Disneyland Magic Bands are here | Unboxing, How To, Testing and Review

For years Dinseyland guests have been asking me...are we getting Magic Bands? When will Magic Bands come to Disneyland? The answer is NOW. They're here! We'll unbox ours. Show how to synch it. Test it out around the park. What it can do. What it can't do. This is THE comprehensive Disneyland Magic Band vlog.
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Time Stamps:
00:00 Intro
02:02 Where to find them
04:07 Guest Interviews
05:26 Unboxing and Setup
14:17 Testing at the front gate
16:28 Peter Tu
17:15 Testing Lightning Lane
20:28 Testing Batuu Bounty Hunters
27:39 Testing with PhotoPass
28:39 What it CANT DO
33:10 Testing at Splash Mountain
36:04 What it will do in the future
39:15 Tech Talk

[@TheDailyWoo]

The BEST thing about magic bands at wdw are the fact that there is absolutely no wait to get in the park even at opening . The 4 key points at each entrance instead of one turn style like DL currently has is a game changer . I hope this happens in Anaheim soon . So excited to see this coming to California.

[@mindyschocolate]

Anaheim really needs to get on the ball with that. I agree. The gates are congested at park opening.

[@mindyschocolate]

Your channel is awesome by the way!

[@FreshBakedDisney]

Hi Adam! i did hear a rumor that may be in our future. let's hope so.

[@johnychen]

That would definitely take the pain out of park hopping at Disneyland.

[@RyanShyffer]

So strange the readers weren't put into the entrances already. They put readers on rides over a year before they activated them.

[@michelleleon3491]

I would honestly would rather have the physical annual pass. It used to be more convenient. Plus I also felt cool whipping it out 😅

[@AtharLuna]

I miss so much the physical annual pass! I still carry my old one in my wallet, lol.

[@RaeAnn_1202]

Agreed! I would take the physical pass back in a heartbeat!

[@ritaloy8338]

Why don't you print the barcode for your Magic Key and adhere it to your old Season Pass Card.

[@valeriegabriel4566]

Agreed 100%

[@peterzimmer9801]

I would rather have the physical ticket with me as well. That way I can just tap it at the game. Just make that feasible for passes. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@stevec4110]

Classic line of the year. “The first thing we gotta do if we want to test this thing is leave”. Absolute gold 🤣🤣🤣

[@jish55]

As someone who doesn't like using their cellphone much, I feel like Magic Bands are an amazing option where I get to do the stuff the app offers without needing to constantly look at my phone.

[@lcflngn]

Same!

[@winterhotfoot1958]

Uh... You can already do all of the stuff the MagicBand replaces the phone for without a MagicBand or a phone... Disneyland still prints paper tickets when you bring in a print-out of your eTicket (that's an option they give you when you buy your ticket, instead of choosing to use the app for everything- and you can still choose to use the app later, if you want) and you can print your Magic Key barcode and the photopass QR codes, too. Anything you can't replace with a physical ticket or printout is something that the MagicBand can't do, either. And then, you still have to use your phone to make the Lighting Lane selections and Mobile orders and to check when they are, because the MagicBands don't do that, they only replace the "scan the barcode" part with "hold your arm at a weird angle while the computer transmits the barcode" which is even faster if you had a physical card in your hand, pocket, or lanyard than a piece of tech on your wrist.

[@lizclaridge1335]

@@winterhotfoot1958 Yes! As the person in my family who is managing the entire park day on my cell phone-booking LLs, ordering food, navigating the park-I personally don’t see a benefit for me individually to have a MagicBand. I’ll be on my phone just the same anyway, and I generally don’t like things on my wrist. For my kids, who don’t have to manage anything and might think the bands are fun, then fine. But, even then, for $35-50 x6 people in my household, the novelty isn’t worth it. I know there are interactive things in the park that the MagicBand+ does-e.g. statues talk to you in WDW-but I’m just not that entertained by that, not for $200+. MagicMobile is the way to go! DL apparently does not offer it right now, but WDW does and it does most of what MagicBand does with no additional cost (assuming you already own a cell phone). It’s basically just putting your park pass in your Apple (or Google) wallet.

[@jennifermcneil8349]

Man, Mondo is the best. Look at that smile

[@FreshBakedDisney]

Agree. He's always so happy!

