hcps-osullivax Posted January 13, 2013 #1 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Walt Disney World just rolled out this amazing new MyMagic+ idea, and it would be really awesome if Royal Carribbean picked it up! What is it? A rubber waterproof braclet you wear that has a RFID chip in it. It is connected to an online account that is activated anytime you place the band against a RFID reader. What does it do? It can act as your room key, it can be connected to your credit card info, save photos immidietly after a crew member takes one, saves dining reservation, and the capability of much much more. What does this mean? You no longer would need to carry around a room key! Everything is right on your wrist! (I go through 3 or 4 of them in a week because i like to keep them in my magnetic wallet!) Here is the info about MyMagic+ bands: http://www.wdwmagic.com/other/mymagicplus.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth C Posted January 13, 2013 #2 Share Posted January 13, 2013 It's a great idea BUT the worst thing about AI's is that wristband and really bad tan lines :( Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slh182 Posted January 14, 2013 #3 Share Posted January 14, 2013 I don't like wearing things on my wrist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCWalton1 Posted January 14, 2013 #4 Share Posted January 14, 2013 I don't like wearing things on my wrist. Neither do I. DW finally stopped buying me wristwatches as I rarely wear them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hcps-osullivax Posted January 14, 2013 Author #5 Share Posted January 14, 2013 I don't like wearing things on my wrist. Disney is allowing you to opt out of this, and they just give you a card with the RFID code in it! They really do think of everything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deborahjo Posted January 14, 2013 #6 Share Posted January 14, 2013 But did you read the $1 million start up on this progranm. Do not think it is cost effective. I would wear it because I wear a medical alert braclet already but would every one wear one everyday of the week? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyCampers3 Posted January 14, 2013 #7 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Interesting concept, but I wonder why you came to the RCCI thread with MUCH excitement, as a two time poster, to talk about a new Disney program? Are you in sales? And know how much of an impact Cruise Critic members can have on getting the word out on a particular issue? Just wondering.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hcps-osullivax Posted January 14, 2013 Author #8 Share Posted January 14, 2013 (edited) Interesting concept, but I wonder why you came to the RCCI thread with MUCH excitement, as a two time poster, to talk about a new Disney program? Are you in sales? And know how much of an impact Cruise Critic members can have on getting the word out on a particular issue? Just wondering.... Haha, noo. I am just a teenager who really likes Disney World and cruising! Sorry, I lovvvee cruising. My first cruise was on a Disney Cruise ship, and i had an okay time. Then we went on a Carnival, and also had a good time. Then we choose Royal Caribbean and we all feel in love! We have been on three Royal cruises and will be on Oasis during the first week of April!!! I just felt like showing how this would take my favorite cruise line to the next level in technololgy, like it will with Disney. I actually hadn't thought of how Disney will most likely implement this on thier ships. It will be interesting to read cruisecritic reviews when they do! Oh, and enjoy your cruise tommorow! Edited January 14, 2013 by hcps-osullivax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edk136 Posted January 14, 2013 #9 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Unless it says 'Tag Heuer' and gives me the time, I'll pass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hcps-osullivax Posted January 15, 2013 Author #10 Share Posted January 15, 2013 But did you read the $1 million start up on this progranm. Do not think it is cost effective. I would wear it because I wear a medical alert braclet already but would every one wear one everyday of the week? No, I agree, it's not cost effective, but it is still really cool. Think about it, everything at the touch of your wrist! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocketlady Posted January 14, 2014 #11 Share Posted January 14, 2014 I would rather wear it around my neck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharktums Posted January 14, 2014 #12 Share Posted January 14, 2014 The wristband is only the beginning. Disney will eventually sell princess wands and pirate swords that will have the RFID Ticket/Key/Dining/Credit card everything in it. The people complaining about tan lines are hilarious. I'm sure we'll see RCCL go RFID sooner rather than later but it will probably stay as a card and not a band or something else. I mean, the Coke Freestyle cups are already RFID! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelerThom Posted January 14, 2014 #13 Share Posted January 14, 2014 the first image that pops into my head, is walking past a bar without stopping and getting charged for a drink you didn't get.:mad: thom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macruisefan Posted January 14, 2014 #14 Share Posted January 14, 2014 What a great idea. No longer will I find myself tiring out half way up a flight of stairs as I'm too weighed down by the plastic card in my pocket... