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MyMagic+ explained

Making “How” Guests Experience Disney Parks Even Better: MyMagic+ Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is taking another step forward to evolve “how” guests experience Disney Parks and is using technology to make it easier than ever before for guests to make the most of their Walt Disney World visit. Many of these efforts fall under the umbrella of MyMagic+, which has the ability to connect nearly all aspects of the guest experience and make it better for everyone, at no additional charge.

My Disney Experience

A new website and mobile app called My Disney Experience provides a one-­-stop shop for all things Walt Disney World throughout every phase of a guest’s vacation. It will enable guests to:
  • Get more information on all Walt Disney World Resort has to offer, from resort hotels and attractions to dining and merchandise.
  • Design the overall experience they want, planning as much or as little as they wish.
  • Make dining and other reservations and FastPass+ selections.
  • Connect with family and friends to coordinate plans and share photos.

The following information is based on current information but is subject to change. Much of the information has not yet been officially confirmed. Last updated February 14 2014.

Disney FastPass+ service

Guests will be able to select FastPass+ attractions and entertainment experiences through My Disney Experience before they leave home and make changes on the go.

  • For the first time, guests will be able to reserve firework and parade viewing areas, shows, Disney Character Greetings and more, in addition to their favorite attractions.
  • For guests who don’t know where to start, Disney will recommend FastPicks – a set of three FastPass+ selections that serve as a starting point – and give guests the option to customize their selections.
  • Disney FastPass+ service is included with Theme Park admission.
  • FastPass+ will replace FASTPASS. Paper based FASTPASS will no longer be available once FastPass+ is fully rolled out.
  • For Walt Disney World Resort guests, you will be able to make FastPass+ reservations 60 days out from arrival, plus 10 days, similar to resort reservation dining.
  • The guest will select the park and the three preferred experiences. The system will then return up to 4 groups of availability from which to pick - early, mid day, late, or all day.
  • Grouping of guests allows one My Disney Experience user to copy the details to others traveling in that party with same FastPass+ reservations.
  • FastPass+ allows reservations at one park per day.
  • Return policies will be similar to current FASTPASS - must arrive within time window.
  • You will be able to modify your selected park until you use your first FastPass+. Once you use the first FastPass+ you can then only modify your remaining FastPass+ reservations at that park, and cannot switch park.
  • If you do not have a My Disney Experience account setup you will not be able to use FastPass+. Old non-RFID tickets can be converted but will be tied to a My Disney Experience account. This will make reselling of partially used tickets very difficult.

MagicBand

Worn on the wrist, the colorful MagicBand is an all-­-in-­-one device that effortlessly connects all the vacation choices guests make online with My Disney Experience.

  • Guests can use their MagicBand to enter their Disney Resort hotel room, buy food and merchandise, and enter Walt Disney World theme parks and water parks. Plus, the MagicBand provides FastPass+ access to all the experiences selected and serves as the connection to Disney's PhotoPass .
  • The MagicBand is initially available to select Walt Disney World Resort hotel guests and guests who purchase other specific products. Other guests will be able to use their standard ticket to access the benefits of MyMagic+, such as making FastPass+ selections on My Disney Experience.
  • Colors available will include: Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink, Orange, Gray, Purple.
  • The bands will be shipped within the USA to the guest within 30 to 10 days of arrival.
  • If inside 10 days, the MagicBands will be shipped to the resort.
  • If within 5 days of arrival no color choice is available, and gray will be supplied and shipped to resort.
  • Any replacement bands will be gray.
  • The band is waterproof, but does not float, and is equipped with a 3 year battery.
  • Each MagicBand can handle multiple ticket entitlements.

Mobile Lobby Experience

Called 'Mobile Lobby Experience,' the system equips Cast Members with iPads and allows guests to be checked-in from locations other than the front desk. It is being used to quickly check-in guests from curbside or in the lobby area of the hotel. 'Mobile Lobby Experience' has the big advantage of being able to check-in guests very quickly on arrival at the hotel, without the need to join a queue or even find the lobby check-in desk.

