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Type | Wearable tech |
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Inventor | Synapse Product Development[1] Walt Disney Parks & Resorts |
Inception | 2013 |
Manufacturer | Walt Disney Company |
Available | Sold at Walt Disney World Resort and on DisneyStore.com |
Current supplier | Walt Disney World |
MagicBands are a plastic bracelets that contain RFID radios, in use at Walt Disney World Resort. The MagicBands form the central part of the MyMagic+ experience, providing a way for the system to connect data to guests. This includes connecting park tickets, hotel room keys, payments, and PhotoPass information to the MagicBands. The bands were announced on January 7, 2013 by Tom Staggs as a part of MyMagic+.[2]
Development
[edit]MagicBands were developed alongside the MyMagic+ program as a way to tie all of the different elements of the program together. The MagicBand idea came at the start of the Next Generation Experience (the code name for what became MyMagic+), when one of the original five members of the project, business development VP John Padgett, was on a flight between Burbank, the Walt Disney Company's headquarters, and Orlando, the location of Walt Disney World.[3] The idea was based on a product Padgett found in SkyMall magazine. Soon after, a makeshift xBand (the original code name for the MagicBand) was created using a strip of velcro, plastic liner, and a small RFID tag.[3]
The original MagicBand design was created by Frog Design. The original design consists of an outer plastic grey bracelet, which can be removed to adjust for a smaller sized wrist, and an inner plastic bracelet. The inner plastic bracelet is one of eight base colors,[4] which can then have a series of different designs printed on them for an extra fee. Sealed inside of the middle of the inner band is the circuitry, consisting of high frequency and ultra-high frequency antennas and a coin cell battery,[5] all embedded on a PCB board.[6][7][8][9] Directly outside of the circuitry is an outline of Mickey Mouse's head on the front, while the back includes the Band ID, the FCC ID number, and other information.[3]
On November 19, 2016, a new MagicBand design, MagicBand 2, was announced. The new design increases the size of the Mickey head and the circuitry area. This part, called the Icon, is able to be removed with a special screwdriver and placed in other bands or special accessories such as a key-chain.[10][11][12]
Implementation
[edit]MagicBands are free to Disney Resort guests and Annual Passholders. While other guests receive a card with an RFID chip inside, they are able to purchase a MagicBand online or at the parks.[13]
Touchpoints, consisting of a ring with an outline of Mickey Mouse's head[3], are located at park entry points, Fastpass+ entry points, PhotoPass locations, and point of sales location. When a guest walk up to one, they place their MagicBand's circuitry location against the center of the the ring (known as putting "Mickey to Mickey"[3]), in order to engage the system. The ring and outline on the touchpoint will then light up green if access is granted, while it will turn blue if cast member assistance is required.[3] Some special edition MagicBands with graphics printed on them will cause the touchpoints to light up different colors and make different noises then the default green, when access is granted.[14][15][16] An example of this is the red Lightsaber Star Wars themed MagicBand, which changed the default green to red.[17] In normal settings, the touchpoints will never turn red, due to the negative connotation of the color.[18]
Handheld MagicBand readers are used at sit-down restaurants for point of sales and by PhotoPass photographers to link photos.[19] These handheld readers do not have the light up features of the touchpoints.
Popular Culture
[edit]- In the 2015 movie Jurassic World, made by Disney competitor, Universal Studios, the park guests are seen wearing a wristband that emulates most of the features found used by MagicBands.[20][21][22]
Competitors
[edit]On November 3, 2016, Walt Disney World competitor Universal Orlando announced the TapuTapu system for their new water park, Volcano Bay.[23] The system will allow Universal guests to tap their wristbands to a touchpoint, which will then place them in a virtual queue. Fifteen minutes before their wait time is up, the device will vibrate to let the wearer know that they should head back to the attraction.[24][25]
References
[edit]- ^ "Development – Disney MagicBand, MyMagic+, and FastPass+ collectables". www.magicbandcollectors.com. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
- ^ Staggs, Tom. "Taking the Disney Guest Experience to the Next Level". Disney Parks Blog. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
- ^ a b c d e f "The Messy Business Of Reinventing Happiness". Fast Company. 15 April 2015. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
- ^ "Standard Colors – Disney MagicBand, MyMagic+, and FastPass+ collectables". www.magicbandcollectors.com. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
- ^ "OET Exhibits List". Federal Communications Commission. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
The device is battery powered by a non-replaceable coin cell. The device also contains passive UHF and HF RFID tags, verified to FCC Part 15B.
