We all at one time had purchased an interactive piece of merch that somehow will interact within the confines of the resort. Say a light up pin from the 100 years celebration, glow with the show ears, wand or a Talking Pal Mickey. now with the magic bands interact with the 50th statues to also name a few...But, was curious to find out if anyone has brought along one of their older items to see if it still interacts within the parks.
Yes, I have several times.
Most recently was last September.
I brought along my 2001 ‘Magical Moments’ pin (100 Years of Magic pin as you noted above ).
I wanted to test it out and see if it still reacted to certain areas and inside certain Attractions again due to the introduction of the new Magicband+ bands.
I was thinking they might be set off by the same infared signals, but alas, that is not the case.
Last time I had brought it to the Park and noticed it still reacted in certain areas was 2005/2006.
I had a fully operational pin ( you could always tap it to activate a short light show ) but it did not react in the areas I clearly remember it used to do it’s specific light sequences.
The infared elements have been removed from inside the Attractions that used to set these off.
For those that want to try for themselves, the three areas I know these used to be triggered were :
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It’s A Small World - as soon as you enter the finale room.
Multiple flashing lights.
Peter Pan’s Flight - as soon as you fly through the nursery window in the first scene.
One steady blinking white light only ( representing the ‘first star to the right’ ).
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El Rio De Tempo - as soon as you exit the final room in your boat, and enter the last stretch before unload.
Crazy, multiple flashing lights…really the best one.
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