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QUICK START GUIDE

Welcome to Theme Park Watch (TPW)!  This guide should help you understand TPW features and get you Theme Park planning and In-Park reporting in no time!

** NOTE: These icons are mainly for website/mobile users.  If you are using the iOS or Android app, all of these features are available in the app's main menu.

 PARK TOGGLE
Park Toggle allows you to switch between Theme Park Groups on TPW.  So, if you are in the Magic Kingdom Group and want to switch over to the EPCOT Center Group, just select Park Toggle.

 ADD ALERT
This In-Park feature allows you to report what you see in Theme Parks and all other users who belong to that Park Group will get an instant message.  Alerts have categories like Ride Alert, Foodie Alert, Merch Alert, Lost and Found and more..

 MAGIC SEARCH
Magic Search is a technology that allows users to search Theme Parks for interesting facts, trivia, discounts and give-aways. Simply use our Alert Maps to find Search Areas, go to the area and select MAGIC SEARCH.  This is an In-Park feature that requires you to be physically in a Theme Park...make sure you give the App or your mobile browser permission to utilize this feature.

 ALERT MAP
Alert Maps are what show users what's going on in Parks.  Just go to your Group of choice (ie. Universal Hollywood, Disney Springs, etc..) then select the Alert Map icon.  So, even though you may not be in a Theme Park currently, Alert Maps will help you be in the know!

 CALENDAR
Find out when there are upcoming Virtual Drops and Scavenger Hunts coming to a Theme Park near you.  Dates are color-coded for each individual Park.

 COUNTDOWN
Our Countdown timer will give you a real-time clock that shows you when your vacation will begin.  Simply click on the clock icon anywhere in TPW and see your current countdown.  Your vacation date can be set with a link in the counter or just head over to your profile and add your travel date there: https://themeparkwatch.com/my-profile/edit

 7-DAY FORECAST
Is your vacation getting closer and you want to make sure you are packing the correct clothes?  Head over to your Group of choice and select the 7-Day Forecast icon to get the weather details for your Park.

 RESOURCES
Whether or not you are planning your next getaway or in your hotel room on vacation, our ever-growing Resources area will provide you important information like Travel Agents, Delivery Services, Kid's Services and more!  Head over to your Group of choice and select the Resources icon to get a list of service providers that want to assist you.

 MAGIC MINGLE
Looking for other like-minded folks to go to the Parks with?  Want others to join you in a Theme Park pub crawl?  Wish you had a date to enjoy dinner with? Use our Magic Mingle search to find other TPW users like you!

PARK SEARCH

IN-APP FEATURE

PARK SEARCH allows users to search Theme Parks with our geolocation technology.

- You can search for nearby restaurants/pubs based on a certain Food and Drink type.

- Find Services like restrooms and first-aid stations closest to you.

- Utilize MAGIC SEARCH to find interesting attraction information (Info Stops), food recommendations/menus and Virtual Stashes (give aways, scavenger hunts, etc..).

NOTE: Download the Android or iOS App to use this Feature.

MAGIC SEARCH...

Sorry, no MAGIC at this location.

*There is either nothing at this location or someone has already found the stash!

NOTE: If looking for multiple locations, you may have to get out of, then get back into MAGIC SEARCH once at the new location.