If you have ever mentioned to anyone that you were even just thinking about going to Disney, you know that everyone has an opinion about Disney. There are FB groups filled with so many big personalities and big opinions (and just plain bad information) that it's sometimes overwhelming to try to understand. So I always try to be as transparent as possible with my clients when it comes to everything related to their vacation. And sometimes that means I have to share my, maybe, unpopular opinions like how I just do not really like MagicBand 2.0.
I own a ton of regular MagicBands. I have always preferred the band to the card or MagicMobile. It's just very quick and simple, and I like anything that makes my life easier. One of the things I love about the original MagicBands is that the longevity of the battery life is incredible. My most used band is over 5 years old and still going strong!
Upon arrival, your bands need to be charged and then you'll be able to sync them to your My Disney Experience app, which will allow you to change color preferences, monitor battery life, and change the sensitivity. Charging the bands is key because if the battery is low it will only do the basic functions; park tickets, room key, charges to your room. These have to be charged every night, so if you're a family of 5, you better plan on purchasing a multi USB charger. And they light up and flash the entire time they charge...so lock them in the bathroom or cover them up.
One of the features of the bands is that there are haptics that take place and light up during the fireworks and nighttime spectaculars. As interesting as I thought this concept was, I realized it was frustrating for a lot of people. If you're someone who is on that once in a lifetime Disney trip, this is a distraction from the amazing show taking place.
Overall my opinion is that I likely will not be purchasing another MagicBand+ unless they stop offering the regular MagicBands. It's a very cool concept, but it's just not for me. Will you regret buying one? Probably not. But do you need it? Absolutely not. I would say save that extra $10-$15 additional per band and just buy the regular MagicBand if they are available!
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