Disney has announced the newest wearable MagicBand product: MagicBand+ will be launching at Walt Disney World this summer, no specific date has yet been announced. There is an additional guest offering called “Hey Disney” - thinking like Alexa or or Siri - but the Disney version, that is also launching this summer.
MagicBand technology makes visits to Walt Disney World more convenient with just a tap of your band when entering parks and guest rooms, making retail and dining purchases, and creating magic moments with Disney PhotoPass service. MagicBand+ will do all that and more.
Here’s how MagicBand+ will enhance your trip:
Interacting with the 50th Anniversary Golden Statues
NEW for the 50th Anniversary, Disney has placed golden character sculptures throughout the four Walt Disney World theme parks! My clients are given a scavenger hunt to find these characters, and soon, you’ll be able to use MagicBand+ to bring the sculptures to life and interact with them on the “Disney Fab 50 Quest.” You can also dive deeper into the experience using the Play Disney Parks mobile app to keep track of which sculptures you’ve found. The more you find, the more features you can unlock with digital achievements and an augmented reality feature that will give you a glimpse into your favorite characters’ worlds.
“Star Wars: Batuu Bounty Hunters” Experience
Over in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, MagicBand+ invites you to join the “Star Wars: Batuu Bounty Hunters” experience, where you’ll use your band to find numerous virtual bounties hidden throughout Black Spire Outpost. MagicBand+ will be your guide, vibrating and lighting up to show if you’re on the right path. You can then use the augmented reality thermal viewer in the Play Disney Parks app – which reveals what’s behind locked doors in Black Spire Outpost – to uncover your virtual bounty. Once your mission is complete, the local guild master will reward you with galactic credits.
I’m excited to give this a try -back in 2019 when we were visiting, a Cast Member told us all about the “galactic credits” in Batuu but we never heard anything more on it - now it’s clear this is coming to life and I’m excited to see how this builds upon the already incredible experience in Galaxy’s Edge!
Nighttime Spectaculars
Disney hasn’t announced too much about this - only that you’ll experience Nighttime Spectaculars in a NEW way with MagicBand+. I am thinking the bands will vibrate and light-up throughout the shows at Magic Kingdom and EPCOT, but we’ll have to keep tuning in for more details!
Of course I can’t wait to know when this new technology will officially be launched, as soon as I hear more I’ll let you know! MagicBand+ will be available to Disney Resort Guests at a reduced advance purchase rate - but no price points have been announced just yet. You can still use existing MagicBands and Disney MagicMobile, available on eligible devices, to enjoy other features, such as park entry. The original MagicBand wearable will continue to be available for purchase as well, but it was not clear if this will still be offered at the reduced rate for resort guest.
As always as more info is announced I’ll keep you updated! My clients are my TOP priority to make sure YOU are in the know to have the most magical vacation!
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