- ^ "OET Exhibits List". Federal Communications Commission. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
The antenna of the product is embedded in the PCB. The PCB is potted in plastic and overmolded such that the antenna is not accessible, removable or replaceable without permanent damage and disfiguring of the device.
- ^ Kraft, Caleb. "Dissecting Disney's MagicBand | EE Times". EETimes. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
- ^ Stern, Becky. "Inside Magic Band | Magic Band Teardown | Adafruit Learning System". learn.adafruit.com. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
- ^ "Making the Band – MagicBand Teardown and More". AtDisneyAgain. 28 January 2014. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
- ^ Smith, Thomas. "MagicBand 2 Coming to Walt Disney World Resort". Disney Parks Blog. Retrieved 22 November 2016.
- ^ "PICTURES: Major new redesigned MagicBands available soon! – Disney MagicBand, MyMagic+, and FastPass+ collectables". www.magicbandcollectors.com. Retrieved 22 November 2016.
- ^ "Updated information on the new MagicBand 2, including release date details – Disney MagicBand, MyMagic+, and FastPass+ collectables". www.magicbandcollectors.com. Retrieved 22 November 2016.
- ^ "MagicBand Eligibility | FAQ | Walt Disney World Resort". disneyworld.disney.go.com. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
- ^ "FP+ Videos – Disney MagicBand, MyMagic+, and FastPass+ collectables". www.magicbandcollectors.com. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
- ^ "Food & Wine Festival – Disney MagicBand, MyMagic+, and FastPass+ collectables". www.magicbandcollectors.com. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
- ^ "Limited Releases – Disney MagicBand, MyMagic+, and FastPass+ collectables". www.magicbandcollectors.com. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
- ^ "Lights and sounds for all four Limited Edition 2015 Star Wars MagicBands – Disney MagicBand, MyMagic+, and FastPass+ collectables". www.magicbandcollectors.com. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
- ^ Kuang, Cliff. "Disney's $1 Billion Bet on a Magical Wristband". WIRED. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
- ^ Santa Domingo, Joel. "Hands On: Disney MagicBands, MyMagic+ Web Service". PCMAG. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
- ^ St. Pierre, Tasha (12 June 2015). "Jurassic World: 5 things you need to know about the film". FanSided. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
- ^ "Jurassic World Photos: Over 60 Images Let Us Analyze The Trailer". Slashfilm. 25 November 2014. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
Notice the magic band=style wristbands on the park visitors. Are they to track the visitors or allow admisison to attractions and pay for purchases like Disney's magic bands?
