[ADVISORY] WDW - MagicBand-Only Testing Begins at Disney's Pop Century Resort

[BlueStarryHat]

. But, I understand that not everyone feels that way about it.

Yep, I understand this, too. People are entitled to feel however they like. I just needed a little perspective.

 

[doconeill]

Nicely done.

Guess who has a one-night stay at Pop this weekend and no tickets yet, a.k.a. no FP access and no advance FP+ access? Yippee.

Luckily I possess enough knowledge and a will to use it for my own nefarious purposes.

Heh...this may save you from the chaos.

 

[sharonped]

You can opt out of the Magic Bands, but you cannot opt out of MyMagic+. This had to happen at some point. FP- is going away. There is no need to get overworked about it. (Not you matthewhavens...just a general statement directed to no one in particular. )

Hmmm...not overworked, just sad. Yes, I know - I still get to be at WDW, it's a first world problem (FOR SURE!!), I should be grateful (I am), it may not be this way when we actually are there (possible, but I'm guessing it will), just shut up and enjoy it already (I will), you just hate change (perhaps, but not always)...but for THIS moment...I'm just sad. It will certainly not be the same trip it has been in the past. I realize it may be better, it may be worse, but it will not be the same wonderful trip. OK, I'm done whining. Thank-you all for the information. Good or bad - more information is always helpful.

 

[robpa]

Who or what is the FDCC? I don't believe there is any government agency by those initials. And I don't understand what the RFID card has to do with a "final product" in this case. It works to let you in your room, which is the only thing it is REQUIRED to do as far as I know. Everything else is an added benefit. Old Fastpass isn't even a feature of staying at a resort so it could be argued that you aren't paying for it in that way.

If you really want to opt out - buy tickets separately and do not have them placed on the KTTW cards.

Federal Desktop Core Configuration is what comes up when you type in those letter in google. Looks like a computer security patch. So either the poster is just making stuff up or mistyped. Maybe Fcc? Don't see how they would have any involvement.

 

[BayouMickey]

Who or what is the FDCC? I don't believe there is any government agency by those initials. And I don't understand what the RFID card has to do with a "final product" in this case. It works to let you in your room, which is the only thing it is REQUIRED to do as far as I know. Everything else is an added benefit. Old Fastpass isn't even a feature of staying at a resort so it could be argued that you aren't paying for it in that way.

If you really want to opt out - buy tickets separately and do not have them placed on the KTTW cards.

FDCC is a conjoined body between ANSI, the FCC, and IEC.
The RFID chip is the PRIMARY product being tested. Room keys, tickets FP+ are subsidiaries. Hence why I feel it falls down to the RFID chip.. I could be wrong, but as I said I deal with this daily and I don't see where i am.

 

[doconeill]

Federal Desktop Core Configuration is what comes up when you type in those letter in google. Looks like a computer security patch. So either the poster is just making stuff up or mistyped. Maybe Fcc? Don't see how they would have any involvement.

The FCC might have some say on the card, but only for RF radiation testing approval, and not whether it was a "final product" as part of something else, commercial/monetary or otherwise. And I'm not sure the cards need ANY explicit FCC approval - they are old technology in use for years.

 

[BayouMickey]

Federal Desktop Core Configuration is what comes up when you type in those letter in google. Looks like a computer security patch. So either the poster is just making stuff up or mistyped. Maybe Fcc? Don't see how they would have any involvement.

lol it's the first thing that pops in my search too, but I assure you I'm not making it up.. I have no reason to, I won't be staying at POP on my upcoming trip so it doesn't effect me at all. I'm just trying to give you info to use. it's your choice to do so or not..

 

[BayouMickey]

The FCC might have some say on the card, but only for RF radiation testing approval, and not whether it was a "final product" as part of something else, commercial/monetary or otherwise. And I'm not sure the cards need ANY explicit FCC approval - they are old technology in use for years.

I don't think it's the direct intent for use, but anything that has the potential of storing sensitive info must be passed through

 

[doconeill]

FDCC is a conjoined body between ANSI, the FCC, and IEC.
The RFID chip is the PRIMARY product being tested. Room keys, tickets FP+ are subsidiaries. Hence why I feel it falls down to the RFID chip.. I could be wrong, but as I said I deal with this daily and I don't see where i am.

I find no reference to such organization.

The RFID chip in the cards is OLD technology. If it even needed FCC approval, it was given years and years ago. I used such cards in the late 80s. Only the MagicBands are a bit different - and we're not talking about them here.

