MagicBand+ at Walt Disney World *NOW AVAILABLE!!!*

[donaldanddaisy]

I knew this would happen lol. Ordered our MBs on 4/22 because I jumped when I saw the plain colored ones my DH and one DD wanted. We don't go until July so we would have had time for these. Oh well, plain ones it is! Disney is getting enough of our money

I'm in the same boat -- jumped when the ones we wanted were on-line for our July trip. But, we are all happy with our designs or plain bands, and so I'm just going to be happy and not worry about it.

 

[JBelle19]

I'm in the same boat -- jumped when the ones we wanted were on-line for our July trip. But, we are all happy with our designs or plain bands, and so I'm just going to be happy and not worry about it.

same here! It is what it is. We will have just as much fun with the plain ones!

 

[karrit2000]

Hoping I'll be able to pre-order these for my June trip. I arrive on 6/14 so crossing my fingers.

 

[HopperFan]

Any ideas where the June 2022 timeframe is coming from and whether it is reliable? Also, based on past releases like this, if June 2022 is the "go live" date, will sales likely also start that same day, or will they have sales (or preorders) available ahead of time?

I'm so excited that it looks like this will be available for our July 2022 trip! I had my family all picking out general color and design interests to I can get our order in right away in case they go live unexpectedly!

I don't see how June 2022 equals "later this year" that Disney referred to. I've seen nothing official just talk. I know folks are inferring since they had some in stock must be ready but reality is that Disney gets things way in advance of rollouts especially something was predicted to roll out months ago but software etc is holding it up. I would not hold my breath on this one and just be ready for the official announce/ordering.

 

[PepperjackDragon]

Seems to me that they probably cut production of regular magic bands to push these but then failed to invest in the software side of things, and so they have them but can't sell them because it doesn't work. Just guessing.

 

[Mrs.AMC]

The wands are full blown games though, more like the old card game. This doesn’t really seem equal to that, unless there is much more to it I haven’t seen. Now if you could discover things like the old card spots and activate them and then have it link to your mde and show special effects and info while keeping track of what you had discovered, then I would def be on board for the kids.

Wands are full blown games? Old card game? Since when?

 

[Mrs.AMC]

They activate "stuff" like the statues, light up during fireworks....I don't really see that being enough for me to worry with them at this point because you have to worry with keeping it charged.

I think of these like the wands at Universal. The plain versus the fancy ones that activate window displays, etc. If you hang out by it long enough someone with a fancy one will come by and you get the full benefit of it.

They seem like the wands to me too. Though I don't agree with just watching someone else do it. The fun is trying the spell. Watching someone else do the spell is not the same. Matter of fact, it's not fun at all.

 

[PepperjackDragon]

Wands are full blown games? Old card game? Since when?

I mean obviously they were not settlers of Catan. The old card game was at WDW and was called sorcerers of magic. Haven’t seen anything that suggest the new band will be anything comparable.

 

[Mrs.AMC]

I mean obviously they were not settlers of Catan. The old card game was at WDW and was called sorcerers of magic. Haven’t seen anything that suggest the new band will be anything comparable.

I'm aware of the old card game at WDW. You said the wands were a full blown game. What game are the wands at Universal?

 

[PepperjackDragon]

I'm aware of the old card game at WDW. You said the wands were a full blown game. What game are the wands at Universal?

Well it seemed a game to me but I’ll take your word on it if you say the watch is the same as the wand.

 

[mrsap]

Fab 50 Scavenger Hunt, Batuu Bounty Hunter Games Launching with MagicBand+ This Summer

After a guest enters a theme park, MagicBand+ will come alive at various times with color-changing lights, haptic vibrations and gesture recognition, enhancing the environment’s storytelling. The wearable will allow guests to engage with favorite Disney moments in new ways and discover new interactive experiences, including:

• Guests can embark on the “Disney Fab 50 Quest” a scavenger hunt throughout the four Walt Disney World theme parks using MagicBand+ to help spread pixie dust and interact with the golden character sculptures. With the Play Disney Parks app, guests can dive deeper into the experience to find hints and keep track of sculptures that will unlock digital achievements, including an augmented reality feature.
• In the “Star Wars: Batuu Bounty Hunters”experience, guests can join the Batuu Bounty Hunters’ Guild in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Using their MagicBand+ to find numerous virtual bounties hidden throughout Black Spire Outpost, guests will follow the band’s light patterns and haptics to complete their mission. Then they will return to the local guild master, who will reward them with galactic credits. Guests can also use the Play Disney Parks mobile app to help them reveal their virtual bounty using the app’s built-in augmented reality thermal viewer.
• Guests can experience nighttime spectaculars in a new way as they see their bands 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 at Disneyland Resort later this year. Some of the features will vary between Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. More details will be shared soon.

