Basil of Baker Street
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People gobble these things up like popcorn buckets. Price does not matter. Gotta have it. Vacation will be incomplete without it.....
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News Disney Ends $10 MagicBand Discount for Annual Passholders and Resort Hotel Guests
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Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
…I think I ripped that off from an episode of voyager?
Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
They’re just a thing…personal preference.
The concept was to make it more easy to do/buy things…but it never really played that way
Gillyanne
Well-Known Member
From what I understand, older bands should still work tap points (physical touch) but if the battery is dead, some of the long range things (ride photos) may not. IIRC my step dad still uses an old MB2 that I'm not sure how long he's had (he just carries the puck in a lil holder, doesn't wear it on his wrist); we haven't activated a MB+ for him yet b/c he doesn't really need all the other things.
Disstevefan1
Well-Known Member
Old MBs with dead batteries will still work at tap points.
ParadoxPortals
Active Member
I would be more annoyed - don't get me wrong, I *am* annoyed about this - but us UK visitors have already been feeling this kind of stinginess for some years now. Only US residents could pre-buy discounted MagicBands before their trip post-Covid, and international visitors don't even get any type of MagicBand shipped to their homes before their vacation anymore either.
Because of this I was kind of just waiting for this inevitable announcement to be made. With modern phone tech, we really don't *need* MagicBands anymore. I still like them! For nostalgia's sake I still use them on my trips... But I'm fine for Disney to move on from this tech experiment. I just wish the company would lower the base price of all Band types to reflect the fact they're not very useful or important anymore. I'd buy far more for my collection if they were cheaper purchases! Not like the stupid bounty hunter and statue mini games offer much value...
Because of this I was kind of just waiting for this inevitable announcement to be made. With modern phone tech, we really don't *need* MagicBands anymore. I still like them! For nostalgia's sake I still use them on my trips... But I'm fine for Disney to move on from this tech experiment. I just wish the company would lower the base price of all Band types to reflect the fact they're not very useful or important anymore. I'd buy far more for my collection if they were cheaper purchases! Not like the stupid bounty hunter and statue mini games offer much value...
Andrew C
You know what's funny?
As someone who really hates taking out a phone at the parks, I liked the MB. However, given that you are almost required to take your phone out at this point anyways (LL, etc.), I guess it doesn't matter.
Ayla
Well-Known Member
LL's aren't linked to magicbands (if you use them)??
Andrew C
You know what's funny?
They are. I mean, having to bring out your phone to find the next LL to select throughout the day, continuing to refresh hoping a good one pops up so you can actually get use out of what you paid for. It is annoying...
Basil of Baker Street
Well-Known Member
Same. I have a MB 2.0 that still works fine. If it ever dies, I'll just use my phone. Its not a big deal.
Ayla
Well-Known Member
Ah. I understand what you meant, now.
Vegas Disney Fan
Well-Known Member
I think this is the elephant in the room Disney fails to see… perception is everything.
The perception continues to shift from “it’s expensive but worth it” to “it’s not worth it anymore”.
I have no idea what they’re thinking in Burbank, attendance is down, brand perception is down, and their reaction is to raise prices on everything and simultaneously cut perks… I used to view Disney as the shining example of how to run a successful company, now they are literally one of the worst ran companies in the world. How the mighty have fallen.
Tha Realest
Well-Known Member
Make sure your MDE is updated so you can quickly pay for your monorail ride before it goes on to the next stop
Vegas Disney Fan
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I’m kind of surprised they haven’t monetized transportation already, a small fee to board the buses, boats, and monorails would generate tons of money. Start with $1 a person, not a high amount, then raise it to $2, then $3… in no time it’s $25 a person to get to the parks from your hotel/car and another $25 to return to it… could be an easy $200 a day in extra cash from every family of 4, I’m not sure how they missed such an obvious nickel and dime money generator…
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Tha Realest
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Massively high daily cost to staff, maintain, replace….with no offsetting revenue stream
Vegas Disney Fan
Well-Known Member
You forgot… In an effort to reduce overcrowding and improve the guest experience…
Disstevefan1
Well-Known Member
Its not a matter of IF they will RESUME charging for transportation in WDW (Google it) its a matter of WHEN.
No more expensive than modifying the app to include a Lightning Lane for the Monorail and boat stations. Imagine -- pay $9.99 for basic transport across/around the lake, and add another demand-flexible surcharge to get into the Lightning Lane for a monorail or boat. The other option would be to pay $9.99 for basic transport and then wait in the stand-by line...