Originally Posted By AutoPost This topic is for Discussion of <a href="http://www.LaughingPlace.com/Latest-ID-82061.asp" target="_blank"><b>Latest: Tom Staggs Talks MagicBands at AllThingsD</b></a> <p>Tom Staggs was at the All Things Digital conference today to show off MagicBands and discuss their future use in the parks and even, perhaps, outside the parks.</p>
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt All criticisms aside, this does sound groundbreaking and innovative. The wearable tech concept engaged here reminds me of Google Glass or the rumored iWatch from Apple.
Originally Posted By CuriousConstance I thought it was funny when the guy in the video said, "When I put this band on will money immediately begin flowing out of my bank account?" lol
Originally Posted By CuriousConstance I can see myself rockin a Disney band. I think it sounds cool and easy.
Originally Posted By mrkthompsn James Bond did this thirty years ago... <a href="http://www.jamesbondwatch.org.uk/seiko" target="_blank">http://www.jamesbondwatch.org.uk/seiko</a>
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper *Yawn* I still don't see how this will significantly improve my family vacations to the World.
Originally Posted By Princessjenn5795 I think this seems pretty cool! I also like that you can opt in or out of certain options.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt "I still don't see how this will significantly improve my family vacations to the World." Well, if it works the way that Staggs says it will, you'll be able to simply transition from your hotel room, through park turnstiles to reservations at shows, attractions, character meet-and-greets, and restaurants with a single electronic "ticket". That's a pretty significant game change from the traditional way that we're currently experiencing Disney resorts. Maybe you don't see this as an improvement, but, assuming it works as designed, you can't deny the improved convenience. But then again, I'm the sort who gets a kick out of slick technology like this.
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper <<Well, if it works the way that Staggs says it will, you'll be able to simply transition from your hotel room, through park turnstiles to reservations at shows, attractions, character meet-and-greets, and restaurants with a single electronic "ticket".>> Yea. I guess I just don't see the 1 minute combined (at most) this will save me from pulling my ticket out of my wallet as all that much of a revolutionary change to my park day.
Originally Posted By CuriousConstance From a mom's point of view, I'm usally carrying my handbag, holding kids hands, carrying whatever we've purchased, etc. The thought of NOT having to drag our tickets out of my wallet everytime we want to get into park, or get FPs or get into hotel room actually seems like a small thing, but in reality it will be pretty awesome.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt "Yea. I guess I just don't see the 1 minute combined (at most) this will save me from pulling my ticket out of my wallet as all that much of a revolutionary change to my park day." True, but you did say "family", so I assumed you were talking about a group of people with possibly children involved.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros While it will be slightly more convenient to have a wristband instead of a piece of paper, I think this element will have relatively little impact on the way guests visit the parks. However, being the most visible part of the NextGen system, it will likely become the 'symbol' for the whole revised process of booking every element of your vacation months in advance (and already has to a certain extent). Personally, I agree with Hokie. Being a visitor who is only responsible for my own ticket/FP/credit card/etc, it really doesn't bother me any to pull a card out of my wallet. In most cases, there's a bit of a queue, so I have a chance to do it before I even get to the front, meaning that it doesn't even slow me down. I guess it will be nice to not need to keep track of all the paper FP tickets, but I'm sure it will become much more difficult to remember all of your reservations, without a physical itinerary in my wallet. A wristband will have a negligable effect on my vacation; having to spend months prior to it keeping on top of all of the details will have a much more serious impact.
Originally Posted By tashajilek For me I would probably have to write down my FP times everyday to remember which would be annoying. I usually have a separate pouch in my purse or a backpack with my park tickets and the passes that I can get easily. Is the wrist band going to have to stay on for the duration of your trip? If so everyone will look like hospital patients lol.
Originally Posted By sjhym333 I think people are confused. This isn't about the guests. It's about what Disney is getting
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt "For me I would probably have to write down my FP times everyday to remember which would be annoying." If the thing doesn't remind you then what's the point. It has to have little alerts or something.
Originally Posted By sjhym333 True, though I expect at some point that you will be able to wave your bracelet past a screen and it will everything out for you. I watched the video and I can see why people could get excited about it. The technology is really amazing. Though again, I have to say that Disney is getting more from this system then just a better guest experience.
Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub Hans, when you say "slick" I envision two things: 1 You with a hipster mustache at WDW 2. Slick as in that pickpocket was so slick I didn't feel them ripping me off...in that respect it is pretty slick on behalf of Disney. My Disney Experience mobile app can be downloaded today for FREE unless you factor in the cost of your smartphone, etc.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt "Hans, when you say "slick" I envision two things: 1 You with a hipster mustache at WDW" Do you mean like this: <a href="http://sjaejones.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/whiplash-219x300.png" target="_blank">http://sjaejones.com/wp-conten...x300.png</a> "2. Slick as in that pickpocket was so slick I didn't feel them ripping me off...in that respect it is pretty slick on behalf of Disney." LOL "My Disney Experience mobile app can be downloaded today for FREE unless you factor in the cost of your smartphone, etc." That app is awful and even worse without a decent wi-fi connection.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt Speaking of rip-off, have you seen the new prices for Disney's domestic theme parks? Um, yeah, I won't be going near DL or WDW anytime in the near future. They've lost their minds.
Originally Posted By CuriousConstance Hans what are you talking about? Their tickets only increased by $5 or $10, and you paid for tickets that were $5 or $10 bucks cheaper, are you really saying you'd not go to the parks because of a $10 increase!?
