MagicBand+ announced

[CaptainAmerica]

Is this really going to make Harmonious a better experience?

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Glow With the Show ears at World of Color legitimately did if you were lucky enough to be there a night when there was high participation (i.e. almost never). But these ain't that.

Personally I think they look cool, but I’m skeptical that the value of that, plus the limited extra functionality, is worth the extra cost + the inconvenience of having to recharge them nightly.

I highly doubt they'll need to be charged nightly. A Fitbit has about five days of battery life, and this has less functionality than a Fitbit.

Even if they did, sticking a thing on charger takes exactly five seconds.

Cool. Haptic feedback.

What's wrong with haptic feedback?

 

[kalel8145]

Yeah I was being sarcastic. This looks a HUGE waste of money but I also think the same of the regular MB but hey each to their own.

I know you were. To each their own. Looks like a cool piece of fun gear to me. I'm sure it's not for everyone.

 

[CaptainAmerica]

I'm willing to bet that MagicBand+ will have the same amount of public excitement as its dear cousin, CNN+.

Plain old MagicBands sell like mad. These are slightly better and slightly more expensive. I expect they'll also sell like mad.

 

[Brian]

Plain old MagicBands sell like mad. These are slightly better and slightly more expensive. I expect they'll also sell like mad.

I personally don't see the value of a small light up ring and haptic feedback. It seems like too much of a novelty to justify any extra expense for the average guest. Traditional MagicBands at least offer some degree of practical function, like utilizing admission/resort access, paying for purchases, redeeming Genie+ selections, etc.

MB+ doesn't seem to offer anything of value, much like it's dear cousin, CNN+.

 

[Indy_UK]

So are they definitely $30 for the solid colour ones that were sold today or so we think that was a mistake and they’ll actually be more expensive?

 

[CaptainAmerica]

I personally don't see the value of a small light up ring and haptic feedback. It seems like too much of a novelty to justify any extra expense for the average guest. Traditional MagicBands at least offer some degree of practical function, like utilizing admission/resort access, paying for purchases, redeeming Genie+ selections, etc.

MB+ doesn't seem to offer anything of value, much like it's dear cousin, CNN+.

Even if MB+ offered zero new functionality beyond a rechargeable battery, there's value in a $30 band that you buy once versus a $20 band you replace every two years when the battery dies.

They've also promised actual in-park interactive elements. It's not just the light and the buzz buzz. They're going to cause the 50th anniversary statues and other things to actually DO stuff. But again, even if you discount all of that and say it has zero value, the rechargeable battery is the reason I'll be buying one.

 

[kalel8145]

So are they definitely $30 for the solid colour ones that were sold today or so we think that was a mistake and they’ll actually be more expensive?

I think the official release was 29.99. So

 

[kalel8145]

Even if MB+ offered zero new functionality beyond a rechargeable battery, there's value in a $30 band that you buy once versus a $20 band you replace every two years when the battery dies.

They've also promised actual in-park interactive elements. It's not just the light and the buzz buzz. They're going to cause the 50th anniversary statues and other things to actually DO stuff. But again, even if you discount all of that and say it has zero value, the rechargeable battery is the reason I'll be buying one.

And hopefully additional functionality in the future. It's just getting started.

 

[gerarar]

If I am the magic, why do I need a MagicBand+ to light up with the show?

 

[HoustonHorn]

QR Code on the back of the box links to this page:

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/guest-services/magicband-plus/

ETA: Apparently when the folks in-park were able to buy it, the QR code went to a Stitch page-eater page. I was able to pull up that site a few minutes ago by scanning a QR code from a video.

 

[kalel8145]

If I am the magic, why do I need a MagicBand+ to light up with the show?

It's the magic in you that powers the magic in band.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Personally I think they look cool, but I’m skeptical that the value of that, plus the limited extra functionality, is worth the extra cost + the inconvenience of having to recharge them nightly.

The value is $0.00…give or take a few rubles

They have made the entire compound 101% phone/app dependent.

This really “does” nothing

 

[Gringrinngghost]

I'm a nerd for tech. The light ups, the interactive elements with the statues and fireworks. Not to mention in Batuu as well. And of course Disney souvenir from my upcoming trip. I get a new band each trip. I hope it lives up to the hype.

I'm calling it now,, these are gonna go the way of Glow in the Show and Made with Magic.

 

[kalel8145]

I'm calling it now,, these are gonna go the way of Glow in the Show and Made with Magic.

Maybe. I've still got a cool souvenir and life goes on. Either way, life is good.

 

[Gringrinngghost]

Maybe. I've still got a cool souvenir and life goes on. Either way, life is good.

Let’s just hope it doesn’t become abandonware after 18 months like made with magic. I can see that happening.

 

[kalel8145]

Let’s just hope it doesn’t become abandonware after 18 months like made with magic. I can see that happening.

Me too. Easy come, easy go.

 

[CaptainAmerica]

The value is $0.00…give or take a few rubles

They have made the entire compound 101% phone/app dependent.

This really “does” nothing

The value is not in the parks, it's in the resorts. I don't bring my wallet or my phone to the pool. I like the waterproof wearable form factor for my room key.

 

[Gringrinngghost]

The value is not in the parks, it's in the resorts. I don't bring my wallet or my phone to the pool. I like the waterproof wearable form factor for my room key.

Then stick with MagicBand Gen2.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

The value is not in the parks, it's in the resorts. I don't bring my wallet or my phone to the pool. I like the waterproof wearable form factor for my room key.

This won’t change that…

Then stick with MagicBand Gen2.

Exactly…no real advantage. This new thing looks far more likely to break/fail

 

[CaptainAmerica]

Then stick with MagicBand Gen2.

This won’t change that…

Exactly…no real advantage. This new thing looks far more likely to break/fail

$30 one time with a rechargeable battery is "cheaper" than $20 every two years because the battery dies.