Support for Disney World MagicBand on iPhone and Apple Watch

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

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

Guests will be able to create a Disney MagicMobile pass through the My Disney Experience app and add it to the Wallet app. The user’s iPhone or Apple Watch can then be used at the same contactless access points as with a MagicBand. It is also possible to use a MagicBand with a MagicMobile mobile pass, so customers don’t have to choose one over the other.

Initially, MagicMobile will be exclusive to Apple devices, but the service is expected to be available on Android devices at a later date.