I want my magic band+

[jennab]

Just saw this on twitter - launches 7/27! It it is saying at resort/parks. ETA - he also says online at shop disney.

 

[BrianL]

25 designs? That's more than I thought there would be - I want to see them all!

 

[jennab]

Me too! Also looks like will be available with discount for AP and resort guests to get before arrival (on 7/27 as well)

 

[Jonfw2]

Here's my question as I'll be there around that exact time: will you actually be able to DO anything with them right away or will it be months before they actually do anything cool?

 

[quoo]

I wonder if I can order again.. I already ordered our magic bands for our August trip:/

 

[TexanMojo]

Shows as official on the Disney site: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/guest-services/magicband-plus/

 

[jennab]

Here's my question as I'll be there around that exact time: will you actually be able to DO anything with them right away or will it be months before they actually do anything cool?

I mean I’d assume they work right away. They had CM’s testing them the other day.

 

[Jonfw2]

Looks like nothing will go live on Shop Disney or MDE until the 27th, but they are promising discounts for APs and folks with hotel reservations.

 

[bbeagle]

Here's my question as I'll be there around that exact time: will you actually be able to DO anything with them right away or will it be months before they actually do anything cool?

They ALREADY do the cool things. Disney has been testing them in the parks since March.

All the 50 fab statues have been up for a year already.

 

[Jonfw2]

They ALREADY do the cool things. Disney has been testing them in the parks since March.

All the 50 fab statues have been up for a year already.

Okay...I'm in!!!

 

[BrianL]

They ALREADY do the cool things. Disney has been testing them in the parks since March.

All the 50 fab statues have been up for a year already.

Yeah, and the Bounty Hunters game screens are uncovered - should be good to go. The only issue there might be with that is a line to use the stations. Sorcerers used to sometimes have that issue, but I can't imagine how it will be at Galaxy's Edge!

 

[TexanMojo]

I wonder if the MB+ is waterproof. I am hoping it charges similarly to that of an Apple Watch.

 

[2letterwords]

I wonder if the MB+ is waterproof. I am hoping it charges similarly to that of an Apple Watch.

Per the website, they are waterproof.

 

[C&Jx2]

This morning there is a pretty good selection of regular MB on MDE. Lots of pinks!

 

[2letterwords]

We head to WDW on July 31, so we'll miss out on the pre-arrival discount, but I'm excited they're being released before our trip!

 

[Jonfw2]

I suspect that ordering online will come with a wait time of a month or more minimum.

 

[fatmanatee]

I wonder if the MB+ is waterproof. I am hoping it charges similarly to that of an Apple Watch.

It doesn't charge like that, it comes with a USB cord. Wouldn't be surprised if they tinkered with that idea but think that sort of magnetic charging would cost significantly more.

 

[DaviVascaino]

But our newest wearable also has great new features, including color-changing lights, haptic vibrations, and gesture recognition – plus it pairs to your smartphone using the My Disney Experience app. Once you get your hands on one, you’ll want to do it all – and there’s a lot you can do when MagicBand+ launches!

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2022/07/magicbandplus-launching-july-27-at-walt-disney-world/

it is coming!!

 

[bbeagle]

It doesn't charge like that, it comes with a USB cord. Wouldn't be surprised if they tinkered with that idea but think that sort of magnetic charging would cost significantly more.

This is the charger:

 

[C&Jx2]

What will pairing it with a phone do that the regular ones won't now?