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It’s been a busy year at Disney World!
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As the parks continue with their phased reopening, preparations have been taking place for the big 50th anniversary celebration! But among all the construction and excitement, we’ve seen some changes to everyday operations. And nope, we’re not just talking about safety procedures or price changes — there have been also some major technological advances.
Disney is seriously blowing our minds with the fun news recently.
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Not only did we hear when Avengers Campus is going to open, but we also got to see a REAL LIGHTSABER. Still, real-life energy sabers aren’t the ONLY exciting things that Disney surprised us with yesterday — Disney also showed a whole new kind of robot that we could see in the parks or elsewhere.
We are having an EXCITING afternoon!
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Disney Parks Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro just announced the official opening date for the Avengers Campus land in Disney California Adventure as June 4th. But, Star Wars fans got a little bit of an exciting nod too… .
Disney World vacations can be a LOT of fun, but they’re not all magic and pixie dust.
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There’s definitely a few changes Disney can make to improve the theme park experience — but that’s not all. Between long lines, the heat, and crowds, sometimes you’ve just had ENOUGH. So we asked our DFB readers: when have they almost given up in Disney World? Here’s what they said.
There’s a NEW way to navigate Disney World today!
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The NEW Disney MagicMobile service debuted in Disney World today. That means you can now use your Apple Smartphone or watch to scan into the parks in lieu of a MagicBand. Like the other ticket media, this service can be used for other park offerings as well — including Disney PhotoPass!
Some exciting new technology has officially arrived in Disney World!
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Las week, we shared that Disney’s new MagicMobile service had rolled out on select Apple devices, and we gave ya a step-by-step guide on how to set it up. The new technology, which Disney announced earlier this month, essentially lets your phone become your MagicBand! And now, all Apple users are able to access this new features on their smart devices (yup, that includes Apple watches!).
When planning a Disney World vacation, you’ve gotta have basics covered like park tickets, hotel reservations, transportation plans, and Park Pass reservations. That’s a given, right??
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Well, another thing that has become absolutely ESSENTIAL when it comes to visiting Disney World is our phones! Seriously, you may view your cell phone as essential in normal, daily life, but it may be even MORE SO in Disney World. The My Disney Experience App has become critical for having a successful Disney trip, and it has SO many features that can be used for so many different things. BUT, there are probably a few things you didn’t even know the app could do!
Earlier this week, Disney World announced that they began testing a new facial recognition technology for park entry.
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It’s just another way the Disney park experience seems to be going hands-free, in the wake of the new MagicMobile service, and My Disney Experience updates that enable Mobile Order, digital merchandise check out, and more. But this tech-y new feature seems like a BIG step into the future…and a big change overall.
It seems like there’s tons of new Disney technology popping up lately!
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Just yesterday, Disney started rolling out their new MagicMobile service on select smart devices — it’s a feature that lets your phone double as your MagicBand! You’ll be able to use it to tap into the parks and more. But now, Disney’s testing yet another way to make park entry easier, and it seems even MORE tech-y: facial recognition!
Disney’s brand-new MagicMobile service is here!
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Disney announced the new tech earlier this month — it essentially turns your phone into your MagicBand! You’re able to use your smart device (and yup, that includes your Apple Watch!) to tap into the parks, link your PhotoPass photos, and more. And while Disney stated that the service is rolling out in phases throughout 2021, it is already live for ALL Apple users.
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