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EVERYTHING You Need to Know About MagicBand+ at Disneyland

SoCal Disney Dad
SoCal Disney Dad
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👁️ 91K views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 15:07

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Editorial Summary

The creator provides a comprehensive guide to using MagicBand+ at Disneyland, covering everything from purchasing and charging to interactive features. After explaining how to charge the device via USB and where to buy various designs at World of Disney, the video demonstrates how the bands interact with specific attractions. The creator showcases the band pulsing like a heartbeat at the Haunted Mansion and lighting up during rides like Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin. A significant portion of the video is dedicated to the Batu Bounty Hunters game in Star Wars Galaxy's Edge, which requires the Play Disney Parks app to function. The creator explains that while the band's lights and vibrations require a charge that lasts one to three days, the basic RFID functionality for park entry and Lightning Lanes remains active even if the battery dies. The video concludes with observations on how the bands interact with nighttime spectaculars like Fantasmic and the Disney 100 medallions, noting that while some interactions may be subtle, the device offers a highly immersive experience for park guests.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

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Solid Strip
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A Nibble

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What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

MagicBand plus is so cool it interacts with the rides it's amazing

I was kind of disappointed in The Medallion interactions but the on-ride interactions and the nighttime spectaculars fantastic

I'm glad to have bought one we we used to get them all the time going to Walt Disney World I'm excited they've made their way out here to Disneyland

to get the full capabilities out of Magic Band plus you need to keep it fully charged the charge is good for one to three days depending on how much you use it

Creator's Tips & Advice

Buy MagicBand+ at World of Disney in Downtown Disney for the largest selection
Keep MagicBand+ fully charged for full capabilities, as charge lasts 1-3 days

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

How to start the Batu bounty hunters gameUse the Play Disney Parks app to find the bounty board and get directions
Battery life and chargingCharge fully for 1-3 days of use; band still works for basic functions if dead

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow does MagicBand+ work at Disneyland?
QWhat interactive features and rides does MagicBand+ support?
QIs MagicBand+ worth purchasing for Disneyland visits?

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