PHOTO - New MagicSlider accessory brings a functioning watch face to MagicBands

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Posted: Thursday June 18, 2015 2:10pm EDT by WDWMAGIC Staff

Steven Miller on the official Disney Park Blog today gave a sneak peek at a new accessory that will bring a functioning watch face to MagicBands.

MagicBand watch accessory

The MagicSlider accessory will be available in both an analog and digital face, with Minnie Mouse styling used on the analog watch, and a more basic Mickey look for the digital watch.

No word yet on pricing, but they should be available this summer.

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MissMJul 01, 2015

I have this one on my green band:

G00fyDadJul 01, 2015

I am getting the Goofy one right now.

iYazmoJul 01, 2015

My neighbor was dumb enough to leave it on when swimming. It worked when it was fully submerged for about 5 minutes. Then he realized he had it on and took it off.

G00fyDadJul 01, 2015

Okay, I'd like Lime please.

OliveMcFlyJul 01, 2015

I've found Magic Band decals online, mostly on Etsy. They're cute, I'm surprised Disney hasn't come out with these yet.

NormCJun 25, 2015

My wife just made the Minnie on for herself for our July trip.

G00fyDadJun 25, 2015

I doubt I'll get one now if the watch cannot be placed over the Mickey head. It would feel odd having the watch face sitting on the side like that.

cspencer96Jun 25, 2015

I have only seen them placed away from the Mickey icon in promos, never on top of it. I would believe it is reasonable to think that Disney is covering their bases that the Bands may not work as well with Mickey fully covered up by the electronics of these watch faces.

ABQJun 25, 2015

My first DIY attempt at a proper Disney watch on a Magic Band. Very quick and dirty first pass.

G00fyDadJun 21, 2015

All of the slider watches I've seen in promos have got the watch sitting directly across the top of the Mickey head so I would imagine that the proximity is closer to an inch or two so it will go through the watch face.

RSoxNo1Jun 21, 2015

Is it correct that the Magic Band can't be read at Fastpass+ or Entry Gate kiosks when the watch is covering Mickey? If so, bang up job Disney.

AEfxJun 20, 2015

As much as I think the entire thing is stupid, I have to applaud them for that one. We really don't need more light-up devices being used inside to distract from attractions. In any case, it also aligns with Disney's needs - if you are in an attraction, you are dealing with their timetable - you'll be released when they are ready, LOL. But they want you to be able to see the time when you are running around outside trying to make your FP+ window for the next attraction/dining reservation/etc.

flynnibusJun 20, 2015

oh yes.. a watch that can't be seen at all indoors... great job disney.

AEfxJun 20, 2015

He's correct, though, in saying it needs to be "fairly close". Design can certainly impact, but NFC has a maximum range of about 6-7 inches at most. Hence the "near" part, I presume, LOL.