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MagicBand+ announced
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Sirwalterraleigh
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The previous magic band opened the room and was a pos transponder…
Go ahead and buy…but this is really a minor piece of merch. That’s all.
Go ahead and buy…but this is really a minor piece of merch. That’s all.
If you want certain ride photos to be automatically synched to your MDE, you need a Band with a working battery.
So, regular park-goers would need to buy a new MB at least once every two years.
A rechargeable MB would save money... and landfills. That alone is sufficient to cover the cost if one wants those kind of photos.
Not too mention any extra in-park specials that a battery-powered MB can interact with.
So, regular park-goers would need to buy a new MB at least once every two years.
A rechargeable MB would save money... and landfills. That alone is sufficient to cover the cost if one wants those kind of photos.
Not too mention any extra in-park specials that a battery-powered MB can interact with.
correcaminos
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This is exactly why I want one. So sick of batteries dying after like a year and a half.
correcaminos
Well-Known Member
All of this! I hope they are easier to get come whenever they are out. Should be for my trip next month though! Woo hoo!
I know people say your phone can grab photos but that has yet to work for me. So as someone who goes a few times a year this is a bonus.
Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
Never had that happen…once. I’d probably feel as you if that was my experience
doctornick
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Question: I wonder if you can get these with the resort room “discount”? I realize not now since they were a premature release but once they are “officially” on sale.
correcaminos
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I do it for the ride photos. As an AP holder we got them for free or cheaper ($90 more for an AP with it). I have never had a regular Magic Band make it 2 full years. The tap points are fine though. They wind up being my pool bands.
I think it might be a long time before they're officially on sale AND they have sufficient inventory to offer them subsidized for resort guests.
I really liked the 50th Anniversary styles they teased in the initial announcement and I'd love to get one for a few bucks off.
From the @wdwmagic article -
"MagicBand+ will be available at a discounted, pre-arrival price for Disney Resort hotel guests, as well as new and renewing Walt Disney World Annual Passholders."
MagicBand+ to go live at Walt Disney World in June 2022 and sell for under $30
Disney's MagicBand+ was accidentally released early today and promptly pulled from sale.
www.wdwmagic.com
It's effective if the whole crowd is wearing one (which they obviously won't be). It's not about looking at your own band, it's about being in a sea of people where the whole crowd is pulsing to the show. I was at one of the demo nights for Glow with the Show ears at World of Color and it was awesome.
But you really need high adopt rate.
doctornick
Well-Known Member
Which really only happen if you gave a lot away for free to people as a promotion (which DL did to Passholders - at least those who attended the WoC Preview)
You could do it for Passholders at WDW but that wouldn't be a huge (percentage number), probably have to give it to DVC members as well. Heck, include one free with every resort room booking and hope that the kids fight over it and parents will buy more.
But really "giving it away for free" isn't 2022 Disney even if it would enhance a show.
Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
So that brings up a question I’ve had forever and never asked on a Disney forum (I know…shocking)…
What do you do with the photo pass pictures? Do they result in anything in the longterm?
I’ll have fireworks in my backyard if you’d be so willing to give me your money.
Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
I’m guessing - just that - that their marketing and OPSC People are looking at this as a tough sell. Or it wouldn’t be at that starting price point.
Just a hunch.
And the reason would be the app dependency in Orlando. Some things even Disney can’t jam in there.
So this will probably be a collector/AP type thing.
Just a hunch.
And the reason would be the app dependency in Orlando. Some things even Disney can’t jam in there.
So this will probably be a collector/AP type thing.
Oh I agree - when i saw the pictures of the sync'd up Mickey Mouse ears I wanted to get one too and figured everyone would be getting one (regardless of the fact that YOU couldn't see your own lights - but the point was that other people would and you'd all share in the experience) But yeah - that didn't work out.
But I can't imagine that the bands put out that much light. Though you MAY get better adoption rate here and (if the bands do put out a good amount of light) I could foresee people waving their arms during the shows.
But I still think the marketing pic of someone looking at their band while the fireworks are going on silly!
The MB+ was built jointly by Disney and Amazon, so Amazon Echo integration isn’t surprising. I’m more curious to see what they do with it. You could do things like have “Hey Disney!” welcome you back to your room when you enter. I’m not sure how much could be done with Amazon Echo at home though.
This would be cool.
If you have a smartphone with BLE support, you no longer need a MB for ride photo linking. IMO, this significantly increases the usefulness of older MBs with a dead battery, since as long as you have your phone the photos will still link.