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Magic Band entry system

PostPosted: 05 Sep 2013, 08:56
by WazneB
Anyone seen this news about Disney bringing these bands in, they will allow entry into the parks and give you entry into your Disney hotel room also Fastpass+ and the ability to charge stuff to your room using the band.

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/plan/my-disney-experience/bands-cards/

Re: Magic Band entry system

PostPosted: 05 Sep 2013, 09:28
by waatp
Yes, I have heard of this! I have a friend who works for DisneyWorld and I know they are beginning to pilot the scheme to hopefully roll out towards the end of the year.

We are out there for Christmas this year so would be awesome if they were available!

Re: Magic Band entry system

PostPosted: 05 Sep 2013, 09:40
by WazneB
Yea just read about it, they have said it will be fully implemented by the end of the year. I am going again next year so it will def be running by then :D

Re: Magic Band entry system

PostPosted: 05 Sep 2013, 09:47
by clarkeysntfc
The cynic in me interprets this as an easy way for guests to run up very large bills on their hotel rooms, as they won't keep track of spending as well as they would using cash or credit card as they move around the parks.

That said, it's a nice innovation.

Re: Magic Band entry system

PostPosted: 05 Sep 2013, 10:12
by WazneB
It's the same as using your hotel/park entry card now you had the option to charge to it, it will still be an option on the bands.

Re: Magic Band entry system

PostPosted: 05 Sep 2013, 10:14
by waatp
clarkeysntfc wrote:The cynic in me interprets this as an easy way for guests to run up very large bills on their hotel rooms, as they won't keep track of spending as well as they would using cash or credit card as they move around the parks.


I *think* you can put a cap on your spending limit. I know when using a card a few years ago, I did that! :o)

Re: Magic Band entry system

PostPosted: 05 Sep 2013, 14:09
by AlecK
Spending limits are currently set at $1500 in deluxes inc DVC, $1000 in moderates, and $500 in value resort before you have to stop by the front desk and settle up.

Re: Magic Band entry system

PostPosted: 05 Sep 2013, 17:59
by CHill710
Disney magic bands will also unlock bonus content on the Disney infinity game if anyone is lucky enough to get a band and the game.