*** The Official August 2019 thread ***

[Sanda Thorne]

I think sometimes they get sent to the agency then they mail them to you!

That is exactly what happened. I emailed my agent and she said they were delivered to her and she popped them in the mail today. Hopefully we’ll have them in a day or two.

 

[TinkerTracy]

My MagicBands said they shipped DAYS ago, but the tracking number says that there hasn't been a label created for the package. Hm...hopefully they show up!

 

[Sanda Thorne]

My MagicBands said they shipped DAYS ago, but the tracking number says that there hasn't been a label created for the package. Hm...hopefully they show up!

They ship USPS and sometimes their tracking is AWFUL! Ours showed no movement until the day they arrived.

 

[123SA]

Our arrival date is 8/3. I didn't receive a notice that the magic bands shipped. When should I worry about this?

My main concern is that we're staying at Universal first, leaving on 7/28. I'll need the bands before then.

 

[TinkerTracy]

They ship USPS and sometimes their tracking is AWFUL! Ours showed no movement until the day they arrived.

Haha yes they are the WORST! Hopefully it's all good and I am worrying for nothing!

 

[Shir Kahn]

At least you guys get your magic bands shipped to you! They just don't like shipping things to Canada for some reason! We have to wait until we get to the resort to get ours. I'm really hoping our annual passes get to us before we leave! We just renewed the day after the price increase (ouch).

 

[Disneylover99]

At least you guys get your magic bands shipped to you! They just don't like shipping things to Canada for some reason! We have to wait until we get to the resort to get ours. I'm really hoping our annual passes get to us before we leave! We just renewed the day after the price increase (ouch).

I like not getting my magic bands ahead of time. It’s one less thing to pack.
Aren’t your AP’s already connected to MDE?

 

[Shir Kahn]

I like not getting my magic bands ahead of time. It’s one less thing to pack.
Aren’t your AP’s already connected to MDE?

They are, but we also get cards unless they changed that this year. We have to show the card when getting discounts on merch or food.

 

[TinkerTracy]

At least you guys get your magic bands shipped to you! They just don't like shipping things to Canada for some reason! We have to wait until we get to the resort to get ours. I'm really hoping our annual passes get to us before we leave! We just renewed the day after the price increase (ouch).

I couldn't imagine that! We are waiting on our APs too!

 

[Disneylover99]

They are, but we also get cards unless they changed that this year. We have to show the card when getting discounts on merch or food.

Oh yes, you’ll definitely need those cards. Do they send them to you? We always get them at guest services.

 

[KNJWDW]

Our arrival date is 8/3. I didn't receive a notice that the magic bands shipped. When should I worry about this?

My main concern is that we're staying at Universal first, leaving on 7/28. I'll need the bands before then.

We arrive on 8/2 and no notice here either. The website says something about fulfillment and shipping taking 11 days. I ordered ours on 6/30. I think we always received them several weeks out though. I will give it a few more days before I contact someone.

 

[Shir Kahn]

Oh yes, you’ll definitely need those cards. Do they send them to you? We always get them at guest services.

Oh, ok! We got our passes last year while we were actually at the park, so I didn't realize they don't mail them out if you get yours online! Maybe we can get our passholder magic band clip at the same time!

 

[Disneylover99]

Oh, ok! We got our passes last year while we were actually at the park, so I didn't realize they don't mail them out if you get yours online! Maybe we can get our passholder magic band clip at the same time!

I’m really not sure since we always either renew or buy new passes while we’re down there. I just never thought the actual AP discount cards got mailed though. I could be wrong.

 

[Shir Kahn]

I just realized we don't have our ME tags either! We did just make the final payment a week ago, so it's likely on the way. Can't wait!

 

[Shir Kahn]

Oh, Tomh, our official info for the main post is:

Pop Century
Aug 5th - Aug 15th

 

[dachsie]

Just made my final payment. In 3 weeks I head to Houston to stay the night so I can catch m y early flight to Orlando. WooHoo!

ETA: I just realized my ticker is set for my check in day, not my arrival day. I actually arrive on July 31 but will be at Wyndham Grand Bonnet Creek until Aug 3

 

[Shir Kahn]

Checked our mail when I got home and our ME tags were there!

 

[Tomh]

Tom, question for you since you are in charge of the Memory Maker/Photo Pass post. Once I purchase Memory Maker through MDE, is it automatically linked or do I have to do something more to actually link it? last time I went cards were used so I want to make sure I don't need to do anything else.

It *should* be linked, but look at the "My Plans" section of your MDE and make sure it is there. When that page loads up, under the members of your planning party, it will say "My Plans, Reservations and Tickets" in black, then under that, to the left, it will say "Daily Itinerary" also in black, and "Tickets & Memory Maker" in blue. Click on that, and you should see your Memory Maker listed towards the bottom, under your tickets. If it does not show up there, you can call to have them make sure it is properly linked.

 

[Tomh]

Oh, Tomh, our official info for the main post is:

Pop Century
Aug 5th - Aug 15th

Oh, Shir Kahn, you have been officially added to the Roll Call Hope you have a GREAT trip!
We will be flying down the day after you!

 

[Shir Kahn]

Three days ago I got a Slinky Dog fastpass, and tonight......I got a FoP! Was not expecting that!