[@virginialake5080]

I was looking forward to your review and experience with Magic Bands. Thanks, David for keeping us so well informed. Fresh Baked! ❤️

[@FluffyTimes4]

I was so curious and really anticipated this video. It’s really a unique day at Disneyland, it will be interesting to see how this all plays out. Thanks again for your experiment with it, and by the way I loved your daddy daughter day video, Sophia is so adorable and notices so many interesting things! There’s nothing like going with a little child especially if they have a fun dad.

[@tomhudson4696]

This was so much easier. We got ours wednesday too. Scanning in was easier, DAS was easier, photo pass was much easier. The photographers loved the band because all they had to do was tap it. No glare issues with phones or searching for a card to scan. Once you can pay for things with it as well it will be a game changer. Basically anywhere you needed to open your phone to scan, made it much easier.

[@jeffreyh7951]

You are the man David! Always on top of the latest Disney news. Looking forward to another Fresh Baked video! 💙💚

[@FreshBakedDisney]

Thank you Jeffrey!

[@jeng9975]

We bought some magic bands and used them, and I think I would rather have the physical annual pass. It's more convenient. It doesn't get caught on things and fall off. It always works. I don't have to charge it at the end of the day. The band is more convenient than your pass on your phone, but that convenience is short lived, because once you use the band to get into the parks or redeem a lightning lane reservation, you have to get your phone right out and use it to make reservations on genie+.

[@rossbrady468]

Love the new time-lapse shot walking through the park. Another great video.

[@naomiw7515]

That was great seeing Peter clapping again!!!! I was just thinking of him the other day and was hoping you’d get to see him soon. And you did!!! 😃😃😃😃😃

[@lcflngn]

Nice to know he’s good!

[@brianwisdom6826]

I was so happy to see him! Hadn’t seen him since before the parks were shut down. The highlight of the video!

[@amandakjones13]

I just want to say thank you for putting so much time and energy into your videos!! I’ve never been to WDW and have been trying to figure out what all the hype is about MagicBands since the rumors started that they were coming to Disneyland. This was such a great overview of current features and what’s potentially coming later! Thank you!!

[@B95_P]

It would have been pretty cool if they would have made that thing have a step counter in it..then put a daily leaderboard within the app so people could see how they stack up to others in the park that day...

[@lcflngn]

Great idea! Realize I’m gonna have two bands on one arm…

[@B95_P]

@@lcflngn Honestly, I've always thought this would be a fun feature they could implement for anyone that has any smartwatch but, even better if you don't have to wear two.

[@larivera]

Mando!!! Lol awesome THANK you for this! ❤ i went on sunday and didnt stop by to check this out. I really appreciate giving us these detailed videos helps me not b so clueless when i go! Like with genie+ when you reviewed it and did it .

[@DisneyParksMusic.]

Honestly that’s one of my favorite sounds in all of Disneyland is the Fast Pass/ Lightning Lane chime sound!!!

[@Thentertainer1]

I loved using it while watching World of Color!!!

[@JanJan-1821]

Awesome video per usual! Love that you included a little of Mondo. You two are my favorite Disney influencers. 💛💙🔥

[@jacobdecarli]

So excited for these I feel it's a great addition. Of course Fresh Baked adds to the excitement.

[@jwells9353]

Still have my old Annual Pass cards, with photos on them, from decades ago. Was so easy to keep all of the family cards in one pocket to grab the FastPasses.

[@kristiemoore7741]

We use the Magic Band when we were at Disney World and on its small world it says goodbye to us at the end which was awesome your excitement makes me very happy I can't wait to go back to Disneyland

[@TripNWithRed]

I love the new band. Thank you for making this video explaining how to use it. I love your channel.

[@PamelaEMiller]

I hope they add the scanners like WDW. It’s much faster to tap into the park with the bands.

[@jeffreygollenberg6546]

Great video as usual. It always helps to see you break stuff down for us. Me and my wife are magic key members and are going to disney world next year so I think we are gonna get bands.

[@catherinewindow6157]

love that they did Peter's theme

[@FIVEFIRES]

Awesome video Dave 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@edlyngaus8733]

If or when the bands have a purpose for almost everything such as door hotel keys, all purchases and of course ALL ride entries like WDW bands THEN it will become absolutely worth the price !! 😁 I will still buy one now that has DVC on it !!! We loved them almost 10 years ago when we were at WDW and always wished it would be here at DL !!! Rejoicing!!!🤗

[@jasmineharrison673]

Visiting around Christmas time and watching you boop in all over the place is so satisfying. I don't even care about how much time it saves or if it saves any time, I'm just thinking about how much easier it'll be to use rather than fumbling for your phone while wrangling kids in the park. It'll be nice to keep my phone out of my hand and just be present with the kids as well.

