Trans at WDW with RFI Bracelet

[Lesley M]

Hello all, new here...

I was last at WDW about 25 years ago or more. Anyhow, I've recently began to transition from my assigned birth sex to the female side of the binary. I pass well enough and have read some threads about being trans at WDW. I am not terribly worried about that.

What I am concerned with is my name while at WDW. I've not yet had my state issued ID changed. My family was sent the WDW RFI bracelets already and mine has my preferred name under it.

It is my understanding that I will need to present the state ID and do a biometric finger scan for the RFI bracelet I was sent. I am fine with explaining the name at that time, but will I have to do it over and over again?

Outside of presenting the ID at the very beginning, how often if at all after that will I need to use my legal name? Will it show up when I sign up for fast passes, food, etc?

And how is WDW about carding people for adult beverages. I am in my late 30's so I don't look all that much like 21 year old anymore

 

[nancipants]

I believe your name pops up when you scan the band for Fast Passes, etc. (I've had cast members greet me by name after that), but I think it is the name that is associated with your Magic Band.

I've never gotten carded at Disney and I look younger than 33. Neither has my fiance, who is 8 years younger than me.

 

[lilclerk]

The only times I've needed to show ID is when I was picking up/replacing an annual pass, and when checking in to a resort.

I'd imagine the only time you would need to show it is if your MB stops working at the turnstiles for whatever reason.

 

[Lesley M]

I believe your name pops up when you scan the band for Fast Passes, etc. (I've had cast members greet me by name after that), but I think it is the name that is associated with your Magic Band.

I've never gotten carded at Disney and I look younger than 33. Neither has my fiance, who is 8 years younger than me.

Which name would that be? The preferred name or the state ID name? Sorry for the novice questions, but the name that I think is associated with my MB is my preferred name.

Right now, prior to arrival, my MB is labeled with my preffered name.

 

[ChrisNY2]

Which name would that be? The preferred name or the state ID name? Sorry for the novice questions, but the name that I think is associated with my MB is my preferred name.

Right now, prior to arrival, my MB is labeled with my preffered name.

I don't think it's necessarily the name that is printed on the inside of the MB - you can have that printed with (most) anything you want: "MickeyFan", "Mom" etc.

It's likely the official name that is in the hotel reservation.

 

[Lesley M]

So the hotel is under my wifes name, out of habit she added my legal name (and in conjuction with travel planse etc...) So will I be asked to verify my ticket with a finger scan constantly?

 

[JeanfromBNA]

You'll use your magic band and finger scan, similar to the way the KTTW and finger scan worked.

I haven't been carded at WDW in a long time. I wouldn't worry about it. Just make sure that you have your reservation confirmation numbers with you on your MDE ap or somewhere else.

 

[jeanigor]

So the hotel is under my wifes name, out of habit she added my legal name (and in conjuction with travel planse etc...) So will I be asked to verify my ticket with a finger scan constantly?

As a previous poster experienced, I have only been asked to show ID when checking in, renewing my annual pass or large credit card purchases. I cannot recall if ever I showed my photo ID at WDW for park entry or for fast pass. (Disneyland Annual Pass on the other hand...)

I think the name that they use is the one that you have set up on My Disney Experience (not the necessarily the one printed on your band or your legal name).

 

[Spork24]

This will absolutely not be a problem. As long as your ID matches your credit card you want to use when you check in (if you are doing room charge) you shouldn't need an ID for anything else other than proving you are at least 21 to buy adult beverages. (Bartenders don't match your ID to your MB)

Have fun and enjoy Disney!!!

 

[Spork24]

So the hotel is under my wifes name, out of habit she added my legal name (and in conjuction with travel planse etc...) So will I be asked to verify my ticket with a finger scan constantly?

Everyone has to fingerscan every time they enter a park, it will have nothing to do with your name. They just want to make sure you are the only one using your ticket.

Again, this is NOT anything to worry about. Have Fun!

 

[Lesley M]

Thanks for the info... I just want to know what I'm in for. Disney is so much more advanced than when I visited as a child!

 

[Nettlelondon]

Not exactly the same situation but I am a straight woman who went to Disney with my husband last year. Our bands had got mixed up in the registration so the one I was wearing was registered as Martin and the one he had on was showing as Annette. We only found out when we got the bill for our charges and I had spent a lot of money playing golf and he had had a manicure.

At no point did anyone blink, even when there were problems getting them to work, so staff had to be more involved than normal.

And to be honest, even if anyone does notice they won't be the slightest bit bothered, other than in a positive way.

 

[typewrittenwolf]

Last year I was in WDW over 50 times. I was never asked for my id after buying my pass or checking into a hotel. And my appearance while matching my id picture doesn't go with my assigned name. I was only asked for ID for drinks occasionally as well since I'm told I look like a 16 year old boy these days. Particularly when clad in Mouse wear. You should be perfectly fine.

 

[Lesley M]

We had a wonderful time at WDW. We will certainly visit several more times while the kids still enjoy it. Heck, we may go by ourselves!

I learned that any anxiety I had about "outing myself" was not needed at all. I peeked at the screens at the fast pass RFI check in stations and Lesley is what appeared. That is the name I entered on the My Disney Experience web site and app. It is the name etched in my MB. It is the name I now use, but my state ID hasn't yet been changed.

We used Fast Pass + for nearly everything. One time we used a fast pass kiosk in the park and my wife scanned her band and my legal name appeared on the screen. I assume since she was the one who made the reservations. It wasn't a big deal since she was trying to add herself to something that was already done through fast pass + and I was simply standing next to her. Either way, I got the sense that the CM at the kiosk would not have even batted an eye.

As I mentioned before, my wife used my legal name when she made the reservations out of habit. It was never an issue for us.

As far as ID checks for alcohol went...it never happened.

The "labels" for our relationship can appear to be complicated. As far as anyone who does not know my physiological history is concerned, we are lesbians. We felt very accepted and comfortable in the park as a lesbian couple.

WDW was a wonderful experience!

 

[typewrittenwolf]

I'm glad you had a wonderful time.

 

[TJM1976]

We had a wonderful time at WDW. We will certainly visit several more times while the kids still enjoy it. Heck, we may go by ourselves! I learned that any anxiety I had about "outing myself" was not needed at all. I peeked at the screens at the fast pass RFI check in stations and Lesley is what appeared. That is the name I entered on the My Disney Experience web site and app. It is the name etched in my MB. It is the name I now use, but my state ID hasn't yet been changed. We used Fast Pass + for nearly everything. One time we used a fast pass kiosk in the park and my wife scanned her band and my legal name appeared on the screen. I assume since she was the one who made the reservations. It wasn't a big deal since she was trying to add herself to something that was already done through fast pass + and I was simply standing next to her. Either way, I got the sense that the CM at the kiosk would not have even batted an eye. As I mentioned before, my wife used my legal name when she made the reservations out of habit. It was never an issue for us. As far as ID checks for alcohol went...it never happened. The "labels" for our relationship can appear to be complicated. As far as anyone who does not know my physiological history is concerned, we are lesbians. We felt very accepted and comfortable in the park as a lesbian couple. WDW was a wonderful experience!

I'm excited that you had such a fabulous time!!