If you’ve booked a Disney World package sometime in the last
few years, chances are you’ve been the recipient and proud owner of your very
own Magic Band. If the term “Magic Band”
is new to you, no worries! Here’s a
quick description of the super cool technology Disney has been utilizing lately
to streamline everything:
Magic Bands are colorful, all-in-one devices that, once
linked to a My Disney Experience account, effortlessly connect guests to all of
their vacation choices. The original
Magic Bands are waterproof wristbands, worn as bracelets by guests. These bands serve as resort room keys, park
tickets, methods of payment, and holders of all FastPass plans, dining credits,
and PhotoPass pictures. Guests merely
tap bands against the “Mickey globe” touchpoints stationed throughout the parks
and resorts and continue on their way!
The bands are truly magical and are provided at no extra charge to each
guest as part of a Disney vacation package.
While the Magic Band technology isn’t necessarily changing
this year, what will roll out in 2017 is a brand new Magic Band design. This second generation of Magic Bands
features a removable center section, which will allow guests the option to
carry the electronic data in ways other than on their wrist. Alternative methods of wear will include
lanyards, belt clips, and keychains, and these MagicKeeper accessories will be
available for purchase soon.
Existing Magic Bands will continue to work and do not need
to be replaced. I, however, can’t wait
to get my hands on my brand new band!
Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club members have received new
bands already, with a release date for
all other guests expected in the very near future.
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