MagicBand+ announced

[CaptainAmerica]

Disney announces the MagicBand+ - the next generation of wearable for Walt Disney World

MagicBand+ will feature color-changing lights, haptic vibrations and gesture recognition.

www.wdwmagic.com

Pricing still TBD but it's confirmed that these *will* be rechargeable.

 

[Andrew C]

Whaaa?

 

[Heelz2315]

Meh....a little too big brother for me.

 

[DCBaker]

DPB announcement -

"After you enter a theme park, MagicBand+ will come alive at various times with color-changing lights, haptic vibrations and gesture recognition. The wearable will allow you to engage with favorite Disney moments in new ways, including:

• Play like a bounty hunter in a galaxy far, far away and find virtual bounties throughout Black Spire Outpost in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
• Interact with the “Disney Fab 50 Character Collection,” the golden sculptures spread throughout the Walt Disney World theme parks.
• Experience nighttime spectaculars in a new way as you see your band light up and complement the magic in the skies, including the new “Harmonious” at EPCOT and “Disney Enchantment” at Magic Kingdom Park.

MagicBand+ will be available for purchase beginning next year, including a discounted, pre-arrival price for Disney Resort hotel guests as well as new and renewing Walt Disney World Annual Passholders. Current MagicBands will continue to be available, too, along with the complimentary Disney MagicMobile service that extends MagicBand features, such as park entry, to smart devices.

MagicBand+ will help immerse you in Disney stories and connect with characters you love like never before. We’ll have more to share about this exciting new technology in the future, so keep following us here at the Disney Parks Blog for updates. And be sure to check out all our coverage of the Walt Disney World 50th anniversary, because “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” begins tomorrow! "

JUST ANNOUNCED: MagicBand+ Will Debut in 2022 at Walt Disney World Resort as Part of 50th Anniversary Celebration

Innovation is essential to The Walt Disney Company story, dating back to its inception nearly a century ago. As Walt Disney once said, “We’ll always be introducing and testing and demonstrating new materials and new systems.” Well, that

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[CaptainAmerica]

Sounds like MagicBand-meets-Glow-With-the-Show.

 

[DisneyDreamer08]

So now, instead of JUST staring at your phone all day, you can go back and forth. Phone, magic band, phone, magic band.
No. Just no.

 

[CaptainAmerica]

Holy crap they're gorgeous.

 

[SoFloMagic]

I really like this idea but let's wait to see the cost. Rechargeable I assume?
$49.99?

 

[Andrew C]

I really like this idea but let's wait to see the cost. Rechargeable I assume?
$49.99?

Hopefully it can be charged like an Apple Watch.

 

[SoFloMagic]

Hopefully it can be charged like an Apple Watch.

They must be, right? Otherwise it'd only last a week. I'm just worried about what that'll do to the price.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

How much?

 

[G00fyDad]

Disney announces the MagicBand+ - the next generation of wearable for Walt Disney World

MagicBand+ will feature color-changing lights, haptic vibrations and gesture recognition.

www.wdwmagic.com

Just cut through the long interim here and just get to the end of the road Disney. Go ahead and give everyone one of these when they walk through the gates.

 

[Sith196]

I personally think it sounds neat, but it absolutely should have rechargeable batteries.

 

[crazy4disney]

How is this not ready & in stock to be sold for the start of the 50th?

 

[CaptainAmerica]

How is this not ready & in stock to be sold for the start of the 50th?

Google "global supply chain crisis."

 

[Fear]

This has to be rechargable, if it has lights and haptic feedback.

How is this not ready & in stock to be sold for the start of the 50th?

GOOD QUESTION

 

[CaptainAmerica]

GOOD QUESTION

No it isn't.

Google "global supply chain crisis."

 

[LieutLaww]

I wonder if they update my booking so i can order one for when I come next Oct

 

[crazy4disney]

I

No it isn't.

I get times are different & there are supply chain issues across all industries but again this is something Im sure must have been in the works & we are looking at it being at least 3 months away from being available to purchase?

 

[Stupido]

These are cute, and I'd love to see how the tech is used in the parks, but I do think it's kinda wack for there to be two different magic bands, and both of them need to be bought. I wish this would lead to standard bands being included in your hotel stay.