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MagicBand upgrade options coming soon to Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World will soon be adding more MagicBand options for Disney Resort hotel guests and renewing Annual Passholders.

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Walt Disney World now enforcing FastPass+ restrictions

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Walt Disney World is now cracking down and closing loopholes that let guests get extra FastPass+ reservations.
Guests who have gotten used to “gaming” the My Disney Experience system to gain extra ride reservations should be warned that Walt Disney World is now enforcing FastPass+ restrictions, closing loopholes that let users retrieve FastPasses without a valid park admission.  [Read more…]

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MagicBand Release Recap: Pandora, Pirates and Cars

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May had a blowout month for graphic MagicBand releases, featuring Pandora and current Disney films.

By Ethan C. Allen

Welcome to Attractions Magazine’s newest column, “MagicBand Release Recap”, where I give you a full rundown of all the recently released collectable graphic MagicBands. These include Open Editions, Limited Releases, Limited Editions, their special effects and features, and where to buy them. [Read more…]

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Guest Editorial: 10 lessons Disney’s MagicBand can teach other theme parks

In 2013, Disney’s MagicBand revolutionized the theme park and resort industry. Estimated to have cost over $1 billion, the wristbands formed part of the “My Disney Experience” project which also tied-in the use of a cutting-edge mobile app to help guests plan and manage their trips. For Disney, it was simple. If they enhanced the experience, more people would spend more time in their parks, ultimately, spending more money. [Read more…]

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MagicBand Recap: Exclusives and rare finds everywhere

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This month’s MagicBand Release Recap is filled with exclusives and rare collectible bands.

By Ethan C. Allen

Welcome to another MagicBand Release Recap. It’s been a very interesting month with MagicBand related news, specifically around the Hocus Pocus Villains Spectacular release that was supposed to happen, but never did, as well as a Disneyland-themed MagicBand that was uncovered. There were also a number of new and interesting bands announced as well, including a Disney College Program band.

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MagicBand Recap: Anniversaries, festivals and YesterEars

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July was an exciting month full of limited edition announcements and open edition releases.

By Ethan C. Allen

The MagicBand Release Recap for the month of July 2017 is here, and there have been a number of exciting new releases and announcements this month, including a new Dooney & Bourke band, as well as another release in the Magic Kingdom 45th Anniversary line. Let’s jump right into it. [Read more…]