Comparison

Disney D23 vs The Magic Queue

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Disney D23

This app provides exclusive access to Disney fan club content, including event alerts, member offers, and behind-the-scenes stories. It features a digital membership card and links to special benefits for Disney+ subscribers. Discover news, quizzes, and videos celebrating all things Disney.

Highlights
  • Event ticket on-sale alerts
  • Member-exclusive offers and discounts
  • Fan stories, quizzes, and videos
  • Calendar of upcoming events
  • Digital D23 membership card
  • Link Disney+ for exclusive benefits
Features
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Download the app for D23: The Official Disney Fan Club and access the magic all year round! App Features - Turn on notifications to get ticket on-sale alerts for D23 events—and be the first to hear about member-exclusive offers, discounts, and special experiences for D23 Members throughout the year. - Discover what’s new around the worlds of Disney with fun stories, quizzes, and videos made for fans. - See our calendar of upcoming D23 events. - Learn more about D23 Gold Membership and take advantage of Gold Member benefits including special offers, discounts, and access to exclusive merchandise. EXCLUSIVELY ON THE APP - Access your DIGITAL D23 MEMBERSHIP CARD to redeem eligible member benefits anytime, anywhere (D23 Membership required; learn more at D23.com/join). Active Disney+ subscribers who are also D23 Members can link their accounts to have the membership card reflect this status and be eligible for even more exclusive benefits and offers. About D23 The name “D23” pays homage to the exciting journey that began in 1923 when Walt Disney opened his first studio in Hollywood. D23 is the first official club for fans in Disney’s over 100-year history. Made by fans, for fans, D23 provides more of what Members love—whether that be timeless Disney classics, heartwarming Pixar stories, heroic Marvel blockbusters, the epic world of Star Wars, or all of the above. If fans are passionate about the parks; captivated by the characters; or the ultimate collector, D23 is their community... and THE place to share love for Disney. It’s where Disney fans belong! Fans can join D23 at D23.com. To keep up with all the latest D23 news and events, follow DisneyD23 on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and X. Please consider that this app contains: - The option to accept push notifications to let you know when we have exciting updates and new content. - Advertising for some third parties. Terms of Use: https://disneytermsofuse.com/ Privacy Policy: https://disneyprivacycenter.com/, https://privacy.thewaltdisneycompany.com/en/dnsmi/ For help with D23, please visit: http://d23.com/help For D23 Membership Agreement and other policies, please visit: https://d23.com/d23-membership-terms/ Your U.S. State Privacy Rights: https://privacy.thewaltdisneycompany.com/en/current-privacy-policy/your-us-state-privacy-rights/ Disney D23: The Official Disney Fan Club Mobile App Version 5.7.1.0 Support URL: https://d23.com/contact-us/ Support Email: GuestRelations@D23.com

About

The Magic Queue

Features
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Key Features: Custom Ride Alerts: Select any park and any ride. Tell us the wait time you’re looking for, and we’ll watch it like a hawk. Smart Alerts: To save your battery and keep your day peaceful, we notify you every 5 minutes—up to 5 times only. If you’re busy, we stop automatically. Hands-Off Automation: No more manual refreshing. The app works in the background while your phone stays in your pocket. Daily Auto-Reset: Don't worry about clearing old alerts. We automatically reset your queue every night, so you’re ready for a fresh start. Battery Optimized: Designed for long park days. Our minimal-tracking logic ensures your phone stays alive for those sunset photos. How it Works: Pick Your Park: Select your Disney destination. Choose Your Ride: Find the attraction you want to ride. Set Your Time: Input the wait time you're willing to stand in. Enjoy the Magic: Put your phone away. We'll ping you the second the line hits your goal! Stop guessing. Start riding. Download The Magic Queue today!

Screenshots

Disney D234 screens
The Magic Queue4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: The Magic Queue at none against Disney D23's shown. The Magic Queue also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Disney D23 ships an update every 2 months, The Magic Queue every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Disney D23 versus The Magic Queue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDisney D23The Magic Queue
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (94 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews13.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings94 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDisneyVALEFORCE LLC

In-app purchases

None

Disney D23

No in-app purchases

None

The Magic Queue

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Disney D23 free?
Disney D23 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Magic Queue free?
The Magic Queue is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Disney D23 or The Magic Queue have ads?
Disney D23 shows ads; The Magic Queue does not.
Which is updated more often, Disney D23 or The Magic Queue?
Disney D23 ships an update every 2 months, and The Magic Queue every 4 weeks. Most recently, Disney D23 was updated on October 4, 2026 and The Magic Queue on October 12, 2026.

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