Magic Band "Check in" for offsite guests?

[S Frey]

I have a group of 12 I'm "managing" and I need to know the best way to "active/check in" everyone's magic band prior to going into the park. I don't want to waste precious time once we get in the park. Can I do it at a resort, Downtown Disney, etc? If so, can I just bring everyone's magic band to do it or will they have to be present? If they have to be present, that will be one heck of a pain.

On that note, if we do/don't check in, will our hard tickets have all of the fastpass+ info on it as well?

Thanks!

 

[Mambo Junkie]

Yes, you can activate your magic bands at the resort, and I'm sure any Guest Services as well. I would pick Downtown Disney if not staying onsite. Do you use MDE? The fast passes will be on your phone in your itinerary.

ETA: If you go to Disney World on your computer, sign in or create an account with My Disney Experience. There you can add all your friends and family, add their tickets and Magic Bands, all of your fast passes will show up, any dining and resort reservations, etc. You can invite your friend to share, and they will create their own accounts and will be able to view the itinerary as well. Then download the app to your phone and the same info is there. I would not rely solely on the phone. I always print out my itinerary before I go and carry it with me. At least I have my reservation confirmation numbers with me.

 

[erionm]

If the MagicBand is linked to MDE, it's active (unless you manually de-activated it). If you also have park admission linked to MDE you can go directly to the park entrance.

NOTE: If you have FL Resident tickets or certain Military tickets, you will need to stop at a park ticket window or guest relations location to activate the park admission.

 

[S Frey]

Thanks! I have set up everyone on MDE for dining park passes and fastpasses. It sounds like that is good enough and I won't need to check everyone in when I get there.