Magic Bands

[joyerbides]

We are going to Magic Kingdom for one day in April. Staying off site. Would it be worth it to get Magic bands for my family. Myself, husband, 2 teen girls and a 6 yr old girl. They look really cool and could be a great souvenir. But they are pretty pricey. Question 2: Can you trust any that your purchase on EBAY? Thank you!!!

 

[Tink_83]

It depends, do you have the PhotoPass? If so there are ride photos and a MB makes that easier. But are they necessary, no not really. Also, it’s only a one day trip and the MB does have a life limit on it (the passive rfid should continue to work but the active one that helps with the photos won’t)... so unless you will go back in a year or two it’s basically a one use item.

Now all of that said, I happen to really like the MB, I love getting them in the mail before the trip and I enjoy decorating them (nothing like what some do, I normally use nail polish on the Mickey heads to add s little something to them)... but I also stay on-site and get them with my hotel.

Regarding eBay, i probably wouldn’t risk it. But maybe someone else has had a good experience with a seller... good luck!

 

[mkla2015]

Just my opinion- I wouldn't spend the money on magic bands for just 1 day. Depending on what kind you get and for 5 people- that can get expensive. I don't think you'd get any benefit from having them.

 

[StageTek]

The MB's you purchase on eBay could be old and so the RFID may not work on things like ride photo's and videos. But will work for admission and Fast Passes. Make sure you get version 2 and be careful that you are not buying one already registered to another person.

If this is mostly for a souvenir that might be a better buy - certainly cheaper.

 

[chippydale33]

My fiance and I will be getting standard black and white magic bands off of Shop Disney's website, and then buying magic band decals from Etsy. The decals are super inexpensive, and the total price is much cheaper than ebay magic bands (and much more personalized!)

 

[StacyStrong]

I would not buy them for one day.

 

[joyerbides]

My fiance and I will be getting standard black and white magic bands off of Shop Disney's website, and then buying magic band decals from Etsy. The decals are super inexpensive, and the total price is much cheaper than ebay magic bands (and much more personalized!)

That’s a great idea

 

[joyerbides]

Thanks everyone