Magic band can be used without pin

[JanaDee]

It is not possible to charge on a MagicBand without a pin.

Then that must have changed. In October, we only had to use a PIN if the charge was over $25 (I think that was the amount).

 

[AmyB2006]

Then that must have changed. In October, we only had to use a PIN if the charge was over $25 (I think that was the amount).

This last weekend I had to put my PIN in for every purchase, even the $3 ones. I do seem to remember not having to though back in October for purchases under a certain amount. But this weekend, we did.

 

[Luvchefmic]

It is not possible to charge on a MagicBand without a pin.

This is my experience also I have had 4 stays since the MB and have even used the BOG FP as described Always Always had to put my pin in for paying/charging back to the cc on record for the room I don't see how this happened to OP Extremely strange

 

[GotLabradors]

Well since you used your cc when booking packages, and they got a text from Disney from the booking, and made the reservation using that link, I can see why they charged your card. The bands were simply used to check them in for the FP+ and the card was probably already on file from when they set up the reservation.

No surprise here, just a misunderstanding of how the system works.

This makes the most sense to me since all ADRs need a CC now that they are charging for now shows.

 

[plutojudy]

We were there Feb 1-9 and had to put our PIN in everytime we paid for anything with our Magic Band. Every little thing.

 

[DebbieB]

This happened to me at BOG. I put a credit card # in when I did online check-in even though I did not plan to use it. I planned to use gift cards I had accumulated. When I went through the order station at BOG, it asked to scan my band, which I did. It never asked how I was going to pay. So that lunch ended up being charged to my room. I don't think I used my PIN.

 

[ktlm]

It is not possible to charge on a MagicBand without a pin.

Yes and no. It is not SUPPOSED to be possible to charge on a MB without a pin. When we were in WDW, we ran into a few people complaining because their MBs were not requiring pins for them to charge. It is a MB glitch, but it can happen. Our trip was a few months ago, so maybe they have gotten this glitch totally eliminated by now. If not, I would say for everyone to just be aware of the possibility and you might want to make a trip to guest services or your front desk/concierge if your MB is not requiring a pin.

 

[magicbob]

Sounds like Vanellope is at work again perhaps.

Well, she IS the new spokesmodel for MDE/MB/FP+.

 

[laceyinwonderland]

Thank you OP for posting this!!! In November, I lost my magic band. It must have fallen off while I was holding a kid and struggling to put on my backpack and hurry out the isle at muppets 3d vision. (You know how that goes. lol) As soon as I realized it, I went back, but it was no where to be found. We were doing a split stay, so I had my other MB in my bag. I knew charges would need a PIN, so I was in no hurry to go to the front to deactivate it. In fact I waited til the next day at the resort. I know not to do that again....

 

[ktlm]

Well, she IS the new spokesmodel for MDE/MB/FP+.

 

[Viva Las Disney]

It is not possible to charge on a MagicBand without a pin.

This was my experience as well. Everything from snacks in the park to buying an iced tea at the gift shop required a PIN.

The OP's scenario doesn't make sense, I've worked in hospitality in Vegas for years and we require a signature every time a CC is used. If you didn't sign anything you could dispute the charges and Disney would have no choice but to refund your card, if their is no signature they have no way of proving you were there.

 

[wordwitt]

Thank you OP for posting this!!! In November, I lost my magic band. It must have fallen off while I was holding a kid and struggling to put on my backpack and hurry out the isle at muppets 3d vision. (You know how that goes. lol) As soon as I realized it, I went back, but it was no where to be found. We were doing a split stay, so I had my other MB in my bag. I knew charges would need a PIN, so I was in no hurry to go to the front to deactivate it. In fact I waited til the next day at the resort. I know not to do that again....

The OP's situation isn't what she thought. It's related only to BOG. It sounds as if Disney is now requiring a PIN for even small purchases. I wouldn't worry too much.

 

[MakiraMarlena]

If you don't have a credit card linked to your room account then it's not a room charge.

You are supposed to input the PIN for ANY dollar amount on a room charge. i don't know what it does when it just sought out the credit card previously used to pay the room reservation.

Disney for some reason chose to use my credit card that I used for the package.

This is what happened I'm thinking, it couldn't find any other method so it used this. Maybe something to do with making the BOG FP which is linked to the resort reservation. At any rate it is specifically tied to the BOG FP, because any other type of purchase requires the PIN.

