Magic bands question

[bridgehamptonnc]

If you have the Magic bands as well as the RFID tickets all linked on the MDE web site, and you can not check in to the Disney Resort until the afternoon, are you able to go to the park in the morning with the Magic bands? We bought the tickets before we decided to stay onsite. Disney set us the hard tickets with the RFID chip. After we decided to stay onsite, Disney then set us the Magic bands. Thank you.

 

[redrosesix]

If you have the Magic bands as well as the RFID tickets all linked on the MDE web site, and you can not check in to the Disney Resort until the afternoon, are you able to go to the park in the morning with the Magic bands? We bought the tickets before we decided to stay onsite. Disney set us the hard tickets with the RFID chip. After we decided to stay onsite, Disney then set us the Magic bands. Thank you.

We didn't get our MBs til check-in so I don't know (but I think I've read that they are already activated and ready to go). Your park admission is not dependent on your resort stay so at least the tickets will get you in.

However, you can check in as early at 6:30 am and leave your luggage at bell services (or keep it in your car if you prefer). Your room may not be ready but you will be able to charge to your MBs etc, as well as park at the parks for free. The only way to get your resort parking pass is at check-in. IMO it's worth the money saved, and you won't have to check in at a busier time. They will text or email you your room number or you can check back at the front desk (no need to wait in line all over again -- a CM with an Ipad will look it up for you).