Since the announcement of the MagicBand 2 back in November 2016, guests who dislike wearing a MagicBand have been clamoring for more information and to get their hands on the MagicKeepers to hold their MagicBand 2 icons. Well, I finally found the “MagicKeepers” accessories out in the wild while at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on Tuesday.
The MagicKeepers come in two styles for now, one with a bow to represent Minnie Mouse and another without to represent Mickey Mouse.
They retail at $12.99 each before tax or any discounts. A screwdriver is included in the package to aid in removing the “icon” from the MagicBand 2 and placing it into this device. The tiny screws are in their as well.
Needless to say, I had to buy one to try it out. My experience did not go well, but I did eventually get the icon into this contraption. You can watch me struggle with the item below (this may be helpful if you plan on picking one up):
Now, while recording the video, I do inadvertently switch the backplates go the MagicBand 2 and the MagicKeeper and then have some problems installing it, but I assure you this was not the issue. The two pieces are identical, and during the cuts in the video, I switched back and forth several times and could not get either of the backplates to go on. The hooks in the back of the plates do bend easily during the process, so be careful. As you can see if you watch the video, I clearly bent both backplates in the process.
Switching these around all of the time will not be easy, if that was your plan. If you are only going to do this once, well, then you might experience zero issues (as you could see I got it to work quite easily early on).
There is at least one other MagicKeepers accessory to come still, as seen in the publicity photo below.
What do you think? Will you be switching to the MagicKeeper? Buying it as a backup? Or are you waiting for different accessories?
That’s a relief that it comes with a little screwdriver. I was wondering how to go about changing them while onsite. Do you know if the specialized wristband ones do as well, or is it just for this type?
The screwdriver is only with these.
I think the backs need more R & D at Disney. I hope Disney watches your video.
OMG you were hysterical trying to put together the key chain assembly. I decided after your video to just give out stuff to my 9 year old and he did it really quick. I asked him afterwards if he had troubles assembling it and he said a little. So it honestly wasn’t just you having issues with the assembling :-)
Got mine last night and I just ended up screwing the back on, maybe I’ll take a better look today. Relieved I’m not the only one who is having issues.