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted January 14, 2014 #15 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Interesting concept, but I wonder why you came to the RCCI thread with MUCH excitement, as a two time poster, to talk about a new Disney program? Because they found it interesting/exciting and wanted to expose more people to it. I don't automatically think of a new poster as a sales person. Nor do I think these message boards should be only echo chambers. Other cruise lines do unique things that could enhance the RCI experience. Why NOT discuss them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havingfun2010 Posted January 14, 2014 #16 Share Posted January 14, 2014 I don't see how this could be a bad idea. I have already used hotel room keys with this. I have used a wristband for lockers. The idea is that you have an easy way of bringing your card with you, while you are swimming, etc. RCCL already has RFID chips in the room keys. Something like this could be rolled out on each new ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted January 14, 2014 #17 Share Posted January 14, 2014 RCCL already has RFID chips in the room keys. Something like this could be rolled out on each new ship. Are you positive about that? I didn't see any part of the card that would indicate it has an RFID chip in it. If it did why do we need to still swipe and/or why can they not locate missing PAX faster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonV1 Posted January 14, 2014 #18 Share Posted January 14, 2014 The Oasis class boats already have the ability to track RFID over WIFI per this article. Can't see these replacing the cards (for everyone), especially since the cards are used as ID when returning from port. Plus lets be honest, some people will never change/hate change regardless of what you do/what it gives them. The Disney system is great (tested it last October), but they wouldn't spent that money without the expectation of getting something out of it. The ability to track movement throughout the park in real time has to be a big plus for park capacity planning. Plus the wristband is physically attached to you, so maybe they will lose less of them than they did cards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joand452 Posted January 14, 2014 #19 Share Posted January 14, 2014 We just came back from Disney World and DH and I both wore our Magic Bands all week. They actually worked pretty well; to charge something to your account, you had to key in a self-selected PIN -- no surprise charges! We would always wear our WDW key cards on lanyards (like we do on cruises); this was kind of a refreshing change. Of course, you can buy all sorts of accessories and covers for the bands in all the Disney shops. Any way to make a little extra $$ ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thetrail Posted January 14, 2014 #20 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Walt Disney World just rolled out this amazing new MyMagic+ idea, and it would be really awesome if Royal Carribbean picked it up! What is it? A rubber waterproof braclet you wear that has a RFID chip in it. It is connected to an online account that is activated anytime you place the band against a RFID reader. What does it do? It can act as your room key, it can be connected to your credit card info, save photos immidietly after a crew member takes one, saves dining reservation, and the capability of much much more. What does this mean? You no longer would need to carry around a room key! Everything is right on your wrist! (I go through 3 or 4 of them in a week because i like to keep them in my magnetic wallet!) Here is the info about MyMagic+ bands: http://www.wdwmagic.com/other/mymagicplus.htm Happy with the SeaPass card as it is, would not want to wear something else around my wrist...K.O.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombiehunter Posted January 14, 2014 #21 Share Posted January 14, 2014 It's a great idea BUT the worst thing about AI's is that wristband and really bad tan lines :( Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk HAHA I'd probably wear it for the tan line. You should see me halfway through summer. I ride a bicycle a lot and never take off my watch. The lines I develop...in sheer number are mind blowing. The on topic portion of this post: I'm leery and distrustful of RFID. You should see what happened the time Mythbusters attempted to do something with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_K Posted January 14, 2014 #22 Share Posted January 14, 2014 So, how do the pool attendants take your wrist band to the bar when they get you drinks? Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted January 14, 2014 #23 Share Posted January 14, 2014 (edited) So, how do the pool attendants take your wrist band to the bar when they get you drinks? They will have some sort of wireless scanner. Edited January 14, 2014 by clarea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midwestgal Posted January 14, 2014 #24 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Many of our resort water parks here have had this for years...I'm surprised it took so long for Disney to start using it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musik07 Posted January 14, 2014 #25 Share Posted January 14, 2014 I stayed at a Great Wolf Lodge (indoor watermark) and they had wristbands that opened your door. It was nice to be able to go to the waterpark and only take a towel. You didn't have to worry about losing it, dropping it, whatever. Not sure if I would like to wear it the whole cruise however it would deal with lost keys in port (my dad lost mine when I was in my teens and my parents didn't trust me to keep my own!), lost keys in general and is nice when you go on an excursion where you don't want to bring much (or anything). As long as I could take it off if I wanted to (formal pictures) I wouldn't mind! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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