MyMagic+ and FastPass+ FAQ (updated June 10 2014)

1. What does 'MyMagic+' provide?

- 'MyMagic+' comprises of 3 main components: My Disney Experience website and smartphone app, FastPass+, and MagicBand RFID bracelet. The MagicBand replaces traditional tickets with a bracelet that is worn on the wrist. MagicBand combines all tickets, allowing room entry, park entry, FastPass+ attraction entry, Memory Maker photo service, and room charging.

2. When will 'MyMagic+' be available?

- The system is officially in testing, although it is fully deployed to all guests.

3. How much does 'MyMagic+' cost?

- MyMagic+ is available at no additional cost. The MagicBand RFID bracelet is not provided free to offsite guests, but can be purchased for $12.95 plus tax. MagicBands are provided free to Walt Disney World Resort hotels guests and Annual Passholders.

4. Will you have to use 'MyMagic+'?

- No. The system is opt in, and is not required. However, if you do not use 'MyMagic+' you will not be able to use FastPass+.

5. Will Annual Passholders be able to use 'MyMagic+'?

Disney has now made MagicBands available to all Annual Passholders, giving them the ability to take part in advance reservation FastPass+ with a MagicBand or RFID pass.

To get your MagicBand, link your pass in 'My Disney Experience' and you will see an option to customize MagicBands. Choose a color and name to be printed on the band, and it will be shipped to arrive in 7 to 10 days.

The MagicBand package will include the MagicBand, a discount card, and an Annual Passholder exclusive MagicSlider to customize the band. The discount card is either gold or black, with only gold indicating that parking is included. To validate parking, guests can either present a MagicBand, RFID pass, or the gold discount card. To obtain discounts on merchandise or dining, passholders will need to present either the discount card with photo ID, or the actual Annual Pass and photo ID. Ultimately, the MagicBands or RFID media will allow access to discounts and the discount card will not be required.

Unfortunately MagicBands are only being shipped to within the USA at this time, and no local pickup of MagicBands is available at Walt Disney World for passholders. For international guests with no USA delivery address, the only option is to continue to use the RFID ticket.

6. I'm an Annual Passholder, what is the current situation with FastPass+?

Passholders can make FastPass+ reservations up to 30 days in advance, and can hold up to 7 days of FastPass+ reservations across a 30 day rolling window.

For a Passholder staying at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel, the window remains at 60 days in advance of check-in, where FastPass+ reservations can be held for 7 days or the length of the hotel stay.

7. Will guests have to use a smartphone to use FastPass+?

No. Guests will be able to use kiosks inside the parks to choose FastPass+ experiences as well as using smartphones or websites. Photos of the FASTPASS+ kiosks.

8. Where are the in-park FastPass+ kiosks located?

Magic Kingdom
- Mickey’s PhilharMagic
- Near The Diamond Horseshoe (in Frontierland)
- Near Pete’s Silly Sideshow (in Storybook Circus)
- Stitch’s Great Escape
- Town Square Theater

Disney's Animal Kingdom
- Kali River Rapids
- Primeval Whirl
- Expedition Everest
- Outside of Disney Outfitters
- Outside of the service center located at Creature Comforts
- Kilimanjaro Safaris

Disney's Hollywood Studios
- Tip Board
- Guest Relations
- Voyage of the Little Mermaid
- Muppet Vision 3D
- Tower of Terror

Epcot
- Tip Board
- International Gateway
- Future World East breezeway
- Future World West breezeway
- Mission Space
- Soarin'

9. What attractions are available with FastPass+?

Disney's Animal Kingdom

Dinosaur
Expedition Everest
Kali River Rapids
Kilimanjaro Safaris
Primeval Whirl
Adventurers Outpost meet and greet
Festival of the Lion King
Finding Nemo The Musical
It's Tough to be a Bug

Disney's Hollywood Studios

Rock n Roller Coaster
Star Tours
Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
Toy Story Mania
Frozen Sing-Along
Disney Junior Live on Stage
The Great Movie Ride
Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular
Lights, Motors, Action ! Extreme Stunt Show
Muppet Vision 3D
Voyage of the Little Mermai
FANTASMIC!

