I guess when the local Publix starts accepting Magic Bands as valid ID and form of payment then WDW will have truly captured the Brave New World mentality.
..Insanity maybe...Age no..
If the Insurance card is government issued, then it would work ....if it is issued by a private company then it would NOT work.
It amuses me when folks think the magic band fixes all...I applaud Disney their due diligence...you should always have a form of official ID on you as you never know what is going to happen... Same with a credit card or cash... What of the system goes down... Common sense folks..
The only way I could even remotely see them using the bands to store your legal drinking age information would be to also put your photo on them in some way and/or your signature so that someone couldn't give their band to some kid who wants a beer. Not far from impossible though actually. The signature/photo wouldn't need to be on the band itself but rather something that pops up on the screens when someone uses one (like the iPads at the attractions). They could totally do it BUT as you said, that'd have to come with the understanding that if the system goes down, you're just gonna have to live with being sober.
There will be no chance of me being asked my age..
....My first alcoholic drink was in the 60's..And yes,I was of legal age..I had my first taste of whisky when I was an apprentice in the Glasgow shipyards in Clydebank and my first wage of 4 pounds ( $6 ) for one week..I must be reading this wrong surely..
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Well, there is probably a way around that in that they could require the real identification up front and it is scanned and associated with your band and displayed upon checkout. I'm sure too, with Disney's pull, they could work something out if they really wanted to. Just not sure there is really a need.
