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Visit Disneyland Resort: MagicBand+

  Not too many people had  MagicBand+  at Disneyland Resort, from what I noticed, but that didn't stop us from getting them.   You can use the MagicBand+ to scan into the entry gates or scan your Lightning Lane passes.  No need to take out your phone and open up the Disneyland app or your photos app for a screenshot of your admission ticket or Lightning Lane pass.  It's easy to sync the MagicBand+ to everyone in your party through the Disneyland app. It's rechargeable, and one full charge is supposed to last 1-3 days, but we'd charge them at the end of each night. Another fun thing about the MagicBand+ is that it'll blink and flash in all sorts of colors depending on where you are, whether at certain rides or shows.  You can also use to link PhotoPass photos and other experiences. It's totally not a necessary thing to have, but it's a nice-to-have for the convenience.   One thing I did read prior to getting them is that they have a tende...
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Online Passport Renewals

Despite repeatedly reminding my co-worker his passport needed to be renewed, he kept procrastinating.  

This time, procrastinating worked in his favor, however, as the option to renew passports online has since became available for most adults, and this also allowed for digital photo uploads.


If you're wondering if you can simply submit a photo taken with your phone, the answer is yes - as long as it meets their requirements.


If it doesn't, your photo will automatically be rejected.


For instance, I offered to take a photo of my co-worker, and he stood in front of a white wall.


The wall was textured, however, so the photo got rejected.  


Fortunately, there are lots of apps out there which lets you remove the background very easily, so I removed the background (I used PS express) and saved it as a new photo for him.


The photo and his application got accepted.  The fee was paid, and in just a few weeks (3, to be exact, and he just paid the normal processing fee - it was not expedited), he got his brand new passport.


Definitely take advantage of online passport renewals to save time renewing! 

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