[@Brittany.Anderson]

Easy Magic Band is my choice. I find it so much more convenient than having to whip out a physical card. I am thinking about just wearing one next time I go to Disney World even if I am just going to Disney Springs. I have not yet gone to Disneyland.

[@kimberlyperiat8005]

Great info! thank you

[@katieins90omk]

It’s funny how you mention never using lightning lanes! As a regular park-goer, I’m not paying for genie+ every single time I go either and I almost never use photo pass. Without using those features.. the only thing the band is good for is scanning into the parks. At $50+ I question whether it’s worth it. Im still going to buy one, but still 😂

[@jillgoodman1515]

My Jack Skelington Magic Band just lit up and vibrated while on Mansion ride!!

[@Leon-rh1pk]

loved the tomorrow land music at while walking through the park. that area so needs a make over.

[@Anthxnyflores]

I was told by a cast member that the magic band to pay feature would be there by next year

[@ParksWithMark]

It will only work for hotel guest. That’s how it is at WDW today.

[@ritaloy8338]

Nice video, David and thank you for doing this video. I am planning to get at Magic Band+ on my next visit. You could use an Elastic hair band to hold your fuel rod while charging the Magic Band +.

[@jbarwick50]

I’ve been to both Disneyland and DisneyWorld and I so enjoy your videos! I live in South Carolina where Winter has started to arrive! I enjoy seeing the ☀️

[@michaelmadsen1222]

In WDW Magic Bands used to be free and we enjoyed them. At $45 it seems not worth it. By the time you get one for everyone in the family that's $225.

[@davidskings]

Can’t wait to get mine in February when I’m Back next

[@davidtbanky2373]

Watching the light go off going through lightening lane is really cool.

[@careyrobbins8344]

Man I love Splash Mtn! So glad you went on it! I heard a rumor that Disneyland might be getting rid of PHYSICAL tickets, and charging for them at the ticket booths if you want one. Anyone else heard this?

[@Princess3747]

heard it from a CM at the gate. definitely coming

[@susantellez7314]

Been waiting all day for your report! Thanks David! 😊

[@FreshBakedDisney]

been workin all day on it :)

[@tylermilne474]

@freshbaked. Yes magic band works for parking at WDW so maybe they will bring that feature to Disneyland eventually

[@jonsnow5907]

Dave this was a great vid. Not just because you reviewed the band but the music changes, the fact that you interacted with other guests. This vid was just diff. I liked it!

[@bryanrice763]

fantastic! great update, have an awesome night all!

[@FreshBakedDisney]

Thank you Bryan!

[@safarikitty9632]

I'm old school.. Physical Pass. In fact, I still have my old one. My sister printed out a copy of the black-squiggles and reduced it so it'll fit on my Card. I just taped it to the back (as did my sister with HER old card!) We haven't had any problems with the Disney scanners!

[@lcflngn]

David, not sure I’ve ever mentioned how much I love your outro. I never mind being reminded to be kind, life gets crazy sometimes. 😉

[@jwells9353]

Thank you for starting with the date of recording. I can now see how crowded it is on a specific date.

[@WindowtotheMagic]

Yes, we agree... because it is always useful to know how busy it was in the past.

[@mckennapaige3620]

The neon bright yellow shirt reminds me of the fresh baked podcast about the magic bands! Ron is probably proud of your bright yellow shirt 🤣

[@deborahcravens2924]

Absolutely loving the video this morning ....as an older than you couple... were coming from AZ. the week after Thanksgiving... and love all the tips hugs to you and especially to your Family ....

[@004tbird]

Yes you can use your MB+ to park if you are a AP here at WDW

[@BernardManansala]

16:33 OMG!!! I did not know who that guy was until you pointed him out in this video. I bumped into him on the Jungle Cruz the last time i visited Disneyland. SOOO COOL!!!

[@kristenb1364]

Love the walking transitions in this video and the choice of music! So enjoyable to watch!

[@FreshBakedDisney]

Thanks so much!

[@laurasamuel4102]

We visit Disney World every year and love magic band. It's your room key for the hotel, charge/pay for food and shopping, fast passes/ lightening lanes, not to mention your park tickets. Think of it like a magical Apple pay

[@vampyresimmortalkiss]

Yes! Haunted Mansion one! 🎉 Already know which one sister and I will be getting.

