PHOTOS, VIDEO, REVIEW: Hands-On with the MagicKeepers Keychain Accessories for MagicBand 2; Are They Any Good?

Since the announcement of the MagicBand 2 back in November 2016, guests who dislike wearing a MagicBand have been clamoring for more information and to get their hands on the MagicKeepers to hold their MagicBand 2 icons. Well, I finally found the “MagicKeepers” accessories out in the wild while at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on Tuesday.

MagicKeeper accessories for the MagicBand 2

MagicKeeper accessories for the MagicBand 2

The MagicKeepers come in two styles for now, one with a bow to represent Minnie Mouse and another without to represent Mickey Mouse.

MagicKeeper accessories for the MagicBand 2

MagicKeeper accessories for the MagicBand 2

They retail at $12.99 each before tax or any discounts. A screwdriver is included in the package to aid in removing the “icon” from the MagicBand 2 and placing it into this device. The tiny screws are in their as well.

Needless to say, I had to buy one to try it out. My experience did not go well, but I did eventually get the icon into this contraption. You can watch me struggle with the item below (this may be helpful if you plan on picking one up):

Now, while recording the video, I do inadvertently switch the backplates go the MagicBand 2 and the MagicKeeper and then have some problems installing it, but I assure you this was not the issue. The two pieces are identical, and during the cuts in the video, I switched back and forth several times and could not get either of the backplates to go on. The hooks in the back of the plates do bend easily during the process, so be careful. As you can see if you watch the video, I clearly bent both backplates in the process.

Switching these around all of the time will not be easy, if that was your plan. If you are only going to do this once, well, then you might experience zero issues (as you could see I got it to work quite easily early on).

The MagicKeeper with my MagicBand 2 icon properly installed.

The MagicKeeper with my MagicBand 2 icon properly installed.

There is at least one other MagicKeepers accessory to come still, as seen in the publicity photo below.

The full initial line of MagicKeepers accessories for the MagicBand 2

The full initial line of MagicKeepers accessories for the MagicBand 2

What do you think? Will you be switching to the MagicKeeper? Buying it as a backup? Or are you waiting for different accessories?

PHOTO REPORT: The Magic Kingdom 1/2/17 (“it’s a small world” Merchandise, Tomorrowland Improvements, ETC.)

 

Our first photo report of 2017 brings us to the Magic Kingdom to see the latest adjustments and merchandise additions around the park. Let’s jump right in, shall we?

Welcome to the Magic Kingdom

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Good morning Magic Kingdom!

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They have slowly been repaving the area outside of Mickey’s Philharmagic over the last few weeks.

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Some new Villains shirts available at Sir Mickey’s.

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A new Belle shirt for sale as well.

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Christmas stickers were being given out all around the park.

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Liberty Square Market has started selling Muppets plush since the show is nearby. They can’t sell baked potatoes anymore, BUT LETS STOCK SOME PLUSH!

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There has been a pretty vile garbage mound growing in the Rivers of America as of late…

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Including some dead fish…

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PADDLEFISH ANYONE?

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If I haven’t mentioned it before, Pecos Bill’s has recently become my favorite counter service stop at the Magic Kingdom. The fajita dish is pretty good and offers more than enough food.

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The bowl is pretty good as well, considering you can load it up at the toppings bar.

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Christmas Party exclusive pins were being sold to the general public before the last party even happened. As I have complained before, they should at least wait until the final party is over…

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We found some baby ducks hanging out by Tomorrowland. I’ve never seen them this late in the year.

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“No, don’t eat the cigarette!!!”

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Stitch’s Great Escape Returns

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Stitch’s Great Escape reopened for a bit every day to combat the crowds in the park. It actually was getting quite the line.

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The walls that have been up since the rock painting began have now finally come down.

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The decal over the entrance has been falling off for months, but I suppose there’s no reason to invest in something you are closing.

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We pretty much just went in to say hello to Skippy who stayed over from the Alien Encounter attraction.

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When seats are broken, you will sometimes still see these XS Tech “Temporarily Seized” seat covers.

This and That

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The new customizable Star Wars name tags are also available at the Merchant of Venus, not just at Hollywood Studios.

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They are now regularly handing out Zootopia stickers in Tomorrowland for some reason.

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There its some heavy construction taking place near the Kingdom Cabanas adjacent to Space Mountain, not sure what for as of yet.

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“it’s a MagicBand 2.0”

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One of the first MagicBand 2’s available to guests is this “it’s a small world” 45th anniversary band currently available.

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PHOTO REPORT: The Magic Kingdom 1/2/17 (“it’s a small world” Merchandise, Tomorrowland Improvements, ETC.)

 

Our first photo report of 2017 brings us to the Magic Kingdom to see the latest adjustments and merchandise additions around the park. Let’s jump right in, shall we?

Welcome to the Magic Kingdom

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Good morning Magic Kingdom!

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They have slowly been repaving the area outside of Mickey’s Philharmagic over the last few weeks.

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Some new Villains shirts available at Sir Mickey’s.

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A new Belle shirt for sale as well.

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Christmas stickers were being given out all around the park.

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Liberty Square Market has started selling Muppets plush since the show is nearby. They can’t sell baked potatoes anymore, BUT LETS STOCK SOME PLUSH!

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There has been a pretty vile garbage mound growing in the Rivers of America as of late…

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Including some dead fish…

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PADDLEFISH ANYONE?

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If I haven’t mentioned it before, Pecos Bill’s has recently become my favorite counter service stop at the Magic Kingdom. The fajita dish is pretty good and offers more than enough food.

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The bowl is pretty good as well, considering you can load it up at the toppings bar.

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Christmas Party exclusive pins were being sold to the general public before the last party even happened. As I have complained before, they should at least wait until the final party is over…

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We found some baby ducks hanging out by Tomorrowland. I’ve never seen them this late in the year.

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“No, don’t eat the cigarette!!!”

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Stitch’s Great Escape Returns

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Stitch’s Great Escape reopened for a bit every day to combat the crowds in the park. It actually was getting quite the line.

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The walls that have been up since the rock painting began have now finally come down.

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The decal over the entrance has been falling off for months, but I suppose there’s no reason to invest in something you are closing.

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We pretty much just went in to say hello to Skippy who stayed over from the Alien Encounter attraction.

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When seats are broken, you will sometimes still see these XS Tech “Temporarily Seized” seat covers.

This and That

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The new customizable Star Wars name tags are also available at the Merchant of Venus, not just at Hollywood Studios.

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They are now regularly handing out Zootopia stickers in Tomorrowland for some reason.

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There its some heavy construction taking place near the Kingdom Cabanas adjacent to Space Mountain, not sure what for as of yet.

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“it’s a MagicBand 2.0”

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One of the first MagicBand 2’s available to guests is this “it’s a small world” 45th anniversary band currently available.

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PHOTOS: All Guests Now Receiving MagicBand 2 in New Packaging

Good news if you ordered your MagicBand after December 28th, 2016: you should be receiving a MagicBand 2 when your bands arrive prior to your vacation. Guests (who are non-annual pass holders as they have been getting the bands for a few weeks now) have already reported receiving the bands in the new packaging as of today:

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Pics courtesy of MagicBandCollectors.com

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Have you received your MagicBand 2 yet?