Digital Membership Cards?

[Cliffside]

I have no idea why my card that I downloaded doesn’t recognize me as a dvc member ….not sure how to fix this

 

[Sandisw]

Finally got in to get the info. From the FAQ's posted when first announced:

Q: How will Members who do not own a smartphone access their Membership card and benefits?
A.
Any Member listed on the Membership, or anyone who manages the Membership will be able to use their smartphone to access and verify Membership.

 

[Drewmama]

Finally got in to get the info. From the FAQ's posted when first announced:

Q: How will Members who do not own a smartphone access their Membership card and benefits?
A.
Any Member listed on the Membership, or anyone who manages the Membership will be able to use their smartphone to access and verify Membership.

That doesn't make sense. What if you're the only member on a membership and you don't own a smartphone?

 

[Jennasis]

Finally got in to get the info. From the FAQ's posted when first announced:

Q: How will Members who do not own a smartphone access their Membership card and benefits?
A.
Any Member listed on the Membership, or anyone who manages the Membership will be able to use their smartphone to access and verify Membership.

Am I ...am I reading that answer right??

 

[JETSDAD]

Yup, what do you do if you don't have a smartphone? Use a smartphone. Best answer ever lol.

 

[Sandisw]

Am I ...am I reading that answer right??

You are...just posting it exactly like it was written. I agree...if you are a single owner, or don't know anyone with a smartphone it makes no sense. Hopefully, they have thought of something else. If they can use a card to hold a ticket for those that don't have Magic Bands, I would think they can find a way to attach some level of code to that that works the same way.

 

[DonMacGregor]

While I get that some folks just don't want a smart phone (or don't want to be forced to own one), and that's totally cool, the fact of the matter is that the vast majority of adults today own a smart phone. In the US, the number is 85% (61% 65+), in the UK it's 88% (78% in 55+), and in Canada, it's around 86%. To put it in context, 48% of the population in Nigeria accessed the internet via a mobile device in 2021.

Absolutely NOT saying anyone should be forced to conform in order to enjoy Disney, but it's not like they are rolling out a program targeting a minority of the population.

 

[Sandisw]

While I get that some folks just don't want a smart phone (or don't want to be forced to own one), and that's totally cool, the fact of the matter is that the vast majority of adults today own a smart phone. In the US, the number is 85% (61% 65+), in the UK it's 88% (78% in 55+), and in Canada, it's around 86%. To put it in context, 48% of the population in Nigeria accessed the internet via a mobile device in 2021.

Absolutely NOT saying anyone should be forced to conform in order to enjoy Disney, but it's not like they are rolling out a program targeting a minority of the population.

And, I will add that for many years, people have said they would love a way to see it so that the system recognized owners as DVC so we didn't have to show blue cards. At least this is a step in the right direction...assuming it works correctly...for those of us who do want to make it easier by using a digital version!!!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

And, I will add that for many years, people have said they would love a way to see it so that the system recognized owners as DVC so we didn't have to show blue cards. At least this is a step in the right direction...assuming it works correctly...for those of us who do want to make it easier by using a digital version!!!

They wanted the Magic bands or something to just access the profile so restaurants and stores applied the discount. Not to have to dig out a phone to replacing digging out a card. Even the hotels had to concede they have to have cards for room access - that not everyone will use their phone.

 

[Sandisw]

They wanted the Magic bands or something to just access the profile so restaurants and stores applied the discount. Not to have to dig out a phone to replacing digging out a card. Even the hotels had to concede they have to have cards for room access - that not everyone will use their phone.

Well, I have an Apple watch which I use for my ticket so I think its great. Certainly not saying that there should not be an option for those who don't want to use a phone, but I am excited that this is going to be this way.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Well, I have an Apple watch which I use for my ticket so I think its great. Certainly not saying that there should not be an option for those who don't want to use a phone, but I am excited that this is going to be this way.

I didn't see a way to access on my android watch. But smart watches are rarer than smartphones so not really going to help a lot.

 

[Sandisw]

I didn't see a way to access on my android watch. But smart watches are rarer than smartphones so not really going to help a lot.

I thought I read that is going to be coming soon for Android watches?

ETA. Maybe the new Magicband + will eventually have the feature?

 

[Sandisw]

I was able to screenshot and print my QR code from the details section the card in my Apple Wallet.

I am going to bring that with me next week to see if that works like my watch.

If it does, at least it could help people who have a smartphone but prefer not to use it.

 

[Madame]

I just don’t see the point in this. We’ll have to dig out our ID anyway. I always stack my driver’s license and DVC card in my travel wallet for easy access. Now I have to open my phone (forget facial ID with a mask on) and open Apple wallet AND pull out my physical wallet for ID…. Doesn’t make sense.

 

[Cliffside]

I have a smart phone and would not have a problem with this if it worked correctly…downloaded what I thought was my membership card but it has no identification as a DVC member …seems like ticket media with a DVC picture also there was nothing for my DH…once again Disney IT at its best rolling out a program that is not ready.

 

[erionm]

My MagicMobile was set up back in May of last year. Does anyone know if I need to do anything now to update, or if it updates/refreshes on its own with the pass in my wallet? It does show DVC Y and other affiliations.

If it shows "DVC Y", it updated automatically.

 

[n2mm]

I tried last night and my card only shows my AP number. No dvc, castaway, etc. I saw disboards had a fix to this issue. I’ll try it later once I have more patience. It may be under disboards FB message from Pete.

 

[Sandisw]

I just don’t see the point in this. We’ll have to dig out our ID anyway. I always stack my driver’s license and DVC card in my travel wallet for easy access. Now I have to open my phone (forget facial ID with a mask on) and open Apple wallet AND pull out my physical wallet for ID…. Doesn’t make sense.

I think it is also so that it takes discounts out of the hands of CM. Scan the code and it says yes or no.

 

[Dobermanns]

If it shows "DVC Y", it updated automatically.

Thank you!

 

[Madame]

I think it is also so that it takes discounts out of the hands of CM. Scan the code and it says yes or no.

Yes except that Disney IT can’t seem to get it right and we all know what tech is like - more problems than not. Why this can’t be coded into magic bands and why we have to go through a third party app is beyond me.