# Smart Waterpark Wristbands Universal Orlando Resort's 'Tapu Tapu' Bands Make Payments and More By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-05-18 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tapu-tapu References: [apnews](https://www.apnews.com/dc833cfb0abb4511abff647793282c45/No-need-to-schlep-wallet) & [universalorlando](https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us/theme-parks/volcano-bay/index.html) At the new [Universal Volcano Bay](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-helios-grand-hotel) water park that is opening in just a few days, visitors will be offered greater convenience and peace of mind with a new [smart wearable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-smart-wristband) by the name of 'Tapu Tapu.' This new wearable wristband from [Universal Orlando Resort](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ministry-of-magic) serves as a stand-in for one's wallet, as it can be used to pay for items such as food, giving park-goers much greater assurance that their valuables will not be left unattended as they enjoy the rides. On top of this, parents are also able to set spending limits so that their kids may have a similarly seamless experience and spend within reason. The multifunctional Tapu Tapu bands will also be able to open lockers, offer special surprises and provide ride alerts to reduce wait times. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Smart Wearable Wristbands:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the development of multifunctional wristbands that provide convenience, security, and enhanced experiences for park-goers. - **Mobile Payments:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the integration of wearable technology for seamless mobile payments in theme parks and other leisure establishments. - **Personalized Experiences:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in utilizing wearable technology to personalize experiences and reduce wait times for visitors at water parks and amusement parks. ### Where This Applies - **Theme Parks:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the integration of smart wearable technology in water parks, amusement parks, and other leisure establishments. - **Mobile Payments:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the development of mobile payment systems tailored specifically for theme parks and leisure establishments. - **Wearable Technology:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the design and development of multifunctional wearable devices for enhanced experiences and convenience in recreational settings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Credit Card-Eliminating Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soulwrist.md) - [Tap-to-Pay Smartphone Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-tap-to-pay.md) - [Wearable Monitoring Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tband.md) - [Neural Interface Wristbands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-wristband.md) - [Anti-Phone Theft Festival Pins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/block-pin.md) - [Bank-Enabled Payment Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intesa-sanpaolo-1.md) - [Checkout-Free Theme Park Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legoland-1.md) - [Palm-Enabled Contactless Payments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-6.md) - [Tappable Smart Ring Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dribble.md)