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New MagicBand+ Interactivity and Magic Shots Coming to Disneyland 70th Anniversary Celebration

April 8, 2025 Shannen Ace

Two people pose making a heart with their hands in front of a castle, flanked by cartoon characters Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse.

The Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration will include new MagicBand+ interactivity and special Magic Shots. MagicBand+ Interaction There will be five unique MagicBand+ interactions and effects inspired by opening day attractions. These interactive locations will be in Main Street, U.S.A., Adventureland, Tomorrowland, Fantasyland, and Frontierland. This is in addition to the Key to Disneyland experience, which … Read more

Figment, Ahsoka, Muppets, and More NEW MagicBand+ at Walt Disney World

December 28, 2024 Shannen Ace

Three images of limited edition Disney MagicBands in black boxes with colorful designs, held by a person wearing a white strap watch.

A dozen new MagicBand+ designs, including Figment and Muppets bands, were released at Walt Disney World this week. We found these at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort and Movies Resort gift shops. Limited Release Ahsoka Tano MagicBand+ – $54.99 This band has a gray center with an orange puck. Ahsoka’s famous line, “I am no Jedi,” … Read more

MagicBand+ Now Interacts With Walt Disney World Stage Shows

October 22, 2024 Shannen Ace

A family is sitting indoors, surrounded by blue lighting. A child wearing a bow headband looks excitedly at a wristwatch, while an adult next to them reacts happily.

Starting on Tuesday, Walt Disney World introduced MagicBand+ interactivity to stage shows across the resort. MagicBand+ Theater Show Magic Guests will experience the new “Theater Show Magic” feature at For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration, Beauty and the Beast — Live on Stage, Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular, Finding Nemo: The Big … Read more

New Disney Munchlings Baked Treats Plush Headband and MagicBand+ From Disney Store

October 3, 2024 Shannen Ace

A pink headband with Disney Tsum Tsum plush toys and a colorful wristband with a Tsum Tsum character design.

As part of their 31 Days of Drops counting down to Halloween, Disney Store has a new Disney Munchlings plush headband and MagicBand+. 31 Days of Drops on DisneyStore.com features limited edition items and special discounts available every day of October. These two new Disney Munchlings Baked Treats items were released on October 3. Disney … Read more

Disney Treasure Exclusive DisneyBand+ Design Revealed

September 19, 2024 Shannen Ace

A person's wrist wearing a Disney-themed wristband with a decorative design, against a blurred background.

Disney Cruise Line announced that guests sailing on the Disney Treasure will be able to purchase an exclusive DisneyBand+ (MagicBand+) design. Disney Treasure DisneyBand+ – $44.99 The Disney Treasure design is white and dark blue with aqua-blue wave designs. The Disney Treasure logo is on one side of the band. Artwork of the ship is … Read more

New Glitter MagicBand+ Styles Coming to Disney Parks

August 14, 2024 Shannen Ace

Two hands hold new MagicBands with Mickey Mouse logos, one pink and one silver, in front of a lit marquee.

New glitter MagicBand+ styles are coming to Disney Parks on Thursday, August 15. Glitter MagicBand+ Disney Parks revealed the “pixie dust” coated MagicBand+ styles on their Instagram story. One is pink while the other is silver. These are the first glittery MagicBand+ styles, although previous iterations of MagicBand have had glittery designs available. The video … Read more

New Tower of Terror MagicBand+ Featuring Mickey & Friends at Walt Disney World

December 24, 2024July 10, 2024 Shannen Ace

A hand holds a packaged smartwatch band with a design featuring red and brown colors and the initials "HTH." The background shows shelves with other merchandise in a store.

A new Tower of Terror MagicBand+ featuring Mickey and his pals is now available at Walt Disney World. We found the wearable for sale in Celebrity 5 & 10 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Tower of Terror MagicBand+ – $44.99 The band is a dark maroon color with a light gray center. The puck features the … Read more

New ‘Star Wars,’ Mickey, Marvel, and More MagicBand+ at Walt Disney World

June 26, 2024 Shannen Ace

Three MagicBand+ boxes held by hands, featuring different bands: blue with characters, red with a superhero, and blue and white with design elements. Wooden floor and decor in the background.

