I feel like I'm the only one who doesn't experience this outlet shortage when I travel. What the heck are people charging?
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You're not alone, only thing I charge every night is my phone, my ear pods every 2-3 days. I guess things could get 'crowded' if it's a family of four sharing a room, and everybody has a phone, ear pods, tablet, smart watch, etc.
Most members have a family have a phone and tablet. Some have a smart watch. A few may still have cameras. Some of us also need to charge a battery. Add some gaming units.
Making it work isn't that hard.
People who have lots of useless things to charge and cant think about buying a multiple usb charger.
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TheMaxRebo
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It's fine, I don't really mind but is just another thing to remember to pack and unique to this so if lose it/break have to buy more vs being able to use another cable I already have
In the grand scheme of things not in my top 100 annoying things at Disney
Hotels will often provide items like a toothbrush, toothpaste, razor etc to guests who forgot to pack ran out etc.
Maybe Disney hotels will have loaner cradles available.
trainplane3
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Not so much out of outlet, more just having stuff piled on. I don't have the issue but I can see those with large families that do.
Also:
MAGICAL
I have zero interest in these let alone the original ones, and my head isn’t remembering the specifics, but how much is a dole whip? And how much are these?
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durangojim
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Disney should have hired the guy that made the back pack that syncs to the Spaceship Earth light show. That’s impressive, not this crap.
bhg469
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Someone earlier or in another thread mention this isn't actually sync'd up to the show. He pre programmed the lights to mirror the pattern.
GimpYancIent
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With everything Disney is trying to incorporate into magic bands a creative approach could be to contract with GARMIN and develop a Disney series of wearable devices. Imagine wearables to monitor fitness, navigation and have all the Disney specific magic band features all in one.
TheMaxRebo
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The backpack is $300 vs $35 for MB+. Honestly once the price point came out as low as it is my expectations went way down
Maybe someday they will have MB++ that does more impressive stuff
bhg469
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I feel like the apple watch would be in development for features like this already. It simply has to be the next progression.. I would imagine this may even be announced at D23.
$6 USD for a Dole Whip.
I'd still prefer a card, but that's just me. I already have a watch (not an electronic one, either), I didn't want another thing to wear. I understand some of the conveniences, but this is just fleecing the sheep now with something that has no additional value.
My issue with this & I tried to send information to Disney about this over a year ago is for people with a seizure disorder. This type of color changing patterns can induce a seizure. I sent a neurological study & received the thanks for your e mail standard cut & paste. I have to leave the parks before fireworks and everyone's bands start lighting up or my husband will have a seizure. Hopefully no one gets hurt having a seizure in the crowd
trainplane3
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I mean, a mass produced product is going to be much cheaper then a handmade thing.
Correct. The lighting system doesn't broadcast a signal for the shows. Regardless, the backpack looks great in person.
I think you're thinking too much like a posts-on-the-boards-and-goes-all-the-time-frequent-visitor. Most people don't go to WDW all of the time. They don't have drawers full of MB2s. Or they do have some MB2s but just like to collect them. People were already paying $50+ for Limited Edition MB2, so I don't see this as the shocking "price increase" that everyone seems to be describing it as.
I don't know, I think they're fine. A minor upgrade with a minor price increase, on average. They're not Earth-shattering, but they weren't promised to be and they're not priced to be.
These bands are probably number 98 on the list of the 100 most blinky-flashy-paterny displays in the parks. They're not going to trigger any seizures.
Ayla
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After seeing the MB+ in (lack of) action, I totally agree with you. Disney should be embarrassed, but they currently have no shame, so they'll continue to fleece people, because people will continue to buy them.
I really want you to walk me through your logic here.
MB+ has some blinks and buzzes. It has a rechargeable battery. It starts at $35.
MagicBand 2 is... wait for it...
Disney has released a new product with some minor feature upgrades at a relatively stable price point... what the hell is everyone upset about?