Comparison

My Disney Experience vs Aquatica

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

Head to head
About

My Disney Experience

Plan and manage your Walt Disney World vacation with this official app. Get personalized itineraries, real-time park information, dining reservations, and access to your PhotoPass memories. Navigate the parks with interactive maps and streamline your hotel check-in.

Highlights
  • Personalized Disney Genie itineraries
  • Real-time park wait times and hours
  • Interactive GPS park maps
  • Dining reservations and mobile ordering
  • Disney PhotoPass management
  • Hotel check-in and reservation management
Features
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The official Walt Disney World® app makes it easier to plan, explore and enjoy more magic! Use the app to: PLAN AHEAD -Learn about theme parks, water parks, Resort hotels and Disney Springs. -Manage tickets, reservations and plans. -Share plans with family and friends. -Let Disney Genie service build your personalized park itinerary. ENJOY RIDES & SHOWS -Get real-time wait times, park hours, showtimes and Character schedules. -Purchase Lightning Lane passes to save time in line for select experiences. FIND YOUR WAY AROUND -Use the GPS-enabled map. -Get step-by-step directions. -Save your parking information. DINE & SNACK -Browse restaurants and menus. -Book dining and modify reservations. -Order food from select locations. STAY IN THE MAGIC -Start hotel check-in and get room-ready updates. -Unlock your room’s door. GET PHOTOS & VIDEOS -Download, edit and share Disney PhotoPass® photos and videos, if you purchase Memory Maker. -Capture photos and videos with Disney-themed lenses. NEED HELP? Visit disneyworld.disney.go.com/help/. CONNECTIVITY NOTICE Without a strong internet signal, wait times, park hours and schedules may not update accurately. Check your device's connection status under Settings. IMPORTANT INFORMATION -Some app features require your full name, country, birthdate, email address and access to your location data. -If Bluetooth is enabled on your device, the app will collect precise location information through beacon technology to improve your experience. -For sign-in, app requires access to your email address stored in Account Manager. -App may request access to your camera to capture media and scan barcodes, and access to external storage to cache data for offline browsing. -Disney PhotoPass Lenses may use device information to detect face and hand coordinates. -Optional features use your device's microphone and allow you to upload and save content from the app to your device. -Optional planning tools may ask for travel party details. -App provides optional push notifications. -Before downloading, consider that this app contains in-app purchases that cost real money. -Some features require a Wi-Fi or mobile carrier data connection. Message, data and roaming rates may apply. -Must be 18 years or older to make purchases. -Available in English and Spanish. -Availability subject to handset limitations; features may vary by handset or service provider. -Coverage and app stores not available everywhere. Terms of Use: http://disneytermsofuse.com Privacy Policy: https://disneyprivacycenter.com Your US State Privacy Rights: https://privacy.thewaltdisneycompany.com/en/current-privacy-policy/your-us-state-privacy-rights/ Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information: https://privacy.twdc.com/dnssmpi Disney PhotoPass Lenses: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/photopass-terms-conditions/#important-notice-about-attribute-lenses

About

Aquatica

Enhance your visit to Orlando or San Antonio theme parks with this free companion app. Plan your day, discover attractions, manage tickets, and make in-park purchases. Navigate with interactive maps and find amenities easily.

Highlights
  • Plan your park day
  • Discover attractions and amenities
  • Upgrade in-park experience
  • Interactive park maps with directions
  • Digital tickets and passes
  • Purchase add-ons and upgrades
Features
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The Aquatica App is your must-have in-park companion for your entire experience in Orlando or San Antonio. It’s free and easy to use. GUIDE • Plan your day in the park! • Discover park amenities including, animal experiences, water slides, cabanas and dining • Upgrade your in-park experience with a Quick Queue®, All Day Dining Deal or cabana reservations • Switch locations when traveling to other parks • View park hours for the day MY VISIT • Turn your phone into your ticket! • Access your Annual Passes and barcodes to use your discount in the park • Access your Pass Member benefits and information • View your purchases and barcodes for easy redemption BUY • Purchase in-park add-ons and upgrades to optimize your day MAPS • Get to the fun faster! • Explore our new interactive maps to see your location and nearby attractions • Find your way in the park with directions to nearby points of interest • Filter points of interest by type, including animal experiences, rides and cabanas • Locate the closest restroom, including family restrooms • Search the name of an attraction or point of interest to find exactly what you are looking for

Screenshots

My Disney Experience4 screens
Aquatica4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Aquatica at none against My Disney Experience's 3. Aquatica also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). My Disney Experience's advantage is ratings volume (3.2M vs 11K) and chart position (#1 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, ads and monetization model 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. My Disney Experience sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Aquatica asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Aquatica holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Disney Experience has 3.2M ratings behind it against 11K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 48% and 49% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My Disney Experience ships an update fortnightly, Aquatica monthly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
My Disney Experience versus Aquatica: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy Disney ExperienceAquatica
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3.2M ratings)4.9 (11K ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.7% of reviews48.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.2M — better11K
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#1 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size549 MB67 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperDisneySeaWorld Parks & Entertainment Inc.

Customer experience

My Disney Experience

All ratings3,151,313 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral2.3%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews3,866 reviews
Positive47.7%
Neutral7.0%
Negative45.2%

Aquatica

All ratings11,354 ratings
Positive98.5%
Neutral0.8%
Negative0.7%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive48.7%
Neutral7.7%
Negative43.6%

User reviews

My Disney Experience

From 3.2M App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💻 Convenient for planning
  • 🗺️ Helpful maps and navigation
  • 📸 Easy photo management
  • 🕰️ Accurate wait times

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔍 Confusing and unintuitive interface
  • 🔒 Login issues and security problems
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 📡 Unreliable park Wi-Fi connectivity

Aquatica

From 11K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Enjoyable experience
  • 🗺️ Helpful map and navigation
  • 💅 Suitable for all ages
  • 🤑 Great value

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable ride times
  • 🤖 Poor app design and functionality
  • 🔗 Constant redirects to website
  • 🤔 Inconsistent pricing

Bugs and requests

My Disney Experience

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to link tickets and reservations
  • Inconsistent Genie+ and Lightning Lane availability
  • Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • Unreliable push notifications

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved Genie+ and Lightning Lane management
  • Better integration with park reservations and tickets
  • More customization options
  • Enhanced dining reservation system
  • Offline functionality

Aquatica

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes and glitches
  • Inability to link passes
  • Nonfunctional features

Requested features

4 requests
  • E-ticket integration
  • Personalized experience for different groups
  • Videos and media content
  • Calendar and hours information

In-app purchases

3 purchases

My Disney Experience

One-time3
  • Mural of Memories$9.99
  • One Day Memory Maker$84.99
  • 30 Day Memory Maker$209.99
None

Aquatica

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is My Disney Experience free?
My Disney Experience is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Aquatica free?
Aquatica is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, My Disney Experience or Aquatica?
Aquatica is rated higher. My Disney Experience averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.2M ratings, while Aquatica averages 4.9 from 11K ratings.
Do My Disney Experience or Aquatica have ads?
Neither My Disney Experience nor Aquatica shows ads.
Which is updated more often, My Disney Experience or Aquatica?
My Disney Experience ships an update fortnightly, and Aquatica monthly. Most recently, My Disney Experience was updated on October 31, 2026 and Aquatica on October 31, 2026.

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