supports over 20 theme parks worldwide, including major parks like Walt Disney World, Disneyland Resort, Universal Orlando, Universal Studios Hollywood, Tokyo Disney Resort, and more.

### How accurate are the wait times in Standby?

Wait times are provided by third-party sources and may be delayed or inaccurate. The app is not affiliated with any theme park operator.

### Can I set custom wait time alerts with Standby?

Yes, you can set your maximum desired wait time for any ride and receive an instant notification when it drops to that level.

### What devices is Standby available on?

Standby is available on iPhone and iPad devices.

### How often is Standby updated?

The latest version of Standby is 1.2, and it was last updated on February 27, 2026. Updates typically include new features, bug fixes, and support for more parks.

### What is the age rating for Standby?

Standby has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for most users visiting theme parks with children.

### Does Standby offer offline functionality?

The description does not specify offline functionality. However, real-time wait times and alerts would likely require an active internet connection.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.5 — 2026-05-30

Bugs have been squashed.

### 1.3.3 — 2026-05-15

- Added Dollywood
- Added Carowinds
- General Bug Fixes and Improvements

### 1.3.2 — 2026-04-14

- Improved Park Visit Detection & Accuracy
- General Stability Improvements

### 1.2 — 2026-02-27

General bug fixes and improvements.

### 1.1 — 2026-02-19

What's new in v1.1:

- Dynamic Island now fits 5 attractions (because 3 wasn't enough)
- Lock screen Live Activity redesigned with the Standby logo
- Widgets show tomorrow's schedule when the park is closed — plan ahead!
- Large widget closed-park state got a makeover
- Crowd level calculation is more accurate (no more phantom wait times)
- Alert notifications work better when you toggle them back on
- Better text wrapping so attraction names don't get cut off
- Various bug fixes and major performance improvements under the hood

Now go enjoy the parks and we'll watch the wait times for you.

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