Support for Disney World MagicBand on iPhone and Apple Watch

Disney today announced MagicBand support for iPhone and Apple Watch in a service called ‘Disney MagicMobile’, which uses the Wallet app.

Disney’s MagicBand is a colorful wristband that guests can wear at Walt Disney World to enter the theme parks, unlock their hotel room, and purchase food and merchandise. MagicMobile provides a contactless way to access many MagicBand features using only an iPhone or Apple Watch.

Guests can create a Disney MagicMobile pass through the My Disney Experience app and add it to the Wallet app. The user’s PiPhone‌ or Apple Watch can then be used at the same contactless access points as with a MagicBand. There is also the option to use a MagicBand with a MagicMobile mobile pass, so guests do not have to choose one over the other.

Initially, MagicMobile will only be exclusive to Apple devices, but the service is expected to come later on Android devices.