Disney has been big into the Apple platform for a while. I get emails constantly about new Apps, Storybooks, Games, and video. All require a minimum of Apple OS. Some are just starting to support Android.
My guess is Disney sees Apple as a big marketing platform so they convinced Apple to include their link in the new update.
I was not thinking of anything as big as a merger, just a collaboration.
with Samsung galaxy rolling out their little blue tooth watch phone, wouldn't Apple be interested in introducing their own too.
using the new Disney wristbands as a first gen model, I could see them upgrading to something to compete with Samsung. (I know big stretch here)
I remember taking trip to WDW and my nephews having these things called mix masters from Disney loaded with games and videos. My nephews were entertained by these little one inch screen devices for hours at a time.
We just got our wristbands in the mail and I was surprised that these things are just given away to every customer. They even have our names printed on them. It seems like a lot more money to put into something than a simple card with a magnetic strip. And If I'm not mistaken these wristbands have to be reissued every time you come back to the park
If Apple were to make a wristband like Samsung's, which of course would be reused, loaded with all the goodies of the magic bands and the mix master. I could see it as a good ROI for Apple. It gets kids used to their platform, and once you get a kid started on a piece of commercialism, they tend to stick with it for life. For example how many of you use the same toothpaste you grew up with.
Maybe I'm beating a dead horse(sorry Horace) I'm just trying to kill time before my trip (IN FOURTEEN DAYS!!!)
Plus I really want to see some improvements done at Epcot. I have a sneaking suspicion that some suits at Disney look around here to try and find some good ideas for themselves(yes I'm that naive) to pitch in their meetings and take the glory for themselves. So I would love to get any idea going for some re-investment into one of my favorite spots in WDW
whoops I meant to quote Horace on this reply, apologies