 

[disneyfam1986]

Can these get wet?

 

[georgina]

I'm in the camp of 'who cares? Not me' Zero interest in shelling out more cash for these.

 

[Meglen]

Can these get wet?

Ohh good question!!!

 

[MomOTwins]

I'm aware of the old card game at WDW. You said the wands were a full blown game. What game are the wands at Universal?

You have to learn the spells—you don’t just point and it does something. Each spell has its own unique movement pattern

 

[BaybeeYoda]

Going in mid June- Super excited! Only buying for kids…..

 

[HoosierFantasia]

I noticed the Magic Band 2 online inventory has increased in the last couple of days and the prices have dropped to about $20. This seems like a clean out the inventory move before releasing the new bands. We are scheduled to arrive for our trip June 11th. Currently holding out and hoping to get the new ones before we go, or be able to purchase at the World of Disney upon arrival.

 

[mrsap]

NEW DETAILS:​

MagicBand+ Launching this Summer, ‘Hey Disney!’ Later this Year at Walt Disney World Resort​

Are you ready to interact with Disney magic in all new ways? This summer, Walt Disney World Resortwill launch our newest wearable, MagicBand+, followed later this year by the “Hey Disney!” digital voice assistant. Both products will enhance guest visits throughout the 50th anniversary celebration and beyond.

If you already own a MagicBand, you understand how this technology makes visits to Walt Disney World more convenient with just a tap of your band when entering parks and guest rooms*, making retail and dining purchases*, and creating magic moments with Disney PhotoPass service. MagicBand+ will do all that and more.

Use MagicBand+ to Bring Sculptures to Life

You may have seen the golden character sculptures throughout the four Walt Disney World theme parks during the 50th anniversary celebration. Soon, you’ll be able to use MagicBand+ to bring the sculptures to life and interact with them on the “Disney Fab 50 Quest.” You can also dive deeper into the experience using the Play Disney Parks mobile app to keep track of which sculptures you’ve found. The more you find, the more features you can unlock with digital achievements and an augmented reality feature that will give you a glimpse into your favorite characters’ worlds.

MagicBand+ Invites You to Join the “Star Wars: Batuu Bounty Hunters” Experience

Over in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, MagicBand+ invites you to join the “Star Wars: Batuu Bounty Hunters” experience, where you’ll use your band to find numerous virtual bounties hidden throughout Black Spire Outpost. MagicBand+ will be your guide, vibrating and lighting up to show if you’re on the right path. You can then use the augmented reality thermal viewer in the Play Disney Parks app – which reveals what’s behind locked doors in Black Spire Outpost – to uncover your virtual bounty**. Once your mission is complete, the local guild master will reward you with galactic credits.


Experience Nighttime Spectaculars in a New Way with MagicBand+

You can also experience nighttime spectaculars in a new way as you’ll see your MagicBand+ light up and complement the magic in the skies! It’s a dazzling way to join in the celebration and create unforgettable memories at the theme parks.

These experiences will be available with MagicBand+ and will launch when the new wearable goes on sale this summer. Disney Resort hotel guests and Walt Disney World Annual Passholders will have the option to purchase at a discounted, pre-arrival price. You can still use existing MagicBands and Disney MagicMobile, available on eligible devices, to enjoy other features, such as park entry*. The original MagicBand wearable will continue to be available for purchase as well.

MagicBand+ will be available at Disneyland Resort later this year. Some of the features will vary between Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. We’ll have more to share on that soon.

Magical New Digital Voice Assistant – “Hey Disney!”

There’s a magical new digital voice assistant ready to bring Disney characters and stories to life called “Hey Disney!” Using Alexa technology for supported Amazon Echo devices, you’ll be able to ask all the useful questions – weather forecasts, set timers and alarms, etc. – and get answers from more than 25 popular characters including Mickey Mouse, Olaf, Rocket and Groot, Princess Tiana and many more. Plus, when you stay at select Disney Resort hotels, you can use “Hey Disney!” to learn helpful information about your vacation, order room amenities and more. Wondering when the next bus to EPCOT leaves or need to request more towels for your room? Just ask the Disney Magical Companion, a new character who will interact with you via “Hey Disney!”

