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There’s a NEW MagicBand+ Design in Disney World!

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A lot of people have used MagicBands in Disney World, but have you tried out the new MagicBand+ yet? This is the next generation of MagicBands, and they include all the normal functions (you can use them to scan into the parks, open your hotel room, and even pay for things if you link to a credit card) plus some extra features.

MagicBand+ display

We’ve seen lots of cool MagicBand+ designs, like Princess Tiana bands, a “My First Visit” band, and even DVC and Annual Passholder-exclusive bands. Now, there’s a NEW MagicBand+ in Disney World that celebrates an upcoming Marvel movie.  [Read more…]

MagicBand+ Is Now Live In Disneyland — Check It Out With Us!

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MagicBands have long been a staple for vacations at Walt Disney World, but Disneyland never had them…until now!

New MagicBand+

When Disney announced that MagicBand+ would be the next generation of MagicBands, they also revealed that the technology would FINALLY be coming to Disneyland Resort. The new bands have been available in Disney World for a while now, but they are officially launching at Disneyland TODAY. So, come along with us as we check them out!

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NEW Disney MagicBand+ Designs Are Now Online

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MagicBand+ is the newest generation of MagicBands in Disney World. While normal MagicBands can serve as your park admission, hotel room key, Lightning Lane access, and even a method of payment (if you link them to your credit card), MagicBand+ bands have some extra features like lights and haptics that match certain shows, interaction with 50th anniversary statues, and access to a scavenger hunt in Galaxy’s Edge.

 

MagicBand+

You can get MagicBand+ in all kinds of designs, and Disney just released a bunch of NEW MagicBand+ designs this week with several options perfect for celebrating! From Disney-centric events like EPCOT’s 40th anniversary to personal milestones like your first Disney trip, there are plenty of options.

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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?

MagicBand+

Let’s analyze all the pros and cons of MagicBand+ so that you can decide whether these new bands are worth it to you. [Read more…]

MagicBand+ Is Now In Disney World — Come With Us to See It In Action!

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The next generation of MagicBands is called MagicBand+, and you can buy them NOW in Disney World. We’re trying out all the new features today, so come along to see what’s different about these MagicBands.

MagicBand+

Disney accidentally released MagicBand+ a bit early in Disney Springs, so we got to try one out a couple of months ago. But because that release was accidental, most of the new features didn’t work at that time. Now that MagicBand+ has officially dropped in Disney World, we’ve learned more about the set-up process, how they work, and what the new features are. Are these new bands worth the extra cost? What’s good about them and what might not be so great? Let’s find out! [Read more…]

ALERT! What TIME Disney Will Release MagicBand+ Online!

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UPDATE: MagicBand+ has been released online. Get all the details here! 

MagicBand+ — the next generation of MagicBands — is officially arriving in Disney World tomorrow. But even if you won’t be in the parks, you can get one of the new MagicBands at Disney’s online store, shopDisney. And now we know WHEN those bands will be available.

MagicBand+

MagicBand+ bands will have all the same features as normal MagicBands, plus a few new features like being able to interact with the gold 50th Anniversary statues around Disney World. If you’re hoping to use one of these bands on your next trip, you’ll need to know how to get one. Get your alarms ready, because we’ve got the official time that MagicBand+ will arrive online.

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VIDEOS: FIRST LOOK at MagicBand+ in ACTION in Disney World

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Disney is releasing the new generation of MagicBands this summer, called MagicBand+. These bands will do everything that existing MagicBands do — like work as your ticket to the parks, your hotel key, and a method of payment — but they’ll also have some NEW interactive features.

MagicBand+

We’ve already checked out these MagicBands (when Disney accidentally released some early last week 😬), but the new features didn’t debut with the bands since that release was premature. Now we’ve got a first look at the MagicBand+ in action!  [Read more…]

Do You Qualify for a Discount on Disney World’s Newest MagicBand?!

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It’s been a bit of a rollercoaster when it comes to MagicBands in Disney World lately!

MagicBands

We found out last year that a new generation of MagicBands would be released some time in 2022, but an official release date has not been released. However, the new MagicBand+ was recently put on sale accidentally for a very short amount of time before Disney pulled them from the shelves (we were able to snag one, though!). So, until they’re officially available, we’ll keep telling you about when new styles of the current MagicBands are released. And, there’s a new band that only a select group of people are able to grab!

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FIRST LOOK at a MagicBand+ Option Coming to Disney World This Year

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If you’re a Disney World fan, you’re probably aware of what MagicBands are — you can use them to get into the parks, scan in for Lightning Lanes, and even as a room key at your Disney hotel.

Tiana MagicBand

Back in September, Disney revealed that they would be releasing NEW MagicBands known as MagicBand+. And now, they’ve shared another look at the new devices!

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What’s New Disney’s Animal Kingdom: A Wild Snake Encounter, SHINY Minnie Ears, and More!

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Lately, there have been CROWDS everywhere we go in Disney World — even Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Thanks to the President’s Day holiday, TONS of people were in the parks and resorts, which created some extra-long lines.

Jambo!

Despite the crowds, we braved Disney’s Animal Kingdom to check out what was new. Let’s take a look!

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