Disney MagicBand+ How it Works and is it Worth it?

<p><strong>MagicBand+ is Here<br>Is it worth the hype and money?</strong></p><p> </p><p>You can now get a brand new Disney MagicBand+ for your Walt Disney World vacation. </p><p> </p><p>Is it worth getting? Do you plan to get one? Is it worth the upgrade from MagicBand 2? </p><p>Maybe, but we think Disney really dropped the ball here. MagicBand+ has questionable value. What Disney really should have done was release a Disney smart watch. We predict that a Disney MagicBand Watch will be the next (and a better) version of this tech -- especially if it works along with Hey Disney.</p><p>In the meantime, here are the minor benefits of a Disney MagicBand+</p><p> </p><p><strong>MagicBand+ does everything your old MagicBand does:</strong></p><ul> <li>Unlock the door of your Walt Disney World Resort hotel room</li> <li>Enter any of the Disney World theme parks and water parks</li> <li>Redeem Disney Genie+ and Individual Lightning Lane reservations</li> <li>Charge items, including food/beverages and merchandise, to your resort room (only if staying onsite)</li> <li>Redeem Disney Dining Plan credits</li> <li>Link PhotoPass images to your account</li> </ul><p><strong>How is MagicBand+ different than a regular MagicBand?</strong></p><ul> <li>MagicBand+ costs more than a MagicBand</li> <li>MagicBand+ has some limited park interactions</li> <li>MagicBand+ has to be charged frequently </li> </ul><p><strong>How to set-up a new MagicBand+ and link it to your Disney account </strong></p><ol> <li>Press the button on the back MagicBand+ to turn it on and tap the band to your phone.</li> <li>Open (or set-up) the My Disney Experience app.</li> <li>Follow the app instructions to link the MagicBand+ to your Disney account, assign it to a guest and pair it to your mobile device. App will show the band charge level and software status.</li> <li>Link your park tickets, reservations and more as required.</li> </ol><p><strong>How to manage multiple MagicBands from one Disney account</strong></p><ol> <li>In the MDE app go to MagicBan