ANSI is a voluntary standards organization - they'd only be interested in standardizing for interoperability.

The IEC is an international organization similar to ANSI for technology-specific items.

Neither would have any say in any sort of "testing" and monetary value.

 

[MJ6987]

So, it's only people who bought a package from Disney that are being penalised? If you bought room only and a third party ticket, you can still double dip away?

I feel sorry for people who bought hopper ticket packages.

 

[BayouMickey]

I find no reference to such organization.

The RFID chip in the cards is OLD technology. If it even needed FCC approval, it was given years and years ago. I used such cards in the late 80s. Only the MagicBands are a bit different - and we're not talking about them here.

ANSI is a voluntary standards organization - they'd only be interested in standardizing for interoperability.

The IEC is an international organization similar to ANSI for technology-specific items.

Neither would have any say in any sort of "testing" and monetary value.

They however have say with technology being tested.. look we could go on and on with the third degree, im just passing my knowledge on, use it or don't. As I said it doesnt affect me. Just trying to ease minds..

As for fcc and old technology.. radio is old technology, but still regulated by fcc

 

[doconeill]

I don't think it's the direct intent for use, but anything that has the potential of storing sensitive info must be passed through

There is nothing stored on the card, so it doesn't apply.

The card is nothing more than a key. It allows access to certain information in a database that Disney keeps - just like any ID could be used, or a physical key. And it's RFID capabilities are nothing new, and are identical to all the cards currently in use. The only difference we are talking about is the lack of a magstripe, which again doesn't apply to anything that would require approval by a government organization.

 

[maggiew]

I'm now glad I purchased our tickets from Undercover Tourist. I took a gamble because of all the trouble people were having linking their tickets to MDE. But I had no trouble at all. Hopefully I will still be able to get FP-.

Although, we are taking this quick trip just to see the Christmas special things. I wanted to see Osbourne lights one more time before they go away (rumor) and now the garland on Main Street might go too. So, if all we do is see the special Christmas activities (like Candlelight Processional, Christmas Santas around the world, osbourne lights, and the Castle decorated) I will be happy. (Or at least I am convincing myself that I should be happy.)

I made my FP+ reservations for the things we MUST do. So at the very least we have those.

Maggie

 

[doconeill]

They however have say with technology being tested.. look we could go on and on with the third degree, im just passing my knowledge on, use it or don't. As I said it doesnt affect me. Just trying to ease minds

It isn't the card that's being tested, really. It's Disney's ability to handle all the information.

 

[BayouMickey]

There is nothing stored on the card, so it doesn't apply.

The card is nothing more than a key. It allows access to certain information in a database that Disney keeps - just like any ID could be used, or a physical key. And it's RFID capabilities are nothing new, and are identical to all the cards currently in use. The only difference we are talking about is the lack of a magstripe, which again doesn't apply to anything that would require approval by a government organization.

As I said I dont think it's the intent,but has the POTENTIAL, see my example above

 

[MJ6987]

So, it's only people who bought a package from Disney that are being penalised? If you bought room only and a third party ticket, you can still double dip away?

I feel sorry for people who bought hopper ticket packages.

Also, isn't this kinda unfair for those who are basically helping Disney with their testing? I.e. they are not even getting the full FP+ functionality whereby you are supposed to be able to reserve additional FP+s on the day in the park. Added to which, the FP+s may not even work due to glitches.

 

[doconeill]

As I said I dont think it's the intent,but has the POTENTIAL, see my example above

Again, the chips used have already been approved. You CANNOT opt-out of a card that doesn't have the chip, since that is the only way into your room now. Putting them in a card that doesn't have a magstripe does not require re-approval.

 

[BayouMickey]

Again, the chips used have already been approved. You CANNOT opt-out of a card that doesn't have the chip, since that is the only way into your room now. Putting them in a card that doesn't have a magstripe does not require re-approval.

Ok I can see this is getting nowhere so im opting out this convo

 

[doconeill]

Also, isn't this kinda unfair for those who are basically helping Disney with their testing? I.e. they are not even getting the full FP+ functionality whereby you are supposed to be able to reserve additional FP+s on the day in the park. Added to which, the FP+s may not even work due to glitches.

Not sure where you get that they should be getting additional FP+ in the park...that's never been advertised.

 

[One Hit Wonder]

I'm guessing they would work only if you used the physical ticket for admission. And if you didn't used the magic band or RFID card for admission, would your FP+ still work?

Ya FP+ would work. I was just curious if it will still be possible to pull FP- while using FP+ with UT tickets during this test. I guess time will tell.