Disney's next generation of wearable, MagicBand+, is now available to all guests at Walt Disney World, with online and in-store sales underway.
Guests arriving at the parks today found limited availability in stores. Although there are currently almost 35 designs available, stores are carrying only a limited selection and in limited quantities. See all MagicBand+ designs.
At Disney's Hollywood Studios, a short line gathered outside Celebrity 5 & 10, where a limited number of MagicBand+'s were on sale. The cheapest MagicBand+ is $34.99, with a $7 discount for passholders, which drops that starting price to $27.99. See a list of all in-park stores carrying MagicBand+.
At the park's other MagicBand+ location, Tatooine Traders, only two styles were available, the Darth Vader and Grogu band.
The new version will be immediately familiar for those who use the original MagicBand. It carries a very similar form factor, the same fit, and the option to reduce the band size for kids.
Where the MagicBand+ will feel a little different is the setup process. Getting started with MagicBand+ is like pairing a device to your phone and relying on My Disney Experience to link the MagicBand+ to a user account, pair it to Bluetooth, and then perform a software update. If everything goes to plan, it is as simple as opening My Disney Experience and holding the button on the back of the MagicBand+ for 3 seconds. Our experience on iOS was very straightforward.
The MagicBand+ comes pre-charged, but not to 100%. It is enough to pair and update the software and begin using it.
Charging the MagicBand+ requires you to supply your own USB type A charger and use the provided 6-inch cable with cradle. Approximate battery life can be seen in My Disney Experience and is expected to last 1 - 3 days, depending on use. Disney recommends daily overnight charging.
You can learn more about the MagicBand+ in our FAQ, and stay tuned for more coverage of Disney's new wearable.
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