[@maynor1116]

Love this dude

[@TrentonBlessWrestlemania489]

So far it looks good. Definitely once more things are ready and refined for MagicBand at Disneyland like hotel rooms and other things that Walt Disney World has it’ll be great. I think once they have dedicated MagicBand scanners at Disneyland’s gates instead of phones it might be easier?

[@gsdmama2]

I made it on your video at 2:59. I was wearing the candy corn dress. For me, I hardly wore pockets and so it is a pain having to take out my phone or the pass. Looking forward to wearing the band.

[@FreshBakedDisney]

that is an interesting benefit of the magic band that I hadn't though of :)

[@RS-de3ny]

I’ve been using MB at WDW for 2yrs and MB+ for one long trip last month. I like the convenience of the band for lighting pass vs pulling out phone. I’ve liked the bounty hunter game but should finish this next trip, so hope they will keep adding. I like it can unlock doors, get into park, LL, etc. They are waterproof so can wear in pool…and unlock door when done, so no need to figure out where to store key. Down side (but ok for me) -I do charge it every night. -It does let you by food (very convenient at festival food booths) and things at stores, but so far still goes to a cc not a gift card. If you want to go to a gift card, still need that or manually enter if mobile order (on phone) but it would be nice to have it remember gift cards. -if you wear a watch, two things on wrist or one on each arm -based on comments by others playing bounty hunter game with two MB+ but one account/phone, this can have issues or is a little tricky. But it sure helps get those kids worn out and moving ! HOPEFULLY my MB+ will work at both parks, which I think they will. I know the play Disney game carries between them (ie your badges, etc). Maybe not for everyone but I like it.

[@DragonFangX]

I think the magicbands are probably a little more convenient long term for out-of-state visitors. Like when I went to Florida about two years back almost now, I loved being able to just buy the band, slap it on my wrist and just go. Never had to take it off and it became my room key, park pass, payment method for certain shops and dining. It makes it so good. For Disneyland, where it is more limited right now, I don't see it as beneficial beyond if you just like wearing a wristband till it can link to more things. But as someone who does like their wristbands, I for sure will get this next time I'm at Disneyland.

[@Lucargia1]

I had a similar experience in Florida in 2019! I think once Disneyland gets paying, proper entry scanners, and it hooked up to the park hotels, it'll be a no-brainer for at least non-local guests. They're a fun commodity/souvenir that makes things go just a tiny bit quicker and smoother. Not really worth it right now (at least for their price), but as they add those functionalities hopefully sooner rather than later your band will always work. I'm heading back over for New Years Eve for a few days so I'm hoping some of that might be up by then!

[@darcyweirich1531]

Great video David! I loved being able to use the Magic Band with the PhotoPass photographers. So much easier. Wore mine to World of Color & it did flash and vibrate along with the show. That was cool for a while but eventually I found it distracting so repositioned my wrist so it wasn’t visible.

[@michaelmadsen1222]

When we went to WDW we liked the Magic Bands. Your tickets, fastpasses, credit card payments, and hotel room key is all on there. So if you want to buy something, you just scan without getting your wallet out. Its fun and magic. I also thought it was convenient too.

[@goodfunandus]

Definitely loved our days as APs with the physical passholder card. Maybe we just showing our age but we don’t necessarily want EVERYTHING to have to be linked to the app in order to show proof or function in general 😂😂

[@jruvalcaba66]

I look forward to getting mine this Sunday :D

[@djcruiser9816]

Great first day review!

[@coach8401able]

Received mine via mail and it didn’t want to connect. I linked manually but didn’t want to pair. All 4 didn’t. So I charged them all for like 10 mins and that did the trick. All linked and paired. Ready to roll!

[@ThemeparkNThings]

I love it I'm happy with it ☺️ this is so amazing

[@elspicychile]

I love the new walking transitions in your videos! It’s great imo.

[@FreshBakedDisney]

thank you :)

[@darsstar6440]

I also like the one that you and Mondo bought . If I were to buy one, I would choose the one you guys picked.

[@jrios29]

Hey Dave! The Disney Dining Plan has not returned in any form to WDW since reopening, and it probably not come back. They used to offer free Dining when you were staying on property at certain times of the year. It was great!!!

