Product Updates

What's New with My Theme Park Pal

Follow along as we build the ultimate SMS concierge for theme parks. Every update brings new ways to save time, money, and sanity.

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Multi-Queue Wait Time Intelligence

We now track all queue types for every attraction, not just standby lines. See real-time wait times for Lightning Lane, Single Rider, Virtual Queue, and more—plus pricing for premium queues.

  • All Queue Types: Standby, Lightning Lane, Single Rider, Virtual Queue, Return Time, Paid Return Time, and Boarding Group
  • Dynamic Pricing: See current prices for Individual Lightning Lane and premium queue options
  • Smart Recommendations: Get personalized suggestions based on all available queue options
  • Status Tracking: Know if an attraction is Operating, Down, Closed, or in Refurbishment
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Optimal Ride Time Recommendations

New AI-powered feature analyzes 30 days of historical data to tell you the best times to ride your favorite attractions. No more guessing when lines will be shortest.

  • Smart Analysis: Analyzes patterns across days of the week and hours of the day
  • Top 5 Recommendations: Get the five best time slots to minimize wait times
  • Historical Context: Based on real data, not guesswork
  • Simple Ask: Just text "When should I ride Space Mountain?"
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Show Times & Performance Schedules

Never miss a show again. Get upcoming performance times for all your favorite entertainment, from Fantasmic! to Finding Nemo. We track the next 12 hours of schedules.

  • Real-Time Updates: See show times for the next 12 hours
  • Performance Details: Start and end times for proper planning
  • Easy Access: Just text "What time is Fantasmic?"
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Restaurant Wait Times by Party Size

Dining wait times now break down by party size. See if there's a shorter wait for 2 people vs. 6, and make smarter decisions about where to eat.

  • Party Size Intelligence: Different wait times for different group sizes
  • Real-Time Updates: Refreshed every 10 minutes
  • Smart Suggestions: Find restaurants with the shortest wait for your party
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Enhanced Data Pipeline Architecture

Complete rewrite of our live data collection system. We now use Pydantic models for type safety and batch inserts (500 records at a time) for blazing-fast updates.

  • Type Safety: All data validated with Pydantic schemas
  • Performance: 10x faster data ingestion with batch processing
  • Reliability: Better error handling and data consistency
  • Scalability: Ready to handle millions of data points daily
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Wait Time Forecasting

Look into the future with our new predictive wait time forecasts. See what wait times are expected over the next 6 hours, complete with confidence levels.

  • 6-Hour Forecasts: Plan your day with future wait time predictions
  • Confidence Levels: Know how reliable each prediction is
  • Historical Patterns: Based on months of actual wait time data
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Real-Time Wait Times Launch

The core of My Theme Park Pal is live! We're now tracking real-time wait times for hundreds of attractions across Disney World, updated every 10 minutes.

  • Comprehensive Coverage: All four Disney World parks plus water parks
  • 10-Minute Updates: Fresh data every 10 minutes
  • Smart Matching: Natural language processing to understand "GoG" = "Guardians of the Galaxy"
  • SMS Interface: Just text a ride name, get instant wait times
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My Theme Park Pal Beta Launch

Welcome to My Theme Park Pal! We're building the smartest SMS concierge for theme parks. No app downloads, no account creation—just text us and get answers.

  • SMS-First Design: Works on any phone, no smartphone required
  • Conversational AI: Powered by Google Gemini for natural interactions
  • RAG Architecture: Vector database for lightning-fast knowledge retrieval
  • Live Data: Real-time integration with ThemeParks.wiki API
Coming Soon

What's Next?

Rain Radar

15-minute weather warnings with indoor shelter routing

Dining Sniper

Instant alerts when reservation cancellations open up

Shopping Savant

Price checking and online comparisons via photo

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