Then that must have changed. In October, we only had to use a PIN if the charge was over $25 (I think that was the amount).

It did change. There were complaints that to improve security they should require the PIN for all purchases. So now they do.

 

[hsmamato2]

IDK... all you pp's out there who believe this simply can't happen...seems a bit 'rose colored glasses' to assume that don't you think? I can use my credit card most places now, no signature required if it's under 50.00...a credit card can be easily compromised, it seems to me that MagicBand would be even easier to mess with.... I'd say it's a lot of info on a very vulnerable rubber bracelet..... transmitting too much,receiving wrong info,etc. just IMHO

 

[Raenstoirm]

The CC that was linked to the reservation was set up for payment when the order was placed through the email link. When pre-ordering it auto links the card on the account. MB is not linked to BOG FP at all.

Yes, this. We had "FP+" for BOG shortly after they started that program. Although we had bands, we received the table rose. We only gave our name to get in with our FP+ not our band.

I'd say it's a lot of info on a very vulnerable rubber bracelet..... transmitting too much,receiving wrong info,etc. just IMHO

There is actually ZERO info on the band but a random tag number. That tag number links back to your MDE. That is why it is impossible for OP's story to be accurate (I am not saying you are lying OP just misinformed on how the system works and how it applied to your dd's trip). Any and every charge shows up on your room charge and you can use whatever card you want to pay for them. If they scanned the band for payment it would not have billed the credit card directly, but rather billed the room charge. If he credit card says it was a disney dining charge, it has nothing to do with the bands.

 

[ucfknight]

a credit card can be easily compromised, it seems to me that MagicBand would be even easier to mess with.... I'd say it's a lot of info on a very vulnerable rubber bracelet..... transmitting too much,receiving wrong info,etc. just IMHO

A MagicBand does not transmit anything other than a unique encrypted ID which is unique to that band. The MagicBand does not contain your name, or your credit card number, or anything else for that matter. It can't, because it doesn't know who you are or anything about you. All it knows is its own unique ID. And that's all it can tell the world.

A MagicBand receives no transmissions of any kind, so it can't receive wrong info.

 

[john398]

Yes, this. We had "FP+" for BOG shortly after they started that program. Although we had bands, we received the table rose. We only gave our name to get in with our FP+ not our band.



There is actually ZERO info on the band but a random tag number. That tag number links back to your MDE. That is why it is impossible for OP's story to be accurate (I am not saying you are lying OP just misinformed on how the system works and how it applied to your dd's trip). Any and every charge shows up on your room charge and you can use whatever card you want to pay for them. If they scanned the band for payment it would not have billed the credit card directly, but rather billed the room charge. If he credit card says it was a disney dining charge, it has nothing to do with the bands.[/QUOTE]

Just curious though since I reserved BOG Lunch and am on the dining plan, won't BOG scan my band see that I am on a dining plan and than take a way a counter credit?

 

[TDC Nala]

IDK... all you pp's out there who believe this simply can't happen...seems a bit 'rose colored glasses' to assume that don't you think? I can use my credit card most places now, no signature required if it's under 50.00...a credit card can be easily compromised, it seems to me that MagicBand would be even easier to mess with.... I'd say it's a lot of info on a very vulnerable rubber bracelet..... transmitting too much,receiving wrong info,etc. just IMHO

Nobody said it simply can't happen, it was established here that the OP's issue is specific to the BOG lunch fastpass.

Anything else you have to enter a PIN for.

And there is no info on the band at all. All your info is in Disney's database. The band only contains an ID number that connects to the database.

 

[Raenstoirm]

Just curious though since I reserved BOG Lunch and am on the dining plan, won't BOG scan my band see that I am on a dining plan and than take a way a counter credit?

Yes, dining plan is entirely different. You will scan your band just like at every other CS restaurant. We were not on the dining plan, but we charge out BOG lunch to our room. OP's daughter must have prebooked food and that is what hit the credit card.

 

[john398]

Yes, dining plan is entirely different. You will scan your band just like at every other CS restaurant. We were not on the dining plan, but we charge out BOG lunch to our room. OP's daughter must have prebooked food and that is what hit the credit card.

Ok Thanks, I see what your saying, its like when they made the reservations it had the cc on file than, just like when you book a dinner show or something like that