Hey Howdy Hey Bryan and welcome to planDisney!
MagicBands are the way to go when visiting the Walt Disney World Resort. I love to have them so it reduces the amount of things I have to carry and remember as well as the convenience of having everything in one place is a bit of Magict in itself.
MagicBand+ is a next-level experience. Being able to interact with various parts of the parks is a super cool feature and very unique to the theme park experience. Thank you for your question about interactions during special events. I will be happy to share the details.
I am happy to say that, yes, your MagicBand+ will be able to interact with so many of the special event experiences as well. With special parades, different fireworks shows and stage shows, you will become part of the Magic as well! One minor caveat, make sure you have any updates ready to go.
Before your vacation, it is a good idea to log into your
My Disney Experience app and check for any updates for your MagicBand+. Simply log in, tap the three horizontal lines on the bottom right and then scroll to "MagicBands & Cards". Once there, you can tap on your profile and then your app will connect to your band. This will then notify you if there are any updates available for your MagicBand+ and can be installed at that time. Make sure your MagicBand has a full charge or is charging as this can only happen when the battery levels are at a certain point. This is one key feature of the MagicBand+ is that when Disney has any new shows or parades, with a simple update to your band, you will then be part of the new experiences!
I hope you have a not-so-scarry time during your upcoming vacation and enjoy your evening during Mickey's Not-So-Scarry Halloween Party. If you have any further questions, please let us know, we are always happy to help!
To Infinity and Beyond,
Nick