Walt Disney World is giving the My Disney Experience app a significant overhaul, with a slate of updates rolling out later in 2026 designed to make vacation planning simpler and smarter. The changes include AI-assisted search, easier trip sharing, resort pricing calendar views, and more.
If you’ve ever been frustrated by the app’s search function, you’re not alone. Right now, searches can return wildly different results than what you were looking for, such as the example below from Disney reporter Scott Gustin. Disney has acknowledged the problem, and the AI-powered search enhancements are specifically designed to fix exactly that kind of broken experience.
Currently if you search “When does Magic Kingdom close” the first thing you see is “Up Close with Rhinos” at Animal Kingdom. The AI-powered search enhancements coming later this year will address the poor app search experience. https://t.co/WPQvMWIN8v pic.twitter.com/jjvutH1m1B
— Scott Gustin (@ScottGustin) May 28, 2026
What’s Coming to the App
The upcoming update bundle includes several guest-facing improvements. AI-assisted search will help guests find relevant information faster and more accurately. Trip sharing features will make it easier to coordinate plans across a travel party. Resort pricing calendar views will give guests a clearer picture of hotel costs across different dates, which is useful when trying to find the best value windows for a trip.
Spanish-Language Version Coming First
One update arriving sooner rather than later is a new Spanish-language version of the My Disney Experience app. Disney hasn’t announced a specific launch date yet, but it’s expected to arrive ahead of the larger update package planned for later this year. This is a meaningful accessibility addition for the millions of Spanish-speaking guests who visit Walt Disney World annually.
When to Expect the Changes
Disney hasn’t given a firm timeline for the full app update rollout beyond “later this year.” However, the Spanish-language version is expected to be the first piece to launch. Keep an eye on official Disney announcements and TheDisneyScoop.com for updates as more details become available.
