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Disney Will Expand Its MagicBands Technology, Explores Use Of Other Wearables
The Walt Disney Co. is about to get a lot more wearable. The company is forging ahead with expanding its $1 billion MyMagic+ program, which features smart wristbands that allow visitors to unlock hotel room doors, enter Disney theme parks, pay for food and merchandise, and book ride times, among other things. A company executive says Disney is exploring how it can leverage other wearable technology to offer this experience to visitors. MyMagic+ is Disney’s multi-pronged program aimed at opening up more convenient and personalized experiences at Walt Disney World. Part of the program is MagicBands, which are smart wristbands equipped with radio frequency identification (RFID) technology meant to give…
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MyMagic+ Test at Select Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
This month, a test will take place at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels. This test involves a new potential service that could allow your guests to go directly to their hotel room once it is ready, without visiting the front desk. This test will be conducted for arrivals June 16-28, 2014 at the following Walt Disney World Resort hotels: Disney’s Contemporary Resort Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter Disney’s Pop Century Resort Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Villas – Jambo House and Kidani Village In order to participate in this test, your…
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MyMagic+ Adding Even More Magic to FastPass+
A few weeks ago Disney Parks Blog shared the latest plans for MyMagic+, and gave a look at more changes to come. They saw a big response and interest in the news. Many people expressed excitement about the evolution of FastPass+ and the fact that Disney was working on ways to provide their guests with the ability add more FastPass+ entitlements in addition to the three they can plan in advance and a feature that enabled the ability to make those additional selections while park hopping. And now Disney is pleased to let you know that as of next week guests of Walt Disney World will be able to do just that. Read Full…