Magic bands

[lovethattink]

I got mine on Amazon, they are called bitbelt and came in a pack of 12

 

[HollowxBastion]

The MagicBand+ is a worthy investment for your trip (and especially if you go often). It stores your park entry ticket, can be used for payments, is your resort room key, reacts with parades & fireworks which really adds to the WDW immersion.


I've used my MB+ on the past two trips and really enjoyed having it react with HEA & Starlight

 

[Fangorn]

The MagicBand+ is a worthy investment for your trip (and especially if you go often). It stores your park entry ticket, can be used for payments, is your resort room key, reacts with parades & fireworks which really adds to the WDW immersion.


I've used my MB+ on the past two trips and really enjoyed having it react with HEA & Starlight

Just to clarify: Regardless of the version of Magic Band, NOTHING is stored on them. Each band has a chip that contains only a single, unique serial number. That serial number is used to access your MDE account. All information resides in your MDE account which is stored on Disney's servers. Magic Bands are merely the key that unlocks your account and allows information about you to flow between Disney's various systems.

Steve

 

[CynBeth]

How far in advance before a trip should you get them and from the moment they arrive do you have to charge them or only right before you leave?

 

[Fangorn]

How far in advance before a trip should you get them and from the moment they arrive do you have to charge them or only right before you leave?

When you get them is up to you. Once ordered, they can take 2 weeks or more to be delivered, so plan accordingly.

A new MB+ has to be connected to your MDE account, before it can be used. The band needs to be charged in order to connect it. Once the connection process is complete, the band does not need to remain charged. At WDW, bands only need to be charged if you want them them to light up/buzz, or download ride photos. They will work just fine for anything where you touch the band to a device (room door, purchases, park entry, etc.) regardless if the battery is charged or not. We've used the same set of bands for the past many trips and don't bother charging them much at all unless the grandkids are with us.

Steve

 

[lovethattink]

How far in advance before a trip should you get them and from the moment they arrive do you have to charge them or only right before you leave?

Mine don’t hold the charges very long. Half the time, I go to a park without charging. It really isn’t necessary. We’re AP and often go Tuesday and Friday. By Friday, there’s no charge left.