FIRST LOOK: MagicBand+ Interacting With Disney Fab 50 Statues at EPCOT

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After months of anticipation, we got our first MagicBand+ interactions with the Disney Fab 50 statues at EPCOT this morning! You can watch our video of the interactions as part of the Fab 50 Quest in the video below, or read on for a complete description of our interactions! While walking around the statues, our … Read more

First Look at MagicBand+ Interacting With Walt Disney World Fab 50 Statues

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Ashley Carter with Spectrum News 13 has shared video on Twitter of the new MagicBand+ in action. We got a hold of some of the new bands when they were accidentally released early at Walt Disney World, but no features are yet available in the parks. Carter shared a video of a light moving around … Read more

Souk-Al-Magreb Reopens After An Extended Closure, MagicBand+ Prematurely Released, Gideon’s Bakehouse Peanut Butter and Jelly Cake Delights, & More: EPCOT & Disney Springs Photo Report 5/1/2022

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Welcome to EPCOT! It’s a beautiful first day of May and we’re ready for our Sunday stroll. Two water misters have returned in World Discovery. They are now painted red, the designated color for World Discovery. A new nuiMOs clothing set was found in Creations Shop. Souk-Al-Magreb has reopened after an extended closure. You can … Read more

MagicBand+ Prematurely Released at Walt Disney World, Guest Urinates in Ride Water at Disneyland, and More: Daily Recap (5/1/22)

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Sunday, May 1, 2022. Walt Disney World EPCOT … Read more

FIRST LOOK: All the Details of the New MagicBand+ at Walt Disney World

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We broke the news earlier this morning that the new MagicBand+ has debuted at Walt Disney World. Of course, we had to have one, so let’s take a full look at the new band. Please note that it seems these have been released early, and neither Guest Relations nor Disney IT knew how to link … Read more

BREAKING: MagicBand+ Debuts at Walt Disney World

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It’s (un)official, folks! MagicBand+ has made its debut at Walt Disney World. We found the brand new bands this morning at World of Disney in Disney Springs. Please note that it seems these have been released early, and neither Guest Relations nor Disney IT knew how to link them to My Disney Experience. They advised … Read more

Tiana & Naveen Lead Festival of Fantasy Parade, Halfway to Halloween Festivities and Food Announced, Terry Crews Joins Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, and More: Daily Recap (4/25/22)

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Monday, April 25, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

FCC Filing Offers Closer Look at Upcoming MagicBand+

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A new FCC filing gives us a closer look at the charging device and interior construction of the upcoming MagicBand+. The pictures of the prototype show it next to a ruler. The photo above shows the USB charging cord. The band will attach to one end. More photos show the interior of the MagicBand. View … Read more

New Floral Minnie Ears Sprout Up, Anna and Elsa Greet Guests Inside Royal Sommerhus, & More: EPCOT & Disney Springs Photo Report 2/20/2022

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Hello, World Travelers! It’s a gorgeous day and we are ready to travel the world with you. Let’s get started. Not a cloud in the sky today! The Spaceship Earth merchandise continues to land in Creations Shop. New to the crew is this bucket hat. We spotted two more interactive features at the Fab 50 … Read more

Interactive Features Installed on Fab 50 Character Statues at EPCOT

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Just like we reported yesterday at the Magic Kingdom, the interactive features for the Fab 50 character statues are also currently being installed at EPCOT. We noticed a small black speaker below Rocket and Groot. You can see it here hidden in the bushes. Miguel and Dante also have a black speaker. You can see … Read more

Coming to Walt Disney World in 2022: Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, Returning Fan-Favorite Entertainment, Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, and More

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The new year is here, and we’re looking forward to all the new (and returning) offerings around Walt Disney World Resort. Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Opening For those ready to live their adventure in a galaxy far, far away, the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser three-day immersive experience will welcome its first guests on March 1. … Read more

MagicBand+ to Revive ‘Glow with the Show’

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With the debut of MagicBand+ next year at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland comes the return of a nighttime entertainment feature long thought lost to the annals of theme park history. The light-up MagicBands will feature “Glow with the Show,” a sync-up feature once used for a line of ears and handheld nighttime light … Read more

BREAKING: MagicBand+ Coming to Disneyland Resort in 2022

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The new MagicBand+ is coming to Disneyland Resort in 2022, along with the new Hey Disney! Amazon Echo devices. The new MagicBand+ was announced earlier this year and will feature interactive effects such as lights and sound. This is the first iteration of the MagicBand technology to come to Disneyland. An exclusive design was previewed … Read more