We Asked ChatGPT, “If You Could Go to Disneyland, What Would You Do?” It Gave Some Advice You Definitely Shouldn’t Follow

ChatGPT continues to increase in popularity with many turning to it as a new source of information. With that in mind, I recently experimented with asking ChatGPT some common Disneyland planning questions to see what type of advice it offered.

The answers I received were surprising but not necessarily in a good way. In fact, based on what I was shown I would recommend avoiding ChatGPT for any Disneyland advice! This also just further confirms why we do not use ANY form of AI assisted writing, including ChatGPT, on Mickey Visit.

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ChatGPT Gives Surprising Disneyland Advice

First I started asking ChatGPT, “If you could go to Disneyland, what would you do?” The response provided a list of all the lands at Disneyland broken down by theme with a introduction that stated:

“If I had to pick just one specific thing to do at Disneyland, I would embark on an exhilarating journey through the immersive and adventurous world of Indiana Jones Adventure in Adventureland. From the moment I step into the queue, I'd be transported into the heart of an ancient temple, filled with mysterious artifacts and perilous traps. As I board the rugged troop transport vehicle, I'd brace myself for an action-packed expedition, encountering thrilling encounters with snakes, collapsing bridges, and fiery explosions. The immersive theming, pulse-pounding excitement, and sense of adventure would make it an unforgettable experience, leaving me feeling like a true explorer uncovering hidden treasures in the heart of the jungle.”

This was a pretty fun response, apparently ChatGPT does know what the BEST ride in Disneyland is. I might be biased because I have loved Indiana Jones Adventure since I was a kid. According to ChatGPT, this is the attraction worth prioritizing.

What Is ChatGPT's Disneyland Advice?

While it's a fun response, this advice is a bit vague, so I then asked ChatGPT, “What is the best way to ride Disneyland rides with no waits?” I think this is a pretty reasonable line of questioning someone might use if they were going to use ChatGPT to help them plan a Disneyland vacation.

The answer ChatGPT provided was a bulleted list that recommended pretty standard tips like arriving early, using single rider lines, using the Disneyland app, and visiting during slower times of the year.

But two of the tips provided took me by surprise as they referenced outdated information. Read the suggestions below:

• “Utilize FastPass or MaxPass: Disneyland offers a FastPass or MaxPass system (depending on the ticket type) that allows you to reserve access to select attractions at specific times, reducing your wait. Be sure to make your FastPass selections early in the day as they can run out, especially for popular rides.
• Take Advantage of Extra Magic Hours: If you're staying at a Disneyland Resort hotel, you may have access to Extra Magic Hours, which allow you to enter the park before or after regular operating hours. This can be a great opportunity to enjoy popular attractions with shorter lines.”

The Problem With ChatGPT's Answer

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The first problem with this suggestion is that it is referencing FastPass and MaxPass both of which have not been used in Disneyland since 2020. Genie+ permanently replaced FastPass in 2021. So this information, if we go by the date Genie+ was introduced, is over three years old.

As for the reference to Extra Magic Hours, these permanently retired in 2020 and were later replaced by Early Entry which changed the way early access into the theme parks works for Disneyland Resort hotel guests.

So this is not a promising sign for guests that may consider using ChatGPT to plan their trips if it is going to recommend using programs that have been retired for four years.

ChatGPT Most Recent Data Update

This led me to ask ChatGPT, “What is the most recent data you have?” The response that followed confirmed some of the inaccuracies that were provided before.

“As of my last training cut-off in January 2022, that's the most recent data I have access to. If there have been updates or changes since then, I wouldn't be aware of them.”

So any information after January 2022, ChatGPT has no awareness of. Since Genie+ was introduced at Disneyland in the end of 2021, it makes sense that the platform would be unaware of this change.

While asking ChatGPT fun questions like what it would do at Disneyland or favorite rides, for planning advice I think it's best to stick with the human advice so you don't end up receiving inaccurate information. And we write all our planning advice here at Mickey Visit based on our own personal experience and we test our own ride itineraries in the parks frequently.

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