Do people have a legitimate reason for not wearing them? |besides like medical things| Or is it just the principle?
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Not Wearing Magicband's on Principle...?
- Thread starter MagicHappens1971
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epcotisbest
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Irritant contact dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, heat rash, sunburn irritation...long list.
mouse_luv
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Ok, because if it's because of a latex allergy. I call BS. I have one of those and was fine with the MB's. I also get other allergic contact issues and had no problem whatsoever in the 100 degree heat in Disney for a week with a MB on.
epcotisbest
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Flea bite, bedbug sores, wart, hyperhidrosis, folliculitis, hives...
epcotisbest
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Or perhaps someone just does not want to wear the stupid thing.
mouse_luv
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I think that was the point of OP saying "On principle" in the title/first post.
epcotisbest
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Tennis elbow.
epcotisbest
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Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis
RandomPrincess
Keep Moving Forward
So magic bands are immodest?
CDavid
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Did I possibly mention any attire other than Magic Bands in the post you quoted?
Tom
Beta Return
Yes, and so are flip flops, apparently.
Weather_Lady
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I'm one of those people who didn't want to wear them, simply because I was being told I had to wear one because everybody is now supposed to. I wasn't going to let some billion-dollar corporation tell me how to accessorize!!! I'm too old to be called a hipster for that -- I think the term for my age group is "ornery." Plus, I thought it would be uncomfortable and sweaty to wear.
That being said, I gritted my teeth and wore a MagicBand at WDW anyway, because I was afraid I was going to lose it otherwise, and I had to admit it was convenient having it right there when I wanted it. By the end of my vacation, it was fully broken-in an I barely noticed that I had it on. So now I use the MagicBand without complaint, and save my abjure-what-the-masses-seem-to-love principles for other, more annoying things, like 50 Shades of Gray and direct sales parties.
That being said, I gritted my teeth and wore a MagicBand at WDW anyway, because I was afraid I was going to lose it otherwise, and I had to admit it was convenient having it right there when I wanted it. By the end of my vacation, it was fully broken-in an I barely noticed that I had it on. So now I use the MagicBand without complaint, and save my abjure-what-the-masses-seem-to-love principles for other, more annoying things, like 50 Shades of Gray and direct sales parties.
Gomer
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I'm with you. I was not a fan of the idea. I've never liked wearing watches, and I didn't like the idea of having to carry some sweaty piece of plastic on my arm everywhere just because I was told I had to.I'm one of those people who didn't want to wear them, simply because I was being told I had to wear one because everybody is now supposed to. I wasn't going to let some billion-dollar corporation tell me how to accessorize!!! I'm too old to be called a hipster for that -- I think the term for my age group is "ornery." Plus, I thought it would be uncomfortable and sweaty to wear.
That being said, I gritted my teeth and wore a MagicBand at WDW anyway, because I was afraid I was going to lose it otherwise, and I had to admit it was convenient having it right there when I wanted it. By the end of my vacation, it was fully broken-in an I barely noticed that I had it on. So now I use the MagicBand without complaint, and save my abjure-what-the-masses-seem-to-love principles for other, more annoying things, like 50 Shades of Gray and direct sales parties.
But in the end, it was really handy. And I admit, I now think its better than the old way. I kind of love it.
Otterhead
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I don't mind the band at all, and as many people say, I completely forgot about it after a few minutes. And it's incredibly handy. All that said, I'm kind of surprised they don't also offer it as a sort of "security tag" fob -- like those dongles a lot of people have to wear at their job that attach to their belt, with a retractable cord attached to the band. It'd be so handy, especially as 90% of the time I use a MB, the sensors are at waist level anyway 
As another person said, it's a little annoying at first but then you forget you have it on..
Seanual757
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The convenience outweighs any negatives in my book. My family and I wear then all the time weather we are going to the park for the day (AP holders & DVC owners) or staying at the resort. Frankly I would be lost without it IMHO it was a great upgrade for WDW. You do not know how many time in the past I forgot to grab one of the kids AP’s to get in for extra magic hours, or forgot the room key when heading to the pool.