Is the Disney Band Plus just a Magic Band?

[FastPasser.]

In my case it makes little sense until it replaces my Disney I.D. and Main Entrance Pass because I still have to carry one or both in order to buy anything on the ships and parks or get into the parks.

 

[RedHead0186]

In all serious, does anyone know if the MagicBand+/DisneyBand is waterproof/water resistant? Can you comfortably use it at the pools (either on the cruises or in the resorts?)

I have used mine in the hot tub on DCL, but tried to avoid getting it wet for that reason.

Yep, wore it on the Aqua Duck with no issue.

 

[MommyCMickey]

I just returned from a cruise on the Fantasy and I had multiple issues with my Disney Band+ opening my door. I was not carrying my room key so was locked out of my stateroom three times and needed to go to guest services to have it re-set. After the 3rd time, I stopped using the band and just used the room key. They were not able to activate the band at the cruise terminal upon embarkation so I needed to go to guest services. I have no idea if they were having ship wide issues with the use of the bands.

Although I plan on using the + this lets me know to ALWAYS have my KTW card.