Magic Band "NEW KIND" -Update: Post #70-

[erionm]

I like them!

We already customized our magic bands for next October's trip. I know that we can tweak for some time, do you know if they will offer the new bands on existing reservations?

Thanks!

You will receive the new version for your reservation reservation since they are (reportedly) switching over in early 2017. It doesn't matter that you've already customized them.

 

[CinderDuffy]

Side by side, magicband2 with a 2016 resort band.

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The Band is the same, the center is just flatter and a hair wider.

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all 3 generations thickness.

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note: you can't tell from this photo but the new MB2 will lay flat on it's own, it's not a ridged and hard angles like he old ones, it really fits over your wrist well. I hate things on my wrist so this will be turned into a key chain and for now i'll probably just carry the icon (puck thing, official name) in my pocket.

It is a nice conversation starter though and you quickly learn who is paying too much attention to you.

Thanks for the images.

Unfortunately it looks even worse for me since I use the smaller size band, and the size difference between those two (even with the new border removed) is quite a lot. At least I will save some cash by never buying a new MB again.

 

[HopperFan]

I took a front and back picture of new vs old for reference. I fastened them both on the first two gray holes after the graphic/colored part of the band.

http://imgur.com/a/G9RPt

Big difference especially for smaller arms.

 

[ellie05]

I wish they will keep the old MB and people could choose which one they want. I have small wrist and that little bit of difference is a big difference to me.

I like the convenience of the MB and I don't see getting a keychain for it. The fact they won't sell the pluck separate from bands seem to defeat the purpose of the new concept not that I would be buying any of the new design anyway.!

 

[Farro]

You will receive the new version for your reservation reservation since they are (reportedly) switching over in early 2017. It doesn't matter that you've already customized them.

Perfect, thank you!

 

[blackpearl77]

They just look so large! Especially for little wrists and kids. Looks like it will take up half a little kids arm!

 

[ethanwa]

ahh didn't know that @ethanwa look in the bag they gave out, there is a MB2 flyer in it with that image in the corner you can try to scan.

Disney Parks Blog just posted a nice image of it this morning, so I am using that one now. Thanks for the help everyone!

 

[erionm]

They just look so large! Especially for little wrists and kids. Looks like it will take up half a little kids arm!

Did you see the comparison photos accident posted back on page 6. They are only slightly wider and actually thinner than the original MBs.

 

[leebee]

It looks like the "Magic Nugget" will need to be snapped into a larger Magic Band, or kept track of in a pocket, necklace, or belt clip. Remind again me how a little Nugget is going to be easier to wear, keep track of, or use than a KTTW card.

 

[hiroMYhero]

It looks like the "Magic Nugget" will need to be snapped into a larger Magic Band, or kept track of in a pocket, necklace, or belt clip. Remind again me how a little Nugget is going to be easier to wear, keep track of, or use than a KTTW card.

The Icon [nugget, puck] is encased in a MagicBand. A guest can choose to buy an accessory in which to place their Icon, but, the only way a guest would have a loose Icon to begin with is to remove it from a MB.

 

[dmband]

This would be cool for those who do pin collecting, they can have it hanging on the end

 

[Shayana]

I wonder about metal allergies. With two screws on the back holding the "magic nugget" into place, is there any metal that touches the skin? Having to buy an alternative way to carry it (like a keychain) would be annoying, and in addition not all of the clothing I wear has pockets or belt loops that I could hook it to. I'm not very impressed with this if the new bands actually have metal that can touch skin, since there are enough people with nickel allergies out there that you would think Disney would avoid this.

 

[CinderDuffy]

Did you see the comparison photos accident posted back on page 6. They are only slightly wider and actually thinner than the original MBs.

It's a significant difference for those of us that use the smaller band. Look at the difference between the original band without the black border & the new band without the black border.

 

[DougEMG]

I kind of like the old band better, the new band looks too wide.

 

[wdwchio]

I wonder about metal allergies. With two screws on the back holding the "magic nugget" into place, is there any metal that touches the skin? Having to buy an alternative way to carry it (like a keychain) would be annoying, and in addition not all of the clothing I wear has pockets or belt loops that I could hook it to. I'm not very impressed with this if the new bands actually have metal that can touch skin, since there are enough people with nickel allergies out there that you would think Disney would avoid this.

As far as I can tell, the two screws are just barely recessed into the plastic. They are also fairly small.

I am allergic to nickel and have to be careful about what I wear but after a day and a half my skin has not reacted at all.

 

[Shayana]

As far as I can tell, the two screws are just barely recessed into the plastic. They are also fairly small.

I am allergic to nickel and have to be careful about what I wear but after a day and a half my skin has not reacted at all.

I hope so. I haven't been able to wear a watch in 25 years.

 

[hedberg1661]

But each graphic MB has its own Puck.
magicbandcollectors.com has photos of some of the new graphic MBs next to the original graphic MBs.

Right. Now that i see some of the other details it seems that the specific puck will still have the sounds/lights etc. I was hoping this technology would be able to give me one puck so I could clean up my account. It doesn't seem to solve the "you have too many bands" issue that CMs keep telling me. Of course my response is get some better software ha!

 

[MaryLovesPoohBear]

I hope so. I haven't been able to wear a watch in 25 years.

If it is a problem, you can request a key card.

 

[Disney Khi]

I hope so. I haven't been able to wear a watch in 25 years.

Could you paint over the screws with clear nail polish? That's all I could think of that might work.

 

[momandmousefan]

This is actually good timing for us with a toddler who insists on fiddling with bracelets taking them on and off but who would wear a lanyard "necklace" with no issue. I hate wearing things on my wrists too and would totally prefer to clip one to a lanyard or bag.