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Rumor- Magicbands will be required for some character meet n greets
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But it is Disney that has created the experience inequity in this instance, not the parent or the child. Disney made a decision to stratify the quintessential in-park experience and is excluding those who wish to protect the privacy of their children.
It is pretty clear that the company is testing the waters to see how much bait it will take for consumers to stand down and swallow the hook.
Genie of the Lamp
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RSoxNo1
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baymenxpac
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have to say: @ParentsOf4 got this one right on the money.
parents (in general), would you rather save the money by staying off property, but have to tell your kids, "oh no, we can't go see donald right now. you need a band to do that."
OR
would you rather (over)pay to stay somewhere on property and get the band for free.
and i'm not inviting a discussion on parenting or telling your kids no. i'm just using that as an example to think about MM+ in the mindset. then think about how that experience is replicated for standing areas for parades and fireworks, fast passes at top tier attractions, etc.
i always shook my head at why TWDC spent $2b on this project. now when i see how it's applied (which is right in line to how ParentsOf4 said it would be), i'm thinking they'll see their ROI on this sooner than we all think.
parents (in general), would you rather save the money by staying off property, but have to tell your kids, "oh no, we can't go see donald right now. you need a band to do that."
OR
would you rather (over)pay to stay somewhere on property and get the band for free.
and i'm not inviting a discussion on parenting or telling your kids no. i'm just using that as an example to think about MM+ in the mindset. then think about how that experience is replicated for standing areas for parades and fireworks, fast passes at top tier attractions, etc.
i always shook my head at why TWDC spent $2b on this project. now when i see how it's applied (which is right in line to how ParentsOf4 said it would be), i'm thinking they'll see their ROI on this sooner than we all think.
bethymouse
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I won't pay for a meet n greet.
I disagree w/ Disney offering VIP guests only that experience! But, if it's just a "test" and it will eventually be a "perk" for resort guests, then I'm for it!
I disagree w/ Disney offering VIP guests only that experience!
But, if it's just a "test" and it will eventually be a "perk" for resort guests, then I'm for it!disneyeater
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I'd make sure you bring your ID. I would imagine if you somehow lose your magicband, you would need ID to get it back.
disneyeater
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I've been wondering... if your non-Magicband-wearing son or daughter sees and hears Mickey address the kid in front of them by their name, how are they themselves going to feel when Mickey doesn't recognise them? ...Maybe something like this
Isn't that just an arguement for why they are making these experiences exclusively for those with magicbands?
lazyboy97o
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The existing FastPass kiosks will eventually be eliminated for FastPass+. You'll get your return time in advance or day of online, either through your own device or ones set up by Disney. The master profile will also be able to make reservations for other associated profiles.
Mater_Disney
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I'm fairly sure I read somewhere that passholders will receive a magicband.
Does this mean you can take it off when you want?..
PhotoDave219
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I rather enjoy kvetching until the problem gets solved.
In this case, there's a distinct lact of communication coming from WDW to the passholders about what is going on. We aren't the kind of guests who simply take "be patient, its coming" as an answer. Instead we view it as an invitation to keep asking.
Point being, this entire problem could be solved with better communication. Most problems as WDW could be solved that way....
Tigger1988
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Except there's no problem. Passholders will be getting the bands and Disney will contact us when it's time. It's really not that serious. It's not as if everyone but Passholders currently has the bands.
ParentsOf4
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At least initially, Disney has indicated MagicBands will be available to offsite guests for a small fee. A price has not been confirmed but it's gotta be less than staying onsite.
Disney has been advertising MagicBands rather heavily. They appear to be one of the cornerstones of MyMagic+. So far, every MagicBand application that Disney has made public can be accomplished with basic RFID cards. Therefore, there must be a strong business case for Disney to incur the extra cost of MagicBands. Possibilities:
- MagicBands for onsite guests improve occupancy rates. - This largely depends on MagicBands' price point and could succeed if MagicBands become "cool" or there are unique "MagicBand only" experiences.
