MagicBand+ coming to Disney Cruise Line?

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Disney's wearable MagicBand+ tech expected to be coming soon to Disney Cruise Line​

Disney's wearable MagicBand+ tech expected to be coming soon to Disney Cruise Line

The MagicBand+ platform is expected to move beyond the parks and onboard the Disney Cruise Ships.

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[CaptainAmerica]

"It is likely that the original MagicBand will not be supported, and the Cruise Line will only operate with MagicBand+."

That is the dumbest possible way they could do this. A wearable room key makes so much sense on a cruise ship, where you're doing lots of water-based activities and don't want to carry your phone or wallet all the time.

 

[DCLcruiser]

I have been waiting for this. Thanks!

 

[pdude81]

I just hope it'll at least work with MB+ from WDW and not make us buy and register some separate device for the cruise. Also I'd definitely rather an MB2 for comfort on a cruise, but they don't see interested in redesigning the puck with a simple clip recharger for that

 

[ChuckElias]

The only surprising thing about this is that it's taken this long to implement.

 

[todd23]

"It is likely that the original MagicBand will not be supported, and the Cruise Line will only operate with MagicBand+."

That is the dumbest possible way they could do this. A wearable room key makes so much sense on a cruise ship, where you're doing lots of water-based activities and don't want to carry your phone or wallet all the time.

Your sentences seem to conflict each other?

 

[CaptainAmerica]

Your sentences seem to conflict each other?

I like the idea of a band on the ships. I think it's silly that it might be only MagicBand+ any might not be compatible with WDW MagicBand+.

 

[PuertoRekinSam]

I like the idea of a band on the ships. I think it's silly that it might be only MagicBand+ any might not be compatible with WDW MagicBand+.

I read this as MagicBand+ will work on the cruise ship. Original magicbands/magicband 2.0 will not.

 

[CaptainAmerica]

I read this as MagicBand+ will work on the cruise ship. Original magicbands/magicband 2.0 will not.

Exactly, that's my point. There's no reason MB2 shouldn't work on the ships.

 

[HauntedPirate]

I have less than zero desire to have to purchase a rechargeable device to wear on my wrist in order to get into my room.

 

[Andrew C]

They use MBs at the kids clubs already...

 

[EOD K9]

I have less than zero desire to have to purchase a rechargeable device to wear on my wrist in order to get into my room.

They better not take away my lanyard!

 

[CaptainAmerica]

They better not take away my lanyard!

The band would be opt-in (i.e. "for purchase"). You can keep your card.

But I'll be glad for a more pool-friendly option.

 

[DCLcruiser]

If they add door key (maybe they have?) to my Apple Watch, then it's basically a MB on me all the time. Either way, get rid of the card, so I don't have to worry about my stuff when I'm in the pool.

 

[ChuckElias]

They better not take away my lanyard!

The lanyard is necessary equipment for displaying all my pins!!!

 

[Kingdom Konsultant]

We've been hearing this for a while. I think it's a great idea

Pam

 

[Doberge]

Disney has dropped a Wish MB+ available for WDW pre-arrival. While it's not indicative that it will necessarily make its way to DCL, I haven't been able to find anything about previous MBs with DCL branding, outside of DCL oceaneer bands for kids. And if MB+ is activated anywhere first the Wish, built with newer technology, seems like the safest bet.

 

[EOD K9]

If mine clearly shows that I’m a snob with platinum markings, I’ll be all in.

 

[aaronml]

This shows up now when you purchase a pre-arrival MB for WDW.

It would seemingly confirm that the MB+ is coming to DCL, though branded apparently as “DisneyBand+”?

Personally I think the originally rumored “WaveBand” name would make more sense, as would just calling it MB+. The use of a different name might imply a lack of compatibility between normal MB+ and DCL but I suppose we’ll see what happens there.

 

[HauntedPirate]

DisneyBand+? Ugh… what a lame name.