Sup with these new ugly magic band boxes?

[Jess G]

First off: Yayyy I got my MBs! Not complaining but this is not attractive packaging. Its obviously just another way to cut costs but gosh it doesn't even compare to the old ones lol

Old:

New:

Side by side:

 

[Lunamis]

Oh wow that looks so cheap!

At least if they changed the exterior/method of opening the box, they could have kept the inside a bit classier.

 

[Bolt]

I'm almost positive this is partly because some groups were saying Disney were being wasteful with so much product wrapping. The old boxes use to be even bigger, too. (and it's cheaper)

 

[NearTheEars]

I'm almost positive this is partly because some groups were saying Disney were being wasteful with so much product wrapping. The old boxes use to be even bigger, too. (and it's cheaper)

Exactly what I thought. When they initially rolled out, folks here immediately complained that the packaging was excessive and a huge waste of money just for a ticket medium.

 

[Delgado]

I always kept the old box to put photos or memory stuff from our trip. When we got our last box for vacay I was severely disappointed.

 

[EOD K9]

I hear what the OP is saying, but it really is a waste. Two boxes to get thrown away (well recycled). It's like the old long CD boxes. Some of you know what CDs are right?

 

[Spectro]

I was so keen to get to the magic bands I took no notice of the old packaging

 

[rob0519]

Cost. Plain and Simple.

 

[Jo DeVil]

Its a box! Surely its what is on the inside that is important! At least you get them we have to wait until we arrive at the resort.

 

[danlb_2000]

I'm almost positive this is partly because some groups were saying Disney were being wasteful with so much product wrapping. The old boxes use to be even bigger, too. (and it's cheaper)

I got my magic bands in the Incredibles box last time, but I am trying to remember, did they come in larger box, or were the shrink wrapped?

 

[21stamps]

Even though it's not as pretty, I'm actually happy about this. A lot less waste.

 

[seascape]

Look at ebay. The old boxes were sold there.

 

[GhostHost1000]

while I wish they looked like the used to I have to admit when I received the old ones I was also surprised at how nice they were considering how many of those they send out

 

[Jess G]

Cutting cost/saving material I get it. Like I said - not complaining. Just happy I saved a couple old ones. I had no clue my magic bands were in there when I got it in the mail lol.

 

[larryz]

It's a box. It's for mailing. If you want a souvenir box to store your MagicBands/MagicPucks in, I'm sure there's something appropriate at your local Disney store or perhaps the World of Disney...

Some of you know what CDs are right?

Aren't they something like records?

 

[Creathir]

In my opinion it's a shame they moved away from the old box design.

I recall reading the big deal with the ones was the environmental sustainability (ease of recycling) and I'm sure cost was a factor.

But the old box was an experience. It was like opening an Apple product.

Good product packaging enhances the experience with the product itself.

When our bands would arrive before, it was exciting, the entire family would comment on how nice the packaging was and how Apple like the opening experience was.

They still could have improved the sustainability AND kept a similar experience.

Now it feels cheap and half baked.

 

[larryz]

In my opinion it's a shame they moved away from the old box design.

I recall reading the big deal with the ones was the environmental sustainability (ease of recycling) and I'm sure cost was a factor.

But the old box was an experience. It was like opening an Apple product.

Good product packaging enhances the experience with the product itself.

When our bands would arrive before, it was exciting, the entire family would comment on how nice the packaging was and how Apple like the opening experience was.

They still could have improved the sustainability AND kept a similar experience.

Now it feels cheap and half baked.

Blame it on the commoditization of the whole Disney experience.

 

[Creathir]

Blame it on the commoditization of the whole Disney experience.

I blame it on someone being cheap and lazy.

Likely cost cutting.

The problem is, they want to appeal to the upper income brackets obviously with their pricing structures.

That's fine, but understand premium prices demand premium experiences.

Little things like the box your magic band come in go a long way to furthering that premium brand experience.

 

[EOD K9]

I didn't sweat it as they got recycled and I didn't give it a second thought, but I see everyone's point about the experience.

 

[matt9112]

I hear what the OP is saying, but it really is a waste. Two boxes two get thrown away (well recycled). It's like the old long CD boxes. Some of you know what CDs are right?

I still use mine so.......