Question 1

Are the wait time predictions accurate?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Park Prophet uses live wait times, time of day, weather, ride closures, seasonality, and many other data points to generate the most accurate wait time predictions possible.

No matter when you get to the parks, where you are, or what rides you're interested in, Park Prophet will keep you riding instead of waiting!

Question 2

How far in advance can I make a ride plan?

Accepted Answer

Park Prophet is designed to be used the night before or the same day you're in the park, including before park open.

Live conditions such as wait times and weather greatly affect wait time predictions, so this gives you the best ride plan possible.

Question 3

Who's behind Park Prophet?

Accepted Answer

We're a group of dads who've been taking our kids to Disney and Universal for years. We were frustrated by other planning tools that gave bad recommendations, required interpreting tables or graphs, cost too much, or had bloated interfaces full of redundant information better accessed on the park-provided apps.

We built Park Prophet to make our families' day at the parks better – it's the app we wish existed when we first started going to the parks, and we use it ourselves every time we go!

Question 4

Who do I contact for questions or comments?

Accepted Answer

Email us at contact@parkprophet.com. We'd love to hear from you!

Question 5

What if I stop for lunch or plans change?

Accepted Answer

No problem! When you're ready to get back to riding, just hit the "Plan my day" button again on the Planner page to generate an up-to-date ride plan.

Question 6

I don't want to zigzag across the park. Does Park Prophet minimize walking?

Accepted Answer

Yes! When you generate a ride plan, Park Prophet minimizes the total time spent walking AND waiting in line.

By default, Park Prophet slightly prioritizes ride proximity, even if it means a bit more time waiting in line. If you don't mind walking and just want the shortest ride plan possible, turn off "Prefer Less Walking" in Settings.

Question 7

Can I add a ride to the ride plan more than once?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Go to Settings, and turn on "Enable Re-Rides"

Question 8

Why isn't every park attraction listed?

Accepted Answer

Not all attractions have a posted wait time. Others have short waits that rarely change. And some, like shows, simply require you to show up by a certain time. You don't need an app for these – just go!

That said, we're always interested in your feedback on what rides and attractions you'd like added. Send us a note at contact@parkprophet.com!

Question 9

Does Park Prophet account for inclement weather?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Park Prophet takes the weather forecast into account when making predictions. This is important because weather can affect wait times significantly. A full day of rain in the forecast may mean lower wait times across the park, while a short thunderstorm might cause wait times for indoor rides to spike. Similarly, water rides will have longer wait times when it's hot outside.

Question 10

Is Park Prophet affiliated with Disney or Universal?

Accepted Answer

No. Park Prophet is a fully fan-maintained unofficial resource and is not affiliated with or endorsed by The Walt Disney Company, NBCUniversal, or any of their affiliates or subsidiaries. All related names and trademarks are property of their respective owners.

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