Luxe Beat Magazine JULY 2014 | Page 44

Travel A day in any theme park means a lot of walking, but the new Disney My Magic+ bands, customized radiofrequency wristbands, can honestly save you steps. Previously Disney World park guests had to stop at the attraction they desired and pick up a FastPass to avoid waiting in long lines. However, the process usually meant crisscrossing the park numerous times because they would have to return to ride. The new MyMagic+ system allows guests to reserve three FastPasses reservations per day, before they even enter the park. Disney has more than doubled the number of attractions and experiences you can reserve such as fireworks and parade viewing areas and character greetings. This means you can plan your day around the FastPass reserved events and even make restaurant reservations ahead. The bands enable you to do more at the parks, which in my mind is a magical win-win for guests and Disney alike. I admit the process is a bit complicated when you start, but once you step through the official website and get the My Disney Experience mobile app on your tablet or smartphone, you’re ready. In fact, the free mobile app allows you to make changes during your park visit. It even i