MAGICBANDS
How can I get a MagicBand?
Right now, you can only get one if youre staying at a Disney resort that is testing them (see the comments below for the current list). Once launched, all guests at all Disney World resorts and all annual passholders will get one for free. If you book more than 10 days ahead, your MagicBands will be sent to your house. Otherwise theyll be waiting for you at your resort.
How can I get a MagicBand if Im not staying at a Disney Resort? Do they cost anything?
The MagicBands will be free to all Disney resort guests and annual passholders. Other guests will receive a card as their park ticket. Those guests may upgrade their ticket to a MagicBand for a small fee.
What can I do with my MagicBand?
That depends on if youre an annual passholder or resort guest, or both. But heres what can be done with the bands: (See Video Here)
Using Disney MagicBand to enter a hotel room Check in for Magical Express at the Orlando Airport
Check in at your Disney resort
Charge purchases to your account
Unlock you Disney Resort room door
Add your PhotoPass pictures to your PhotoPass account
Play interactive games and attractions (Test Track, Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom, A Pirates Adventure)
Book Fastpass+
Get free parking at the Disney parks
Get into the Disney parks and water parks
How do the MagicBands work?
MagicBands use Radio Frequency (RFID) technology and can be read by short and long-range readers. In most cases, youll touch your MagicBand to a touch point at Disney World (most look like Mickey heads) to activate it. If the Mickey head lights green, youre good to go.
What can the MagicBands do that card tickets cant?
Because the MagicBands can be read by short- and long-range readers and the cards can only be read by short-range readers, there will be certain magical things that will happen only for MagicBand wearers. For example, your name may be said in an attraction or by a character, or some other personalization may happen somewhere in Walt Disney World as you walk by.
Can annual passholders be a part of the test?
Yes, if they book a stay at a Disney resort that is part of the test. (See list in the comments below.)
Will the bands continue to work for annual passholders after their hotel stay?
Yes. Once their annual pass is linked to their MagicBand, they can continue to use it and book FastPass+.
How secure are the MagicBands? Can my credit card or personal information be stolen?
UPDATED 9-5-13: Just like most RFID chips, its likely someone could walk by you with an RFID reader and copy the information on your MagicBand or pass. But your credit card and personal information arent stored on the band or card. Only code is stored. Disneys readers use that code to look up your information, which is stored in their secure database. Also, to make a purchase, you have to enter a four digit pin number, which you previously set up. But they could use your FastPass+ and get in your hotel room if they knew your room number. So its best to report it asap. (See the next question.)
What should I do if I lose my MagicBand?
If you lose it, you should immediately go to Guest Relations or log onto the app and disable the band you lost. But even if someone finds your band or steals it, they cant make purchases with it unless they know your pin number.
Do I have to give my personal information?
To take advantage of some of MyMagic+ features and benefits, youll need to give Disney some personal information when you sign up online. But if you dont mind losing some of the benefits, you can opt out of giving them part of your information or all of it. You can also opt out for your children.
Can I stop my child from being able to charge on their MagicBand?
Yes. You can set who can charge and who cant when checking in at your Disney resort.
When paying using MagicBand, how will I get my passholder (or other) discount?
Right now, for Passholders, DVC members and cast members to get their discounts, theyll still need to show their pass/card ticket.
What if I forget to bring my MagicBand to the park?
UPDATED 9-5-13: Youll still be able to get in the park and use some of the MyMagic features using your card ticket, including FastPass+.
Can I use my ticket/pass instead of a MagicBand, or opt out of getting a MagicBand?
UPDATED 9-5-13: Youll get one automatically when booking a stay at Disneys resorts but you dont have to use it. With the new system, you can have multiple MagicBands and card tickets all connected to your account. They will all work independently of each other. But keep in mind that you may not get some of the MagicBand benefits if you dont have it with you. FastPass+ will still work with your card ticket.
Can I reuse my MagicBand on my future visits?
Yes, but you may automatically receive a new MagicBand when you make Disney resort reservations. The online site and My Disney Experience app let you manage multiple passes and MagicBands.
Can I give my MagicBand to someone else to use?
Youre not supposed to. It wont work for getting someone in the parks because all guests still have to scan their fingerprints or show ID. You could give it to someone else to use your FastPass+ reservations, but youre not supposed to.
MagicBand accessoriesWhat sort of MagicBand accessories are available?
UPDATE 9-5-13: Disney sells buttons, sliders and sleeves for the bands. Disney is also selling T-shirts that have various designs using Magicbands. You can find them at most of the resorts that are testing the bands. Click Here to see our video of how to use the accessories.
Is the MagicBand waterproof?
Yes, you can wear it in the pool, rain or ocean. You can also leave it on the dash of your car and it should to be OK.
What size MagicBands are available?
Making a Disney Magicband smallerThere is only one size available but it is supposed to fit on the wrists of 95 percent of guests. Kids and those with small wrists can peel away part of the band to make it smaller.
What do the bands feel like? Are they hypoallergenic?
Theyre smooth, flexible and made of a non-latex hypoallergenic material.
What MagicBand colors are available?
You can get red, blue, green, pink, yellow, orange or gray.
How do I chose which color Magicband I want?
UPDATE 9-5-13: If you book your Disney resort stay about 10 days ahead of time, you can customize your MagicBand by choosing the color you want and the name you want printed on the back through Disneys website. If you dont choose your color, they will automatically give you a gray one.
Will the MagicBands work at Disney parks outside of Walt Disney World?
No, not yet. Walt Disney World is the only place they will work. Other Disney parks, including
Disneyland in California, still use paper tickets.
Will my MagicBand do anything outside of Walt Disney World?
The only feature weve seen so far is in the Disney Infinity video game. Touch the MagicBand to the base and the Disney Dragon appears. Click Here to see it in action.
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