- ^ "Magic Bands and Monorails: 7 Ways Jurassic World Reminded Us of Disney Parks". www.sistersdreamingofdisney.com. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
- ^ Clark, Kristen (3 November 2016). "New Ride and Details Revealed About Universal's Volcano Bay". Close Up. Universal Orlando. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
- ^ Bevil, Dewayne. "Universal's Volcano Bay: Ride will blow its top, use magnetic technology". OrlandoSentinel.com. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
- ^ Munarriz, Rick (10 November 2016). "Is Disney World's Top Rival About to Make MagicBands Obsolete? -- The Motley Fool". The Motley Fool. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
External Links
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2017 UCF Knights football team Roster
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Position | Linebacker |
Class | Redshirt senior |
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Born: | St. Petersburg, Florida | July 20, 1995
Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
Weight | 229 lb (104 kg) |
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High school | St. Petersburg (FL) Lakewood |
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Shaquem Griffin (born July 20, 1995) is an American football Linebacker for the UCF Knights. Shaquem and his twin brother Shaquill both played for UCF.[7]
Early life
[edit]Shaquem Griffin was born to Tangie and Terry Griffin[8] on July 20, 1995, less than two minutes after Shaquill.[9][10] Shaquem was born with amniotic band syndrome affecting his left hand, causing his fingers on his left hand to not fully develop.[8][11][12] At age four, his mother found him in the kitchen, attempting to use a butcher's knife to self-amputate his fingers due to the pain. His parents scheduled an amputation the next day.[8][10] However, Griffin was able to continue playing sports without his left hand, competing in track, baseball, and football alongside his brother.[8]
College Career
[edit]Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | 40‡ | Commit date |
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Shaquem Griffin LB |
Saint Petersburg, FL | Lakewood HS | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 183 lb (83 kg) | 4.63 | Jul 27, 2012 |
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Shaquem and his brother Shaquill Griffin were both offered football scholarships at University of Central Florida by former coach George O'Leary. Griffin spent all four years at UCF totaling 17 sacks and 30 tackles for a loss. Griffin was named the 2018 Peach Bowl Defensive MVP and was the 2016 AAC Defensive Player of the Year.
Griffin played for the Knights during their undefeated 2017 season, for which the university claims a national championship.[a]
Griffin told Ralph Warner and NFL Network in November 2017 that he plans to continue his football career in the NFL.
References
[edit]- ^ "UCFKnights.com | Football Roster". ucfknights.com. Retrieved January 3, 2018.
- ^ "2017 Rankings, Week 17". Colley Matrix. Retrieved January 9, 2018.
- ^ "Football Bowl Subdivision Records" (PDF). NCAA. p. 109. Retrieved January 10, 2018.
- ^ Seeley, Andy (January 10, 2018). "Knights Ranked No. 1 - UCF" (Press release). UCF Athletics.
- ^ Schlabach, Mark (January 10, 2018). "Introducing the ESPN All-Bowl team". ESPN.
- ^ Axson, Scooby (January 10, 2018). "Sony Michel, Shaquem Griffin lead All-Bowl Team". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved January 11, 2018.
- ^ Green, Shannon (April 24, 2017). "For UCF standout Shaquill Griffin, NFL dream is all about family". OrlandoSentinel.com. Retrieved May 11, 2017.
- ^ a b c d Glock, Allison. "NCF: Identical twins have NFL dreams, with only three hands". ESPN.com.
- ^ Drahold, Bryon (May 2, 2017). "Seahawks cornerback Shaquill Griffin kept promise to twin brother". Seahawks Wire.
- ^ a b Staples, Andy (November 16, 2017). "Shaquem Griffin: UCF's unstoppable one-handed star". Sports Illustrated.
- ^ Green, Shannon (September 8, 2016). "Shaquem, Shaquill Griffin shine for UCF, don't let disability hold them back". Orlando Sentinel.
- ^ Adelson, Eric (August 17, 2017). "Is the NFL next for one-handed Shaquem Griffin?". Yahoo Sports.
Notes
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[edit]Media related to Shaquem Griffin at Wikimedia Commons
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Milliennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
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Area | Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge |
Status | Under construction |
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Area | Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge |
Status | Under construction |
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Attraction type | Simulator rides |
Theme | Star Wars |
Riders per vehicle | 6 |
Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run is an upcoming attraction inside both Disneyland and Disney's Hollywood Studios' Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. The ride will let guests fly the Millennium Falcon ship using 200 different cockpit controls.[1] Each of the six guests riding in together will have a role, with two pilots, two gunners, and two navigators.[2] The ride will have different endings based on riders' actions, including the possibility of failing the mission.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Barnes, Brooks (16 November 2018). "Disney Is Spending More on Theme Parks Than It Did on Pixar, Marvel and Lucasfilm Combined". The New York Times.
- ^ Minotti, Mike (8 November 2018). "Disney's big Millennium Falcon ride faces a classic game design problem: balancing difficulty". VentureBeat.
- ^ Bullard, Benjamin (8 November 2018). "Disney Millennium Falcon ride will be an interactive smuggler's mission you can actually fail". SYFY WIRE.
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