Welcome to planDisney Ray! Thanks for reaching out with your great question. I'm excited to help you! How wonderful that you're planning a trip to
Walt Disney World Resort! You’re sure to create some amazing memories at The Most Magical Place on Earth!
MagicBands and
MagicBand+ are both wearable devices used at Walt Disney World Resort and to enhance guest experiences but they have some key differences in features and functionality.
MagicBand 2 (the original version you're referring to) are designed to simplify and enhance your park experience by acting as a multifunctional tool. A few functions of the MagicBand 2 include tapping to enter the theme parks if you have valid admission linked to your account. Tap to enter the Lightning Lane queue if you’ve purchased
Lightning Lane Passes. If staying at a Disney Resort hotel, you can use your MagicBand to unlock your room. Link a credit card to your Disney account, and use your MagicBand to make purchases at select locations throughout the parks and resorts. You can also use your MagicBand to link PhotoPass photos to your account.
MagicBand+ includes all the features of the regular MagicBand with additional interactive and immersive features. This includes park entry, Lightning Lane access, hotel room access, purchases, and PhotoPass linking. MagicBand+ adds a new layer of interactivity within the parks. It can respond to certain attractions, shows, and areas within the park with vibrations, lights, and gestures. The band vibrates to signal certain events or interact with certain experiences. My kids absolutely loved using their MagicBand+ to interact with the
Disney Fab 50 Character Collection throughout the parks, it makes the experience even more magical for them!
MagicBand+ features lights that can change color, enhancing experiences during nighttime spectaculars like fireworks shows or special interactive places in the parks. MagicBand+ looks similar to the MagicBand 2 but includes added technology for lighting and vibrations. It’s also rechargeable, with a USB charger included. MagicBand+ has a rechargeable battery due to its advanced features, unlike the regular MagicBand 2, which does not require charging.
I hope this information helps you prepare for an exciting visit to Walt Disney World Resort, Ray. Thank you again for visiting us at planDisney!
Kay