Category: MagicBand

New Interactive MagicBands Finally Debut at Disney World

Disney Parks new interactive MagicBand+ has finally made its debut at Walt Disney World.

The original MagicBand was introduced in 2013 at Walt Disney World, allowing guests to go-hands free for things like park admission, hotel room entry, retail and dining.

The new version of the wearable device features color-changing lights and haptic vibrations. It will also be able to recognize gestures.

Guests will be able to use the band to interact with the new 50th anniversary character statues, the nighttime spectaculars and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.

In the Star Wars-themed land, for example, guests will be able to use MagicBand+ to find virtual bounties. During the nighttime spectaculars, the device will light up and complement what’s happening in the shows.

Along with the new features, MagicBand+ will continue to have the same functions as previous version of MagicBand, including park entry, guest room entry and Disney PhotoPass.

The new interactive MagicBand can be found at Disney Springs for $29.99 and is currently only available in black, blue and red.

May 1, 2022
BREAKING: Next-Gen MagicBand+ Will Debut in 2022 at Walt Disney World
Disney announced today that the next-generation MagicBand+ for Walt Disney World Resort will be released next year.

The original MagicBand was introduced in 2013 at Walt Disney World, making the guest experience in the parks and resorts more convenient and hands-free for things like park and guest room entry, retail and dining, Disney PhotoPass and more. MagicBand+ will retain those popular features and add functionality that unlocks new moments of magic for you.

After you enter a theme park, MagicBand+ will come alive at various times with color-changing lights, haptic vibrations and gesture recognition. Take a closer look at the details below:
The wearable will allow you to engage with favorite Disney moments in new ways, including:
- Play like a bounty hunter in a galaxy far, far away and find virtual bounties throughout Black Spire Outpost in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
- Interact with the “Disney Fab 50 Character Collection,” the golden sculptures spread throughout the Walt Disney World theme parks.
- Experience nighttime spectaculars in a new way as you see your band light up and complement the magic in the skies, including the new “Harmonious” at EPCOT and “Disney Enchantment” at Magic Kingdom Park.
MagicBand+ will be available for purchase beginning next year, including a discounted, pre-arrival price for Disney Resort hotel guests as well as new and renewing Walt Disney World Annual Passholders. Current MagicBands will continue to be available, too, along with the complimentary Disney MagicMobile service that extends MagicBand features, such as park entry, to smart devices.

MagicBand+ will help immerse you in Disney stories and connect with characters you love like never before. We’ll have more to share about this exciting new technology in the future, so keep following us here at the Disney Parks Blog for updates. And be sure to check out all our coverage of the Walt Disney World 50^th anniversary, because “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” begins tomorrow!
September 30, 2021
Disney Launches New Contactless Park Entry Option
As of Tuesday, guests with Apple devices can now use the Disney MagicMobile service that basically turns their smartphones into a MagicBand, allowing contactless entry into the parks.

Available now on iPhone and Apple Watch and coming soon to other smart devices, Disney MagicMobile service is a fun, easy-to-use new way for guests to experience The Most Magical Place on Earth. The service is offered in addition to other options such as the MagicBand, the colorful, all-in-one bracelet, which will continue to be available and introduced in even more colors, designs and limited-edition fan favorites into the future.

Below are a few helpful tips to get started with Disney MagicMobile service:
- Create A Customized Digital Pass: Guests can create a Disney MagicMobile pass through the My Disney Experience app and add it to the Wallet app on iPhone or the digital wallet on other smart devices. You can customize your pass by choosing from several Disney-themed designs that animate upon use (including special designs just for Annual Passholders and DVC Members)! For added ease, you may also store multiple passes on a single device, a great option for families.
- Easily Enter the Parks and More: Simply hold your iPhone, Apple Watch, or other smart device near an access point when entering the parks or using other available features, just like you do with a MagicBand. With Express Mode on iPhone and Apple Watch, guests do not even need to wake or unlock their Apple device, or open up the app, to use their Disney MagicMobile pass. As a reminder, valid park admission and a park reservation are required for park entry and must be linked to your account.
- Discover Other App Enhancements: We’ve also added a new feature in the My Disney Experience app that allows you to automatically link your Disney PhotoPass attraction photos and videos to your profile through your smartphone. Just confirm your settings in advance of riding at participating attractions. The My Disney Experience app also enables Disney Resort hotel guests to unlock their room door using our current digital room key feature.
You may use Disney MagicMobile service, a MagicBand or a card interchangeably for added flexibility. Disney Resort hotel guests can purchase MagicBands at a special, pre-arrival price. Guests can also pick up a Key to the World card at their convenience at the front desk.
March 31, 2021
Disney World Reveals MagicMobile Service as MagicBand Alternative

The MagicBand at Disney World makes each visit even simpler and more seamless and now Disney is introducing MagicMobile service which will effectively turn your mobile device into a MagicBand.

