See how the MagicBand+ interacts with the Fab 50 golden character sculptures at Walt Disney World

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MagicBand+ speaker installation at Fab 50 sculptures

Posted: Wednesday May 4, 2022 5:15pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

MagicBand+ is set to launch this summer, and Disney is today demonstrating some of the features that will set the new wearable apart from the original MagicBand.

In this demo, when the wearer approaches one of the statues, the guest is greeted with an audible greeting from the character and flashing lights on the MagicBand+.

And here’s a look at how MagicBand+ will interact with the Fab 50 character statues across the Disney World theme parks. Each statue will have multiple responses to guests. #DisneyWorld pic.twitter.com/B4TAR6WRtC
— Ashley Carter (@AshleyLCarter1) May 4, 2022

Disney has recently been installing speakers at the base of each of the statues to facilitate this new functionality.

The speaker is visible on the left, in an enclosure resembling a light fixture.

MagicBand+ speaker installation at Fab 50 sculptures

MagicBand+ is expected to retail starting at $29.99 and will be available in June 2022. Learn more about how MagicBand+ will work in Star Wars Galaxy's Edge.

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DCBakerJun 09, 2023

The new Fantasmic! MagicBand+ design, along with a couple others, have been loaded onto the discount page for Resort Guests and APs. You can find them here - https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/plan/bands-cards/

DCBakerJun 01, 2023

shopDisney is now selling a new Fantasmic! MagicBand+. https://www.shopdisney.com/fantasmic-magicband-441204981342.html

pdude81May 23, 2023

ooh the Kakamora one has a discount now. This is interesting to me.

DCBakerMay 22, 2023

Here are a couple new MagicBand+ designs that have been added to the discount page for Resort Guests and APs. Find them here - https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/plan/bands-cards/

DCBakerMay 15, 2023

These new MagicBand+ designs below have been loaded onto the discount page for Resort Guests and APs. 716477716478716479

DCBakerMay 05, 2023

A few new* MagicBand+ designs have been loaded onto the discount page for Resort Guests and APs (*these have been on shopDisney or in the parks already). You can find them here - https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/plan/bands-cards/ 714663

MadderAdderApr 20, 2023

FYI for those with Disney hotel packages and resort plans there are 9.99 MBs through Shop Disney available now.

TouchdownApr 19, 2023

It’s impressive at Fantasmic when you are at the top of the amphitheater and watch everyone’s wrist light up in sinq.

pdude81Apr 19, 2023

The beautiful part about these during the shows is that they don't rely on your smartphone connection to change color. I was worried that I'd have to fight with it like I do with syncing the bounty hunter game, but all worked flawlessly as long as they were turned on.

TouchdownApr 19, 2023

Just reporting on some new functionality of MB+ I noticed: Soarin: Band now glows Sky Blue when exiting Epcot Forever: Band glows with the show

wdwmagicApr 06, 2023

That is correct.

Sir_CliffApr 06, 2023

On one of the Disneyland Paris threads it was suggested they would be introduced there under the name "DisneyBand+" as MagicBand" was already trademarked in Europe. As the cruise line sails to Europe and other places, it could be that they need a name they can trademark globally.

Scott the LawyerApr 06, 2023

I saw today that DCL was introducing "Disney Bands+" on the ships, which looked exactly like Magic Band+. Anyone know anything about WDC rebranding the bands in general?

DCBakerMar 16, 2023

A few new MagicBand+ designs have been loaded onto the discount page for APs and Resort guests. You can find them here - https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/plan/bands-cards/ 704182704186704187