MagicBand+ announced

[CaptainAmerica]

I think part of the problem with the hype is the moniker- Magicband+ Sounds like something pretty special. If it were just the Magicband 3 with periodic fun upgrades, I think there would be far lower expectations.

MagicBand 3 would imply that it was the new "regular" MagicBand, replacing MagicBand 2. MagicBand 2 will continue to exist alongside MagicBand+.

 

[correcaminos]

So, you can mix and match bands with MB+?

If you wanted, yes

 

[aaronml]

Is that something that could be resolved with a software update?

Most likely, yes. I’m definitely hoping that they add it in the future.

 

[Tha Realest]

"If you purchase a MagicBand+, we would plan on a full charge taking at least 90 minutes. From there, the MagicBand+ will lose battery at various rates based on usage. The Batuu Bounty Hunters game seems to be the biggest drain on the battery life with MagicBand+ batteries lasting anywhere from 90 minutes to 3 hours while playing the game. If you plan on playing Batuu Bounty Hunters, make sure that you have a way to recharge your MagicBand+ while at the parks. Disney officially says that MagicBand+ will last anywhere from 1-3 days."

Heres a second source. Anyone care to apologize to the site that shall not be named?

 

[tanc]

It's kind cool I guess but like charging it every night and dealing with a million USB ports sounds like something that would be difficult to deal with. I guess removable batteries means you can't water proof the watch though.

This just leaves opportunity for someone to make a multiple charging stand though. Maybe that is what Disney wants, but sounds like something Di$ney would come up with.

The fact a family of 4 has to deal with 8 USB cables just sounds completely bonkers. Essentially you'd have to get a USB hub or bring your own AC strip to even charge these more than likely. Heck, you can't even charge powerbanks as well.

 

[Touchdown]

Well I bought one to try it out. While I like wearing themed bands to every park, I really like the recharging feature. We’ll see how it goes.

 

[DisneyDebRob]

This is all I can think about with my family of 5 and the USB A to B to C talk...

All right, everyone got their bands, tablets, phones plugged in?

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I so miss the days just about 10 years ago and before when Disney would say in all the ads and promotional material.. put your phone down.. look around you.. get lost in the details of our parks..there so much to see. Now a days all you do is have people stop in front of you..walk into you..heads down on their phones.sigh. Its my “ get off my lawn” moment, let me have it.

 

[DisneyDebRob]

Correct. They also announced the return of noodles at Ohana on the Parks Blog. The Parks Blog isn't hype. Advertising Galaxy's Edge with a stormtrooper takeover of Monday Night Football is hype.

For myself, the return of noodles at ohana is a much bigger deal.

 

[DisneyHead123]

You think "+" is "talking a big game, label wise"?

I do. Maybe it’s just me? To me it implies you’ve created a new category to be considered - akin to saying “platinum membership” or “diamond level” or at least just “new and improved”.

The best I’ll say about these new bands is that I think they have good future potential, if more interactive experiences that are band-specific are created within the parks. But at the moment I feel they should have just been called “rechargeable Magic Bands”, with the limited interactive features listed in the product description.

 

[CaptainAmerica]

I do. Maybe it’s just me? To me it implies you’ve created a new category to be considered - akin to saying “platinum membership” or “diamond level” or at least just “new and improved”.

I got a piece of junk mail today for a credit card called "Citi Diamond Preferred" and the card was a piece of crap.

The best I’ll say about these new bands is that I think they have good future potential, if more interactive experiences that are band-specific are created within the parks. But at the moment I feel they should have just been called “rechargeable Magic Bands”, with the limited interactive features listed in the product description.

Batuu Bounty Hunters is the featured experience of the launch, the statue thing is just filler. BBH isn't my thing, but it looks neat and I'd love to see similar experiences in the future.

 

[DisneyHead123]

I got a piece of junk mail today for a credit card called "Citi Diamond Preferred" and the card was a piece of crap.

Yes but how bad was the original card, that’s the question.

Batuu Bounty Hunters is the featured experience of the launch, the statue thing is just filler. BBH isn't my thing, but it looks neat and I'd love to see similar experiences in the future.

Agreed!

 

[Gillyanne]

Has anyone heard anything about or experienced that the partners statue one is defective? Friend heard it was sold out (no longer in store or shop Disney but still on AP/pre) but then saw somewhere it was actually pulled for being defective....

 

[Disney Analyst]

 

[MisterPenguin]

Yes it does.

<begins to design 3D printed armbands that incorporate a back-up battery onto which a MB+ can be attached to sell on Etsy>

 

[JoeCamel]

For myself, the return of boodles at ohana is a much bigger deal.

I think boodles would be at Tambu but noodles are pretty good too.

 

[Wes Tacker]

Has anyone heard anything about or experienced that the partners statue one is defective? Friend heard it was sold out (no longer in store or shop Disney but still on AP/pre) but then saw somewhere it was actually pulled for being defective....

Haven’t heard that but could be true. I haven’t seen any report of anyone getting the Partners MB+ in person yesterday. They were not at MK yesterday, CMs said that is the one new band they didn’t get in.

 

[lewisc]

I ordered the partners band. I haven't received any notification that my order is delayed or canceled.

edited to add The Partners Band is still available for resort pre order.

 

[DisneyDebRob]

I think boodles would be at Tambu but noodles are pretty good too.

Fixed.

 

[wdwmagic]

A look at MagicBand+ interaction with Spaceship Earth lighting and Harmonious at EPCOT​

A look at MagicBand+ interaction with Spaceship Earth lighting and Harmonious at EPCOT

See video of MagicBand+ synchronized with EPCOT's nighttime entertainment.

www.wdwmagic.com

 

[DisneyDreamer08]

Partners and Cinderella Castle 50th bands are being pulled from shelves