MagicBand+ To Go Live At Walt Disney World In June 2022 And Sell ...

Posted: Sunday May 1, 2022 2:08pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Disney's next generation of MagicBand wearable will go live at Walt Disney World in June 2022.

Priced at $29.99, MagicBand+ will retain the original features and add new functionality to enhance the park experience.

MagicBand+

One of the first shipments was accidentally put on shelves for sale at World of Disney earlier today, and a number were sold before being pulled from sale. Early buyers got an up-close look at MagicBand+, but cannot link them to My Disney Experience to use them in the parks.

MagicBand+According to Disney, MagicBand+ will come alive at various times with color-changing lights, haptic vibrations and gesture recognition, enhancing the environment's immersive storytelling.

Track down virtual bounties with your band throughout Black Spire Outpost with MagicBand+

The wearable will allow guests to engage with favorite Disney moments in new ways and discover new interactive experiences, including:

• 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 they see their bands light up and complement the magic in the skies, including the new "Harmonious" at EPCOT and "Disney Enchantment" at Magic Kingdom Park.

MagicBand+ will interact with Harmonious at EPCOT

MagicBand+ will be available at a discounted, pre-arrival price for Disney Resort hotel guests, as well as new and renewing Walt Disney World Annual Passholders. Current MagicBands will continue to be available, as well, along with the complimentary Disney MagicMobile service that extends MagicBand features, such as park entry, to smart devices.

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