Welcome back to planDisney, Donna. You must be excited about your upcoming Walt Disney World Resort trip this month! It's the most magical time of the year!
MagicBand+ is the next generation of wearable technology in the parks, and it offers some fun upgrades to the iconic MagicBand that we all know and love. I recently had some fun with my fellow panelists when we interacted with the golden "
Disney Fab 50" Character Statues. There are 36 statues to find and 50 characters to collect. When you are near one of the statues, your MagicBand+ will vibrate and light up; simply wave your arm a few times to collect the character. The Fab 50 Quest, located in the Play Disney Parks app, will help your daughter keep track of her progress!
To
set up your daughter's MagicBand+ through your
My Disney Experience app, turn it on by pressing the button on the band's back once and tapping it on your phone (you can also scan using your camera or type in the ID number found on the back). Next, you will receive instructions in your app to link the MagicBand+ to your account, assign it to a Guest, and pair it to your phone's Bluetooth. You can also customize her band by choosing the Light Up Theme, and in Settings, I recommend selecting "Increase Motion Sensitivity" to help make your interactive experiences easier. If you have multiple MagicBands, you'll head to "MagicBands and More" in the My Disney Experience app. You'll then view the guests that you can manage. Also, ensure your MagicBand+ is fully charged before your trip (the bands come with a USB charging cable).
With just a bit of faith, trust, and pixie dust — you'll be well on your way to enjoying that Magic Band+ in no time, Donna!
Eean