Epcot

Living with the Land
Mission: SPACE
Frozen Ever After
Soarin
Test Track
Character Spot
Disney PIXAR Short Film Festival
IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth
Journey Into Imagination with Figment
Spaceship Earth
The Seas with Nemo and Friends

Magic Kingdom

The Barnstormer
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin
Dumbo
Jungle Cruise
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
Town Square Theater Mickey Mouse
Town Square Theater Princesses
Mickey's PhilharMagic
Peter Pan's Flight
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
Space Mountain
Splash Mountain
Under the Sea - Journey of the Little Mermaid
Celebrate a Dream Come True Parade
Enchanted Tales with Belle
Haunted Mansion
it's a small world
Main Street Electrical Parade
Monsters Inc Laugh Floor
Pirates of the Caribbean
The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
Tomorrowland Speedway
Wishes

10. Is legacy FASTPASS being replaced by FastPass+?

Yes. Legacy paper FASTPASS has now been discontinued at the Magic Kingdom, Disney's Animal Kingdom, Disney's Hollywood Studios and Epcot.

11. Who can use FastPass+?

All guests can now use FastPass+ regardless of where they are staying. However, there are important differences depending on if you are a staying at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel or not.

  • All Walt Disney World guests can make three FastPass+ selections each day for one park.
  • Guests staying at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel can make advance FastPass+ selections up to 60 days prior to their theme park visit for 3 FastPass+ experiences per park per day. This includes Annual Passholders staying at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel.
  • Guests not staying at a Walt Disney World Resort using tickets other than an Annual Pass can make three FastPass+ selections each day for one park by using a FastPass kiosk inside the park or using 'My Disney Experience' 30 days before the park visit.
  • Passholders can make FastPass+ reservations up to 30 days in advance, and can hold up to 7 days of FastPass+ reservations across a 30 day rolling window.
  • For a Passholder staying at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel, the window remains at 60 days in advance of check-in, where FastPass+ reservations can be held for 7 days or the length of the hotel stay.

12. Can I use the 'My Disney Experience' app and website to create, amend and view my FastPass+ selections?

  • All guests can use 'My Disney Experience' to create, view and edit FastPass+ selections.

13. What are FastPass+ tier groups?

Disney's Hollywood Studios and Epcot group attractions into FastPass+ selection tiers.

The attractions are split into two groups, with one selection allowed from group 1 and two selections allowed from group 2. Here is the breakdown.

Epcot Tier Group 1 (One selection can be made)
IllumiNations
Soarin'
Test Track
Living with the Land
Frozen Ever After

Epcot Tier Group 2 (Two selections can be made)
Disney Pixar Short Film Festival
Journey into Imagination
Mission: SPACE
Spaceship Earth
The Seas with Nemo and Friends
Turtle Talk with Crush
Maelstrom
Character Spot

Disney's Hollywood Studios Tier Group 1 (One selection can be made)
Toy Story Mania
Rock 'n' RollerCoaster
Fantasmic!
Beauty and the Beast
Great Movie Ride

Disney's Hollywood Studios Tier Group 2 (Two selections can be made)
Tower of Terror
Star Tours
Indiana Jones
Lights, Motors, Action!
MuppetVision 3D
Disney Jr Live on Stage
Frozen Sing-Along

14. Can I get more than 3 FastPass+?

Once the original three FastPass+ selections have been used, it is possible to visit a FastPass+ kiosk in the park to make a new FastPass+ selection.

  • One additional FastPass+ can be made at a time. Once the additional FastPass+ selection has been used, or after the arrival time passes, another FastPass+ selection can be made at an in-park FastPass+ kiosk.
  • The additional selection can be made at a different park than the original three selections, but must be made at a kiosk inside the required park.
  • Initially, the additional FastPass+ selection must be made at a kiosk, and cannot be done on My Disney Experience apps or website.
  • Epcot and Disney's Hollywood Studios both have tiered selections for the original three FastPass+ selections, but this does not apply to the additional selection, meaning that you can select any FastPass+ attraction.
  • There is no limit to the number of additional selections that can be made following the use of the original three selections. Once the additional FastPass+ selection has been used, or after the arrival time passes, another FastPass+ selection can be made at an in-park FastPass+ kiosk.
  • Once one of the original three FastPass+ selections has been used, all three must expire before the additional FastPass+ can be made at a different park.
  • The additional FastPass+ selection can be made for an attraction that has already been used with FastPass+ previously in the day.
  • If one of the originally FastPass+ selections is made for close to park closing, it will not be possible to make an extra FastPass+ selection.

