VWL Groupies & Lovers Thread (Special Collectors Edition 2.5) updated 2 February 2025

[horselover]

And in case of anyone having any issues with MBs, we were have a couple issues and found that we needed to change most of the past MBs to "inactive", and keep only a couple active. We did this sometime last year. Somehow, with lots of MBs active, the system was getting confused and the latest MBs would not work, especially at the gate to the parks. I would suspect the system has cleared that bug by now, but just in case this sounds familiar to someone . . .

This! You are absolutely correct DDad. I keep 2 or 3 bands active (which ones depend on the season or occasion) & the rest I make inactive. Is it bad I have a custom MB for pretty much every season or occasion?

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

This! You are absolutely correct DDad. I keep 2 or 3 bands active (which ones depend on the season or occasion) & the rest I make inactive. Is it bad I have a custom MB for pretty much every season or occasion?

I'm busy decorating our newest MB's for next week Julie! It's all perfectly normal, isn't it? And for next fall I'm think a VWL theme if ai don't do a Halloween or F&W theme.

 

[horselover]

I'm busy decorating our newest MB's for next week Julie! It's all perfectly normal, isn't it? And for next fall I'm think a VWL theme if ai don't do a Halloween or F&W theme.

Ooooo resort themed! I haven't done that yet. I should gather all my custom ones & take a picture. I have winter, Christmas, Halloween, F&W, spring, fall, SDMT gems, & a few random ones for other family members. Nothing for summer because I don't go then.

Post a picture when you're done Kat!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Ooooo resort themed! I haven't done that yet. I should gather all my custom ones & take a picture. I have winter, Christmas, Halloween, F&W, spring, fall, SDMT gems, & a few random ones for other family members. Nothing for summer because I don't go then.

Post a picture when you're done Kat!

I'll try and do that! These new bands have thrown me for a loop so we'll see how they turn out. Your collection sounds a LOT like mine! And nope - no summer here either.

 

[horselover]

I'll try and do that! These new bands have thrown me for a loop so we'll see how they turn out. Your collection sounds a LOT like mine! And nope - no summer here either.

And now my wheels are turning for a BC themed band & maybe a VWL band too. Wonder where I can get some sparkly boulder stickers?

 

[Granny]

I purchased a set of Mickey Hands to mount on the wall to hold all of the MBs on the fingers. I is amazing how fast you can fill up a set of hands. Unfortunately, we never got around to hanging them up in DiznyDi's Moose Room. Guess I never received the proverbial 'round tuit. 'Still a cool thought tho . . . .

And in case of anyone having any issues with MBs, we were have a couple issues and found that we needed to change most of the past MBs to "inactive", and keep only a couple active. We did this sometime last year. Somehow, with lots of MBs active, the system was getting confused and the latest MBs would not work, especially at the gate to the parks. I would suspect the system has cleared that bug by now, but just in case this sounds familiar to someone . . .

Thanks for the tip, DDad! I didn't even know you could inactivate a Magic Band. I just went out and made about 12 Magic Bands inactive for myself and DW. We had this many despite declining new MBs the past few trips!

Good tip!

 

[sleepydog25]

I'm busy decorating our newest MB's for next week Julie! It's all perfectly normal, isn't it? And for next fall I'm think a VWL theme if ai don't do a Halloween or F&W theme.

Luv likes to bling out her MBs, but so far, she likes the new fobs better--less area to cover!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Luv likes to bling out her MBs, but so far, she likes the new fobs better--less area to cover!

I like the idea but my issue that I have, and why I decorate myself, is that I grit my teeth at paying for something to hold my "ticket" into the park and my room "key". It's ridiculous - so minimal in the grand scheme of what we pay Disney - but grrrrrr. If they came up with a holder I absolutely loved then I might be in trouble but as it is I've also been contemplating how to make my own holder. One of those things that usually gets a good eye roll from DH but oh well.

Those darn little fobs are sooooo light though!

 

[sleepydog25]

I like the idea but my issue that I have, and why I decorate myself, is that I grit my teeth at paying for something to hold my "ticket" into the park and my room "key". It's ridiculous - so minimal in the grand scheme of what we pay Disney - but grrrrrr. If they came up with a holder I absolutely loved then I might be in trouble but as it is I've also been contemplating how to make my own holder. One of those things that usually gets a good eye roll from DH but oh well.

Those darn little fobs are sooooo light though!

She used to spend a dozen hours per MB securing stones to bling them out. And, she didn't like the feel of the band on her wrist. Thus, she is happy with the fobs as they take less time and stones, plus she won't have to wear them on her wrist. Me? Bands are fine. . .non-blinged, of course. . .

