Parking With A Magic Band

[Demosthenes]

I am an annual passholder who stayed at the CBR in February and linked my passes to my magic band. When we were at the resort, we had a parking pass that was issued for the length of stay. Parking is free for Annual Passholders, but with my AP now linked to my MB, will I need to bring the now defunct RFID ticket that says "Walt Disney World Passholder" on it in order to park for free (we are staying off-site for a convention this May)? We had to show our defunct cards in order to get the merchandise discount in February, but I'd really prefer to carry just the band if I can since the card is no longer active.

***Please note - the pass is active, but the card isn't because it was linked to my MB. This isn't a "how do I get around paying for something" thread - I just want to know what the expectation is since in the past all we had to do was show our AP to the parking attendant.

Thanks in advance.

 

[staceyeileen]

You will have to show your RFID AP card to use the free parking and shopping discount benefits. It is not "defunct" or inactive just because it is linked to your MDE account. It can still be used for park entry even.

If you want to cut down on things you need to bring with you, leave the magic band at home. The RFID card serves the same purpose plus it gets you the free parking and discounts (provided you also have your photo ID).

 

[disnut8]

Have to agree. We are Annual Passholders and the MagicBands are on the way (whoo hoo!) BUT, the RFID passes are going with us on our next trip in May.

I know there will be grumblers but the entire MagicBand thing is a Work in Progress. We went in early March and stayed offsite with our annual passes. We knew what we were dealing with, had a great time, and going back next month and will experience MagicBands and FastPass +.

We welcome each experience and not fight back at what we don't have. It's a vacation!

 

[staceyeileen]

If they ever start to let off-site guests to charge with their magic band and a CC linked to MDE, then I will for sure bring it. It would be great to not have to bring any money.

 

[HopperFan]

- Your RFID Ticket/Card is still active and working. It is NOT defunct. I used mine on Monday, checked in Wed and switched to MB. I have even used both on same day. Ticket in, MB for FP+.

- Sounds like you don't have your AP MagicBands yet. With it you will get a new AP Parking and Discount card to be carried if you don't want to carry AP.