15. Is the MagicBand bracelet secure?

Yes, just like a normal park ticket, the bracelet just contains a unique ID code. This code identifies guests in the Disney database. No information is stored on the bracelet.

16. Is the MagicBand waterproof?

Yes, you can wear it in the shower, swimming pools and water parks.

17. Is MyMagic+ be available to non-Walt Disney World Resort guests?

Yes. Guests staying at Walt Disney World Resort hotels, and Annual Passholders will receive a MagicBand, as well as those guests who purchase a photography package. Guests who stay at non-Disney hotels will receive an RFID enabled ticket with features of touch to enter the park, touch to redeem FastPass+. These guests can participate in My Disney Experience and purchase a MagicBand if they wish.

18. Parking with MagicBands

The parking plaza booths are equipped with RFID touch points to validate parking. For Annual Passholders to validate parking, guests can either present a MagicBand, RFID pass, or the gold discount card.

Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Tom Staggs makes the official announcement of the Next Gen 'MyMagic+'

Tom Staggs, Chairman, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, has made the first official announcement of the NextGen initiative 'MyMagic+'. 'MyMagic+' is the combination of several technologies that we have been following over the past year, including FastPass+, the MagicBand RFID wrist strap, and the My Disney Experience website and apps.
Here is the full text from the official Disney Parks Blog as posted on 7 January 2013.

At Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, we continually push the boundaries of creativity and innovation to deliver the best possible experience for our guests. We’re always looking for ways to take what we do and do it even better. Over the past few years, we’ve devoted considerable time and resources to create a more immersive, more seamless and more personal experience for each and every guest who spends time with us. I know there’s been significant speculation about these efforts among our fans, so we’re pleased to give you a glimpse into the work we are doing to take the entire Disney guest experience to the next level.

Some of these initiatives are more apparent and can already be seen by our guests – like our interactive queues at Walt Disney World Resort and the Enchanted Art on our cruise ships – while others are more behind-the-scenes and are focused on “how” visitors plan, access and enjoy their experiences with us. Over the next several months, we’ll be rolling out a collection of tools at the Walt Disney World Resort called MyMagic+ that will give guests more opportunities to customize and personalize their entire visit.

Like most people who visit Walt Disney World Resort, my family and I have our “must-do” attractions, and as the father of three boys, those attractions often end with the word “mountain.” Now, rather than dashing as a group, or even splitting up to gather FastPasses, imagine booking guaranteed ride times for your favorite shows and attractions even before setting foot in the park. With MyMagic+, guests will be able to do that and more, enabling them to spend more time together and creating an experience that’s better for everyone.

A major component of MyMagic+ is the new My Disney Experience website and mobile app, which gives guests planning their trip the latest information on all Walt Disney World Resort has to offer. We know that some people like to plan every aspect of their Disney vacation in advance while others like to plan very little, letting their day unfold spontaneously. No matter where guests fall in that spectrum, My Disney Experience gives them the flexibility to plan as much or as little as they’d like to create the exact Disney experience they want. They can book dining and other experiences and reserve times for their favorite attractions, shows and more through an enhanced FastPass system, FastPass+. Once they arrive, they can use their smart phones to spontaneously change their plans in the moment, exploring our parks at their own pace and getting the most out of their visit.

Linking the entire MyMagic+ experience together is an innovative piece of technology we developed called the MagicBand. Worn on the wrist, it will serve as a guest’s room key, theme park ticket, access to FastPass+ selections, PhotoPass card and optional payment account all rolled into one. We’ve began testing certain aspects of MyMagic+ in Florida last month and the early reactions we’ve gotten have been fantastic.

This collection of tools is another step forward in the ongoing evolution of our guest experience, giving us even more ways to help friends and family create the unforgettable Disney memories that they want most. We’ll be testing, adjusting and adding features to MyMagic+ and My Disney Experience over time and will continue to make improvements based on our guests’ feedback. We look forward to sharing more with you in the months ahead!