Old Magic Bands

[bayportkat]

Not sure if this is the right place for this- our last trip to the parks was in July 2012 (we had magic bands and paper fast passes-that was great!). We went to WDW in August 2013 and got new Magic Bands.

I am wondering if these Magic Bands will still work for our upcoming trip in August-staying offsite. They are still linked to our account, but I wasn't sure if there were batteries or anything involved.

Also, the clasp part of one of my husband's bands broke. Will Disney replace it or will we have to buy a new one if he wants one? Not yet sure if we will use the bands or stick with using the ticket media.

Thanks in advance!

 

[hiroMYhero]

Not sure if this is the right place for this- our last trip to the parks was in July 2012 (we had magic bands and paper fast passes-that was great!). We went to WDW in August 2013 and got new Magic Bands.

I am wondering if these Magic Bands will still work for our upcoming trip in August-staying offsite. They are still linked to our account, but I wasn't sure if there were batteries or anything involved.

Also, the clasp part of one of my husband's bands broke. Will Disney replace it or will we have to buy a new one if he wants one? Not yet sure if we will use the bands or stick with using the ticket media.

Thanks in advance!

The MBs will work at the park entrances and FP lines. They may not work for ride photos and videos.

Your husband doesn't have to wear his MB. He can leave it in his pocket as he'll only need it a few times per day.

 

[bradisgoofy]

If you make a new resort reservation you will be offered a new Magic Band for each person on the reservation. You can opt out of any or all of the bands if you so choose. You also get to pick the colors. You would also be offered an new band if you get a AP. All this would be done through My Disney Experience. Disney will not replace a broken band but they will sell you a new one. If you buy a park ticket, at a ticket window, you get a physical ticket, you would have to buy a Magic Band in that case.

 

[lovethattink]

A new thread all about magic bands was started today. http://www.disboards.com/threads/everything-you-need-to-know-about-magicbands.3481711/