‘Hey Disney!’ will begin rolling out in select Disney Resort hotel guest rooms across Walt Disney World later this year as part of our 50th anniversary celebration. Access will be offered as an optional, complimentary feature during guest stays. “Hey Disney!” will also be available for purchase for supported Amazon Echo devices via the Amazon Alexa Skills store, inviting Disney fans to make every day at home more magical. In the future, MagicBand+ will work with “Hey Disney!” by pairing with supported Amazon Echo devices to enhance some “Hey Disney!” experiences. More details will be released soon.

 

[Scooley01]

NEW DETAILS:​

MagicBand+ Launching this Summer, ‘Hey Disney!’ Later this Year at Walt Disney World Resort​

Are you ready to interact with Disney magic in all new ways? This summer, Walt Disney World Resortwill launch our newest wearable, MagicBand+, followed later this year by the “Hey Disney!” digital voice assistant. Both products will enhance guest visits throughout the 50th anniversary celebration and beyond.

If you already own a MagicBand, you understand how this technology makes visits to Walt Disney World more convenient with just a tap of your band when entering parks and guest rooms*, making retail and dining purchases*, and creating magic moments with Disney PhotoPass service. MagicBand+ will do all that and more.

Use MagicBand+ to Bring Sculptures to Life

You may have seen the golden character sculptures throughout the four Walt Disney World theme parks during the 50th anniversary celebration. Soon, you’ll be able to use MagicBand+ to bring the sculptures to life and interact with them on the “Disney Fab 50 Quest.” You can also dive deeper into the experience using the Play Disney Parks mobile app to keep track of which sculptures you’ve found. The more you find, the more features you can unlock with digital achievements and an augmented reality feature that will give you a glimpse into your favorite characters’ worlds.

MagicBand+ Invites You to Join the “Star Wars: Batuu Bounty Hunters” Experience

Over in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, MagicBand+ invites you to join the “Star Wars: Batuu Bounty Hunters” experience, where you’ll use your band to find numerous virtual bounties hidden throughout Black Spire Outpost. MagicBand+ will be your guide, vibrating and lighting up to show if you’re on the right path. You can then use the augmented reality thermal viewer in the Play Disney Parks app – which reveals what’s behind locked doors in Black Spire Outpost – to uncover your virtual bounty**. Once your mission is complete, the local guild master will reward you with galactic credits.


Experience Nighttime Spectaculars in a New Way with MagicBand+

You can also experience nighttime spectaculars in a new way as you’ll see your MagicBand+ light up and complement the magic in the skies! It’s a dazzling way to join in the celebration and create unforgettable memories at the theme parks.

These experiences will be available with MagicBand+ and will launch when the new wearable goes on sale this summer. Disney Resort hotel guests and Walt Disney World Annual Passholders will have the option to purchase at a discounted, pre-arrival price. You can still use existing MagicBands and Disney MagicMobile, available on eligible devices, to enjoy other features, such as park entry*. The original MagicBand wearable will continue to be available for purchase as well.

MagicBand+ will be available at Disneyland Resort later this year. Some of the features will vary between Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. We’ll have more to share on that soon.

Magical New Digital Voice Assistant – “Hey Disney!”

There’s a magical new digital voice assistant ready to bring Disney characters and stories to life called “Hey Disney!” Using Alexa technology for supported Amazon Echo devices, you’ll be able to ask all the useful questions – weather forecasts, set timers and alarms, etc. – and get answers from more than 25 popular characters including Mickey Mouse, Olaf, Rocket and Groot, Princess Tiana and many more. Plus, when you stay at select Disney Resort hotels, you can use “Hey Disney!” to learn helpful information about your vacation, order room amenities and more. Wondering when the next bus to EPCOT leaves or need to request more towels for your room? Just ask the Disney Magical Companion, a new character who will interact with you via “Hey Disney!”

‘Hey Disney!’ will begin rolling out in select Disney Resort hotel guest rooms across Walt Disney World later this year as part of our 50th anniversary celebration. Access will be offered as an optional, complimentary feature during guest stays. “Hey Disney!” will also be available for purchase for supported Amazon Echo devices via the Amazon Alexa Skills store, inviting Disney fans to make every day at home more magical. In the future, MagicBand+ will work with “Hey Disney!” by pairing with supported Amazon Echo devices to enhance some “Hey Disney!” experiences. More details will be released soon.

Summer is pretty darn close. I wonder why they're avoiding a specific launch date - perhaps still working out bugs?

 

[disney-inspired]

Summer is pretty darn close. I wonder why they're avoiding a specific launch date - perhaps still working out bugs?

Oh yeah, you know there def is bugs whenever they introduce new tech.