Magic PulseWalt Disney World
Magic Kingdom · EPCOT · Hollywood Studios · Animal Kingdom
Inside the app
See the decision, then make your move
Magic Pulse turns live park data into a clear next step: compare waits, organize your day, and decide whether Lightning Lane is worth it.
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Apple WatchSee your selected park and top watchlist wait at a glance.
Smart alertsKnow when a watched ride drops, reopens, or needs your attention.
Trip recapReview the waits and queue drops that shaped your visit.
No accountUse core planning tools without creating another login.
Special park nights
Know when the park changes its rhythm
Magic Pulse recognizes seasonal parties and special access windows so an early regular close does not look like the end of the night.
- Party guidance
- See when Halloween or Christmas party time is active.
- Event lineups
- Keep party-specific entertainment and times together.
- Special access
- Recognize Extended Evening Hours and member-exclusive nights.
Park coverage
One familiar view across four resorts
Choose a park and keep the same waits, hours, weather, watchlist, and planning flow wherever the trip takes you.
- 10
- Disney parks
- 200+
- tracked attractions
- iPhone + Watch
- connected at a glance
- Free
- to download on iOS
Disneyland Resort
Disneyland Park · Disney California Adventure
Tokyo Disney Resort
Tokyo Disneyland · Tokyo DisneySea
Disneyland Paris
Disneyland Park · Disney Adventure World
Clear sources Waits and hours from ThemeParks Wiki; weather from Apple Weather.
Privacy first No Magic Pulse account is required for core planning.
Direct support Questions and privacy requests go to one support form.
How it works
From data to decision in seconds
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Plan the night before
Build a list of rides, events, and meals. Auto-optimize reorders for shortest total wait. Pro sharing keeps the whole party in sync through iCloud.
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See what's happening, live
Magic Pulse pulls live wait times, hours, weather, and Lightning Lane prices every few minutes — and surfaces what's most actionable on your Now card.
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Act, then look back
Smart drop alerts and Apple Watch glances tell you when to move. After the visit, your trip recap shows what you saved — shareable as a card.
Pricing
Start free, upgrade when needed
Free covers the essentials for checking waits and planning your day. Pro is for park days where alerts, shared plans, widgets, and no ads are worth having ready.
Free
$0 forever
Best for checking live waits before and during a visit.
- Live Disney wait times
- Park hours and status
- Weather context
- Core planning tools
Pro Weekly
3 days free then $0.99 / week
Best for an active trip with alerts, shared plans, and Lock Screen tools.
- Everything in Free
- No ads
- Smart drop & LL price alerts
- Live Activity & widgets
- Shared day plans (iCloud)
- Siri & Shortcuts
Pro Lifetime
$2.99 one time
Best for repeat visits and families who want Pro without a subscription.
- Everything in Pro Weekly
- All future Pro updates
- No recurring charge
Prices shown are for the United States App Store and may vary by region or over time. Trial availability depends on eligibility and the offer shown before purchase. Weekly Pro renews automatically unless canceled through Apple’s subscription settings; lifetime is a one-time purchase. Pro purchases are billed through your Apple ID.
Compare Free and Pro features
| Feature | Free | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Live wait times, hours & weather | ✓ | ✓ |
| My Day planner, Lightning Lane tracker, Watch glance, Trip recap, iCloud sync | ✓ | ✓ |
| No ads | — | ✓ |
| Smart drop & reopen alerts | — | ✓ |
| Lightning Lane price alerts | — | ✓ |
| Day plan reminders | — | ✓ |
| Shared day plans (CloudKit) | — | ✓ |
| Live Activity & Lock Screen | — | ✓ |
| Home Screen widgets | — | ✓ |
| Siri & Shortcuts | — | ✓ |
| All future Pro updates | — | ✓ |
Before you install
Compatibility and permissions, plainly explained
Live waits and core planning do not require a Magic Pulse account. Optional Apple permissions unlock nearby suggestions, alerts, and sharing.
- iPhone
- iOS 18.0 or later
- Apple Watch
- watchOS 11 or later
- Language
- English
- Download
- 50.2 MB varies by version
Accessibility
Built to follow your iPhone settings
Magic Pulse includes support for common Apple accessibility settings throughout its core park and planning views. Read the full accessibility statement.
- VoiceOverRide rows, tabs, charts, plans, and key actions include spoken labels and summaries.
- Dynamic TypeCore text and symbols scale with your preferred content size.
- Reduce MotionDecorative motion and transitions are reduced when the system setting is on.
- More than colorKey ride-detail states can add text and symbols when color alone is not enough.
An internet connection is needed for fresh waits. When service is spotty, Magic Pulse can show its last available cached snapshot. Read the Privacy Policy.
What's new
Seasonal nights, smarter hours, smoother planning
Version 2.2 adds enhanced Halloween and Christmas party guidance, support for Extended Evening Hours and member-exclusive events, improved notifications, refreshed park and Watch experiences, and smoother loading.
Read the App Store version historyFAQ
Common questions
Is the app free?
Yes. Free includes live waits, the day planner, Lightning Lane price tracking, the trip recap, the Apple Watch app, and iCloud settings sync. Pro adds drop alerts, Lightning Lane price alerts, day-plan reminders, shared day plans, Live Activity, widgets, Shortcuts, and no ads.
Can I plan my day and share it with family?
Yes. My Day keeps rides, events, meals, and custom items together. Auto-optimize uses available wait information to help arrange rides, not guarantee queue times. Pro adds shared CloudKit plans for invited family members.
Does Magic Pulse track Lightning Lane prices?
Yes. The Lightning Lane tab shows live posted prices for Multi Pass and Single Pass attractions, a "Best Buy" recommendation that combines standby waits with historical price patterns, and price-drop alerts (Pro) so you can buy at the right moment.
Is there an Apple Watch app?
Yes. Apple Watch shows your selected park's crowd level, hours, and top watchlist ride wait. Complications are available on supported watch faces. iPhone reachability is a connection indicator, not proof of a fresh source update.
Will my settings sync across my devices?
Yes. Magic Pulse uses iCloud Key-Value storage to sync your watchlist, thresholds, accent color, and notification preferences across the iPhones and iPads on your Apple ID. Shared CloudKit plans also sync among invited family members.
Where does wait data come from?
Wait times and park hours come from ThemeParks Wiki. This site’s hero loads waits from the Magic Pulse API, falling back to ThemeParks Wiki’s public API if it’s unreachable.
More questions
What if data is delayed or forecasts are unavailable?
Check the update time before using a posted wait. This website keeps available waits visible but hides forecast advice when data is delayed, a relevant service notice pauses it, or forecast availability cannot be checked. Confirm time-sensitive plans with the park operator.
Is Magic Pulse affiliated with park operators?
No. Magic Pulse is an independent app and is not endorsed by Disney, Universal, or other park operators.
Which parks are supported?
Walt Disney World, Disneyland Resort, Tokyo Disney Resort, and Disneyland Paris — multiple parks per region in one app.
Does the website show real waits?
Yes. The panel starts with a usable park selected by the Magic Pulse API, and you can choose any supported park. If the Magic Pulse API is unreachable, the selected park falls back to ThemeParks Wiki.
Get started free
Stop guessing. Start riding.
Use live Disney wait times and planning tools to make quicker park-day decisions. Free to download on iOS.