Disney News, Discussion & an Element of Fun - 2022 Edition

[jlundeen]

anyone else getting hundreds of email notifications for watched DIS threads? I didn't get any for a couple of weeks, and now they ALL seem to be breaking out of then log jam

 

[jpeterson]

anyone else getting hundreds of email notifications for watched DIS threads? I didn't get any for a couple of weeks, and now they ALL seem to be breaking out of then log jam

yup, being discussed in the technical support forum. But looks like all the missing emails are being "found"

 

[sherlockmiles]

yup, being discussed in the technical support forum. But looks like all the missing emails are being "found"

Yep - me too. Seems to have caught up now finally.

 

[mickey916]

Yep - me too. Seems to have caught up now finally.

hmmm....nothing for me yet. I wasn't getting them for years no matter what I tried and then for a brief moment in time when they switched servers I was finally getting them. Then, they disappeared when everyone else's did and they are not back...guess it's just not meant to be for me...

 

[1lilspark]

anyone else getting hundreds of email notifications for watched DIS threads? I didn't get any for a couple of weeks, and now they ALL seem to be breaking out of then log jam

Same woke up to 200+ emails in my inbox and my first thought was ohhh disboards has released its backlog of alerts

 

[DianaMB333]

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[mrsap]

Are there magicbands+ with special price for upcoming trips?
Can’t figure where to look up for it..

Yes. Go to your MDE App. Go to Profile, then MagicBands. Enjoy!

 

[Tom_E_D]

Good old Disney IT, let's release something when it doesn't really work completely...

If Disney didn't release products before they worked out all the technical problems, we'd still be using paper tickets and paper fastpasses.

 

[LeeLee'sMom]

The FOMO is real. I have no plans of ordering the MagicBand+ but why am I being pulled to "just take a look"...

I know right...I have a perfectly gently used MagicBand to use for our August trip buuuuuuttt....this is killing me not getting one..

 

[Ismo]

I caved and bought a Partners MagicBand+ and I don't even have a trip in planning yet Or maybe I was just being optimistic in hoping Disneyland actually would be using MagicBands soon, like they originally promised. But of course, there haven't been any MagicBand scanners installed (or any sign of them) over here, so that is very doubtful. I guess this means I NEED to start planning another WDW trip, right?

 

[mrsap]

Full List of MagicBand+ Designs (With Prices) Available at Walt Disney World Resort​

There is a limit of two per MagicBand+ design per guest. This means guests can buy multiple bands, but only two of one design.

*click for more… posting the additional bands from what I saw in the pre-order selection.

 

[stellaneal]

Here is my question. The old bands used RFID technology for the ride pics. Do the new bands use the same technology or something new? And if they use RFID does the battery last more than 2 years? Basically am I spending $35 for a one time use since my family only goes every 2 years.

 

[BrianL]

Here is my question. The old bands used RFID technology for the ride pics. Do the new bands use the same technology or something new? And if they use RFID does the battery last more than 2 years? Basically am I spending $35 for a one time use since my family only goes every 2 years.

The new bands are rechargeable - it's one of their best features.

 

[stellaneal]

The new bands are rechargeable - it's one of their best features.

I guess I should say will the RDIF chip last more than 2 years?

 

[mcdieselsauce]

I guess I should say will the RDIF chip last more than 2 years?

Lets be honest, you'll get some sweet new band every 2 years anyway.

 

[BrianL]

I guess I should say will the RDIF chip last more than 2 years?

An RFID chip should last a very long time. My badge for work, which is a short range RFID, still works after like 15 years or so. There is no reason it shouldn't other than damage to the unit. The long range chip just needs power, and with a rechargeable battery that shouldn't be an issue. I suppose eventually the battery will stop holding a charge, but I wouldn't expect that to happen soon. There may even be a way to replace them (not an official way but people are very crafty).

 

[Bibbobboo2u]

Might of sipped the kool aid and got orange bird

You mean the orange juice......

 

[stellaneal]

An RFID chip should last a very long time. My badge for work, which is a short range RFID, still works after like 15 years or so. There is no reason it shouldn't other than damage to the unit. The long range chip just needs power, and with a rechargeable battery that shouldn't be an issue. I suppose eventually the battery will stop holding a charge, but I wouldn't expect that to happen soon. There may even be a way to replace them (not an official way but people are very crafty).

Thanks! that makes sense.

 

[Violetspider]

Magic Band+ Launch Update:

The queue is no longer active on shopDisney, so the mad rush is over. There are still 17 MB+ styles available there, but that's less than what was available on the MDE app this morning for resort stays and APs. (https://www.disboards.com/threads/d...ent-of-fun-2022-edition.3865310/post-64184368).

From the photos posted just above, it looks like a lot more styles are available at the parks. For certain, the Black Panther one was not available for pre-arrival on the MDE app nor is it available in the shop.

Has anyone seen a Haunted Mansion style to date??

 

[bbeagle]

There are still 17 MB+ styles available there, but that's less than what was available on the MDE app this morning for resort stays and APs.

It looks like the Orange Bird band and the Pink Mickey Ice Cream band are gone already.