 

[twinklebug]

She used to spend a dozen hours per MB securing stones to bling them out. And, she didn't like the feel of the band on her wrist. Thus, she is happy with the fobs as they take less time and stones, plus she won't have to wear them on her wrist. Me? Bands are fine. . .non-blinged, of course. . .

Stones sound beautiful. I'll have to do some research on this. Never successfully decorated one yet, although I did play with an old band to see what I could do. It was horrible... LOL.

I like the idea of the fobs, but am afraid I'd step out of the room without it to get back in. With a wristband, I won't forget.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

 

[ErinC]

You all need to post pics of these bands. I got purple this time, because I had never had purple before. DH had goofy green this time. I usually order for him because given a choice he will pick gray. I refuse! I tell him that gray is for people who do not plan ahead, and I am a planner! Ridiculous I know...

Left OKW early this morning, flew to Memphis and went to Graceland. I had never been and DD 14 had been asking for 3 years to visit, so we did that today. We are now safely in Arkansas and we'll fly back to Orlando on Friday. 2 days at Disney was our shortest trip ever. It was fun, but more commando touring than I would like. The crowds were some of the worst I think I've ever seen at MK yesterday. I'll be happy in a few years when school schedules do not dictate my break. But with fast pass and staying til midnight closing, we did get to ride several things. We did get to do AK at night Sunday night. Couldn't get a seat to the new nighttime show, but watched some of it from up above, kinda in front of Everest. We did get to do the safari right at dusk. Loved it and saw so many animals. I think AK will be a nice evening destination, but they will have to work on giving people enough to do at night. Maybe pandora will add enough.
Never did make our way over to the lodge. Just not enough time.

 

[Lakegirl]

You all need to post pics of these bands. I got purple this time, because I had never had purple before. DH had goofy green this time. I usually order for him because given a choice he will pick gray. I refuse! I tell him that gray is for people who do not plan ahead, and I am a planner! Ridiculous I know...

Left OKW early this morning, flew to Memphis and went to Graceland. I had never been and DD 14 had been asking for 3 years to visit, so we did that today. We are now safely in Arkansas and we'll fly back to Orlando on Friday. 2 days at Disney was our shortest trip ever. It was fun, but more commando touring than I would like. The crowds were some of the worst I think I've ever seen at MK yesterday. I'll be happy in a few years when school schedules do not dictate my break. But with fast pass and staying til midnight closing, we did get to ride several things. We did get to do AK at night Sunday night. Couldn't get a seat to the new nighttime show, but watched some of it from up above, kinda in front of Everest. We did get to do the safari right at dusk. Loved it and saw so many animals. I think AK will be a nice evening destination, but they will have to work on giving people enough to do at night. Maybe pandora will add enough.
Never did make our way over to the lodge. Just not enough time.

Are you going bac to Disney on Friday??

 

[ErinC]

Are you going bac to Disney on Friday??

No, we will be at the Rosen Plaza for a church conference Friday-Sunday a.m. Then driving back to Alabama Sunday. School awaits on Monday.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

For the couple of people that asked here are a few pictures I had of different MB's I've done for myself and family in the past 2-3 years:

For DH - the Boston sports fan:



Other Misc friends and family bands:



Our Christmas season bands from the last year of Osborne lights - had to reuse that one again this year in memory:






Last Years F&G with my DSis (Twins fan) and niece who wanted a classic Mickey theme:

 

[TCRAIG]

For the couple of people that asked here are a few pictures I had of different MB's I've done for myself and family in the past 2-3 years:

For DH - the Boston sports fan:

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Other Misc friends and family bands:

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Our Christmas season bands from the last year of Osborne lights - had to reuse that one again this year in memory:

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Last Years F&G with my DSis (Twins fan) and niece who wanted a classic Mickey theme:

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These are Fabulous!!

 

[jimmytammy]

Happy Birthday Granny!!!!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

These are Fabulous!!

Thanks Craig! I have some fun creating them!

 

[horselover]

I love the wine glass one Kathy! I'll gather mine up & take a picture. I have zero artist ability so all of mine are painted & then enhancement with something. I could never draw something on one of my bands.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRANNY!!!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

I love the wine glass one Kathy! I'll gather mine up & take a picture. I have zero artist ability so all of mine are painted & then enhancement with something. I could never draw something on one of my bands.

Thanks Julie! I am looking forward to seeing yours! My artistic drawing is really 'nil and painting with nail polish - well DH's New England band was an early try and encouraged me to not do that again! The flowers - really super easy - mostly dots. I really like just doing up a shiny, sparkly band.