- MagicBands increase theme park attendance. - This could succeed if "MagicBand only" experiences have a WOW factor. Will, for example, Cinderella being to speak to children by name be enough to bring in more guests? What other "MagicBand only" experiences are planned? Will they be able to draw as many new guests as traditional attraction additions?
- MagicBands improve food & merchandise sales. - Possibly a great idea here. Put a credit card in the hand of everyone in the party only don't make it feel like a credit card.
- Data collected from MagicBands improves Disney's advertising effectiveness. - With a $2B annual advertising budget, data collected from MagicBands should allow for more effective use of that tremendous advertising budget.
- Disney sells data collected from MagicBands. - It probably doesn't make sense for Disney to sell away this potential advertising advantage but for the right price ...
- MagicBands allow for more effective deployment of resources. - Possible but Disney already has a highly effective crowd control systems in place. Further modest gains might be possible, help locating lost children, etc.
In order for MagicBands to succeed, Disney needs to give its guests reasons to wear them. If all MagicBand vs. RFID card experiences were the same, many guests are sure to wear MagicBands simply for the fun and convenience. However, other guests won't like wearing plastic wristbands all day long in the Florida sun. Disney clearly wants people wearing MagicBands. As more MagicBand information is made available, expect to learn of more "MagicBand only" experiences.
kittybubbles
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Are the photo cards set up for the RFID cards or just the magic bands? Maybe the VIP M&G w/ band required is just a way of saying 'if you pre-pay for our photo disk, you will be guaranteed access to some M&G's'?!?
prfctlyximprct
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If the new minimum age to enter a park is now 14 doesn't that mean that the RFID on parents magic bands will do the majority of the spending? I sure wouldn't link a credit card to my kid's band. In this sense, wouldn't the only person getting marketed to and "tracked" in essence be the parent?
Cell phones, well smartphones, allow everyone to be tracked via gps and marketed to regarding what websites you visit, what stores you bring your phone into, etc.. isn't this basically the same thing?
Sorry just trying to better understand.
Cell phones, well smartphones, allow everyone to be tracked via gps and marketed to regarding what websites you visit, what stores you bring your phone into, etc.. isn't this basically the same thing?
Sorry just trying to better understand.
olinecoach61
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Interested to see where this goes
PhotoDave219
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Disney does a horrible job of communicating anything to the passholders, except when they want our money.
Genie of the Lamp
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I can't help you in regards to Magicbands at meet and greets, but here's something I found on a site that talks about AP Passholders and RFID Cards/passes:
http://www.wdwsource.com/rfid-pass-rollout-to-begin-for-annual-passholders/
Sorry if this is a bit off topic, I'm just trying to help you out and spread the word to ya.
DABIGCHEEZ
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I have to admit... I honestly have not really been following this whole magic band thing since the beginning(becuase I am in the camp that thinks this is dirty and creepy) so I really do not know anything about it.
Can someone please answer me these few questions:
1) The magic band is a replacement for the room key of the past, correct?
2) Is this already in use? If I am going this summer do I and staying at a DVC resort, are these bands given to us at check-in or is this now an extra cost? for my extra " magic"?
3) Or can we continue to use the room key card and just not be able to have Mickey call my name and such?
Can someone please answer me these few questions:
1) The magic band is a replacement for the room key of the past, correct?
2) Is this already in use? If I am going this summer do I and staying at a DVC resort, are these bands given to us at check-in or is this now an extra cost? for my extra " magic"?
3) Or can we continue to use the room key card and just not be able to have Mickey call my name and such?
PhotoDave219
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I can't help you in regards to Magicbands at meet and greets, but here's something I found on a site that talks about AP Passholders and RFID Cards/passes:
http://www.wdwsource.com/rfid-pass-rollout-to-begin-for-annual-passholders/
Sorry if this is a bit off topic, I'm just trying to help you out and spread the word to ya.
No, thats perfectly on topic. But god forbid Disney actually communicate anything to the passholders. Instead we have to find this out through third party sites?