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HUGE Power-Up Band MISTAKE You Should Avoid! 😵❌(Don’t Do This @ Epic Universe)

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Megan Moves
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👁️ 58K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 1:01

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Editorial Summary

The creator discusses a common mistake travelers make when using the Power-Up Band at Super Nintendo World in Epic Universe. The Power-Up Band is an interactive wristband designed to track coins and achievements throughout the themed land. The creator explains that they mistakenly attempted to touch the band directly to interactive blocks, assuming the technology functioned similarly to Disney Magic Bands. Instead, users are meant to use a punching motion to trigger the band's recognition. The video highlights that repeatedly tapping the band against hard surfaces can crack the medallion because the face is made of a shiny plastic material. Preserving the band is important because the device also functions as an amiibo for the specific character it represents. The creator notes that the land map actually provides instructions to punch the blocks, a detail they missed during their initial visit. Using the correct motion ensures the band remains functional for both land interactions and amiibo capabilities.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

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No strong opinion
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A Nibble

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What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

I had no idea my first time using this at Epic Universe because I thought they were similar to the Disney magic bands where you do touch the face of the band.

It's also a good idea to preserve the face of the band, too, because the power-up band also doubles as an amiibo for the corresponding character that your band is.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Use a punching motion with your fist to interact with blocks, not the face of the band.
Preserve the face of the band to avoid cracking the medallion and breaking the band.
Use the map to find interactive spots marked with M or DK symbols.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Confusion about how to interact with blocks using the Power-Up BandUse a punching motion instead of touching the band to the blocks.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow to correctly use a Power-Up Band at Epic Universe's Super Nintendo World?
QWhat happens if you use the face of the band to interact with blocks?

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