Launching in phases starting later this year, Disney MagicMobile service is a convenient and contactless way to access MagicBand features like theme park entry through the power of your iPhone, Apple Watch or other smart device.

Guests will be able to create a Disney MagicMobile pass through the My Disney Experience app and add it to their smart device’s digital wallet. It works like magic – most features will be available by just holding up your smart device near an access point, just like you do with a MagicBand. Disney MagicMobile service and its features will roll out first on Apple devices.

Guests may choose to use Disney MagicMobile service or a MagicBand – pick whichever option works best for you during your visit. You can even use both and alternate between the two for added flexibility. They’ll also soon be introducing more MagicBands in trendy new colors and fun designs featuring favorite Disney characters and stories.

The existing digital room key feature will continue to be available specifically within the My Disney Experience app, which helps guests expedite their arrival by using online check-in service, going directly to their Disney Resort hotel room and using their phone to unlock their door. Disney Resort hotel guests may also still pick up a Key to the World card at their convenience by visiting the front desk.

March 12, 2021
CONFIRMED: Disney World Discontinuing Complimentary MagicBands

Disney World has confirmed they will be retiring the complimentary MagicBand distribution to Disney World Resort hotel guests for new reservations with arrivals beginning Jan. 1, 2021.

“As you begin planning your upcoming visits, we’re also exploring engaging ways for guests to use their mobile tech to experience the magic – particularly now as the use of phones and apps continues to evolve,” Disney stated. “In 2021, we plan to unveil an innovative new offering as part of the My Disney Experience app that will bring features of a MagicBand to your smart devices, building on the app’s existing digital key feature.”

Disney Resort hotel guests will continue to have the option to purchase new MagicBands at a discount, and they’ll be introducing even more colors and designs featuring favorite Disney characters in the future.

Guests who prefer not to purchase a discounted MagicBand will be able to use the My Disney Experience app or a Key to the World card during their visit.

“We understand these updates may change the way you plan your visits to the Walt Disney World Resort theme parks and Disney Resort hotels for the time being. We are focused on making your Walt Disney World Resort experience magical, convenient and enjoyable,” Disney said.

Disney will still offer MagicBands in retail locations and on shopDisney.com, and guests will be able to continue using the wearables throughout Walt Disney World Resort.

June 19, 2020
New Fantasia 80th Anniversary Dooney & Bourke MagicBand Now at Disney Parks

You can now conduct a symphony of melodic times at Walt Disney World Resort in this limited release MagicBand design by Dooney & Bourke, dedicated to the 80th Anniversary of Walt Disney’s Fantasia.

Celebrating the 80th Anniversary of Walt Disney’s animated masterwork Fantasia the MagicBand cost $58 and features Sorcerer Mickey Mouse, Chernabog, Enchanted Broom, Hyacinth Hippo, Russian Thistles, and more.

The Limited Release MagicBand is available at Disney World and shopDisney and comes in illustrated presentation box with magnetic closure and includes the gold Dooney & Bourke slider as you can see below:

MagicBands are a secure device which allows you to effortlessly engage, through the My Disney Experience mobile app, the plans and vacation choices you’ve made for the Walt Disney World Resort. With a simple touch, you can redeem Disney FastPass+ selections, enter any one of the theme parks, unlock your Disney Resort Hotel room door, connect Disney PhotoPass images to your account, charge food and merchandise purchases to your room, and more!

MagicBands are colorful, waterproof wristbands – resembling a watch or bracelet – that you can quickly and easily touch to a sensor called a ”touch point.” You will receive a MagicBand 2 if you stay at a Disney Resort Hotel in Florida or you are a Walt Disney World Resort Passholder. If you are not staying at a Disney Resort Hotel and are not a Passholder, you will receive a RFID-enabled card when you purchase park admission – and you have the option to purchase a MagicBand at Walt Disney World Resort theme parks, Disney Springs or shopDisney.com. You can link your admission ticket via My Disney Experience and then use your MagicBand to enter the parks.

February 11, 2020
New Figment Dooney & Bourke MagicBand now Available at Disney World
A new Dooney & Bourke MagicBand featuring Figment has been released as part of the Disney Park Life Collection and it’s a spark of imagination!

