MagicBand Question

[Kevin1281]

Is there anywhere you can buy a customized MagicBand (name on the inside) prior to a trip?

Our youngest will only be 2 (turning 3 the week we are there) at the start of our trip, and therefore will not be shipped a MagicBand like the rest of the fam. I just don't want him to feel left out when his older brother and sister get their cool MagicBands in the mail.

I know I can buy him a MagicBand from shopdisney.com, but I did not see an option to customize it.

If there isn't a way to customize his, I will simply not get names put on the other ones.

Thanks in advance!

 

[Je-Ree Olenik]

i'm not sure. maybe call to guest relations?

 

[erionm]

Our youngest will only be 2 (turning 3 the week we are there) at the start of our trip, and therefore will not be shipped a MagicBand like the rest of the fam. I just don't want him to feel left out when his older brother and sister get their cool MagicBands in the mail.

Is he listed on the room reservation? If he is, there should be a MagicBand for him which can be customized.

 

[sponica]

If you're staying on site and he's listed on the reservation, he'll get one.

 

[nmrgrl55]

My daughter got one shipped to her when she was 2 (same age as your kiddo. She turned 3 during the trip). She was so excited to tap her own band when we did If he is on the reservation, you should be able to personalize one for him.

 

[Kevin1281]

Is he listed on the room reservation? If he is, there should be a MagicBand for him which can be customized.

If you're staying on site and he's listed on the reservation, he'll get one.

My daughter got one shipped to her when she was 2 (same age as your kiddo. She turned 3 during the trip). She was so excited to tap her own band when we did If he is on the reservation, you should be able to personalize one for him.

Cool. Thanks. We haven't book yet, so I will make sure he is listed on the reservation. I did a simple Google search before starting this thread, and the first thing that came up was, "MagicBands are only provided to guests who require park admission, which is 3 and older." I guess that is bad info.

 

[Suejacken]

I had to order a magic band for my great nephew for our trip. He won’t turn 2 until a couple weeks after we get home. My travel agent told me to order it.

 

[_19disnA]

The Disney site has a page that talks about Magic Bands. I would also call Disney (or use their online chat feature) if you still have questions. Random net searches might bring up all sorts of inaccurate information. Also, what may have been true 4 yrs ago, may not be current practice.

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/plan/my-disney-experience/bands-cards/

 

[subtchr]

Cool. Thanks. We haven't book yet, so I will make sure he is listed on the reservation. I did a simple Google search before starting this thread, and the first thing that came up was, "MagicBands are only provided to guests who require park admission, which is 3 and older." I guess that is bad info.

Yes, that is bad info. It must not have been from the Disney website. Every registered guest at a Disney resort, even infants, receive a complimentary MagicBand.

 

[Queen of the WDW Scene]

Everyone on the reservation gets a magic band when staying onsite.
Age does not matter.
Go into your magic bands and cards and customize them.

 

[bumbershoot]

We haven't book yet, so I will make sure he is listed on the reservation.

One would have hoped you would do that anyway. Everyone goes on resort and dining reservations.

It must not have been from the Disney website.

Sadly, but unsurprisingly, it's from the official Disney Mom's Panel. https://disneyparksmomspanel.disney...and-purchase-one-she-doesnt-feel-left-317124/


Not even a month before, they got it right: https://disneyparksmomspanel.disney.go.com/question/magic-bands-need-316752/

 

[Alesia]

Yes, that is bad info. It must not have been from the Disney website. Every registered guest at a Disney resort, even infants, receive a complimentary MagicBand.

The Disney website is chock full of bad information

 

[Queen of the WDW Scene]

One would have hoped you would do that anyway. Everyone goes on resort and dining reservations.



Sadly, but unsurprisingly, it's from the official Disney Mom's Panel. https://disneyparksmomspanel.disney...and-purchase-one-she-doesnt-feel-left-317124/


Not even a month before, they got it right: https://disneyparksmomspanel.disney.go.com/question/magic-bands-need-316752/

How do they pick people for that panel? I've always found their info to be absolutely incorrect in many many instances.

 

[FindingTheMouse]

How do they pick people for that panel? I've always found their info to be absolutely incorrect in many many instances.

I believe they have open calls for people to join the Mom's Panel every year. You can go to their site and see when they are accepting new applicants and there are different stages of online questions to fill out and an interview process, but I have found they are full of holes and really isn't a great source of information.

 

[bumbershoot]

How do they pick people for that panel? I've always found their info to be absolutely incorrect in many many instances.

They have people apply. I applied one year. Never heard back. Gracious forbid they should have people on their panel who already know how to find things out and try to help others already...

 

[PrincessWithABlaster]

The Disney site has a page that talks about Magic Bands. I would also call Disney (or use their online chat feature) if you still have questions. Random net searches might bring up all sorts of inaccurate information. Also, what may have been true 4 yrs ago, may not be current practice.

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/plan/my-disney-experience/bands-cards/

Even 4 years ago they were giving MBs to 2 year olds. I only know because it was the only time I went with an under 3 and he definitely got one.

One would have hoped you would do that anyway. Everyone goes on resort and dining reservations.



Sadly, but unsurprisingly, it's from the official Disney Mom's Panel. https://disneyparksmomspanel.disney...and-purchase-one-she-doesnt-feel-left-317124/


Not even a month before, they got it right: https://disneyparksmomspanel.disney.go.com/question/magic-bands-need-316752/

They are really bad. I looked up something this weekend (I forget what) and they had a wrong/useless answer. You'd think they would fact check them from time to time.

OP, just a heads up. Your little one's MB will turn the scanners blue instead of green (since he has no park ticket or FPs). My son noticed and wanted to know why. You may want to have a cute reason ready for him. The CMs told my son he had a special band but depending on your kiddo you may want to personalize the explanation.

 

[Kevin1281]

They have people apply. I applied one year. Never heard back. Gracious forbid they should have people on their panel who already know how to find things out and try to help others already...

Maybe you never heard back, because you give people answers like, "One would have hoped you would do that anyway."

 

[Kevin1281]

Even 4 years ago they were giving MBs to 2 year olds. I only know because it was the only time I went with an under 3 and he definitely got one.



They are really bad. I looked up something this weekend (I forget what) and they had a wrong/useless answer. You'd think they would fact check them from time to time.

OP, just a heads up. Your little one's MB will turn the scanners blue instead of green (since he has no park ticket or FPs). My son noticed and wanted to know why. You may want to have a cute reason ready for him. The CMs told my son he had a special band but depending on your kiddo you may want to personalize the explanation.

Interesting. Thanks for the heads up!

 

[sponica]

Interesting. Thanks for the heads up!

Also when you go to book FPs remember to deselect him from the group, or you'll get an error for having an unticketed person.

 

[Meriweather]

Yep...we received a Magic Band for DGS in Oct.....he was under 2.