The “Happiest Place on Earth” is also one of the most surveilled — with Disney honchos using the park’s wearable “MagicBands” and smartphone apps to reportedly t… ...

Disney plusses its Fastpass program. ... Since the MagicBands act as door keys, guests can proceed directly to their rooms without physically registering at the front desk.

The MagicBand, a microchip-embedded bracelet that serves as a ticket, credit card, hotel key and FastPass, is a feature of the MyMagic+ program that debuted in 2013 at Disney World.

MagicBands will serve as hotel room keys, simply tapping them against the lock to open. ... Disney's original FastPass system has received much acclaim since it was launched in in the '90s, ...

From water parks to cruise ships, other entertainment companies are taking ideas that Walt Disney World pioneered and going even further. Two former Disney executives have made waves in the cruise … ...

There's magic. Then there's "My Magic+" — the new system at Walt Disney World that consolidates all your vacation information on a MagicBand wristband — with most of the planning done before ...

Disney has confirmed that it will soon offer MagicBand capabilities via smartphones. The service will roll out on Apple devices first but should be available on multiple smart devices soon after ...

Disney parks will roll out the 'MagicBand' in the coming months. By ABC News. January 9, 2013, 7:27 AM. ... shows and more in advance through an enhanced FastPass system called FastPass+.

Disney World’s FastPass+ can be difficult for many to figure out, but some guests have found loopholes that allow them an advantage. One of the ...

MagicBands can be disabled if they’re lost or stolen, and there is no GPS-tracking on the bands. Disney says security measures are in place to keep users’ personal information safe. No private ...

MagicBands adorn the arms of millions of Walt Disney World visitors, giving them quick access to FastPasses, hotel rooms and credit-card accounts. At the Walt Disney Co.’s other theme parks, … ...

Two former Disney executives have made waves in the cruise industry with a seafaring medallion that has more features than MagicBands. And Universal Orlando has been taking the Disney FastPass ...