News Disney to offer discount on new MagicBand designs as an optional alternative to complimentary solid color MagicBands

[DCBaker]

Big restock today -

 

[911deb]

I selected all four and seemed to make it all the way through, but while payment was processing one got kicked out and it looks like the other three went through. I emailed Disney to see what can be done for the missing band... What a frustrating process!

 

[Wngo905]

Well, restock does not matter, other than seeing the bands I cannot order. No matter how many times I try, methods I try, and log-outs/log-ins, I can never make it to the payment screen without getting an error window.

 

[ImperfectPixie]

I wonder if being successful is the difference between doing it via a web browser or the app?

 

[DCBaker]

Well, restock does not matter, other than seeing the bands I cannot order. No matter how many times I try, methods I try, and log-outs/log-ins, I can never make it to the payment screen without getting an error window.

Have you tried a different browser?

 

[Wngo905]

I wonder if being successful is the difference between doing it via a web browser or the app?

I have done both.

Have you tried a different browser?

Yes, and I have even tried a different computer.

 

[ImperfectPixie]

I have done both.


Yes, and I have even tried a different computer.

Sorry if you've tried this already, but make sure you clear your cookies and cache in whatever browser you use.

 

[DCBaker]

I have done both.


Yes, and I have even tried a different computer.

It is worth giving them a call, then. My husband kept having a problem trying to ordering his and there was some sort of error tied to his account. Once they fixed it, he could order all the way through. This is the number they gave him for the help desk - 407-939-7765.

 

[jrogue]

why do they keep showing the Haunted Mansion one if it's always going to be sold out IMMEDIATELY????? AGHH!!

 

[Wngo905]

Sorry if you've tried this already, but make sure you clear your cookies and cache in whatever browser you use.

I have, mine automatically clears every time I shut it down I also just tried a third browser. Still nothing, but now they went from 41 bands available to 24.....

 

[Wngo905]

why do they keep showing the Haunted Mansion one if it's always going to be sold out IMMEDIATELY????? AGHH!!

that is the one that keeps disappearing on mine.

 

[jrogue]

that is the one that keeps disappearing on mine.

I'm guessing since it's MDE specific that it's probably a more limited stock than the others They must update with only ten every time it re-surfaces online

 

[Wngo905]

I'm guessing since it's MDE specific that it's probably a more limited stock than the others They must update with only ten every time it re-surfaces online

The thing is, if you refresh browser, log out log back in, etc. the band reappears as available. It is when you hit complete the order, it hangs up. If you hit to try again, that is when the band disappears from your queue. If I try the reverse, ordering my band first and then my wifes band, it hangs up and dumps her band on the second attempt.

There must be something going on in the system as DCBaker mentions.

 

[jrogue]

The thing is, if you refresh browser, log out log back in, etc. the band reappears as available. It is when you hit complete the order, it hangs up. If you hit to try again, that is when the band disappears from your queue. If I try the reverse, ordering my band first and then my wifes band, it hangs up and dumps her band on the second attempt.

There must be something going on in the system as DCBaker mentions.

Yeah, I've tried it a whole bunch of ways too. Different browser, clearing cache, incognito browser, phone app, choosing others' band before mine and I'm getting the same problem as you. Apparently if we aren't refreshing the MDE page constantly awaiting a stock update we won't get it which has me questioning if it's ever even in stock when we go to add it to our carts. (and if not why show it agh aghh AGHHH)

 

[jrogue]

you would think that being one of the largest companies in the world they would have either the IT group or stock availability to make this a less frustrating process

 

[Baums101]

Kind of late to comment on this but I definitely feel it is a smart move. In the parks I saw how many designs they had in stores and despite enjoying most of them couldn't help but feel it was just another way to pinch your wallet. I guess I'm more aware of these kinds of things now but with this deal I would definitely opt out of the plain color magic band in the future for a more unique design.

 

[dreamfinder]

We will be adding her as a day guest once we arrive. I did not know, though, that they would give us a magic band at that time. That's perfect. Thanks!

She would need either a room key or a Magic Band to get into the room, last time I was a day guest they asked me if I had a MB already, I said yes, and they gave me a room key instead. So I would expect they still give out Magic Bands.

 

[Ariel1986]

I was just successful in ordering two bands- the castle & the Epcot ones. All went through fine first time for me and I received the confirmation email? I guess I'll have to see if they actually turn up at the resort correct (we're from the UK so they can't be mailed). I wonder if being from the UK made it work- or because I used incognito mode so no cookies?

 

[Bepster]

I also got through the whole process and managed to fully check out and pay for 7 bands on 2 separate reservations.

I just used standard Safari on an iPhone.

I’ve also been trying for weeks but 7pm tonight U.K. time was obviously just after a restock.

Now let’s hope as Ariel1986 said above that they are at our resort when we arrive!

 

[jbolen2]

I was just able to order my son a slinky dog one for his annual pass.