Magic Bands?

[MikkiMom]

We are renting DVC for the first time for a non-park visit. So I'm thinking we won't get Magic Bands with that reservation. Is that correct? Do we need to buy some for room access and charging? Or can we get away with not having any if we aren't going to the parks?

Thanks, MikkiMom

 

[Sandisw]

All DVC reservations are eligible for MB, if the trip is in 2021, they will no longer giving anyone free ones, How that will work has not yet come out,

But, the process is the same for both renters and owners regarding magic bands.

 

[LAX]

All DVC reservations are eligible for MB, if the trip is in 2021, they will no longer giving anyone free ones, How that will work has not yet come out,

But, the process is the same for both renters and owners regarding magic bands.

Is that DVC only? Do cash reservations still get complementary MBs? If that is the case, it's another devaluation of DVC.

LAX

 

[Lorana]

Is that DVC only? Do cash reservations still get complementary MBs? If that is the case, it's another devaluation of DVC.

It's for all reservations, cash included. Disney is moving towards using Phone App for most of the MB functionality, according to the press release on it.

 

[LAX]

It's for all reservations, cash included. Disney is moving towards using Phone App for most of the MB functionality, according to the press release on it.

That's another nifty PR spin on cost-cutting!

LAX

 

[Alice Sr.]

That's another nifty PR spin on cost-cutting!

LAX

If it works I'm all for it but what if Verizon goes down?

 

[LAX]

If it works I'm all for it but what if Verizon goes down?

I thought the parks have wifi, right?

LAX

 

[Sandisw]

That's another nifty PR spin on cost-cutting!

LAX

You will still be able to buy the specialty ones if you want. What will be interesting is the price cost for them when ordered with a resort reservation.

Right now, they are less. I am hoping that continues. But, as mentioned, this is a change from Disney, so it applies to all reservations.

 

[Alice Sr.]

I thought the parks have wifi, right?

LAX

Oh duh lol.

 

[lizziepooh]

Will our old bands still work?

 

[bluecruiser]

Will our old bands still work?

Yes, at least until the battery inside wears out.

 

[Fangorn]

Yes, at least until the battery inside wears out.

Old MBs will work virtually forever, provided they aren't damaged or Disney changes the underlying technology. While there is a battery in the Bands that will die in roughly 3 years, it is not needed for anything where you touch the band to a Mickey head (tickets, resort room door, FP, charging, etc.)

Steve

 

[LAX]

Old MBs will work virtually forever, provided they aren't damaged or Disney changes the underlying technology. While there is a battery in the Bands that will die in roughly 3 years, it is not needed for anything where you touch the band to a Mickey head (tickets, resort room door, FP, charging, etc.)

Steve

Thanks. That's useful info. I thought they would stop working once battery runs out.

LAX

 

[Fangorn]

There are two types of RFID chips in a Magic Band. One needs a battery, the other does not. The battery powered chip is used for things like setting your name on the farewell signs in IASW. Anything where you tap the band to a Mickey Head, it's the other chip.

Steve

 

[LAX]

There are two types of RFID chips in a Magic Band. One needs a battery, the other does not. The battery powered chip is used for things like setting your name on the farewell signs in IASW. Anything where you tap the band to a Mickey Head, it's the other chip.

Steve

Kinda like the ones in credit cards?

LAX

 

[Fangorn]

Kinda like the ones in credit cards?

LAX

Yep. Same basic technology. Easy to produce in massive quantities, and very inexpensive.

Steve