Magic Band needed?

[4DisPrincesses]

What’s the advantage to having a magic band if we are doing an off property ticket only trip? Would everyone in my party need one?

 

[ars0525]

They scan your MB to enter the park. That's it. There is no FPs so no scanning for those (unless you have a BG for RotR they will scan for that). You can't charge to your MB if you're off site. Do they scan MBs if you have an ADR somewhere? I have only been eating at counter service places with mobile order. Just have them scan your ticket. I personally wouldn't pay extra to get a MB.

ETA--I forgot the photographers will scan your MB so are you doing a Disney picture package? Also the ride pictures are automatically uploaded to your MDE account thru your MB or when you scan at the end of the ride.

 

[SMRT-1]

What’s the advantage to having a magic band if we are doing an off property ticket only trip? Would everyone in my party need one?

For offsite guests, the main advantage of having a Magic Band is mostly the convenience of not having to take your ticket card out of your pocket. Since FP+ is not currently in use, the only time you'd really need to scan it would be at the entrance, so there really isn't a need for them right now unless you care about ride photos as there are a couple rides (HM & 7DMT) that do require a Magic Band for ride photos.