Do You Need A MagicBand At Walt Disney World? While the answer is technically no, we have reasons today to still consider a MagicBand. What do you think?
Plus, learn about Disney MagicMobile and what features the MagicBand+ will have!
What is Disney MagicMobile?
MagicMobile is the newest and contact-free way to enter a Disney World theme park, using your iPhone, Apple Watch and more. Simply hold your smart device to an access point, just like you would a MagicBand.
Another feature is the Disney MagicMobile pass through the My Disney Experience app. Add it to the Wallet app on iPhone or other digital wallet.
Do You Need A MagicBand At Walt Disney World?
Guests have the options of Disney MagcMobile and/or requesting a Key to the World card from your Disney Resort hotel. Therefore, a Walt Disney World vacation can be done without a MagicBand and with these other options instead.
However, MagicBands still remain an option for guests to use. I love them as they add to the experience!
5 Reasons To Still Use a MagicBand:
- Ease – With a MagicBand you tap and go, versus having to search through bags and scramble to get your phone ready.
- Little ones feel special – When my daughters were younger, they really enjoyed being able to open our Disney World Resort hotel door by themselves using the MagicBand. So much so, we had to keep track of who had done it last! A child being able to tap their own MagicBand is more exciting than an adult pulling up entry on their phone.
- One Less thing on your phone – While at Disney, I try not to be on my phone all the time. However, I still spend quite a bit of time taking photos and checking wait times on My Disney Experience App. Having a MagicBand means less time on your phone. MagicBands are also waterproof, making them a great option for a Disney water park day.
- Lightning Lane – If you plan to use this service, a MagicBand will speed up your Lightning Lane entry. Especially if managing more than one person on your account, guests will have to scroll through for each guest entering, vs. each guest swiping their band and entering.
- MagicMobile is not perfect – As with any new technology there will be issues. Some reports have been the app being slow at times, older phone models not working as well and wi-fi issues can contribute to issues on MagicMobile.
What’s Next: MagicBand+
However, MagicBand+ is on the horizon with many more features coming soon! This upcoming newest wearable technology will feature the familiar MagicBand technology with even more magical experiences.
What the MagicBand+ Can Do:
- Tap your band to enter parks and Resort room
- Use to make retail and dining purchases
- Create memories with Disney PhotoPass
- Interact and bring golden character sculptures to life at all 4 theme parks (coming soon)
- Join the “Star Wars: Batuu Bounty Hunters” Experience with your band to find numerous virtual bounties hidden throughout Black Spire Outpost (coming soon)
- Experience Nighttime Spectaculars in a New Way with MagicBand+ as it lights up matching the show! (coming soon)
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