[@stevenkosmata6800]

We purchased our MagicBands+ at Disney World about 6 weeks ago when we were there. They do work at Disneyland as well, but there is something to know, and anyone who had the Premier pass already knows this. What you need to do is unlink your MB+ from your Disney World app and relink it to your Disneyland app, and then you are good to go. The CMs kept telling us that they wouldn't work at Disneyland, but they do! I purchased the LL as well to test it out, no issues, also worked seamlessly for your photos, and entering the parks. We had to show a few CMs how to read the bands to entry into the parks going back and forth, but still seamless. Enjoy everyone. As David said, not necessary, but it is convenient to just hold up your wrist, and that's it. Been going to Disneyland since '66 and retired a few weeks ago and moving to Orlando area to save a ton of money in taxes and gas prices so I'll miss you Disneyland, but I'll be back to visit, especially as the 100th anniversary begins.

[@carolberreth9420]

I’ll be interested to see what CM’s think about the magic bands. Will they be more efficient in the long run when hundreds of people are using them for entering the parks? This goes for the food booths at the festivals as well as entrance into the parks. I thought they were very convenient when getting food in WDW at the food festival.

[@Idiocracy_101]

Thanks!

[@FreshBakedDisney]

no, thank you! very kind!

[@mapamouse]

Since you bought Genie + today you could use the Disney Photo Pass Lenses. At WDW you can use your Magic Band to pay for things, and I mean the old fashioned used to be free regular Magic Band. I have one that as of last year still works and it is close to 15 years old.

[@johnychen]

I like how the band will work for both California and Florida. I may have to pick on up on my next trip to Florida and link it to both ocasts.

[@WindowtotheMagic]

You can only link it to one app at a time.

[@FreeTheOne1996]

I loveeee Magic Band!!!

[@junto7117]

As someone who's used both a card and a magic band at WDW, I would say that I prefer the magic band. The real reason it's a benefit is that as a parent I can put the magic bands on my children and they don't need to carry cards around. Secondly, I don't have to carry everyone's cards around. It's a big plus to be able to just have everyone manage themselves even if they're pretty little. Secondly, it's nice because you can link money to the card and if my kids and I split up for a while they can go somewhere and get something to eat without needing me. That way I'm also not giving them money or a card they can lose.

[@Howwellisthesoul]

Thank you. I've always wondered about splitting up and if the magic band also holds our card so our family can purchase food without us being there!

[@txhimlauj]

It’s kinda funny watching you learn about the Magic bands that we’ve been using in Walt Disney World for so long. After a while you forget that it is on your wrist, and you feel naked without it after wearing them for a week or longer.

[@FreeTheOne1996]

I’ll take either, as long as I can get in!!!😊

[@CJ005]

Now we got magic bands if Disney wants to profit off of them further they would add a magic band only entrance into the parks, since they make it faster to enter and guests love fast moving lines

[@Metal_Head_Mark]

That's all Disney needs is more distracted walkers looking at their bands in Batuu. The bands themselves seem pretty cool, not really necessary, but fun to have. Like you said, satisfying. The bounty game seems kind of stupid and pointless. You were right with the one and done comment. For me personally, I would rather have the physical annual pass, but the magic band is a close 2nd. Better than having to be on your phone all the time. And finally, MONDO!!! Mondo is cool. It was great to see you 2 interact. I am going to go watch his video now to see you on it.

[@cpt.hebikurashota7545]

Thank you Fresh Baked for this comprehensive test When we (the family) did our last trip to DWorld, have the whole party of 15 of us magic banned really made life a lot easier especially when the kids went off to ride a bunch of the thrill rides and get food /snacks on their own. Hopefully in time the usefulness of having a Magic Band in Dland will increase especially to include hotel keys and credit cards/ pre-paid cards. Wonder how long the charge will last when using the device heavily.

[@jon3157]

Magic Bands use RFID technology which requires no battery. The energy to read the RFID comes from the reader itself which has a coil to transmit energy to a pickup coil in the band giving the band enough momentary energy to transmit its unique ID code back to the reader. So no battery required and the Magic Band will last forever.

[@diazjr1975]

As much as I want one. I don't want to wear a watch and now this. I guess I will keep my phone handy for now. Alos, an answer to the question in the beginning. LOVED my paper pass. I actually laminated it. I think thats why I like my Knotts & SFMM cards. I can old school flash it 😆.

[@pamelaoldham1298]

1. Re Dining Plan at WDW, it’s still in hold according to those who know. 2. I bought my new Magic Band+ for an upcoming WDW trip. Great news! They will work at Disneyland too! So I’m assuming it will also work in reverse.

