We have more details on the new Magic Bands that was released this morning at D23’s Destination D event.
The Magic Band 2 is going to be mailed out to Disney World Passholders starting next month, then resort guests will start seeing their new Magic Bands in January 2017. Retail versions of the Magic Band 2 and accessories will also be coming out starting in January as well.
The inner puck that we told you about a few months ago is removable with a special screwdriver that will be shipped with the Magic Bands. This puck can be removed and inserted into New Magic Bands, Accessories such as lanyards , keychains and more.
Other than the new look the Magic Band 2 will function just like the existing Magic Bands. My guess is that the RF transmitter inside is a bit stronger that is why they are changing designs, or there could be a bigger battery inside so that they will last longer than 2 years. This is just my speculation at this point…
What do you think about the new designs? Let me know in the comment box below.
Photo credit D23
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No problem! I wish they would just use smartphone technology at this point. I have the Apple Watch and when I’m at the parks with the magic band on as well I just feel awkward lol
I guess I didn’t pick that part up. I wouldn’t mind a Keychain. Right now the MB stays in my fanny Pak until I need it! Thank you for the clarification!
You no longer have to wear it on your wrist. The point of the puck is so you can detach it and use one of the new accessories available such as the lanyards, keychains, etc.
They are huge. I don’t like the current ones, I don’t like anything on my wrist. So these are way too big for me.