A series of new MagicBand+ inspired by Mickey Mouse, “Star Wars,” Marvel, Disney Princesses, and more arrived at Walt Disney World this week. We found most of these bands in BouTiki at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, and the R2-D2 band in the Emporium at Magic Kingdom. R2-D2 MagicBand+ – $44.99 This band is mainly dark … Read more

Closer Look at New Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Ear Headband & MagicBand+

June 9, 2024 Shannen Ace

The image shows a hand holding Mickey ears with a crown, and another hand wearing a blue wristband featuring a dragon design. The background includes a green, themed vehicle.

We got a closer look at two new Tiana’s Bayou Adventure merchandise items. This Princess Tiana ear headband and Tiana’s Bayou Adventure MagicBand+ will be released at Magic Kingdom on June 28, the same day the attraction officially opens. Princess Tiana Ear Headband There have been many Princess Tiana ear headbands over the years but … Read more

VIDEO: New MagicBand+ Effect Added to Tower of Terror Pre-Show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

May 15, 2024May 14, 2024 Shannen Ace

Disney has added a new MagicBand+ effect to the library pre-show of The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Tower of Terror MagicBand+ Effect Before guests board the Tower of Terror, they watch a pre-show on an old TV in the hotel’s library. The pre-show features the opening sequence of “The Twilight … Read more

VIDEO: Pixar Fest Sculpture at Disney California Adventure Interacts With MagicBand+

May 6, 2024 Shannen Ace

Circular yellow sign showing guest waving MagicBand+ to activate effects

The Pixar Fest sculpture in Carthay Circle at Disney California Adventure features sound effects activated by MagicBand+. Pixar Fest Sculpture with MagicBand+ Interaction The sculpture is in a flowerbed in this courtyard. A sign lets guests know that there is MagicBand+ interaction. Waving your MagicBand+ at the statue will activate various quotes from Pixar characters. … Read more

New Walt Disney World Cinderella Castle and Park Icons MagicBand+ Designs

January 25, 2024 Shannen Ace

Two Walt Disney World MagicBand+ designs

Two new MagicBand+ designs have arrived at Walt Disney World. One is black and gold, with a design featuring Cinderella Castle. The other is blue and features the four Walt Disney World theme park icons. Cinderella Castle MagicBand+ – $44.99 This base MagicBand is black. The puck has a white border and the Walt Disney … Read more

New MagicBand+ and Celebration Crew Join Play in the Park Collection at Walt Disney World

January 20, 2024January 18, 2024 Brit Tuttle

The Play in the Park merchandise collection continues its takeover of Walt Disney World with a new MagicBand+ and one of Disney’s new Spirit Jersey alternatives, the Celebration Crew. Play in the Park Walt Disney World MagicBand+ – $34.99 This Play in the Park MagicBand+ brings all the designs and colors of the collection together … Read more

NEW 2010s Disney100 Decades ‘Frozen’ MagicBand+ Available at Disneyland Resort

October 19, 2023 Shannen Ace

The 2000s Disney100 Decades collection was released this week, but before the 2000s “Bolt” MagicBand+ even hit shelves, the 2010s “Frozen” MagicBand+ arrived at Disneyland Resort. We found the new band in World of Disney. “Frozen” MagicBand+ – $64.99 The box says “Frozen” but Anna and Elsa are depicted in the traveling outfits from “Frozen … Read more

DisneyBand+ Coming to Disney Dream in November

October 18, 2023 Shannen Ace

MagicBand+ will be available for Disney Dream sailings that begin on November 20, 2023, or later. On Disney Cruise Line, the service is called DisneyBand+, and it has already launched on the Disney Wish, Disney Fantasy, and will be available on Disney Magic sailings beginning next week. DisneyBand+ Coming to Disney Dream Guests can place … Read more

New Ahsoka MagicBand+ Arrives at Disneyland Resort

August 25, 2023 Shannen Michaelsen

A new Ahsoka MagicBand+ is available at Disneyland Resort. We found it at the merchandise cart between Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and the middle entrance of three access points for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland Park. This merchandise cart usually opens around 10:30 a.m. and offers various “Star Wars” items. Ahsoka MagicBand+ $54.99 The … Read more