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MagicBand+ Glitches, Big Restaurant News, and Other Disney Updates You Can’t Miss

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Think you’re a Disney expert? If you haven’t been watching the Disney news closely this week, then you might have quite a bit to catch up on to hold on to that “expert” title!

Disney World

Brand NEW technology has arrived in the parks, some big news has been shared about upcoming restaurants, and other big changes have been made that could impact your next trip. Want to make sure you’re fully up to date on all the latest? You’ve come to the right place! Here’s everything you need to know about the latest and greatest Disney news.

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How MagicBand+ Interacts With the Castle and Tower of Terror in Disney World

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The MagicBand+ just arrived in Disney World and we’ve been busy exploring all its new features!

MagicBand+ with Enchantment

If you’re looking for a way to enhance your Disney World experience, the MagicBand+ adds new features such as lights, haptics, gesture recognition, and more perks that interact with your environment throughout the parks. We stopped by one Disney Park to check out how our MagicBand+ interacts with its park icon and here’s what we found!

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Disney World Annual Passholders Can Get a MagicBand+ DISCOUNT

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The MagicBand+ has officially debuted in Disney World!

Be Happy! MagicBand+ design

Disney World’s new MagicBand+ does all the things your old MagicBand does but it adds on some new perks like haptics, gesture recognition, lights, and more. We’ve been exploring all the features throughout Disney World (the good, the bad, and the glitchy) and it’s no secret that these bands are on the pricier side. We already found one way to save on your MagicBand+ purchase and now there’s another way to save — but not everyone qualifies!

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What’s New in Magic Kingdom: A HAPPY Ice Cream Cone

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There’s always something new to see at Disney World! 

Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom

Our amazing reporters are on the ground bringing us all the latest news from the Disney Parks, from all of the newest snacks, restaurant reopenings, Minnie ears, and more. Disney’s been putting out tons of new stuff over in Magic Kingdom, so let’s take a look at everything you might have missed.

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What’s New in EPCOT: MagicBand+ Is HERE

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We’re back in EPCOT and we have news!

Spaceship Earth in EPCOT

The 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival is in full swing and a highly anticipated merchandise item just dropped — we have a FULL report about how it works in EPCOT! Come along with us to find out all the recent EPCOT news.

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The PERFECT Excuse to Buy That Disney Merch You’ve Been Wanting!

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We have seen a LOT of sales on Disney merchandise this summer!

Food & Wine Festival Merchandise

From Amazon Prime Day to Target Deal Days and even special sales on shopDisney, there have been many ways to save on those online purchases for Disney fans. But if you missed those opportunities a few days and weeks ago, don’t worry — shopDisney is ready with even MORE savings!

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How MagicBand+ Interacts With the Magic Kingdom Fireworks

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MagicBand+ has officially debuted in Disney World and we’re testing out everything the new features have to offer!

Enchantment

Between the Fab 50 Character Statues, Batuu Bounty Hunters, and more — MagicBand+ promises interaction like we’ve never seen with MagicBands before. We had the chance to test out some of the new features in person after we snagged one of the accidentally released bands, but now that MagicBand+ has officially debuted there’s even more to explore. So, it’s time to take a look at how MagicBand+ interacts with Enchantment — the Magic Kingdom fireworks show!

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See How MagicBand+ Interacts With the EPCOT Fireworks

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It’s FINALLY happening, people!!!

Harmonious at EPCOT

MagicBand+ has officially dropped in Disney World and online (after a brief accidental mishap where the bands were placed on the shelves for sale) and we’ve scooped one up to see exactly what this new technology is all about. We had seen some previews and in-person interactions here and there, but now that the MagicBand+ has made its official debut, we’re testing all the new features. And now, it’s time to see some of those features in action because we’re sharing how MagicBand+ interacts with EPCOT’s fireworks show, Harmonious!

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PHOTOS: MagicBand+ ‘Star Wars’ Scavenger Hunt Now Available in Disney World

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Today is a very big day in Disney World! Why? MagicBand+ has finally been released!

MagicBand+ display

We’ve already brought you information about how the new MagicBand+ will be priced (and how you can get a discount on it, too!), plus details about how to set up your new band, and how you can use the MagicBand+ in the parks. One of the new features of MagicBand+ is a game called Batuu Bounty Hunters in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Today, we’re heading over to the park to give it a try!

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MagicBand+ in Disney World: The Good, the Bad, and the Glitchy

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It’s OFFICIAL. MagicBand+ has been released in Disney World, and we’ve tried out all the new features. These next-generation MagicBands can do everything that normal MagicBands do, but they’ve got a few extra perks attached to them as well. The base cost for these bands is a bit more expensive than normal MagicBands — they start at $34.99 apiece. So are they really worth that extra cost?

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