This exclusive Dooney & Bourke limited release MagicBand is dark imagination pink and features Figment along with a variety of park icons.

It also comes with a special Dooney & Bourke gold colored MagicSlider as you can see below:

Those visiting Walt Disney World Resort can find the new MagicBand along with the rest of the Disney Park Life Collection at the following locations:
- Emporium (Magic Kingdom Park)
- Once Upon a Time (Disney’s Hollywood Studios)
- Island Mercantile (Disney’s Animal Kingdom)
- Mouse Gear (Epcot)
- World of Disney (Disney Springs)
MagicBands are a secure device which allows you to effortlessly engage, through the My Disney Experience mobile app, the plans and vacation choices you’ve made for the Walt Disney World Resort. With a simple touch, you can redeem Disney FastPass+ selections, enter any one of the theme parks, unlock your Disney Resort Hotel room door, connect Disney PhotoPass images to your account, charge food and merchandise purchases to your room, and more!
January 11, 2020
New Dark Gray and Mint Green MagicBands Coming to Disney World

MagicBand collectors are going to be thrilled! Today, Disney gave us a first look at a brand new MagicBand colors — dark gray and a mint green — which will be debuting at Walt Disney World Resort on November 29.

The first new MagicBand is a dark gray color that is fashion-forward and sleek. This bold color complements any look for your Disney Parks visit.

The second new color is a mint green color showcasing an effervescent and fun look. This cheerful color is sure to be a fan favorite!

MagicBands are an all-in-one device that allow you to access your Walt Disney World Resort plans in the My Disney Experience app, from entering the parks to redeeming FastPass+ selections, connecting Disney PhotoPass photos and more.

Items will be available for purchase wherever MagicBands are sold throughout Walt Disney World Resort.

November 23, 2019
NEW MagicBand Slap Bracelets Now Available at Disney World

Getting into the parks and making purchases just got a little more trendy! Slap Bracelets are the newest fad in MagicBands and they have just been released at Walt Disney World Resort.

Each slap bracelet retails for $24.99. You get a themed bracelet with an icon slider that matches, which can be removed and used on your Apple Watch or other devices. There are also Limited Release bands for $29.99.

The slap bracelet designs released so far feature the Orange Bird, Olaf, Stitch, and Mickey Mouse and friends. You can take a closer look at each design in the Instagram post below:

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MagicBands are colorful, waterproof wristbands – resembling a watch or bracelet – that you can quickly and easily touch to a sensor called a ”touch point.” They allow guests to connect the vacation choices they make in My Disney Experience – from effortless theme-park entry, to Online Check-In, Disney PhotoPass association and more.

While the new Slap Bracelet MagicBand was set to debut today on shopDisney, it actually hit the parks yesterday and the release date on shopDisney now says December 2.

November 12, 2019
New Holiday Fireworks Show Coming to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Disney World
There have been a lot of changes and updates to the fireworks spectaculars at Disney World recently and now a new holiday fireworks show is coming to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom this holiday season.

This holiday season, the skies above Magic Kingdom Park will sparkle to life like never before during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party with the debut of an all-new fireworks show that can be enjoyed across the park!

Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks show, hosted by the one-and-only Minnie Mouse, will celebrate the magic of Christmas with medleys of beloved holiday songs, from “Joy to the World” and “Deck the Halls” to “Up on the House Top” and “We Wish You A Merry Christmas.” The holiday music will evoke heartfelt moments of home and family, as well as the festive fun of the season before an incredible finale you won’t want to miss.

You’ll be able to see the fireworks show during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party on select nights November 8 – December 22, 2019. And if you are looking for an extra magical way to celebrate the brand new show in its first year, our fireworks dessert parties are the perfect option! You can add on this experience to enjoy treats, including chocolate-dipped strawberries, cupcakes, ice cream, seasonal fruits, cheeses and other festive favorites while taking advantage of dedicated, dazzling views of the show.

Along with our new show, each of this year’s 23 nights of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party will feature performances of Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade, A Totally Tomorrowland Christmas and Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration stage show. And during A Frozen Holiday Wish stage show, Queen Elsa will magically transform Cinderella Castle with glistening ice.

During Party nights, you can also experience select rides and attractions (including the “Jingle Cruise”), savor complimentary treats, discover event-exclusive merchandise, delight to a magical “snowfall” on Main Street, U.S.A., and more.

Tickets for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party are now available online or you can call the Disney Reservation Center at 407-939-1872. Here are this year’s Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Dates:
- November: 8, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 19, 21, 22, 24
- December: 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 22
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June 3, 2019