[@misssagacious]

I used magic bands on my 2019 trip to Florida, I found them quite convenient because women’s clothing tends to avoid pockets! I think it would also be very useful for children who might lose cards. This way, if the group is splitting up there’s less fuss about making sure the child’s ticket is with the child.

[@Blingluvr10]

Hey Fresh Baked! That was my only question, that is it required to have one? I'm glad that it's not required. I love the different colors and styles though. Thanks for showing us what you can and can't do with it. I like that you can use them to do fun bounty hunts in Galaxies Edge. That's a fun aspect of it.

[@lauri-jeancarlson8476]

I getting castle one next year my sister is at Disneyland right now

[@brianmunk5282]

Best part: Strawhztters at the very end with Basin Street Blues! YES!!!!!!!!

[@ED-...]

Physical Pass Fresh Baked!!!

[@MishyMouseEars]

you can pay for things @ WDW, IF you are staying on property at one of the WDW resorts. Disappointed they dont have (YET) the lights with. the Mickey etch to scan that light up, that is super magical. We are so excited to have Magic Band @ DLR and I am guessing we will see a slow roll out of other things pertaining to Magic Band.

[@dmwatters4560]

It was really nice at disney world using the band for hotel rooms, purchases, entry to park, and fast lanes. hopefully it will get that all up and running, the battery part sucks, and you have to be careful with purchases. we buy waaaay too much!

[@jeffreyh7951]

Hey Fresh Baked!!

[@Boriquapearlnn]

I think these are a great addition. At least I'll be able to put my phone away or not be holding my phone the entire trip. But I like the option of all 3(band, phone, ticket). Sometimes tech let's you down so physical passes or tickets can save ya!

[@paolanicasio9882]

Excited!!!!!!!!😊😊😊

[@xcherrykinsx]

thanks for continually being so on top of what's happening in the parks david! i've not felt too strongly about magicbands coming to disneyland, one way or another, but i'm all for anything that results in us not needing to be on our phones as much in the parks. the growing need for a cell phone has been a disappointment to me; it's not always accessible and often leads to distraction. admittedly, i'm not interested in the 'plus' features but the convenience could be nice. i haven't had the chance to try it out yet, so i can't say whether or not i'll prefer it to a physical card, but i've got hope!

[@winterhotfoot1958]

Just print out your eTicket (for regular tickets) or your Magic Key bar code and photopass QR code (if you have one from your Key or have pre-purchased Genie+) on paper and use those. For the eTickets, they print you an old fashioned (90s-to-pre-pandemic era) Entry Ticket while they are taking your picture and hand it to you when the picture-taking is over. For the Magic Key, just tape it to the back of your old Annual Passport or any similar-sized card. And just like *magic*, you have reproduced all the phone-avoiding functionality of the $35+ MagicBand (80% for Enchant and Imagine Keyholders who don't get Photopass baked in and can't pre-order Genie+ and thus can't print out the Photopass QR codebefore going) for less than a penny's worth of office supplies. And as an added bonus, it will work in places that MagicBands don't, like for discounts on merchandise and non-mobile-order food.

[@xcherrykinsx]

@@winterhotfoot1958 @WinterHotfoot haha you're not wrong! and whilst i've not had any trouble keeping my own phone-time to a minimum in the park, it's moreso my younger siblings and some of my friends (who never experienced the park pre-pandemic and find it uncomfortable 'being bored', thus my note on distraction) that i'm thinking of. whilst i love the paper tickets, they're a bit too easily destroyed or lost for purposes of longevity. in the long run, i've not got any true issue with being able to utilize your phone for so many things aside from the lack of accessibility for those who cannot afford (or are too young) to have one!

[@dnw9181]

Resoundingly I prefer the old card or pass ! it made a great souvenir or memorabilia from Disneyland In future years. I do not want to wear some plastic tracking device on my wrist. I prefer to wear a beautiful watch. All my family feel the same way.

[@msartrulz4500]

They should put a watch on it so you can know the hours of the shows that would be cool

[@ronhertz2377]

Talked to hotel reservationist yesterday and said that the charging for purchases and using to open room door is coming soon. Be able to do like at Disneyworld, but like You said. Not needed, but I enjoy them anyway!

[@colestone14]

Magic bands are fun

[@matthewkent8089]

YES!! A Peter tu sighting!!! Thanks for that…

[@lukesilletta9295]

Good choice with that band. Nothing quite like that retro lettering.