Magicbands hotel check in question

[DisneyLvr55]

We are getting Magicbands for our trip in October. Since they are being mailed to us, does that mean that we can go straight to the parks without checking into the hotel first?

Also, can you keep the bracelets after your stay, or do you have to hand them back in?


TIA

 

[TDC Nala]

Don't know the first part yet. I think you have to put in an appearance so they know you are not a no-show to the resort.

Yes, you get to keep the bracelets.

 

[bek]

We are getting Magicbands for our trip in October. Since they are being mailed to us, does that mean that we can go straight to the parks without checking into the hotel first?

Also, can you keep the bracelets after your stay, or do you have to hand them back in?


TIA

You keep your Magic Band.

I was told by a CM I would have to check in before going to the Parks with the Magic Band. I've also been following all the MB, FP+, MDE threads for about a month and checking in seems to be required. Although some seemed to say that only online check-in was required.

 

[bdoyledimou]

We had to"activate" the bands before we could use them -- which meant a 5 minute stop at the resort before the parks.