We all know it is coming. MagicBand+ is set to officially launch this summer. We have already been given insight into what guests can expect from MagicBand+ which is the new interactive wearable.
We have seen videos of the MagicBand+ interacting with the Fab50 statues and the nightly Spaceship Earth light display at EPCOT. We know that these are the features we can expect:
- Play like a bounty hunter in a galaxy far, far away and find virtual bounties throughout Black Spire Outpost in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
- Interact with the “Disney Fab 50 Character Collection,” the golden sculptures spread throughout the Walt Disney World theme parks.
- Experience nighttime spectaculars in a new way as you see your band light up and complement the magic in the skies, including “Harmonious” at EPCOT and “Disney Enchantment” at Magic Kingdom.
- MagicBand+ will sync with the nightly light display on Spaceship Earth at EPCOT
- MagicBand+ will also have all the same functions of the existing MagicBand so guests can use it to gain admission to the theme parks, unlock their hotel door, link PhotoPass photos to My Disney Experience account, and can pay for food and merchandise.
They definitely seem in high demand as when Disney made a mistake and put the MagicBand+ on sale accidentally at the start of May at the World of Disney at Disney Springs before the official release date, they were quickly snapped up but will MagicBand+ really take off or are MagicBands going out of fashion for good?
Results
We asked you the simple question in our recent Big Debate, Will You Purchase MagicBand+? Well the results are in, let’s find out what you have voted for…
- Yes – 40%
- No – 53%
- Maybe – 7%
Well, perhaps surprisingly 53% of voters do not plan to purchase MagicBand+ when it is released this summer. We have 40% of people who are obviously already sold on the interactive features are ready to purchase and 7% are still sitting on the fence.
So, as you can see, the Magicband+ may not be as successful as Disney is hoping for but I guess we will find out for real exactly how popular MagicBand+ is when they officially go on sale at Walt Disney World soon.
There still hasn’t been an official release date announced by Disney but we will keep you posted on this as soon as we get it. Watch out for our new Big Debate which will be coming soon to Theme Park Tourist.
