Next phase of MyMagic+ testing will remove the Key to the World Card

[wdwmagic]

http://www.wdwmagic.com/other/mymag...gic-will-remove-the-key-to-the-world-card.htm

 

[Ariel484]

So no back-up in case the bands fail? Uh-oh.

 

[Weather_Lady]

You'd think they would get the MagicBands working consistently FIRST, before removing the "safety net" of the long-proven and more reliable KTTW card. I, for one, think that a system which so far functions "most of the time" at best, can't be considered truly functional.

Then again, I suppose it's cheaper to hire bodyguards for the Guest Relations employees who will be beset with angry hordes of glitchy MagicBand users, than it is to make all those plastic cards...

 

[RandomPrincess]

I hope we aren't chosen for this test.

 

[Longers]

So do the fast pass machines exist for non resort guests? That means staying on site we are now disadvantaged as we get 3 they get however many they want? Don't know the answer just asking the question!

 

[Ariel484]

So do the fast pass machines exist for non resort guests? That means staying on site we are now disadvantaged as we get 3 they get however many they want? Don't know the answer just asking the question!

The way I understood the article from @wdwmagic those with Magic Bands won't get the KTTW card...it didn't mention people without Magic Bands so I assume if you don't have a band you keep your KTTW card.

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

How does this work for AP Holders who Stay on Property when the AP's still have the cards and not Magic Bands yet?

 

[durangojim]

Hopefully you'll still be able to get a back up room key if requested. We're staying at BC next year, and my parents are staying at another resort. We'd like them to be able to take care of our kids one evening and be able to access our room without leaving a magic band with them.

 

[wdwmagic]

How does this work for AP Holders who Stay on Property when the AP's still have the cards and not Magic Bands yet?

AP holders staying on site will get MagicBands.

 

[Ariel484]

How does this work for AP Holders who Stay on Property when the AP's still have the cards and not Magic Bands yet?

AP holders staying on site will get MagicBands.

Yep, we're AP holders with a room-only reservation in 2 weeks and we have a set of bands sitting in our kitchen.

 

[Longers]

The way I understood the article from @wdwmagic those with Magic Bands won't get the KTTW card...it didn't mention people without Magic Bands so I assume if you don't have a band you keep your KTTW card.

So my brother who has paid £1000 less than me to stay off property will now also potentially get more fast pass than me (even though I have been able to secure some of mine) doesn't seem right

 

[lostpro9het]

So now if you test and don't have an AP you can't get a paper FP? This should elevate the distaste for the bands and the process.



Edit:
Glad I have an AP

 

[Ariel484]

So my brother who has paid £1000 less than me to stay off property will now also potentially get more fast pass than me (even though I have been able to secure some of mine) doesn't seem right

I mean...I guess??? I guess the upside is you reserve yours in advance without having to physically pick them up and he arrives at the park and hopes for the best...?

 

[G8rchamps]

I'm an AP with my RFID card and magic bands- to date we are able to use both. In fact, I needed my card at Epcot Saturday just to get in. Sunday a white shirt had me "reset" my fingerprint and the MB worked.

 

[007mickey]

"For some resort guests arriving around October 27 2013"

Who are the "some"? Do they have some deadline to meet with rolling out the MM+ program? It just seems a little premature to end the KTTW with all the bugs in the system.

 

[Smileyjohnsan]

We visited from the UK end of July / August stayed at Old Key West, we were issued KTTW cards, but the system would not let them add our UK issued 14 day Ultimate passes to the KTTW cards, so ended up with Paper Park entry tickets.

Does anyone know if this issue will be addressed when using the new MM+ & MagicBands?

 

[Lord_Vader]

So my brother who has paid £1000 less than me to stay off property will now also potentially get more fast pass than me (even though I have been able to secure some of mine) doesn't seem right

Based on guests in the parks, FP allocations seem to be running out for marquee attractions by 10am so I guess if they get to the park at rope drop then they might get one, possibly two FP for E-Ticket attractions and then be relegated to C/D-Ticket attractions the remainder of the day.

Or... There will be no FP for anyone, only FP+.

 

[SyracuseOrange]

Aw man, I am going down early November and was kind of looking forward to "Double Dipping" with my MagicBand and my KTTW card. Oh well, I'm having fun making my FP+ reservations, and I guess I had to let go to old FPs eventually.

 

[Ariel484]

Not having the ability to double-dip isn't what concerns me...our upcoming trip is shorter (long weekend) and I don't want to spend a good chunk of it waiting for the CMs at the front desk to re-program my band if it doesn't let me into my room. I do have an RFID AP so at least I can use that to get into the parks if the band doesn't work.

 

[KappleB2]

Booo! Not what I wanted to hear two weeks before my trip! Going to have to do my best to remember I'm in my favorite place and do what I know about lines at big rides...get there early!