Personal Narrative: The Disney Magic Bands

The Disney Magic Bands are a really interesting idea. I remember my family had my siblings and I take a finance class in high school and the class mentioned that, psychologically, the less movements we have to make, the it is easier for us to want to spend money. We lose track of the real value of the money because we can’t see it and we don’t have to think about it. Now, this is a wonderful thing for Disney, as it makes customers more willing to spend money. The customer, however, also gains a lot of benefits. I’ve had many people tell me that the “Happiest Place on Earth” isn’t all that happy if you’re stuck in lines the whole time. By using the bands to better customize the experience, it can cut down on how much time is spent waiting in