Split Stay and Magic Bands?

[3DisneyBuggs]

I booked a value resort the night before ourvpackage starts. I customized both sets of MB s and did online check in for the value resort. I chose a PIN but didn't check in online for our package yet. I did notice that the package MBs says A PIN was chosen. Will both sets of bands work? I'm just confused how it will work.

 

[kbonner]

Your bands are your room keys and so I believe that only the mb for that resort will open your door.

I was there back in Sept-Oct when they were testing. I had a split stay starting at BWV and transferring to AKL JH. BWV wasn't participating in the test at that time so I couldn't use the mb to get into my room. I was however able to use the mb for purchases and park entry. I had my AP associated with the mb.

 

[TJA]

I thought I read a few different times that you can use the same MB for your whole trip, but let me do a search and check as I don't want to say anything that I'm not sure of! We also have a split stay coming up in July, so I wanted to check this topic for sure anyway.

 

[mickeyluv'r]

Off the bat, each set of bands should work at each respective hotel.

Beyond that- both sets SHOULD work (or one set at both places), if they are linked properly in the new system.

The short answer is that you should bring your bands to the front desk when you check-in. They can make sure the set you want to sue is properly activated.

We also have multiple sets of bands now.

There is a slight chance that a set won't work in a given location (parks, room, dining, pool access - if applicable) but they are supposed to all be linked.

My always advice, bring ID and back up ($, cc) whenever you leave your resort.

We had glitches with our bands in Jan, and it took a couple trips to the front desk to get it all fixed. I'm thinking they have improved the system since then, but in my opinion, it's far easier to carry a cc my pocket then it is to be told I can't use a FP or buy food until I get over to Guest Services.

 

[kbonner]

Just saw this on Disney's site. Should have done this before initial reply.

"Select a MagicBand or Card to Manage Its Status
All your MagicBands and cards can be used interchangeably as long as they’re active."

 

[TDC Nala]

You can use both bands. You do not need different PINS. Just set up the same pin. You can't charge to that resort until you have checked in at that resort anyway. Bring the bands you want to use to the resort and make sure you use ALL those bands to open the resort door (open, close, reopen until you have used all bands you want to have room access)