DougandBeth
Mouseketeer
- Joined
- Jan 1, 2008
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Hi everyone,
We just got back from a 4 day adult only trip with 5 couples and had a blast! Not a full trip report here however, we do want to give some quick reviews on a few things; Magic Bands, Refillable Mugs and DVC/TIW/AP discounts.
Let's get the easy and most disappointing one done first. We are DVC members, have PAP's and TIW and on 9 yes 9 occasions whether in restaurants or stores not one cast member knew of discounts. One restaurant that accepts TIW, 3 servers did not even know what it was. Disappointing..
Refillable Mugs:
Did we miss something because I had no idea there was a major change in the mug system. You now have to buy the mug and pay on the # of days, so in the past it would be say $13.99 for your stay, now it is $8.99 for one day, $10.00 for two, etc. and $17.99 for the entire stay. I do like this for those short trips because it's actually cheaper. Now here is what was very clever, the cups now have sensors in them and if that sensor is not active or expired during your stay the actual soda machines do not work. It was very cook watching someone try and fill an old mug and it did not work. Good stuff and happy about the change. It was making me sick watching people buy mugs and use them for two years.
Magic Bands:
First let me say it's the greatest thing in the world and I am a pretty picky person! 10 adults and not one of us carried cash, a room key, a credit card or even a drivers license. Nothing, nada, zippo! It was awesome!
Pros:
Everything was linked perfectly through my disney experience and for 10 people and no errors that was awesome!
When you check in and if your room is not ready in the past they would alert you via text message and you would have to go back to the desk to get your room number. No longer do you do that, they text the room number right to you.
Purchases in stores, bars, restuarants, etc. worked like a charm. I would say though it's a little tough to get the green light to work. Sometimes it did take tapping the door or the pin pad 3-4 times and holding it there.
Fast passes worked well and was very easy and accurate.
Cons:
Sun burn marks
The band keeps from a perfect tan and creates an awesome which line around your wrist.
Changing fast passes was not easy, the cell reception in epcot was horrible and could not get into the app anyway.
Spent more money, even though not really a con!
Let us know if anyone has questions but overall the bands were much better than we imagined and our guests even said every resort outside of Disney should do it.
We just got back from a 4 day adult only trip with 5 couples and had a blast! Not a full trip report here however, we do want to give some quick reviews on a few things; Magic Bands, Refillable Mugs and DVC/TIW/AP discounts.
Let's get the easy and most disappointing one done first. We are DVC members, have PAP's and TIW and on 9 yes 9 occasions whether in restaurants or stores not one cast member knew of discounts. One restaurant that accepts TIW, 3 servers did not even know what it was. Disappointing..
Refillable Mugs:
Did we miss something because I had no idea there was a major change in the mug system. You now have to buy the mug and pay on the # of days, so in the past it would be say $13.99 for your stay, now it is $8.99 for one day, $10.00 for two, etc. and $17.99 for the entire stay. I do like this for those short trips because it's actually cheaper. Now here is what was very clever, the cups now have sensors in them and if that sensor is not active or expired during your stay the actual soda machines do not work. It was very cook watching someone try and fill an old mug and it did not work. Good stuff and happy about the change. It was making me sick watching people buy mugs and use them for two years.
Magic Bands:
First let me say it's the greatest thing in the world and I am a pretty picky person! 10 adults and not one of us carried cash, a room key, a credit card or even a drivers license. Nothing, nada, zippo! It was awesome!
Pros:
Everything was linked perfectly through my disney experience and for 10 people and no errors that was awesome!
When you check in and if your room is not ready in the past they would alert you via text message and you would have to go back to the desk to get your room number. No longer do you do that, they text the room number right to you.
Purchases in stores, bars, restuarants, etc. worked like a charm. I would say though it's a little tough to get the green light to work. Sometimes it did take tapping the door or the pin pad 3-4 times and holding it there.
Fast passes worked well and was very easy and accurate.
Cons:
Sun burn marks
The band keeps from a perfect tan and creates an awesome which line around your wrist.Changing fast passes was not easy, the cell reception in epcot was horrible and could not get into the app anyway.
Spent more money, even though not really a con!
Let us know if anyone has questions but overall the bands were much better than we imagined and our guests even said every resort outside of Disney should do it.
