Magic Band vs. Phone for LLs

[jldeahl]

Hello! I'm planning my family's first trip in a few years. We have 7-year-old Magic Bands. I'm trying to figure out what I do:
A: Take a gamble on these old bands working and use them
B: Buy new Magic Bands (a hard pill to swallow since they are so expensive...)
C: Just use my phone to swipe in for our LLs (or is this too unweildy for a family of 5 and using one phone for multiple people)

 

[TheOneWithTheTriplets]

Old MBs should still work for scanning into LL or the park. That part of the function still works for MB+ when they run out of charge, even

It's likely that they won't work for the ride photos where they get automatically dropped into your account. That will be based on whose phones are properly set up with Bluetooth and/or someone having MB+.

You could compromise and just order the new ones for the kids who are likely going to care the most about the things on their wrist lighting up during fireworks. Then you'll have a device that will grab the ride photos, they kids will be pleased, and you won't have spent the money x 5 for the new bands.

 

[scrappinginontario]

We use our old bands and have phone set up with bluetooth. Has worked well for a number of trips. I don't feel the need to purchase MB+ for either my DD or me. Neither of us miss it.

i would not recommend trying to scan in for all of you on phone. Causes a lot of unnecessary time for you and the people behind you in line. Another great option is to just get the free cards the CMs can give you when you tap in the first time and use those for park entrance, LL, etc.

 

[MagicDVC]

Old bands will work at the touch points. It just won't work for photos or anything needing the transmitter. I prefer using MBs for LLs, so easy to tap and go.